Transfer rumours (Hibs only)

[madhatter]

Florian Kamberi looks quite mobile which is good. Tall but mobile will suit us! Means we can mix it up.

[Coco Bryce]

Rolling contract

😂

[WoreTheGreen]

😂

Liked that.

Gateaux be a good signing

[K-Zazu]

Big Dave
Shaw
Murray
Stokes
Mclaren
Swiss guy

6 strikers?

[Heisenberg]

Big Dave
Shaw
Murray
Stokes
Mclaren
Swiss guy

6 strikers?

Big Dave will surely be offski.

[Aldo]

Gateaux be a good signing Wonder if we will see an avalanche of goals!

[Souter96Mac]

Big Dave
Shaw
Murray
Stokes
Mclaren
Swiss guy

6 strikers?

Could go gung ho and play all of them

[Lago]

Just been told a striker signed on loan till summer be announced soon.

Source?
Always wanted to do that:greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Big Dave
Shaw
Murray
Stokes
Mclaren
Swiss guy

6 strikers?

At least 2, too many
Won’t be Shaw or Maclaren

[Thecat23]

Source?
Always wanted to do that:greengrin

😁 Someone within the club.

[DavidDavidGray]

Could go gung ho and play all of them

Think about the next derby. 0-4-6 against 6-4-0.

[Lago]

😁 Someone within the club.

And I got an answer, made my day TC. :agree:

[Lago]

Think about the next derby. 0-4-6 against 6-4-0.

Brilliant!

[GoalsMcGinley]

4 goals in 47 career appearances. Not exactly one to get excited about imo


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[S4uzee]

4 goals in 47 career appearances. Not exactly one to get excited about imo


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Agreed. It’s like going back to the old days signing players who aren’t very good to make up the numbers

[Aldo]

Some folk have got this guy as a dud before we even see him play.

This place really is nuts at times

[The_Horde]

4 goals in 47 career appearances. Not exactly one to get excited about imo


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Don't think that's accurate. He's got more than 4 goals in one YouTube video alone.

[Stevie Reid]

http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=85672

[Crazyhorse]

Florian Kamberi looks quite mobile which is good. Tall but mobile will suit us! Means we can mix it up.

Obviously I hope he makes a good contribution but unfortunately he seems a bit of a poor man's Shefki Kuqi.

[Billy Whizz]

Obviously I hope he makes a good contribution but unfortunately he seems a bit of a poor man's Shefki Kuqi.

He’s 22, unfair to compare with Kuqi, who couldn’t do anything when he joined Hibs
Give the lad a chance

[oneone73]

Obviously I hope he makes a good contribution but unfortunately he seems a bit of a poor man's Shefki Kuqi.

Oh FFS. Time for me to leave this forum for a bit.

[JimBHibees]

Obviously I hope he makes a good contribution but unfortunately he seems a bit of a poor man's Shefki Kuqi.

Wow

[Thecat23]

He’s 22, unfair to compare with Kuqi, who couldn’t do anything when he joined Hibs
Give the lad a chance

This.. Sometimes players can fit right In at certain clubs. Let’s see how he does before writing the lad off.

[Mikey]

Give the lad a chance

That aint happening with him unfortunately. He'll get the brunt of the disquiet about the recruitment process.

[Stevie Reid]

The two main strikers that we signed in the summer have scored 11 goals in 18 starts and 14 goals in 21 starts, respectively, and our transfer business is being slaughtered.

Who knows what constitutes a success these days.

[Kato]

Obviously I hope he makes a good contribution but unfortunately he seems a bit of a poor man's Shefki Kuqi.

In what way?

[Ronniekirk]

We are where we are Unless we sell a player for decent money there isn't going to be a quality signing
So we have to hope the players coming in can do a job and help us finish fourth If they do that job done
Surely they cant bring in another big Target Man and not play him that would be too embarrassing , so hopefully he can do a short term job for us
Lets see what he can do


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[Captain Trips]

The player will be judged by me on what he does in a Hibs Jersey and a fair amount of appearances.

[Aldo]

Obviously I hope he makes a good contribution but unfortunately he seems a bit of a poor man's Shefki Kuqi.

Wow. Just wow!

What utter drivel! Have you actually seen the boy play??

[JimBHibees]

The two main strikers that we signed in the summer have scored 11 goals in 18 starts and 14 goals in 21 starts, respectively, and our transfer business is being slaughtered.

Who knows what constitutes a success these days.

Good point

[Sioux]

4 goals in 47 career appearances. Not exactly one to get excited about imo


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What does the stats tell you about SJM?

[BSEJVT]

Stokes is our top league scorer..think he’s above 7th overalll. Above Lafferty Simon Murray james Forrest. He may have been disappointing. And it may end soon. At which time could be classed as didn’t work. But can’t see how you can label him an utter failure

Because of the behind the scenes carnage he has inflicted upon the club?

[Ronniekirk]

http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=85672

Nothing there i can see about stats for 2017


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[B.H.F.C]

The two main strikers that we signed in the summer have scored 11 goals in 18 starts and 14 goals in 21 starts, respectively, and our transfer business is being slaughtered.

Who knows what constitutes a success these days.

Goals are goals but you do need to take, particularly for Murray, the calibre of opposition in to account. I think he got 8 against the likes of Arbroath, Alloa etc.

6 league goals isn't a great return. 7 for Stokes in the league isn't a great return considering we are 22 games in to the season. That said, if Murray can find some form and push on to double figures in the league he'll probably have exceeded what I thought we'd get from him when he signed. Never really thought he'd be more than a squad player and that seems to be what he's turning in to.

