Transfer rumours

[Unseen work]

Docherty is under contract under 2020, so will cost a few bob

Yeah, like I said I can’t see it happening.

Would cost more than we would be willing to pay imo. Also think he would aim higher than us

[Vault Boy]

Docherty is who I've heard. I wouldn't be surprised to see McGinn money invested in him.

He's about the best replacement I could think of in Scotland.

[McD]

Nah Pena is the big chunky baked tattie looking midfielder boy. Top scorer is Morelos, the one that looks like he's just escaped from the Mad Max Thunderdome.


:top marks:faf:

Was laughing enough at the first description, second one was terrific :greengrin

[Joe6-2]

I thought it was a bit fishy that he seems to get a goal every week but I was wondering if he is a big guy.He gets a lot of headers presumably leaps like a salmon.

You would expect an aversion to nets

[ancient hibee]

I still wonder if he’s any good.

[Tyler Durden]

I've never rated Jamie Walker. He scored a good goal against us from distance once, but that's all I've ever seen.

He's good at inviting challenges, falling over and getting rewarded for it, which in fairness has won his team countless points.

But I always rated their other youngsters higher than him.

Despite this being from a Rangers blog, this is a great read

https://therangersreport.com/2017/12/27/part-two-of-finding-the-best-worst-playmaking-midfielders-in-the-spfl/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

It goes into some detail on Walkers value on the park, aswell as highlighting what McGinn and McGeouch are great at. Might stop people moaning about their lack of goals even!

Stats aren't for everyone but there are a number of good Twitter accounts now that focus on the SPFL and bring a different perspective to the usual punditry nonsense.

[Tornadoes70]

A couple of mumblings over the last couple of weeks mate. I presumed it was Crawford who used to be at Hearts but it's the another boy.

I'm confussed now maybe cause I'm on my second large weekend vodka with coke but which Crawford who used to be at Hearts?

Edit - For the record coke aka Coca Cola :greengrin.

[dunedinhibs]

Doing well there but might flounder at the higher level.......

Every shot he takes seems to find the gill.

[heretoday]

Get Malonga back to fill the Big Dave role.

[The Modfather]

Get Malonga back to fill the Big Dave role.

We could pair him with Holt. What a front two they would be... 😀

[HoboHarry]

We could pair him with Holt. What a front two they would be... 😀
And with Arthur Duncan supplying the crosses we would win the league...........

[Firestarter]

I'm confussed now maybe cause I'm on my second large weekend vodka with coke but which Crawford who used to be at Hearts?

Edit - For the record coke aka Coca Cola :greengrin.

Ali. Hearts released him a few years back.

[Tornadoes70]

Ali. Hearts released him a few years back.

Just looked him up on Wikipedia.

Released at the age of 15?

Would appear he escaped a football hoofball apprenticeship just at the right time :greengrin.

Would happily welcome his box to box attacking real footballing non hoofballing at ER.

:flag:

[Ozyhibby]

Jamie Maclaren in Edinburgh to discuss loan move till end of season. Not sure if it’s us or the yams.



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[truehibernian]

Jamie Maclaren in Edinburgh to discuss loan move till end of season. Not sure if it’s us or the yams.



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German press reporting today that it is a loan to us :aok:

[Flo1898]

German press reporting today that it is a loan to us :aok:Read about it this morning. Looking forward for it. He doesn't have a chance in Darmstadt at the moment.

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[Heisenberg]

This boy certainly banged in the goals in the Australian league. Not really sure how the standard equates to us though.

[Hibee Mac]

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This got me.

[CMurdoch]

German press reporting today that it is a loan to us :aok:

This has upset JKB :greengrin

[Paloschi]

This boy certainly banged in the goals in the Australian league. Not really sure how the standard equates to us though.

10 or so years ago when I was in Oz the standard was shocking. Like the third division here. I think it's better now but won't be SPFL standard.

[Lago]

And with Arthur Duncan supplying the crosses we would win the league...........

Arthur a favorite of mine in the day. :agree:

[WoreTheGreen]

Arthur a favorite of mine in the day. :agree:

Nijinsky

[Lago]

Nijinsky

You too:aok:

[K-Zazu]

Always liked the look of Hippolyte at Falkirk

[weecounty hibby]

Always liked the look of Hippolyte at Falkirk

No thanks. Average division one player at best. Also one of the biggest cheats I've seen.

[number9dream]

Despite this being from a Rangers blog, this is a great read

https://therangersreport.com/2017/12/27/part-two-of-finding-the-best-worst-playmaking-midfielders-in-the-spfl/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

It goes into some detail on Walkers value on the park, aswell as highlighting what McGinn and McGeouch are great at. Might stop people moaning about their lack of goals even!

Stats aren't for everyone but there are a number of good Twitter accounts now that focus on the SPFL and bring a different perspective to the usual punditry nonsense.

The stats in those articles highlight just how effective Scott Allan can be but he's limited to a sub's role at Dundee just now. If only a team could get the best out of him. Oh wait...

[MSK]

Hippolyte, Dobbie ? if thats the standard folk want to challenge for europe then we have lowered our ambitions/expectations, Aberdeen have signed Niall McGinn, the New team , Goss & Murphy, if we are gonna compete with them surely we have to look for better quality than that 😲

[SRHibs]

Hippolyte, Dobbie ? if thats the standard folk want to challenge for europe then we have lowered our ambitions/expectations, Aberdeen have signed Niall McGinn, the New team , Goss & Murphy, if we are gonna compete with them surely we have to look for better quality than that 😲

Agreed. What’s Deek doing at the moment? Crying out for a player who can create a goal from nothing. He could do a job.

[Hibeewilly]

[QUOTE=number9dream;5268287]The stats in those articles highlight just how effective Scott Allan can be but he's limited to a sub's role at Dundee just now. If only a team could get the best out of him. Oh wait...[/QUOTE
I would love to see us bring back Scott Allan....just the type of creative midfielder we need at the moment and I think he would settle in really well with the current squad

[Stuart93]

Evening news now reporting we're front runners for Maclaren

[RoxburghHibs]

I heard the tail end of a conversation on Sportsound earlier about aa player we are interested in. I didn’t catch who they were talking about however!!

[bingo70]

I heard the tail end of a conversation on Sportsound earlier about aa player we are interested in. I didn’t catch who they were talking about however!!

Tam McManus just replied to a tweet saying it was Stevie mallan.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Hippolyte, Dobbie ? if thats the standard folk want to challenge for europe then we have lowered our ambitions/expectations, Aberdeen have signed Niall McGinn, the New team , Goss & Murphy, if we are gonna compete with them surely we have to look for better quality than that 😲
Agree with this. The football manager generation! I wouldn’t thank you for Ali Crawford either

[Stuart93]

I heard the tail end of a conversation on Sportsound earlier about aa player we are interested in. I didn’t catch who they were talking about however!!

Stevie Mallan

[Heisenberg]

Tam McManus just replied to a tweet saying it was Stevie mallan.

I’d be delighted to get him. Probably only be a loan unless we sell McGinn. He was MOTM in his first game recently but hasn’t started a game since.

[greenlex]

Agree with this. The football manager generation! I wouldn’t thank you for Ali Crawford either

The only Accies player we should even be looking at is Docherty. Direct and industrious. Doesn’t hold ba m in a challenge either.

[Thecat23]

Hibs have signed MacLaren, will be announced soon. Source is as solid as you get!

[Scouse Hibee]

Jamie Maclaren linked with us, Scottish born striker plays for Australia.

Ahem, my source was right.

[Borderhibbie76]

Evening news now reporting we're front runners for MaclarenOnly coz someone tipped.off their 2 journos on Twitter

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[K-Zazu]

Hibs have signed MacLaren, will be announced soon. Source is as solid as you get!

That’s good enough for me

[hfc rd]

Hibs have signed MacLaren, will be announced soon. Source is as solid as you get!


Is that the Australian international that the yams were in for?

[EH54]

Hibs have signed MacLaren, will be announced soon. Source is as solid as you get!

Loan to end of season TC yeah?

[bingo70]

Is that the Australian international that the yams were in for?

Yeah.

[Borderhibbie76]

Hibs have signed MacLaren, will be announced soon. Source is as solid as you get!On loan or perm do u know TC?