[Jones28]

The two main strikers that we signed in the summer have scored 11 goals in 18 starts and 14 goals in 21 starts, respectively, and our transfer business is being slaughtered.

Who knows what constitutes a success these days.

You sir, are absolutely on fire today 🔥 🔥 🔥

[Hermit Crab]

Nothing there i can see about stats for 2017


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Article says he's not played any games in 2017!

[Stevie Reid]

Goals are goals but you do need to take, particularly for Murray, the calibre of opposition in to account. I think he got 8 against the likes of Arbroath, Alloa etc.

6 league goals isn't a great return. 7 for Stokes in the league isn't a great return considering we are 22 games in to the season. That said, if Murray can find some form and push on to double figures in the league he'll probably have exceeded what I thought we'd get from him when he signed. Never really thought he'd be more than a squad player and that seems to be what he's turning in to.

Fair point re: league goals. But getting to a League Cup semi is not to be sniffed at.

Looking back, we actually scored a crazy amount of goals in the LC.

[Vault Boy]

Looks very decent in the few clips that are available online, seems to be quite mobile too. Could be a good partner for MacLaren.

[Ronniekirk]

Article says he's not played any games in 2017!

I assumed that was wrong If he hasn't played in a year no wonder he hasn't scored that many goals
Has he been injured or out on loan somewhere else and those stats aren't featured


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[Sioux]

Because of the behind the scenes carnage he has inflicted upon the club?

What carnage exactly? Just facts no speculative BS.

[Souter96Mac]

Do do do Florian Kamberi

[Stevie Reid]

I assumed that was wrong If he hasn't played in a year no wonder he hasn't scored that many goals
Has he been injured or out on loan somewhere else and those stats aren't featured


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Soccerbase is a good resource but they do sometimes have missing info on players in certain leagues.

[Hermit Crab]

I assumed that was wrong If he hasn't played in a year no wonder he hasn't scored that many goals
Has he been injured or out on loan somewhere else and those stats aren't featured


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Not got a clue, I'd never heard of him before our interest.

[rotherhamrob]

He looks quite handy,big,quick,powerful shot and can smash in a free kick.
I'm predicting he'll be a success with us and celtic will buy him next season😎😎

[BSEJVT]

What carnage exactly? Just facts no speculative BS.

Okay starters for 5 after that you can do your own homework:

The undeniable fact that he was dropped for the Hamilton game for disciplinary reasons

The undeniable fact that he made himself unavailable for arguably our biggest game of the season

The undeniable fact that senior professionals at the club bemoan the way he treats the place like a holiday camp and comes and goes virtually as he pleases from a time perspective and the disharmony this has and is causing amongst the squad?

The first two are in the public domain, the third I know from within East Mains, there is absolutely no chance of my naming sources so don't even ask. Take or don't take my word that they exist I truly don't care.

[Unseen work]

Think Kamberi can play on the right wing too which maybe explains his poor scoring record.

[Borderhibbie76]

Just been told a striker signed on loan till summer be announced soon.Please please be decent and fit and ready to go

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[Borderhibbie76]

To be fair mate 2 are ones we didn’t want to make. Injuries meant we had no choiceYup and maybe the Stokes situ has forced our hand somewhat too I suppose

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[son of haggart]

Soccerbase is a good resource but they do sometimes have missing info on players in certain leagues.

This indicates this season he played a first round cup game (scored a hat trick in a 10-0 win against a fifth tier team) and two what look like development loan games (where he scored in each)

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/florian-kamberi/leistungsdaten/spieler/284020

[SHODAN]

So we've signed the Swiss Dave. Hopefully we'll find out whether this one's good or not and see him start a couple games.

[Borderhibbie76]

We are where we are Unless we sell a player for decent money there isn't going to be a quality signing
So we have to hope the players coming in can do a job and help us finish fourth If they do that job done
Surely they cant bring in another big Target Man and not play him that would be too embarrassing , so hopefully he can do a short term job for us
Lets see what he can do


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI agree with this and am 100% willing to give this guy a chance if he has signed. BUT why is there no money?? We have record ST holders and attendances yet we appear to be plumbing the depths of the loan market somewhat... BUT as I say I am prepared to give this guy a chance but our recent recruitment is a tad worrying

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[Paisley Hibby]

Okay starters for 5 after that you can do your own homework:

The undeniable fact that he was dropped for the Hamilton game for disciplinary reasons

The undeniable fact that he made himself unavailable for arguably our biggest game of the season

The undeniable fact that senior professionals at the club bemoan the way he treats the place like a holiday camp and comes and goes virtually as he pleases from a time perspective and the disharmony this has and is causing amongst the squad?

The first two are in the public domain, the third I know from within East Mains, there is absolutely no chance of my naming sources so don't even ask. Take or don't take my word that they exist I truly don't care.

Sorry, that might all turn out to be true but we don't yet know exactly what happened re Stokes and the derby. And if your "inside" info IS true then that's as much Lennon and the coaching staff's fault for allowing him to get away with it.

[snooky]

So we've signed the Swiss Dave. Hopefully we'll find out whether this one's good or not and see him start a couple games.

That would give Swiss Dave a big advantage over Lith Dave right away.

[RedHibby]

I agree with this and am 100% willing to give this guy a chance if he has signed. BUT why is there no money?? We have record ST holders and attendances yet we appear to be plumbing the depths of the loan market somewhat... BUT as I say I am prepared to give this guy a chance but our recent recruitment is a tad worrying

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I would like to know where the money is going, it certainly is not going on players. I thought we were not doing loan players anymore yet we seem to being increasing the number of loans.

[we are hibs]

I remember people thought Malonga would be a ***** signing cause he wasn't scoring 20 goals a season at his previous club and he turned out a very good signing.And David Gray for that matter. "Too old and injury prone" I seem to recall

[hibbie02]

That would give Swiss Dave a big advantage over Lith Dave right away.

Playing for Hibs is like making love to a beautiful woman.... sorry that was Swiss Tony! :greengrin

[Del Boy]

Told today that it’s likeky Swanson will go out on loan for rest of the season, st Johnstone and couple championship clubs keen to take him.

[Billy Whizz]

Told today that it’s likeky Swanson will go out on loan for rest of the season, st Johnstone and couple championship clubs keen to take him.

More like pushed out

[Peevemor]

I would like to know where the money is going, it certainly is not going on players. I thought we were not doing loan players anymore yet we seem to being increasing the number of loans.

Loan players cost money too.

The likes of Stokes, Marciano & Whittaker won't be cheap by our standards.

We lost money last year (£277k).

And there's also STF/RP's ponzi scheme that they like to keep topped up.

[Sammy7nil]

I remember people thought Malonga would be a ***** signing cause he wasn't scoring 20 goals a season at his previous club and he turned out a very good signing.And David Gray for that matter. "Too old and injury prone" I seem to recall

Well it appears they got one bit correct.

[Callum_62]

Told today that it’s likeky Swanson will go out on loan for rest of the season, st Johnstone and couple championship clubs keen to take him.

surely someone else coming in to midfield?

[pacoluna]

I remember people thought Malonga would be a ***** signing cause he wasn't scoring 20 goals a season at his previous club and he turned out a very good signing.And David Gray for that matter. "Too old and injury prone" I seem to recall
Surely someone within the club has suggested the return of malonga, superb player who it seems would jump at the chance to come back. Seems so obvious to me to be at least a consideration.

[Crazyhorse]

In what way?

Seems to be a big lad but not exactly prolific.

[Crazyhorse]

Wow. Just wow!

What utter drivel! Have you actually seen the boy play??

Sorry for being underwhelmed by this standard of signing. He doesn't seem better than what we already have in the squad.
I wish him well and if he scores a hatful of goals I'll be delighted and I'll also come back on here and apologise to you for talking "utter drivel".

[007]

Told today that it’s likeky Swanson will go out on loan for rest of the season, st Johnstone and couple championship clubs keen to take him.

Would he be eligible to play in the cup or does being an unused sub on Sunday mean he'd be cup-tied?

[Firestarter]

So we've signed the Swiss Dave. Hopefully we'll find out whether this one's good or not and see him start a couple games.

Yet Steven Naismith would have been a poor signing for some? Should have big for Kris Boyd at this rate.

Who is scouting these guys? Is that information available at all? Have we got scouts even?

[calumhibee1]

Surely someone within the club has suggested the return of malonga, superb player who it seems would jump at the chance to come back. Seems so obvious to me to be at least a consideration.

If Malonga returning was an option then it should 100% be done.

[Ronniekirk]

Seems to be a big lad but not exactly prolific.

Said the Nun to the Bishop


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[Ronniekirk]

surely someone else coming in to midfield?

If true leaves us with no scoring midfielder McGinn will end up with 6 or 7 max
Would think if this happens we need to bring in someone else


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[RossScott1991]

Just can’t get excited over any of these signings. I just don’t rate lennon in the transfer window. I hope I am wrong but “Florian” will just be another pointless signing to add to the list. Hibs need to get a grip.

[FitbaFolkKen]

This place is mental! Some want Malonga back, others are questioning whether we even have scouts, elsewhere the new guys are all rubbish, Hibs need to get a grip and sort out the squad, stop signing these rubbish players that no one has seen play yet because they are pointless and won’t improve us..... despite having no idea of their qualities other than 3 and a half minutes on YouTube.

I hope the new guys hit the ground running because they are coming in on the back of a pretty hefty backlash from the derby.

I think we will see a hungry Hibs tonight to give everyone a shake and get some positivity back :)

GGTTH



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[kaimendhibs]

Doesnt matter who we sign, some on here will always be critical. Place was delighted when we signed Swanson cos he is a hibby, thats worked out well. Swiss guy must be ***** cos we dont know of him. Deary me. How many had heard of latapy, Zitelli, Malonga etc. Lets give the new guys a chance please

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[Unseen work]

It’s funny how when a player leaves fans remember him as a lot better as they were.

Malonga was good but I think people are bigging him up a bit too much.

[HoboHarry]

It’s funny how when a player leaves fans remember him as a lot better as they were.

Malonga was good but I think people are bigging him up a bit too much.

No mate it's a real thing. The older I get the better a player I used to be.....



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[Forza Fred]

No mate it's a real thing. The older I get the better a player I used to be.....

😉

In our own eyes anyway...not necessarily supported by ex team mates....:wink:

[HoboHarry]

In our own eyes anyway...not necessarily supported by ex team mates....:wink:

Ach my central defensive playing partners were centre half's and they were always pretty thick and weren't allowed an opinion......😉

[Viva_Palmeiras]

It’s funny how when a player leaves fans remember him as a lot better as they were.

Malonga was good but I think people are bigging him up a bit too much.

Yes that solo goal against Aberdeen - meh...

[Albanian Hibs]

Yes that solo goal against Aberdeen - meh...

He was still a lazy ******* though

[Edinburgh Green]

Yes that solo goal against Aberdeen - meh...

May as well get Ross Caldwell back in as well then. He scored a great goal at Tynie once.

[Ozyhibby]

He was still a lazy ******* though

Correct. Another striker who struggled to score in the championship.