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[Thecat23]

Only loan as far as I’m aware.

[hfc-1875]

Before I ask this I'm in no way saying we should go for him or anything, but was just curious as to why no one in the championship or league 1 has took the guy Rory mcallister? He seems to score almost every week is there a reason he's not moved up to play at a higher level than he's at?

[GreenArmy1875]

Before I ask this I'm in no way saying we should go for him or anything, but was just curious as to why no one in the championship or league 1 has took the guy Rory mcallister? He seems to score almost every week is there a reason he's not moved up to play at a higher level than he's at?

Think he has a business up north and makes a shed load from that

[we are hibs]

Before I ask this I'm in no way saying we should go for him or anything, but was just curious as to why no one in the championship or league 1 has took the guy Rory mcallister? He seems to score almost every week is there a reason he's not moved up to play at a higher level than he's at?
He played for inverness a few years back. I'm sure it's because he didn't want to give up his plumbing job as he was very well paid

[hfc-1875]

Think he has a business up north and makes a shed load from that

Cheers for reply always wondered as his name catches my eye most weeks, 2 again today.

[hfc-1875]

He played for inverness a few years back. I'm sure it's because he didn't want to give up his plumbing job as he was very well paid

Cheers for reply.

[one day maybe...]

Before I ask this I'm in no way saying we should go for him or anything, but was just curious as to why no one in the championship or league 1 has took the guy Rory mcallister? He seems to score almost every week is there a reason he's not moved up to play at a higher level than he's at?

Rory has been approached by various clubs, but his plumbing business and wage at Peterhead keep him happy, so I'm led to believe. He's planned well for life after football, well done him I suppose. He was at Aberdeen when he was younger.

[stoneyburn hibs]

Before I ask this I'm in no way saying we should go for him or anything, but was just curious as to why no one in the championship or league 1 has took the guy Rory mcallister? He seems to score almost every week is there a reason he's not moved up to play at a higher level than he's at?

He's not interested as his part time wage along with his plumbing wage is more than most clubs in the Championship could pay him.

[SirDavidsNapper]

So the Australian boy Hearts were creaming themselves over is signing for Hibs? They really are in our shaddow.

[Souter96Mac]

Love how the hearts are raging at this, even better how I don't even know this lad and he doesn't seem too inspiring. Hope he scores against them in the derby.

[IlDiavola]

So the Australian boy Hearts were creaming themselves over is signing for Hibs? They really are in our shaddow.

If they were in for him he's probably crap.

[bingo70]

Love how the hearts are raging at this, even better how I don't even know this lad and he doesn't seem too inspiring. Hope he scores against them in the derby.

Hearts held such a high line in the derby I think if we had a good experienced striker that plays on the shoulder of the last defender he’d have had a field day.

[CMurdoch]

Hibs have signed MacLaren, will be announced soon. Source is as solid as you get!

Major seethe on JKB now

[Viva_Palmeiras]

So the Australian boy Hearts were creaming themselves over is signing for Hibs? They really are in our shaddow.

Steady tiger almost morphing into Jambospeak

[Ronniekirk]

Hibs have signed MacLaren, will be announced soon. Source is as solid as you get!

May the Source be with you


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[Firestarter]

I take it they weren't really interested anyway?

We are the better side, why would he want to go to them over us on loan? Let's hope he fires the goals to get him to the wc.

[Thecat23]

I love how thick they are. Saying we only go for players they do! These days players agents fire out their names to say we have such and such available would you be interested. Hibs and Hearts didn’t scout him he’s just a player who wants first team football and a loan.

There is no game behind it, other clubs were in for him as well but seems he’s preferred to come join us.

[IlDiavola]

Major seethe on JKB now

Apparently 'he must be more ***** than we thought if he's signed for them".

[Borderhibbie76]

I love how thick they are. Saying we only go for players they do! These days players agents fire out their names to say we have such and such available would you be interested. Hibs and Hearts didn’t scout him he’s just a player who wants first team football and a loan.

There is no game behind it, other clubs were in for him as well but seems he’s preferred to come join us.Clearly didn't fancy neck strain from.playing at the hoof arena for next 6 months TC

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[truehibernian]

I love how thick they are. Saying we only go for players they do! These days players agents fire out their names to say we have such and such available would you be interested. Hibs and Hearts didn’t scout him he’s just a player who wants first team football and a loan.

There is no game behind it, other clubs were in for him as well but seems he’s preferred to come join us.

I know we were interested in JM pre-season TC. I think I posted about it last year if I recall.

Bit surprised he is coming to us if Hearts were after him (in the sense that they are losing Walker and possibly Goncalves this window). Very happy if we have signed the lad though. something to prove and a World Cup to aim for - which means he'll be hungry and wanting to impress :aok:

[Thecat23]

Clearly didn't fancy neck strain from.playing at the hoof arena for next 6 months TC

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Haha exactly.

[Thecat23]

I know we were interested in JM pre-season TC. I think I posted about it last year if I recall.

Bit surprised he is coming to us if Hearts were after him (in the sense that they are losing Walker and possibly Goncalves this window). Very happy if we have signed the lad though. something to prove and a World Cup to aim for - which means he'll be hungry and wanting to impress :aok:

I think Hearts issue would be money. The stand really has drained them financially.

[Big L]

I difn't think we had a chance, I read somewhere his old man was yam fanatic.

[Stuart93]

JKB is some superb reading regarding this...a lot of bitter jambos.

[we are hibs]

I don't like judging players via YouTube but just watched a video of him and most of his goals came in and around the six yard box. Which is what we need. Hopefully if he signs he can get into the box quicker than Murray and stokes do

[Spike Mandela]

Jamie MacLaren is the most Jambo name I have ever heard. Sweet.:wink:

[SteveHFC]

JKB is some superb reading regarding this...a lot of bitter jambos.

it feels like Hibs policy at the moment is to try and nick our potential signings as way to get one over ourselves rather than for their team. As its a position they dont need.

:hilarious

[bingo70]

Think we need to remember he’s not actually signed yet before gloating too much.

Hopefully TC and others are right but until he does officially sign I reserve the right to call him pish if he signs for Hearts, or Motherwell.

[Postman]

I know we were interested in JM pre-season TC. I think I posted about it last year if I recall.

Bit surprised he is coming to us if Hearts were after him (in the sense that they are losing Walker and possibly Goncalves this window). Very happy if we have signed the lad though. something to prove and a World Cup to aim for - which means he'll be hungry and wanting to impress :aok:

Not really that surprising that he'd choose us over a team who specialise in very low scoring games and create few chances given his world cup ambitions. If he's been told about the likes of Boyle and Barker then this could very well be perfect for him. We create the chances, hopefully he's the man to put them away!

[CMurdoch]

MacLaren is 24 and scored a lot of goals in Australia in the last 2 season, 40 in 53 games.
Moved to Germany this summer to Darmstadt 98 who are a 2nd tier team.
However, they are currently 3rd from bottom and he has only played 7 times (without scoring).
Think he is looking to get a regular game with a view to playing in this summers World Cup.

Fingers crossed he is good and doesn't need time to get going.

[Bostonhibby]

If they were in for him he's probably crap.They were in for Cole the goal Stockton and they got him☺

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[truehibernian]

Not really that surprising that he'd choose us over a team who specialise in very low scoring games and create few chances given his world cup ambitions. If he's been told about the likes of Boyle and Barker then this could very well be perfect for him. We create the chances, hopefully he's the man to put them away!

Don't get me wrong I wasn't underrating Hibs and us signing him Postman, rather I would have thought that with them losing two of their main goal threats in Walker and Isma Goncalves that they would have been offering more financially to get him. I was tipped off about MacLaren last May and he certainly looks a very good player and is decent with both feet. Many of his goals are in the penalty area and in the 6 yard box - which is where we desperately need a striker at the moment (proved by Shaw's early success rate). Good penalty taker too.

If we have signed him I'm delighted :agree::aok:

[IGRIGI]

If he signs and then goes on to score the winning goal against Hearts in the cup we're looking at record level seethe and total meltdown.

[CMurdoch]

I know we were interested in JM pre-season TC. I think I posted about it last year if I recall.