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[MacGruber]

If the Swiss kid has signed maybe there is a plan to have a look at him over the next 6 months because they see potential in him. On the face of it he doesn't look like one for going into the first team so maybe it's low wages and a view to seeing if he can be developed for the future. I imagine we are still after the attack minded player(s) Lennon was talking about and this one is in addition?

A young guy inexperienced at a good level that doesn't score many on the face of it doesn't seem like someone that is going into the first team

[SirDavidsNapper]

Malonga was definitely my favourite player of the last few years. Cult hero. Had lots of ability but was so lazy. He'd have struggled in premiership

[Smartie]

Malonga was magnificent and was possibly our most important player when he left. I couldn't believe it was allowed.

He is exactly what we lack - someone who can unlock a defence or provide something a bit different in the final third.

No, he didn't score enough goals. I'm not exactly sure why, I wonder if having Cummings meant that less chances fell to him?

I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

He seemed pretty keen to get away for family reasons though. Not sure what would have changed to make him so desperate to come back.

[bigwheel]

Malonga was magnificent and was possibly our most important player when he left. I couldn't believe it was allowed.

He is exactly what we lack - someone who can unlock a defence or provide something a bit different in the final third.

No, he didn't score enough goals. I'm not exactly sure why, I wonder if having Cummings meant that less chances fell to him?

I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

He seemed pretty keen to get away for family reasons though. Not sure what would have changed to make him so desperate to come back.

Not a chance he was our most important player....he was in and out of the starting 11...people are rewriting history here...yes, he had bags of skill..and at times could change a game..he also had loads of games were he barely made an impact.....not sure how many goals he scored in his last half season, but it wasn't many... (edit: 4 league goals in 19 games in his last half season with us)


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[GoalsMcGinley]

What does the stats tell you about SJM?

What we all know. Doesn’t score enough goals. Cracking player but has major flaws in his game for someone who drives us forward as a team.


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[flash]

Malonga was magnificent and was possibly our most important player when he left. I couldn't believe it was allowed.

He is exactly what we lack - someone who can unlock a defence or provide something a bit different in the final third.

No, he didn't score enough goals. I'm not exactly sure why, I wonder if having Cummings meant that less chances fell to him?

I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

He seemed pretty keen to get away for family reasons though. Not sure what would have changed to make him so desperate to come back.

There must have been two Malongas then because the one i remember, with one or two exceptions, certainly wasn't magnificent.

[Johnny_Leith]

Malonga was magnificent and was possibly our most important player when he left. I couldn't believe it was allowed.

He is exactly what we lack - someone who can unlock a defence or provide something a bit different in the final third.

No, he didn't score enough goals. I'm not exactly sure why, I wonder if having Cummings meant that less chances fell to him?

I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

He seemed pretty keen to get away for family reasons though. Not sure what would have changed to make him so desperate to come back.

Malonga magnificent? Our most important player?

You obviously are a big fan, no worries, but those statements are very much so biased.

You mustn't have been at Livingston away, when he missed an open goal from 4 yards, or St Mirren when he needed to be subbed after throwing a hissy fit about not getting to take a pen. Or rangers at home when he missed a sitter from 8 years, injuring himself in the process. Or his second season, where his attitude got worse and the goals dried up (minus Aberdeen - which was a great goal, but terribly defensively from the dons)

Malonga was good, I liked him, but let's not build him up to have been some kind of superstar.

[Colr]

No mate it's a real thing. The older I get the better a player I used to be.....



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:aok:

[Ozyhibby]

Malonga magnificent? Our most important player?

You obviously are a big fan, no worries, but those statements are very much so biased.

You mustn't have been at Livingston away, when he missed an open goal from 4 yards, or St Mirren when he needed to be subbed after throwing a hissy fit about not getting to take a pen. Or rangers at home when he missed a sitter from 8 years, injuring himself in the process. Or his second season, where his attitude got worse and the goals dried up (minus Aberdeen - which was a great goal, but terribly defensively from the dons)

Malonga was good, I liked him, but let's not build him up to have been some kind of superstar.

His career since reflects the reality more than the misty eyed Malonga fans on here.
There is no way I’d want him back.


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[thebausburst]

N’Gog to RC seems like a corker of a signing and at 6’3 is he exactly what we were/are after, what happened there?

[Stuart93]

N’Gog to RC seems like a corker of a signing and at 6’3 is he exactly what we were/are after, what happened there?

Also signed harry souttar on loan, two good pieces of business on paper.

[Ronniekirk]

Also signed harry souttar on loan, two good pieces of business on paper.

They seem to manage to bring in lots of players every window so clearly have a system in place to do this A lot of them do work out for them and keep them in the top league
But despite being in the top league for a number of years have they ever been in fourth place chasing a European position ? They seem to get stuck in bottom six



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[FifeHibs]

Also signed harry souttar on loan, two good pieces of business on paper.

They are funded by the Global Energy owner.

[Souter96Mac]

I thought it was the lad hearts had when i first saw that.

[Golden Bear]

Also signed harry souttar on loan, two good pieces of business on paper.

They seem to do the same every season. They bring in a good number of players and sign them on 6 months deals, its a policy which is designed to keep them in the top flight.

[Firestarter]

Doesnt matter who we sign, some on here will always be critical. Place was delighted when we signed Swanson cos he is a hibby, thats worked out well. Swiss guy must be ***** cos we dont know of him. Deary me. How many had heard of latapy, Zitelli, Malonga etc. Lets give the new guys a chance please

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Zitelli played in a great team who pumped Liverpool and Rangers. Latapy had pedigree too.

[SHODAN]

David N'gog would be a great signing for any team in this division outside Celtic. He's a big target man so why weren't we interested?

[yonder1875]

Malonga magnificent? Our most important player?

You obviously are a big fan, no worries, but those statements are very much so biased.

You mustn't have been at Livingston away, when he missed an open goal from 4 yards, or St Mirren when he needed to be subbed after throwing a hissy fit about not getting to take a pen. Or rangers at home when he missed a sitter from 8 years, injuring himself in the process. Or his second season, where his attitude got worse and the goals dried up (minus Aberdeen - which was a great goal, but terribly defensively from the dons)

Malonga was good, I liked him, but let's not build him up to have been some kind of superstar.

I remember that game at St Mirren, Keatings scored a hat trick and Malonga went off in the huff as you say but the fans were still singing his song as he went off. Great song.

[Ozyhibby]

David N'gog would be a great signing for any team in this division outside Celtic. He's a big target man so why weren't we interested?

Has never had a good season anywhere. Still to find his level?


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[CRAZYHIBBY]

Been told that we are attempting to lure a striker from a big club on loan till the end of the season.......its from my mate kev.

[Sioux]

Usual nonsense on here. How is that players who sign for other clubs in this league are all good players, and we should have signed them. All of them. Yet when we do sign a player, he's crap, no one else wanted him, bad stats, never played for x months, wisnae good enough on FM...............and all the other guff that is constantly spouted on here.

Usually by folks who couldn't tell the difference between a back three and a fish supper.

[Smartie]

Malonga magnificent? Our most important player?

You obviously are a big fan, no worries, but those statements are very much so biased.

You mustn't have been at Livingston away, when he missed an open goal from 4 yards, or St Mirren when he needed to be subbed after throwing a hissy fit about not getting to take a pen. Or rangers at home when he missed a sitter from 8 years, injuring himself in the process. Or his second season, where his attitude got worse and the goals dried up (minus Aberdeen - which was a great goal, but terribly defensively from the dons)

Malonga was good, I liked him, but let's not build him up to have been some kind of superstar.


His career since reflects the reality more than the misty eyed Malonga fans on here.
There is no way I’d want him back.


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Yes, I am totally biased but I loved the guy.

I remember not long before he left mentioning on a thread that he'd be the first name on my team sheet and whilst it was a bit controversial, I don't think I was alone.

Yes, there were a few incidents where he was a fanny (the tantrum in the home derby was ridiculous) but he had a touch of class, a bit of quality that could decide games. He was a bit like Stokes in many respects - inconsistent, but had a drop of the shoulder or a shuffle of feet that could turn a point into 3. He was also a lot quicker than he often appeared to be.

You can have too many players like that, but I would always have space for one.

Another thing that can be said about players who represented us in the First Division is that what they did for us then may not be the same as now. The opposition was inferior, but it was hard to break down teams as intent on defending as they were.

I suspect that a player like Malonga would thrive with a bit more space. He was a player who tended do well against stronger opposition, in cups and in particular against Sevco.

[GillyHibee]

Been told that we are attempting to lure a striker from a big club on loan till the end of the season.......its from my mate kev.

Queue the "Griffiths" chants.

[Stevie Reid]

Correct. Another striker who struggled to score in the championship.


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You're hilarious, Malonga struggled to score in the Championship? 22 goals in 42 starts for him (12 sub appearances).

If there was a young Scottish player in the Championship with that scoring record, you'd be having a go at the board for not signing him.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Been told that we are attempting to lure a striker from a big club on loan till the end of the season.......its from my mate kev.

Oh you tease!

:wink:

[staunchhibby]

Will believe it when i see it in writing

[Ozyhibby]

You're hilarious, Malonga struggled to score in the Championship? 22 goals in 33 starts for him (12 sub appearances).

If there was a young Scottish player in the Championship with that scoring record, you'd be having a go at the board for not signing him.

22 in 52 games.


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[Johnny_Leith]

Yes, I am totally biased but I loved the guy.

I remember not long before he left mentioning on a thread that he'd be the first name on my team sheet and whilst it was a bit controversial, I don't think I was alone.

Yes, there were a few incidents where he was a fanny (the tantrum in the home derby was ridiculous) but he had a touch of class, a bit of quality that could decide games. He was a bit like Stokes in many respects - inconsistent, but had a drop of the shoulder or a shuffle of feet that could turn a point into 3. He was also a lot quicker than he often appeared to be.

You can have too many players like that, but I would always have space for one.

Another thing that can be said about players who represented us in the First Division is that what they did for us then may not be the same as now. The opposition was inferior, but it was hard to break down teams as intent on defending as they were.

I suspect that a player like Malonga would thrive with a bit more space. He was a player who tended do well against stronger opposition, in cups and in particular against Sevco.

Fair enough mate. I wouldn't have him in the first XI at the time he left, but on a forum it's all about opinions. It was malonga who wanted to leave for more opportunities apparently and missed out on two cup finals.

I actually agree that he performed better when he had more freedom and I feel he could contribute at this level, if his attitude was right. I just had to disagree he was magnificent and the first name on the team sheet.

I very much doubt we'll see him again in a hibs top. If we could get stokes focused and playing then we'd have a better option, but I highly doubt we'll see that now too!

[Stevie Reid]

22 in 52 games.


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And that's struggling to score goals?

[thebausburst]

Oh you tease!

:wink:

In the back of En it's the guy from grasshoppers, difficult to gauge how good he is, time will tell assuming we sign him up.