Bit surprised he is coming to us if Hearts were after him (in the sense that they are losing Walker and possibly Goncalves this window). Very happy if we have signed the lad though. something to prove and a World Cup to aim for - which means he'll be hungry and wanting to impress :aok:

Good post.
He will be focused and desperate to do well.
Given his need I suspect he has been advised to choose us over Hearts given the style of football they are currently required to play.

[Ronniekirk]

So he hasn't scored in his last seven games in German Second Tier Has he had a run of games or only played sporadically
Playing in a poor team near the bottom of League
But lets wait and see what he can do



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[CMurdoch]

Don't get me wrong I wasn't underrating Hibs and us signing him Postman, rather I would have thought that with them losing two of their main goal threats in Walker and Isma Goncalves that they would have been offering more financially to get him. I was tipped off about MacLaren last May and he certainly looks a very good player and is decent with both feet. Many of his goals are in the penalty area and in the 6 yard box - which is where we desperately need a striker at the moment (proved by Shaw's early success rate). Good penalty taker too.

If we have signed him I'm delighted :agree::aok:

If he has signed it is a loan so money wouldn't come into to it from the players side

[Stuart93]

it feels like Hibs policy at the moment is to try and nick our potential signings as way to get one over ourselves rather than for their team. As its a position they dont need.

:hilarious

They have some cheek...Dylan bikey comes to mind 🙄

[IlDiavola]

They were in for Cole the goal Stockton and they got him☺

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My point has been proven :greengrin

[CMurdoch]

So he hasn't scored in his last seven games in German Second Tier Has he had a run of games or only played sporadically
Playing in a poor team near the bottom of League
But lets wait and see what he can do



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His team have played 18 league matches this season.
Don't know if he has been starting or just coming on as a late sub.

Return of the Mac?

[Bostonhibby]

My point has been proven :greengrin

:greengrin

Even the thieves tend to win a competition of one.

[truehibernian]

If he has signed it is a loan so money wouldn't come into to it from the players side

Money definitely talks if it's paying a % or wages. I think the lad's father also has links to Hearts.

I'm more than happy if we have signed a player like JM though. Looks good from the footage I have seen and we do need a player who can finish off chances we create in and around the box. If he is half as good as our last Australian player then I'll be more than happy :greengrin

[GreenLake]

Jamie MacLaren is the most Jambo name I have ever heard. Sweet.:wink:

He should be fast as hell and good at taking corners.

[Bostonhibby]

it feels like Hibs policy at the moment is to try and nick our potential signings as way to get one over ourselves rather than for their team. As its a position they dont need.

:hilarious

But, but , but didn't they "steal" laugherty from right under our noses? thankfully :faf::jamboclow

[CallumLaidlaw]

His team have played 18 league matches this season.
Don't know if he has been starting or just coming on as a late sub.

Return of the Mac?

I’m sure I read somewhere earlier that he’s only played around 150 minutes for Darmstadt. Hopefully he gets to play in the friendly this week and is sharp for the derby.


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[IlDiavola]

Jamie MacLaren is the most Jambo name I have ever heard. Sweet.:wink:

How's it a Jambo name?

[Stuart93]

If he has signed it is a loan so money wouldn't come into to it from the players side

I'm sure I read that his German team wanted the team he went on loan to to pay 100% of his wage

[LustForLeith]

Before I ask this I'm in no way saying we should go for him or anything, but was just curious as to why no one in the championship or league 1 has took the guy Rory mcallister? He seems to score almost every week is there a reason he's not moved up to play at a higher level than he's at?

Another thing that might have an effect on where he plays is his boss Jim McInally. There was s point where Rory joined Peterhead but hadn't settled in and enquries where made about loaning him back to his old club Brechin.

McInally was able to offering him a help him regain his focus on football and Rory ended up staying and becoming a success. McInally has also been able to help Rory with his discipline as there was a time he was judge to be hotheaded.

I think Rory's attitude puts people off. He has a reputation of being moody for instance but hes playing football and working in a decent paid job at the same time.

If McInally was to leave Peterhead I wouldn't be survived if Rory left and I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up in the highland league, giving him the chance to stay part time.

Being a part time footballer with a full time job and even better a trade is a cracking move. Our very own Danny Swanson initially turned down full time football to get his apprenticeship.

[Brightside]

it feels like Hibs policy at the moment is to try and nick our potential signings as way to get one over ourselves rather than for their team. As its a position they dont need.

:hilarious
They really are stupid. The Players agent has been pimping him to loads of teams for weeks. There is zero scouting involved.

[Lago]

Sorry but don't know a lot about the boy, anyone give me some background please.

[IlDiavola]

So, if he has signed, who is going to make way for him in the side?

Maybe this will give Stokes a much needed kick up the bahookey. That's assuming he cares enough. :confused:

[IlDiavola]

Sorry but don't know a lot about the boy, anyone give me some background please.

40 goals in 53 games in Australia and zero in seven in Germany.

Apparently he's got a 'Jambo name" :greengrin

[SRHibs]

Sorry but don't know a lot about the boy, anyone give me some background please.

He had a good goal scoring record in a league that is comparable to the lower Scottish tiers, then couldn’t get a game for a 2nd division German team. I can’t help but think we wouldn’t be particularly excited about this one had we not pipped Hearts to him. Hope he ends up a good signing though, and not much risk with it being a loan.

[bingo70]

Sorry but don't know a lot about the boy, anyone give me some background please.

If only there was some way in the internet of you finding out.

Maybe one day..........








(I’ll apologise in advance for being a dick but there’s plenty info on this thread if you can’t be arsed looking at YouTube or wiki)

[Ronniekirk]

So, if he has signed, who is going to make way for him in the side?

Maybe this will give Stokes a much needed kick up the bahookey. That's assuming he cares enough. :confused:

Shaw will need to be managed as still young Don't want all the pressure on him too early
Murray has dropped down the pecking order and do when he comes on doesn't look confident of scoring and Stokes is Stokes So if this guy can score poachers goals and get on the end of those wicked balls played in by Boyle he will get his place


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[RoxburghHibs]

If only there was some way in the internet of you finding out.

Maybe one day..........








(I’ll apologise in advance for being a dick but there’s plenty info on this thread if you can’t be arsed looking at YouTube or wiki)

If someone could create a search engine they would make Google’s of cash

[bingo70]

He had a good goal scoring record in a league that is comparable to the lower Scottish tiers, then couldn’t get a game for a 2nd division German team. I can’t help but think we wouldn’t be particularly excited about this one had we not pipped Hearts to him. Hope he ends up a good signing though, and not much risk with it being a loan.

I think saying the Australian top division is of an equivalent standard to the lower leagues in Scotland.

You could also say he’s a full international for a country that’s going to the World Cup.

[Billy Whizz]

Think we need to remember he’s not actually signed yet before gloating too much.

Hopefully TC and others are right but until he does officially sign I reserve the right to call him pish if he signs for Hearts, or Motherwell.

Bingo correct
When it’s on the Hibs site signed and sealed, that’s when it’s official

[Ozyhibby]

He had a good goal scoring record in a league that is comparable to the lower Scottish tiers, then couldn’t get a game for a 2nd division German team. I can’t help but think we wouldn’t be particularly excited about this one had we not pipped Hearts to him. Hope he ends up a good signing though, and not much risk with it being a loan.

I would say that the A-league in Oz is a higher standard than our own championship and if we were signing a player who had scored 40 goals in 53 games from the championship we would be pretty happy.


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[IlDiavola]

Shaw will need to be managed as still young Don't want all the pressure on him too early
Murray has dropped down the pecking order and do when he comes on doesn't look confident of scoring and Stokes is Stokes So if this guy can score poachers goals and get on the end of those wicked balls played in by Boyle he will get his place


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Good reply Ronnie :aok:

Stokes being Stokes is my real bugbear though. Needs a right good shake if you ask me, which of course you haven't. :wink:

[IlDiavola]

Bingo correct
When it’s on the Hibs site signed and sealed, that’s when it’s official

Spot on.

[kaimendhibs]

If Cat says hes signed, I am convinced.

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[IlDiavola]

If Cat says hes signed, I am convinced.

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:agree:

[S4uzee]

If Cat says hes signed, I am convinced.