[Smartie]

Fair enough mate. I wouldn't have him in the first XI at the time he left, but on a forum it's all about opinions. It was malonga who wanted to leave for more opportunities apparently and missed out on two cup finals.

I actually agree that he performed better when he had more freedom and I feel he could contribute at this level, if his attitude was right. I just had to disagree he was magnificent and the first name on the team sheet.

I very much doubt we'll see him again in a hibs top. If we could get stokes focused and playing then we'd have a better option, but I highly doubt we'll see that now too!

It's funny how players can polarise opinions, from Lewis Stevenson to Jason Cummings with many others.

Malonga probably polarised opinion more than any other, and I was right at one end of the scale.

I don't think we'll see him again, and I agree about Stokes.

If we were to lose Stokes though, I'd like to see us take a punt on another mercurial, temperamental maverick who would be a gamble.

Every club needs one imo.

There are a lot of safe options who just come and go.

[Sioux]

Been told that we are attempting to lure a striker from a big club on loan till the end of the season.......its from my mate kev.

Must be Lafferty.

[Bostonhibby]

Must be Lafferty.Nah, it was definitely his mate Kev[emoji6]

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[BoltonHibee]

David N'gog would be a great signing for any team in this division outside Celtic. He's a big target man so why weren't we interested?

He’s rank rotten


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[Unseen work]

People can’t surelt be saying Harry Souttar and N’Gog are good signings?

Souttar has barely played a first team game and whilst he may have potential, he has a long way to go to prove it.

N’Gog is just awful.

[Tobias Funke]

David N'gog would be a great signing for any team in this division outside Celtic. He's a big target man so why weren't we interested?

Safe to say Boltonhibee has seen a lot more of N'gog than you so I will trust his judgement, your assumption he would be a great signing is pure guess work. I am happy we weren't interested.

[merseyhibs]

Must be Lafferty.

Super Mario ( baloteli ) !


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[neil7908]

I think it's unfair to judge the quality of the players being brought in at this point (particularly the two strikers who have never played in the SPL).

I do however have reservations about loading the squad with short term loan signings. The guys brought in may be totally different from who we've had in the past but our activity so far this month doesn't give me the feeling of a clear, thought out transfer policy, even with the difficulties of doing business in January.

[Allant1981]

David N'gog would be a great signing for any team in this division outside Celtic. He's a big target man so why weren't we interested?

he has only scored about 35 goals since 2006, wouldnt say thats a great signing if its goals we want

[Kato]

I think it's unfair to judge the quality of the players being brought in at this point (particularly the two strikers who have never played in the SPL).

I do however have reservations about loading the squad with short term loan signings. The guys brought in may be totally different from who we've had in the past but our activity so far this month doesn't give me the feeling of a clear, thought out transfer policy, even with the difficulties of doing business in January.

Even with all my injury/disciplinary problems we have?

[WeeRussell]

Am I the only one that feels it's a bit rangerish when people are up in arms every time another club (who they obviously see as inferior to us) make a potentially decent signing because we didn't sign them or "weren't interested"?

[Edinburgh Green]

David N'gog would be a great signing for any team in this division outside Celtic. He's a big target man so why weren't we interested?

Based on what? :confused:

[MrSmith]

Am I the only one that feels it's a bit rangerish when people are up in arms every time another club (who they obviously see as inferior to us) make a potentially decent signing because we didn't sign them or "weren't interested"?

Think that's just symptomatic of football fans and forums mate :) wouldn't let it bother you.

[neil7908]

Even with all my injury/disciplinary problems we have?

I think so. We have 3 right backs and 6 strikers on the books but no attacking midfielder and one proper left back (I appreciate the debate about the ex Hearts guy being able to play at LB but if he's right footed I'm not convinced!).

Also, if Barker is out we don't have anyone else to cover as a proper left winger.

Injuries are a factor and I appreciate the window still has a week to go but at the moment things feel a bit haphazard.

[Smartie]

I think so. We have 3 right backs and 6 strikers on the books but no attacking midfielder and one proper left back (I appreciate the debate about the ex Hearts guy being able to play at LB but if he's right footed I'm not convinced!).

Also, if Barker is out we don't have anyone else to cover as a proper left winger.

Injuries are a factor and I appreciate the window still has a week to go but at the moment things feel a bit haphazard.

TBH I think we are where we are through necessity at this time.

It's a long way from Fenlon's team of defensive midfielders or Yogi's goalkeeping school.

We have 2 right-backs - both are injured, so we needed cover. Stevenson is as reliable as they come, but may need back-up so the signing of Rherras makes good sense.

We've had problems up front all season and needed reinforcement. Not sure how we would go about getting rid of any of our existing players to bring in more in January if nobody wants them. All may play a part in future so it is probably worth hanging onto them all.

I don't think the situation is ideal, but Lennon is decisively acting to correct problems in our squad, which imo is fine.

[Firestarter]

TBH I think we are where we are through necessity at this time.

It's a long way from Fenlon's team of defensive midfielders or Yogi's goalkeeping school.

We have 2 right-backs - both are injured, so we needed cover. Stevenson is as reliable as they come, but may need back-up so the signing of Rherras makes good sense.

We've had problems up front all season and needed reinforcement. Not sure how we would go about getting rid of any of our existing players to bring in more in January if nobody wants them. All may play a part in future so it is probably worth hanging onto them all.

I don't think the situation is ideal, but Lennon is decisively acting to correct problems in our squad, which imo is fine.

The issue is we are looking like signing players for the sake of it with no actual plan recruitment wise. It reminds me of Collins.