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He’s had previous ain’t you Cat 👀😂

[Borderhibbie76]

He’s had previous ain’t you Cat [emoji102][emoji23]He is spot on more often than not

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[Thecat23]

He’s had previous ain’t you Cat 👀😂

Only post what I’m told 😁

This person has good info, of course until announced by the club we all have to just wait and see. But saying that I’m told it’s done.

Trying to find out if there is anything in Mallan rumour.

[Ronniekirk]

Good reply Ronnie :aok:

Stokes being Stokes is my real bugbear though. Needs a right good shake if you ask me, which of course you haven't. :wink:

Lennon took the risk bringing him back Felt he could get the best out of him But suspect even he is s little disappointed so far But with European place to play for and Scottish Cup hopefully he gets better and more consistent


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[CB_NO3]

Only post what I’m told 😁

This person has good info, of course until announced by the club we all have to just wait and see. But saying that I’m told it’s done.

Trying to find out if there is anything in Mallan rumour.

Tam Mcmanus seems to think there is something in it.

[theonlywayisup]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42580173

Liverpool have agreed a £142m deal with Barcelona for midfielder Philippe Coutinho in what will be one of the most expensive transfers of all time.

[Souter96Mac]

Would be delighted if we got Mallan. Maclaren doesn't seem too inspiring, he scored well in Oz but if he signs we'll see. Mallan would be another quality option in the middle, but he's got the ability to score goals.

[HibbyKeith]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42580173

Liverpool have agreed a £142m deal with Barcelona for midfielder Philippe Coutinho in what will be one of the most expensive transfers of all time.

football is ******ed

[Sammy7nil]

Ross McCormick

Does anyone know what the script is with him ? On loan to Melbourne why such a low standard league ? He seems to score every week he got another two today. Surely a bigish team will come in for him unfortunely wages are way out our league.

[Forza Fred]

Ross McCormick

Does anyone know what the script is with him ? On loan to Melbourne why such a low standard league ? He seems to score every week he got another two today. Surely a bigish team will come in for him unfortunely wages are way out our league.

Up until last night, all bar one of his goals had been free kicks or penalties...he did score a couple last night though.

He has been, despite the goal tally, a signing of questionable value

Based on what I have seen of him since he arrived, Hibs would do well to steer well clear of him.. and for those who consider Stokes as being 'lazy;...well multiply that many fold....

McLaren on the other hand is anything but lazy, and will run all day.

Unfortunately he's no very good either.

[Captain Trips]

I would suggest his 40 goals from 53 apps for Brisbane Roar must equate to a good season or 2. Folk wanting Scott Allan based on 1 good season.

I would be very happy to see this guy join.

[J-C]

I would say that the A-league in Oz is a higher standard than our own championship and if we were signing a player who had scored 40 goals in 53 games from the championship we would be pretty happy.


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:agree: Can you imagine any team in the SPL wanting to sign Cummings a goals scorer from the Championship, it's madness I tells ya.

[Firestarter]

Australian league is as good as the premier, no doubt about it.

[SirDavidsNapper]

The panic and seethe on kickback over this is amusing. It will reach new hights when we pump them out the Scottish and end their season for the third season running. Melts

[Tyler Durden]

I know we were interested in JM pre-season TC. I think I posted about it last year if I recall.

Bit surprised he is coming to us if Hearts were after him (in the sense that they are losing Walker and possibly Goncalves this window). Very happy if we have signed the lad though. something to prove and a World Cup to aim for - which means he'll be hungry and wanting to impress :aok:

Who would take Goncalves?!

[Stuart93]

Up until last night, all bar one of his goals had been free kicks or penalties...he did score a couple last night though.

He has been, despite the goal tally, a signing of questionable value

Based on what I have seen of him since he arrived, Hibs would do well to steer well clear of him.. and for those who consider Stokes as being 'lazy;...well multiply that many fold....

McLaren on the other hand is anything but lazy, and will run all day.

Unfortunately he's no very good either.

I'll reserve judgement til we see him in a hibs top, if.

[Tyler Durden]

Tam Mcmanus seems to think there is something in it.

I cant see why Barnsley would let him go.

I think Tam McManus is guessing the same as most posters on here to be honest

[hibees 7062]

https://youtu.be/Ai5f8ASSCXA

[Oscar T Grouch]

The panic and seethe on kickback over this is amusing. It will reach new hights when we pump them out the Scottish and end their season for the third season running. Melts

With the Aussie scoring a few in the process 😎

[Archie89]

https://youtu.be/Ai5f8ASSCXA

Turned that off hastily when it started with the caption "bobby films"!

[hibees 7062]

Turned that off hastily when it started with the caption "bobby films"!

https://youtu.be/dI38b1-VxMI

[Mikey]

The panic and seethe on kickback over this is amusing. It will reach new hights when we pump them out the Scottish and end their season for the third season running. Melts

It's hilarious. Reality aint nice!

[Lago]

If only there was some way in the internet of you finding out.

Maybe one day..........








(I’ll apologise in advance for being a dick but there’s plenty info on this thread if you can’t be arsed looking at YouTube or wiki)

Thanks for that, sorry to be a pain, oh and appology accepted Dick.

[IAmLee]

The thing I like about his video is that he doesn’t seem afraid to shoot with either foot. With the amount of balls we put into the box I’m hopeful he’ll score a few!!

[crash]

Tam McManus just replied to a tweet saying it was Stevie mallan.

They were talking about Hibs rep at recent Morton v St Mirren game, and it was Stephen McGinn they were watching.

[CMurdoch]

MacLaren: lots of penalties, lots of wee tap ins, lively especially in the 6 yard box where he shoots without taking a touch
Will he play well in a cauld night match at somewhere pants?
Will he be any good?


Has he signed?:greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

They were talking about Hibs rep at recent Morton v St Mirren game, and it was Stephen McGinn they were watching.

He was quoted last summer when there was a chance of John moving on
St Mirren have said that no key players will move on before the summer. Maybe John/Stephen have a pact, to stay at their clubs until May

[Keyser Sauzee]

Australian league is as good as the premier, no doubt about it.

There definitely is some doubt about it. There is certainly some players playing in the A-League that would fit in comfortably to the Scottish prem and even play higher but there is also some absolute dross in it too, overall I’d say Scottish prem is better than the A-League.

[Kato]

MacLaren: lots of penalties, lots of wee tap ins, lively especially in the 6 yard box where he shoots without taking a touch
Will he play well in a cauld night match at somewhere pants?


This is the best nickname for the new tynie I've heard so far.

[007]

If he signs and then goes on to score the winning goal against Hearts in the cup we're looking at record level seethe and total meltdown.

They are trying to convince themselves that Hearts must have decided he isn't good enough and they didn't want him. They can't handle the fact that someone would prefer to come to us over them.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

This is the best nickname for the new tynie I've heard so far.

Incontinence pants surely

[Tornadoes70]

They are trying to convince themselves that Hearts must have decided he isn't good enough and they didn't want him. They can't handle the fact that someone would prefer to come to us over them.

:top marks

They have a certain childlike quality to put their fingers over their eyes and pretend not to see what's going on when they don't like the truth. Utterly delusional.

[Stuart93]

After all this hearts will probably announce him tomorrow 😂

[adhibs]

Bundesliga 2 is *****, ive he cant get a game in that league ive got major reservations. Hope to be proved wrong though.

[stokesmessiah]

Bundesliga 2 is *****, ive he cant get a game in that league ive got major reservations. Hope to be proved wrong though.

Not long moved to a country where English isn’t the first language, young laddie - maybe just not settled!?

[Fife-Hibee]

Watched a few A league games and thought they looked every bit as good as our league! Think they've came on a lot in the last few years!

[adhibs]

Not long moved to a country where English isn’t the first language, young laddie - maybe just not settled!?

Hopefully. A bit more familiarity might do him well

[carnoustiehibee]

Would be a great signing if true, we need a poacher and a sniffer, took his chances at Brisbane when I watch the A-League

[MWHIBBIES]

Really dislike the ''hope to be proved wrong'' line

How about you just reserve any judgement, positive or negative until you have actually seen him play?

[Mr White]

From what I've seen of the A-league I'd say the better teams such as the 2 Sydney and 2 Melbourne sides are on a par with the likes of Aberdeen, the rangers and Hibs. It's a difficult comparison though due to the lack of relegation from the A-league as well as the salary cap/star players rule they have. Most of the games I've seen have been not too bad technically and teams tend to play with an attacking freedom that SPFL sides are reluctant to replicate given the relatively fine margins between success and oblivion that our league structure has produced.

From what I saw of Mclaren last year for Brisbane Roar he's a busy forward with an eye for goal who's good at capitalising on defensive mistakes. Will he get the same opportunities given the stronger defences in our league and the emphasis placed on being tight at the back due to the fear of failure induced by our league structure? I'd say he'll score if he gets chances and Hibs create chances so if he ends up holding a Hibs scarf above his head I'll be optimistic about an upturn in our goal to chance stats. I'll be pleased if he signs for Hibs.

[Clarence]

Would he be the first Aussie to play for us since Stuart Lovell? Have we any other Aussies played for us?

[HibeeDaz6270]

Another thing that might have an effect on where he plays is his boss Jim McInally. There was s point where Rory joined Peterhead but hadn't settled in and enquries where made about loaning him back to his old club Brechin.

McInally was able to offering him a help him regain his focus on football and Rory ended up staying and becoming a success. McInally has also been able to help Rory with his discipline as there was a time he was judge to be hotheaded.

I think Rory's attitude puts people off. He has a reputation of being moody for instance but hes playing football and working in a decent paid job at the same time.

If McInally was to leave Peterhead I wouldn't be survived if Rory left and I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up in the highland league, giving him the chance to stay part time.

Being a part time footballer with a full time job and even better a trade is a cracking move. Our very own Danny Swanson initially turned down full time football to get his apprenticeship.

Im sure he was said to be on a very generous wage of around £500 per week too. A very good wage for part time football and one which many teams in leagues above would struggle to match without him going full time.

[SquashedFrogg]

Bundesliga 2 is *****, ive he cant get a game in that league ive got major reservations. Hope to be proved wrong though.

Happy to say you know nothing about German football. Most BL2 teams would challenge our top 6, certainly relegate our bottom 6

[CorrieHibs]

Bundesliga 2 is *****, ive he cant get a game in that league ive got major reservations. Hope to be proved wrong though.

Really?! There are good teams in that league.

[St Pauli Hibee]

Really?! There are good teams in that league.

Exactly St Pauli being one 😉☠️ also teams like Fortuna Dusseldorf, Kaiserslautern & Dynamo Dresden. tough league to get out of

[Tobias Funke]

Really?! There are good teams in that league.

I agree it’s far from rubbish. Darmstadt were also in the Bundesliga 1 last season too.

[scotia44]

Muppets on JKB suggesting that a "reliable source in the club" saying very close to loan deal for Kevin Miralles with view to permanent move in summer!

😂😂😂
The 2.65 million that olympiakos are paying for his loan just put him out their reach 😂

[RoxburghHibs]

Happy to say you know nothing about German football. Most BL2 teams would challenge our top 6, certainly relegate our bottom 6


German football is very high standard of that there is no doubt. Just because BBC rams English football down our necks doesn't make their leagues better than the German leagues just more familiar.

I for one think this will be a very good signing if we can get him. :thumbsup:

[SquashedFrogg]

German football is very high standard of that their is no doubt. Just because BBC rams English football down our necks doesn't make their leagues better than the German leagues just more familiar.

I for one think this will be a very good signing if we can get him. :thumbsup:

Can't agree enough with your sentiments.

Also find it hilarious how people have more football knowledge than our current recruitment team.

[Unseen work]

Find it a bit of an odd signing as imo we need a target mark that can hold the ball up, provide and ariel challenge and bully defences.

He seems to be similar ish to what we have going by the YouTube videos.

Have faith in Lennon and co however to get the right guy in. Who knows, he might be one of 2 strikers we are after....

Hopefully get Mallan signed soon too

[stoneyburn hibs]

Can't agree enough with your sentiments.

Also find it hilarious how people have more football knowledge than our current recruitment team.

Erm you you just agreed with a poster of which like you or I or him hasn't got a scooby regarding our potential loan target. That's hilarious.

[Johnny_Leith]

I'm in Australia at the moment, few of my mates here are die hard Melbourne victory fans. One of them on McLaren:

"Top scorer in the A-League two years back, a god poacher and a true fighter.

He isn't the most gifted but will hound defenders and chase all day long and can hit a ball. "

Regular in the Aussie squad, seems a good player. Hopefully we can take him on board.

[CorrieHibs]

Exactly St Pauli being one 😉☠️ also teams like Fortuna Dusseldorf, Kaiserslautern & Dynamo Dresden. tough league to get out of

Wouldn't fancy our chances anyway lol.

[RoxburghHibs]

Erm you you just agreed with a poster of which like you or I or him hasn't got a scooby regarding our potential loan target. That's hilarious.

He’s agreeing with me that German football is a high standard. It’s hilarious that people think otherwise!

[SquashedFrogg]

Erm you you just agreed with a poster of which like you or I or him hasn't got a scooby regarding our potential loan target. That's hilarious.

No. I commented on the standard of BL2 whilst also suggesting that I'll trust our clubs judgement on players rather than other people's judgement.

How hilarious is that?

[kevinc]

The only Accies player we should even be looking at is Docherty. Direct and industrious. Doesn’t hold ba m in a challenge either.
Agree with this

[Dinkydoo]

Find it a bit of an odd signing as imo we need a target mark that can hold the ball up, provide and ariel challenge and bully defences.

He seems to be similar ish to what we have going by the YouTube videos.

Have faith in Lennon and co however to get the right guy in. Who knows, he might be one of 2 strikers we are after....

Hopefully get Mallan signed soon tooNot that odd imo.

We create loads of chances most games but fail to put them away. Our style of play right now with wingers and stokes dropping deep as playmaker doesn't really fit in with the target man methodology.

What I think we need is someone to stick these crosses fired from Boyle and Barker into the back of the net.

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[davhibby]

Looks like exactly what we need to me. Most of his goals seem to come from him getting in to the right positions in the box and appearing on the end of saves from the keeper or shots back off the post. None of our current strikers do that. Mallan would be nice too as we are in desperate need of a set piece taker

[Sproule Three]

Would he be the first Aussie to play for us since Stuart Lovell? Have we any other Aussies played for us?

Grant Brebner is now an Australian citizen.Does that count?��

Think you’re right .
I thought that Joe Keenan who played a few games under Calderwood was Australian but he’s English . He left Hibs to play for Adelaide in the A league .

[Sproule Three]

I don’t think McLaren would be better than Shaw or Murray .
i watch a lot of the A league as I live in Aus.
Some good players out here no doubt but the defences in SPL are much tighter .
A comparison could be made with Adam Taggert who scores as many as McLaren in the A league but was truly found out when he was on loan to Dundee United from Fulham the season they got relegated.
IF McLaren signs though I’d be delighted to be proved totally wrong .

[Ozyhibby]

I don’t think McLaren would be better than Shaw or Murray .
i watch a lot of the A league as I live in Aus.
Some good players out here no doubt but the defences in SPL are much tighter .
A comparison could be made with Adam Taggert who scores as many as McLaren in the A league but was truly found out when he was on loan to Dundee United from Fulham the season they got relegated.
IF McLaren signs though I’d be delighted to be proved totally wrong .

Taggart has scored 33 goals in 81 games which is nowhere near as good as Maclaren’s 40 in 53?


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[Sproule Three]

Taggart has scored 33 goals in 81 games which is nowhere near as good as Maclaren’s 40 in 53?


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He got 16 in the one season prior to going to Fulham . Top scorer in A league .
Hyped up by the Aus press as much as Jamie Mc.

However as I said I’m hoping to be proved very wrong

[Johnny_Leith]

Not that odd imo.

We create loads of chances most games but fail to put them away. Our style of play right now with wingers and stokes dropping deep as playmaker doesn't really fit in with the target man methodology.

What I think we need is someone to stick these crosses fired from Boyle and Barker into the back of the net.