[Allant1981]

The issue is we are looking like signing players for the sake of it with no actual plan recruitment wise. It reminds me of Collins.

we need a right back so he has signed one, we need a back up keeper so signed one, we needed a striker so signed one, surely that isnt just signing players for the sake of it?

[bingo70]

People can’t surelt be saying Harry Souttar and N’Gog are good signings?

Souttar has barely played a first team game and whilst he may have potential, he has a long way to go to prove it.

N’Gog is just awful.

I think what you’re missing is that because he once played in England he’s obviously a world beater.

[Smartie]

The issue is we are looking like signing players for the sake of it with no actual plan recruitment wise. It reminds me of Collins.

I think having a plan is for summer, and starting the season.

If you need to apply sticking plasters in January, as we clearly do, then I'm fine with that.

[CMurdoch]

N’Gog to RC seems like a corker of a signing and at 6’3 is he exactly what we were/are after, what happened there?

Ross Co manager was his boss previously.
Our Bolton Hibee reckons he is pretty rubbish.
Still only 28 and another of football's nomads.
Has been on a downward spiral since leaving Liverpool.
An exciting signing for Ross Co.
Time will tell if he has something to offer.

[Borderhibbie76]

People can’t surelt be saying Harry Souttar and N’Gog are good signings?

Souttar has barely played a first team game and whilst he may have potential, he has a long way to go to prove it.

N’Gog is just awful.Feel a bit daft but who is Harry souttar?? Have i missed something...never heard of him.

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[Billy Whizz]

Feel a bit daft but who is Harry souttar?? Have i missed something...never heard of him.

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Johns wee brother. Stoke signed him from Dundee utd

[Borderhibbie76]

Johns wee brother. Stoke signed him from Dundee utdThanks mate...honestly never heard of him

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[HoboHarry]

Feel a bit daft but who is Harry souttar?? Have i missed something...never heard of him.

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Here you are mate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Souttar

[Firestarter]

I think having a plan is for summer, and starting the season.

If you need to apply sticking plasters in January, as we clearly do, then I'm fine with that.

The players signed in the summer back don't give me confidence going for and neither. Ambrose aside now that stokes his out on his arse possibly can be seen as a success. Top 6 will be priority then I hope it means early recruitment drive in the summer. Again reservations as to if Lennon will be sitting in Russia when others are recruited and we will have the "only (Insert whatever day here) into the summer window, stop bedwetting"

[Firestarter]

Thanks mate...honestly never heard of him

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More potential than his brother who took the opportunity to head South. Surprised hearts haven't signed him.

[Firestarter]

we need a right back so he has signed one, we need a back up keeper so signed one, we needed a striker so signed one, surely that isnt just signing players for the sake of it?

Back up 'keeper I'll give you as I rate Scott Bain. The other two are gambles. You would have to question why McLaren didn't get a run out on Sunday when it was clear to see we where struggling in the second half. Rherras seems to be signed for his versatility and because he's known to Scottish Football more than anything else.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Striker of trial florian kamberi......big swede

[Albanian Hibs]

Striker of trial florian kamberi......big swede

He is Swiss

[thebausburst]

Based on what? :confused:

Calibre of player,ex.Liverpool.and Psg,.28 yrs of age,.pretty obvious is it not???

[Famous Fiver]

Hope he's not Finnish(ed)!!

[Marco G]

Back up 'keeper I'll give you as I rate Scott Bain. The other two are gambles. You would have to question why McLaren didn't get a run out on Sunday when it was clear to see we where struggling in the second half. Rherras seems to be signed for his versatility and because he's known to Scottish Football more than anything else.McLaren was on bench but had tweaked groin according to Neil Lennon, just there cause Big Dave did his knee in! Think we are signing potentially decent players to cover known problem positions tbh. Always difficult in this window.

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[JDHibs]

Calibre of player,ex.Liverpool.and Psg,.28 yrs of age,.pretty obvious is it not???

Micheal Stweart - Ex Man Utd
Sir David - Ex Man Utd
Ryan McGivern - Ex Man City
Makalamby - Ex Chelsea
Slivka - Ex Juventus
Daniel Boateng - Ex Arsenal
De Graaf - Ex Feyenoord
Taiwo - Ex Chelsea

The cablibre of a player should not be judged on clubs they use to play for.

[Peevemor]

Back up 'keeper I'll give you as I rate Scott Bain. The other two are gambles. You would have to question why McLaren didn't get a run out on Sunday when it was clear to see we where struggling in the second half. Rherras seems to be signed for his versatility and because he's known to Scottish Football more than anything else.

I've seen this posted a few times. Why? It wasn't a poacher, new to the Scottish game and carrying a wee knock that was going to change the flow of the game. It wasn't as if there were loads of free balls flying across the Hearts' box.

I'm pretty sure that had Hearts scored even a few minutes earlier then we would have seen him.

[Brightside]

Thanks mate...honestly never heard of him

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He's very good.

[Peevemor]

Micheal Stweart - Ex Man Utd
Sir David - Ex Man Utd
Ryan McGivern - Ex Man City
Makalamby - Ex Chelsea
Slivka - Ex Juventus
Daniel Boateng - Ex Arsenal
De Graaf - Ex Feyenoord
Taiwo - Ex Chelsea

The cablibre of a player should not be judged on clubs they use to play for.

You forgot Islam Feruz, who is now ex-Chelsea too.

[Forza Fred]

Micheal Stweart - Ex Man Utd
Sir David - Ex Man Utd
Ryan McGivern - Ex Man City
Makalamby - Ex Chelsea
Slivka - Ex Juventus
Daniel Boateng - Ex Arsenal
De Graaf - Ex Feyenoord
Taiwo - Ex Chelsea

The cablibre of a player should not be judged on clubs they use to play for.