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There seems to be a real clamour for us to sign someone so punt the ball up to. I'm really enjoying our style of play, and we dominate most games, if we can put the ball in the net more often we'll have a good shot of 3rd/4th I think.

[Tornadoes70]

There seems to be a real clamour for us to sign someone so punt the ball up to. I'm really enjoying our style of play, and we dominate most games, if we can put the ball in the net more often we'll have a good shot of 3rd/4th I think.

:top marks:top marks:top marks

We've always tried to play a brand of football that not only wins games but entertains also. Vastly dissimilar to dinosaur Levein's anti football everyone behind the ball tendencies. Lenny is a top manager who will set out the team accordingly.

Mon the Cabbage.

[Forza Fred]

I don’t think McLaren would be better than Shaw or Murray .
i watch a lot of the A league as I live in Aus.
Some good players out here no doubt but the defences in SPL are much tighter .
A comparison could be made with Adam Taggert who scores as many as McLaren in the A league but was truly found out when he was on loan to Dundee United from Fulham the season they got relegated.
IF McLaren signs though I’d be delighted to be proved totally wrong .

I think there is an almost unquenchable desire on here to think that the signing of Jamie McLaren is going to drastically improve our conversion rate.

Sproule 3 and I usually disagree about Oz fitba, but in this instance I'm in agreement.

I don't think McLaren is the answer to out problem.

He not crap either, but my expectations are that he will be a relatively average squad player and leave without fanfare at the end of the season.

[basehibby]

If he signs and then goes on to score the winning goal against Hearts in the cup we're looking at record level seethe and total meltdown.

record level seethe and total meltdown This please :hyper

[Leith Green]

Dont know why but this reminds me of when we signed Chris Dagnell a couple of years ago.

[Ronniekirk]

I think there is an almost unquenchable desire on here to think that the signing of Jamie McLaren is going to drastically improve our conversion rate.

Sproule 3 and I usually disagree about Oz fitba, but in this instance I'm in agreement.

I don't think McLaren is the answer to out problem.

He not crap either, but my expectations are that he will be a relatively average squad player and leave without fanfare at the end of the season.

If that proves to be the case their would be no point in signing him Lennon identified when he first came in we didn't score enough goals He has had time to sort this and hasn't managed to so far
Some people have been critical of some of his signings and Big Dave is a prime example We cant afford to bring in another forward that won't improve us If big Dave doesn't move on and no one is sold this and Bain may be our only signings
If they have brought him in this early in the window it suggests there is consensus he can do a job But presumably they thought that about Big Dave
Are we going to watch all potential signings or are we just looking at best of videos ( there is always a risk when doing that )


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[Ronniekirk]

Dont know why but this reminds me of when we signed Chris Dagnell a couple of years ago.

Yea forgot about him Was unlucky in several games he played not to score We do seem to have a relatively poor record of recruiting in this area over the years



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[Jones28]

Dont know why but this reminds me of when we signed Chris Dagnell a couple of years ago.

He wasn't a bad signing, so unlucky on several occasions and just feel like a goal was all he needed.

[easty]

He wasn't a bad signing, so unlucky on several occasions and just feel like a goal was all he needed.

He was *****

[we are hibs]

My main memory of Dagnall was him starting at home to Alloa who were awful that season and he made 0 impact

[Souter96Mac]

Difference between dagnall and maclaren is that the latter is a younger hungrier player with a position in a world cup squad to fight for. Didn't see too much of dagnall but when I did I wasn't overly impressed, but whilst maclaren doesn't sound too inspiring, he may offer us something different.

[Ryan69]

I would say that the A-league in Oz is a higher standard than our own championship and if we were signing a player who had scored 40 goals in 53 games from the championship we would be pretty happy.


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Some good players in the league...some absolute rubbish also.

Sydney would be fighting for 2nd in spl,teams like Wellington are mid championship level.
There's quiet an imbalance in that league really.

If Scottish teams and Australian league were put together...I'd say 4 teams from Scotland would be in top 5.

[hibbie02]

Jamie McLaren looks like Begbie. Just what we need against the Maroon Balloons! :greengrin

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Did Dagnall get a Scottish cup winners medal?

Legend

[Allant1981]

Did Dagnall get a Scottish cup winners medal?

Legend

doesnt mean he was a very good player does it?

[Iggy Pope]

Jamie MacLaren is the most Jambo name I have ever heard. Sweet.:wink:

Google James McLaren Hibernian 1887 Scottish Cup.....:greengrin

[Clarence]

doesnt mean he was a very good player does it?

Woosh

[Brightside]

Not that odd imo.

We create loads of chances most games but fail to put them away. Our style of play right now with wingers and stokes dropping deep as playmaker doesn't really fit in with the target man methodology.

What I think we need is someone to stick these crosses fired from Boyle and Barker into the back of the net.

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Do we really create loads of chances?? How many striker misses do we have in most games? For me it’s our final ball that constantly lets us down.

[green day]

Do we really create loads of chances?? How many striker misses do we have in most games? For me it’s our final ball that constantly lets us down.

Agreed. I might be wrong (and I really like him) but I don't think Boyle has a league assist this season.

[Greenworld]

Do we really create loads of chances?? How many striker misses do we have in most games? For me it’s our final ball that constantly lets us down.I've seen loads of games this season when our strikers seem to hang back nearer the 18 yard line when someone in and around the 6 yard line would have been on the end of many crosses especially from Boyle.
To be fair olly Shaw looks to get into these positions in the few games he has started.

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[Souter96Mac]

Agreed. I might be wrong (and I really like him) but I don't think Boyle has a league assist this season.

He's won us 3 penalties this season which I think count for assists but could be wrong.

[Nicho87]

He's won us 3 penalties this season which I think count for assists but could be wrong.

Just went through our league results and it really is incredible that for the crosses Boyle puts in over a game he hasn't one direct assist. Lennon must rectify this. Him and Barker should be a poachers dream.

[stantonhibby]

Just went through our league results and it really is incredible that for the crosses Boyle puts in over a game he hasn't one direct assist. Lennon must rectify this. Him and Barker should be a poachers dream.

Shaw 'goal' v Hearts should have been one.

[Sioux]

Just went through our league results and it really is incredible that for the crosses Boyle puts in over a game he hasn't one direct assist. Lennon must rectify this. Him and Barker should be a poachers dream.

Its the players that need to rectify it, not Lennon.

[The Leith Dutch]

Taggart has scored 33 goals in 81 games which is nowhere near as good as Maclaren’s 40 in 53?


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This is part of my problem with people basing so much on their opinion of the standard of a particular league.
It's only ever a rough indicator as you're not signing a player with some kind of average stat based on that league.
You're signing an individual player.

You can have leagues with a really high standard that still have crap players and vice versa.
Add to that the fact that some players work better in certain leagues (and even with certain teams) and there's a bit more to it.

Seen plenty of players I thought would destroy our league come to Hibs and do the square root of **** all and also seen some players who did nothing for us look excellent in other leagues.

As for Maclaran - some of that defending on the highlights reel looks more generous than he might see in the SPL but the fact he can hit with either foot and looks rapid over a yard or two to latch onto a loose ball in the box suggest he might do well for us.

Definitely think we need someone who can take a set piece and be less "faffy" with passing just outside the box.
Sounds like we might be thinking of Mallan for that based on other posts here.

[AlbertK86]

I've seen loads of games this season when our strikers seem to hang back nearer the 18 yard line when someone in and around the 6 yard line would have been on the end of many crosses especially from Boyle.
To be fair olly Shaw looks to get into these positions in the few games he has started.

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Totally agree.

We send a multitude of balls accross the face of goal most games or players get in a position to do so and there is nobody there to give the ball to.

For me a combination of no poacher and poor final balls in


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[Stuart93]

The rangers linked with a £1m move for Cummings

[offshorehibby]

Do we really create loads of chances?? How many striker misses do we have in most games? For me it’s our final ball that constantly lets us down.


I've seen loads of games this season when our strikers seem to hang back nearer the 18 yard line when someone in and around the 6 yard line would have been on the end of many crosses especially from Boyle.
To be fair olly Shaw looks to get into these positions in the few games he has started.

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Take the most recent game via Killie, we had several ball right across the face of goal that just needed a touch, no one near the six yard box, all hanging about the outside of the 18 yard box.

Same weekend i think Man City scored 5 similar balls in from the wings 4/5 city players on or about six yard box.

[Borderhibbie76]

The rangers linked with a £1m move for CummingsThey couldn't even afford a fee for Jamie Murphy so that ain't happening

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[Captain Trips]

The rangers linked with a £1m move for Cummings

Well NF better get all the cash as we may have a sell on fee to get and as we know Sevco are a joke.

[Heisenberg]

The rangers linked with a £1m move for Cummings

Im sure his agent is a massive Hun. He’s the one who has tried to recently push through moves to them via the media for Jamie Walker and Scott Allan. I’d be surprised if they could pay that kind of money up front.

[J-C]

Do we really create loads of chances?? How many striker misses do we have in most games? For me it’s our final ball that constantly lets us down.


It was highlighted last week on Sortscene that we had no one in the box getting on the end of things, Cummings would be having a field day this season, if McLaren can get in the right positions in the box, he'll do well.

[jacomo]

Kevin Mirallas seems to have turned down the opportunity to work with Levein.

Unbelievable.

[Winston Ingram]

I would say that the A-league in Oz is a higher standard than our own championship and if we were signing a player who had scored 40 goals in 53 games from the championship we would be pretty happy.


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Ross McCormack plays in the A League

[jax67]

WTF!! Kevin Miralles has signed for Olympiakos!!
Can’t believe he’s knocked back the mighty jumbos and their £100,000,000 stand.

[blackpoolhibs]

Do we really create loads of chances?? How many striker misses do we have in most games? For me it’s our final ball that constantly lets us down.

Exactly, we don't create enough chances, in fact we create very few chances most weeks. We might flash a few crosses across the 6 yard line, but if nobody is there, we cant class them as chances.

We have a higher proportion of the ball than most teams, but clear or even half chances are few and far between.

[Ryan69]

Ross McCormack plays in the A League

He is banging them in also.

Scored 2 yesterday.

[Greenworld]

I asked over in Australia what they thought :

I've been in Perth ( Australia ) for 32 years now and this guy is good. I've seen him for PERTH and Brisbane many times. He would be a fantastic signing. A good reader of the game and has scored a lot of goals for both sides. I would sign him in a heartbeat.

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[Tornadoes70]

They couldn't even afford a fee for Jamie Murphy so that ain't happening

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Exactly. If proof were needed that the huns are either unable or unwilling to shell out up front big money transfer fees then this is it. A reported near enough done 3 year deal transpires instead as a 6 month loan deal.

It could be Brighton just didn't trust the huns would or could pay any longer term installment plan and a loan deal was the only deal on offer to the huns.

[Springbank]

Fact of the Day

Jason Cummings, with 1 Scottish Cup winners médal, has won more major honours than The Rangers as a club and subculture has.

[Nicho87]

Its the players that need to rectify it, not Lennon.

So if that's your logic why sign any new players then?

We don't have a recognised poacher. Shaw hasn't had long enough.

[Nicho87]

Shaw 'goal' v Hearts should have been one.

Totally but it isn't. Sad but true.

If we had a mixu or killen type I think we'd easily be 4-8 goals better off with the chances created from crossing alone.

[CallumLaidlaw]

So I asked a guy on twitter that does statistical analysis on the Scottish Premiership. He says Hibs have no problem creating “good chances”. Only Celtic and Rangers create more. Stokes creates the best chances per 90 and Mcginn creates the most “not-good” chances.


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[Dinkydoo]

Do we really create loads of chances?? How many striker misses do we have in most games? For me it’s our final ball that constantly lets us down.The problem right there is that our strikers aren't getting on the end of loose balls or flashes across goal that happen. I guess that's what I mean about chances.

Stokes drops deep and his game is link up play, really, so he's never going to be one of those strikers and Murray lately (when he plays) has been running into the channels instead of straight forward. Shaw is the only forward we have that aims to get into the 6 yrd box at present.

However I know nothing about Maclaren so no idea if he's the solution.

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[Golden Bear]

Do we really create loads of chances?? How many striker misses do we have in most games? For me it’s our final ball that constantly lets us down.

Absolutely correct. And we've had the same problem for a number of years now, not just under Lennon.

[Golden Bear]

So I asked a guy on twitter that does statistical analysis on the Scottish Premiership. He says Hibs have no problem creating “good chances”. Only Celtic and Rangers create more. Stokes creates the best chances per 90 and Mcginn creates the most “not-good” chances.


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A lot of us have eyes in our heads Callum, we don't need stats!

:greengrin

[CallumLaidlaw]

A lot of us have eyes in our heads Callum, we don't need stats!

:greengrin

Oh I know. But some do [emoji6]


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[heretoday]

Shaw's our best striker because he's quick.

[SMAXXA]

The rangers linked with a £1m move for Cummings

Every chance he will end up there his agent is a hun am sure and fwiw anyone thinking there’s no way he would join hearts on loan shouldn’t be so sure. I understand his preference is to stay down south but wants games and don’t even think he’s getting them for the u23s, their manager seemingly no keen on him and I think that’s the guy taking first team the now.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

Every chance he will end up there his agent is a hun am sure and fwiw anyone thinking there’s no way he would join hearts on loan shouldn’t be so sure. I understand his preference is to stay down south but wants games and don’t even think he’s getting them for the u23s, their manager seemingly no keen on him and I think that’s the guy taking first team the now.

I never really thought he would cut it down there - he doesnt have enough of an overall game imo. Thats not to say he couldnt develop it, but at the moment, im not surprised hes struggled to get into a struggling championship side.

[Heisenberg]

Looks like the Darmstadt manager has confirmed Maclaren is signing for us. Medical is all that needs to be completed.

http://m.bild.de/sport/fussball/2-bundesliga/maclaren-unterschreibt-in-edinburgh-54401520.bildMobile.html

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As BILD reported in advance, striker Jamie Maclaren will move to the summer by lending to Hibernian Edinburgh.

Darmstadt coach Dirk Schuster (50) confirmed in the training camp in San Pedro del Pinatar: "Jamie has signed a contract with Hibernian, will change."

Last mini hurdle: Since Maclaren could not yet be on site with the Scots, he still has to go through the medical check - a mere formality.
In Darmstadt, the Australian came so far only 152 minutes of use. Not enough to be sure of the World Cup. At Hibernian (4th place in Scotland) Maclaren hopes for a regular place.

Schuster keeps his fingers crossed: "I hope this is the decisive step he imagines for him. That he can draw attention to himself with many deployment times to travel with Australia to the World Cup in Russia. There he will hopefully also help the Australian team and then come back to us strengthened. "

Thanks to the loan, he should then break even with the lilies!

[Stuart93]

Every chance he will end up there his agent is a hun am sure and fwiw anyone thinking there’s no way he would join hearts on loan shouldn’t be so sure. I understand his preference is to stay down south but wants games and don’t even think he’s getting them for the u23s, their manager seemingly no keen on him and I think that’s the guy taking first team the now.

I have absolutely no doubt he'd move to them, loyalty doesn't seem his strong point. But it's all about whether the circus act can afford him cause I can't see them affording any kind of fee upfront in full

[Ozyhibby]

Oh I know. But some do [emoji6]


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Stats are an aid to good decision making but not everything. When assessing a player people have biases that they may not be aware of. Some scouts will ignore a player who has a strange running technique, even if he is setting up chance after chance. Some scout will have a bias towards big players or very fast players even when they are not producing much. Stats can help see through this.


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[Ozyhibby]

Looks like the Darmstadt manager has confirmed Maclaren is signing for us. Medical is all that needs to be completed.

http://m.bild.de/sport/fussball/2-bundesliga/maclaren-unterschreibt-in-edinburgh-54401520.bildMobile.html

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As BILD reported in advance, striker Jamie Maclaren will move to the summer by lending to Hibernian Edinburgh.

Darmstadt coach Dirk Schuster (50) confirmed in the training camp in San Pedro del Pinatar: "Jamie has signed a contract with Hibernian, will change."

Last mini hurdle: Since Maclaren could not yet be on site with the Scots, he still has to go through the medical check - a mere formality.
In Darmstadt, the Australian came so far only 152 minutes of use. Not enough to be sure of the World Cup. At Hibernian (4th place in Scotland) Maclaren hopes for a regular place.

Schuster keeps his fingers crossed: "I hope this is the decisive step he imagines for him. That he can draw attention to himself with many deployment times to travel with Australia to the World Cup in Russia. There he will hopefully also help the Australian team and then come back to us strengthened. "

Thanks to the loan, he should then break even with the lilies!

Good news I think. He looks decent. YouTube videos are a bit misleading because the defending looks very loose in the A-league but he does have good movement and shoots first time a lot. Think he will be a good signing.


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[bingo70]

Good news I think. He looks decent. YouTube videos are a bit misleading because the defending looks very loose in the A-league but he does have good movement and shoots first time a lot. Think he will be a good signing.


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I think the fact he’s desperate to play in the World Cup must be a huge incentive for him and can only work in our favour.

I also really like the fact he’s turned down Hearts to join us, don’t underestimate the dent in their sizeable ego that’ll make.

[SMAXXA]

I have absolutely no doubt he'd move to them, loyalty doesn't seem his strong point. But it's all about whether the circus act can afford him cause I can't see them affording any kind of fee upfront in full

Would be a loan deal to them they would have to pay half his wages seemingly

[JimBHibees]

I think the fact he’s desperate to play in the World Cup must be a huge incentive for him and can only work in our favour.

I also really like the fact he’s turned down Hearts to join us, don’t underestimate the dent in their sizeable ego that’ll make.

Agree the World Cup incentive hopefully works in our favour.

[stantonhibby]

I have absolutely no doubt he'd move to them, loyalty doesn't seem his strong point. But it's all about whether the circus act can afford him cause I can't see them affording any kind of fee upfront in full

In what way is his loyalty not a strong point ?

[Stuart93]

Would be a loan deal to them they would have to pay half his wages seemingly

You'd imagine whatever manager comes in would like to have a look at his full squad instead of summer signings being loaned out?

[Lago]

Agree the World Cup incentive hopefully works in our favour.

But where is it confirmed he has signed, only a rumour to date as far as I can see.

[AltheHibby]

Just looked, they don't care. Except the posts showed they do, right down to comments about preferring to train on a farm rather than their top class facilities.

They really are hurting, and that is sooo good.

[bingo70]

But where is it confirmed he has signed, only a rumour to date as far as I can see.

There’s a quote from their manager saying he’s signed and just needs to go through a medical which should be a formality.

Other than a statement from the club that’s probably about as good as confirmation as we could hope for.

[we are hibs]

So I asked a guy on twitter that does statistical analysis on the Scottish Premiership. He says Hibs have no problem creating “good chances”. Only Celtic and Rangers create more. Stokes creates the best chances per 90 and Mcginn creates the most “not-good” chances.


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That cannot possibly be true as I read on here stokes is lazy and stands about the centre circle for 90 minutes every week doing nothing

[jax67]

Just looked, they don't care. Except the posts showed they do, right down to comments about preferring to train on a farm rather than their top class facilities.

They really are hurting, and that is sooo good.

Their top class facilities? Don’t tell me they’ve gone and bought Oriam at the Riccarton campus, could’ve sworn it was rented.

[Lago]

There’s a quote from their manager saying he’s signed and just needs to go through a medical which should be a formality.

Other than a statement from the club that’s probably about as good as confirmation as we could hope for.

Have to wait and see, not sure he is any better than whats already at Hibs to be honest, pissing of jambos doesn't strike me as sound recruiting policy.

[greenlex]

Just looked, they don't care. Except the posts showed they do, right down to comments about preferring to train on a farm rather than their top class facilities.

They really are hurting, and that is sooo good.
Maybe he prefers to stay back and work on his game of an afternoon rather than getting thrown out so Any Scottish Rugby or football Team, Heriot-Watt badminton cub or worse still your city rivals under 20s can use the facility.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Just looked, they don't care. Except the posts showed they do, right down to comments about preferring to train on a farm rather than their top class facilities.

They really are hurting, and that is sooo good.

Their top class facilities?

That Always cracks me up

[WhileTheChief..]

Have to wait and see, not sure he is any better than whats already at Hibs to be honest, pissing of jambos doesn't strike me as sound recruiting policy.

You think that’s why Lennon signed him??:confused:

[bingo70]

Have to wait and see, not sure he is any better than whats already at Hibs to be honest, pissing of jambos doesn't strike me as sound recruiting policy.

Pissing off Jambos isn’t a recruitment policy? That’s just an added bonus.

How do you know he’s not any better than what’s here? Seems a strange post tbh.

I’ve no idea as never seen him play but the fact he’s a full international for a country going to the World Cup and has a great scoring record in a league which probably isnt a million miles away from ours gives me cause for optimism.

[The Leith Dutch]

Would be a loan deal to them they would have to pay half his wages seemingly

Out of curiousity does anyone know how close we could get to half JC's wages? Would it only be do-able with McGinn leaving?
Also, assuming even 50% is a hefty wedge, would we think that's a good move?

[Heisenberg]

If Maclaren signs then surely there’s no chance of JC coming back too. He’ll probably end up at the Huns on loan with them paying a fee for him in the summer once the season ticket money rolls in.

[Stuart93]

Heard there also may be some interest in getting a young Newcastle striker on loan

[Hibs4185]

In the past I would’ve had doubts about this type of signing but when you watch the video regarding our recruitment department it does give me confidence. They provide the evidence and data and Lennon judges on a football basis. So far he seems to have a good eye for a player and no way he’d waste a bit of his budget without being confident.

Gone are the days where we panic buy and fill the squad with has beens or Journeymen.

We won’t get every signing correct, but I’d say 8 times out of 10 we’d sign someone who would improve our squad.

[Lago]

You think that’s why Lennon signed him??:confused:

I don't know if he's signed him or not, neither do you. :confused:

[Aldo]

Just looked, they don't care. Except the posts showed they do, right down to comments about preferring to train on a farm rather than their top class facilities.

They really are hurting, and that is sooo good.

But it’s not ‘their’ top class facility and they don’t get to train there all the time and get bumped for others. One of the reasons the tiny pitch was so bad at last years cup game is because the Oriam was being used by the Scottish National Women’s Team and they had to train at Tiny Park.

We have our OWN facilities for those looking in and not rented.




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[Sioux]

Have to wait and see, not sure he is any better than whats already at Hibs to be honest, pissing of jambos doesn't strike me as sound recruiting policy.

You have no idea whether he is better or worse.

[Billy Whizz]

Heard there also may be some interest in getting a young Newcastle striker on loan

That would be a strange one, when we’re trying to develop Oli

[Heisenberg]

I don't know if he's signed him or not, neither do you. :confused:

Well the Darmstadt manager seems to think he’s signed for us...

[Lago]

Pissing off Jambos isn’t a recruitment policy? That’s just an added bonus.

How do you know he’s not any better than what’s here? Seems a strange post tbh.

I’ve no idea as never seen him play but the fact he’s a full international for a country going to the World Cup and has a great scoring record in a league which probably isnt a million miles away from ours gives me cause for optimism.

I've never seen him play either, but based on what I've read he scores most of his goals from penalties & free kicks, not open play. He runs all day, so does Murray, so does Boyle. Up until yesterday everything I read indicated Hibs were after a target man, someone to hold up play bring midfielders in to attack etc etc

[greenlex]

Well the Darmstadt manager seems to think he’s signed for us...

You think he knows?😁

[GreenOnions]

I have absolutely no doubt he'd move to them, loyalty doesn't seem his strong point. But it's all about whether the circus act can afford him cause I can't see them affording any kind of fee upfront in full

Curious about why you suggest this?

I thought Jason conducted himself well whilst with Hibs. He committed to helping get us promoted, signed a new contract to ensure Hibs were compensated upon his departure, helped us get promoted and then left on good terms having also been part of the SC winning team.

[greenlex]

Curious about why you suggest this?

I thought Jason conducted himself well whilst with Hibs. He committed to helping get us promoted, signed a new contract to ensure Hibs were compensated upon his departure, helped us get promoted and then left on good terms having also been part of the SC winning team.
As per an agreement when he signed the contract extension. Questioning his loyalty is strange.