Joe Keenan was on Chelsea’s books too!

[Thecat23]

Striker of trial florian kamberi......big swede

He’s signed.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Micheal Stweart - Ex Man Utd
Sir David - Ex Man Utd
Ryan McGivern - Ex Man City
Makalamby - Ex Chelsea
Slivka - Ex Juventus
Daniel Boateng - Ex Arsenal
De Graaf - Ex Feyenoord
Taiwo - Ex Chelsea

The cablibre of a player should not be judged on clubs they use to play for.


Des Bremner-Deveronvale..

[JDHibs]

You forgot Islam Feruz, who is now ex-Chelsea too.

Forgot Franck Dje Dje aswell, he was on the books at PSG aswell!!! Maybe him and Ngog could strike up a partnership like the old days?

[Stokesy's on fire]

You forgot Islam Feruz, who is now ex-Chelsea too.

has he actually left chelsea?

[J-C]

has he actually left chelsea?


On loan at Swindon

[Peevemor]

has he actually left chelsea?

I thought I read somewhere that he had, but it seems he's still under contract.

[JDHibs]

On loan at Swindon

No hes not. He was last season. Hes currently doing absolutely nothing in the Chelseas U23s and will be until the end of next season when his contract runs out.

Complete waste of a career.

[Firestarter]

McLaren was on bench but had tweaked groin according to Neil Lennon, just there cause Big Dave did his knee in! Think we are signing potentially decent players to cover known problem positions tbh. Always difficult in this window.

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[Phil MaGlass]

Hibs only:greengrin

[Peevemor]

Emmanuel Macron has decided, in his infinite wisdom, that as from July the speed limit on French A roads (which don't have central reservations/barriers) from 90 to 80 km/h (roughly 55 to 49 mph), his thinking being that lowering the limit by 10% will result in 10% fewer accidents/mortalities.

Utter pish!

It won't reduce the number of bad drivers, and people who choose to drive everywhere at say 100km/h regardless of the limit will now have even more people to overtake (in the French system if you're 1 or 20 km/h over the limit the penalty is the same, so many people go +20km/h by default).

If I stick strictly to the limit it'll add a minute or so onto my drive to work. That doesn't bother me - bampots coming the other way making dodgy overtaking manoeuvres do.

[Firestarter]

I've seen this posted a few times. Why? It wasn't a poacher, new to the Scottish game and carrying a wee knock that was going to change the flow of the game. It wasn't as if there were loads of free balls flying across the Hearts' box.

I'm pretty sure that had Hearts scored even a few minutes earlier then we would have seen him.

Because from 50 minutes onwards it was obvious we where struggling and smashed an unfit Barker on instead. if he was injured fair enough but the selection was extremely questionable.

Two up top would have helped the ball stick too instead of playing the majority of the half in our half.

[Jones28]

Emmanuel Macron has decided, in his infinite wisdom, that as from July the speed limit on French A roads (which don't have central reservations/barriers) from 90 to 80 km/h (roughly 55 to 49 mph), his thinking being that lowering the limit by 10% will result in 10% fewer accidents/mortalities.

Utter pish!

It won't reduce the number of bad drivers, and people who choose to drive everywhere at say 100km/h regardless of the limit will now have even more people to overtake (in the French system if you're 1 or 20 km/h over the limit the penalty is the same, so many people go +20km/h by default).

If I stick strictly to the limit it'll add a minute or so onto my drive to work. That doesn't bother me - bampots coming the other way making dodgy overtaking manoeuvres do.

...so when's Macron signing?

[Craig_HFC]

Emmanuel Macron has decided, in his infinite wisdom, that as from July the speed limit on French A roads (which don't have central reservations/barriers) from 90 to 80 km/h (roughly 55 to 49 mph), his thinking being that lowering the limit by 10% will result in 10% fewer accidents/mortalities.

Utter pish!

It won't reduce the number of bad drivers, and people who choose to drive everywhere at say 100km/h regardless of the limit will now have even more people to overtake (in the French system if you're 1 or 20 km/h over the limit the penalty is the same, so many people go +20km/h by default).

If I stick strictly to the limit it'll add a minute or so onto my drive to work. That doesn't bother me - bampots coming the other way making dodgy overtaking manoeuvres do.

So does this mean we're signing someone from the French leagues who is a **** driver?

[Bostonhibby]

Emmanuel Macron has decided, in his infinite wisdom, that as from July the speed limit on French A roads (which don't have central reservations/barriers) from 90 to 80 km/h (roughly 55 to 49 mph), his thinking being that lowering the limit by 10% will result in 10% fewer accidents/mortalities.

Utter pish!

It won't reduce the number of bad drivers, and people who choose to drive everywhere at say 100km/h regardless of the limit will now have even more people to overtake (in the French system if you're 1 or 20 km/h over the limit the penalty is the same, so many people go +20km/h by default).

If I stick strictly to the limit it'll add a minute or so onto my drive to work. That doesn't bother me - bampots coming the other way making dodgy overtaking manoeuvres do.

I blame Petrie and our pathetic transfer budget:wink:

[Peevemor]

Because from 50 minutes onwards it was obvious we where struggling and smashed an unfit Barker on instead. if he was injured fair enough but the selection was extremely questionable.

Two up top would have helped the ball stick too instead of playing the majority of the half in our half.

Barker played OK.

Personally I'm happy to let the guys, professionals at that, who see and work with the players in training decide who gets on the pitch.

[Peevemor]

...so when's Macron signing?


So does this mean we're signing someone from the French leagues who is a **** driver?


I blame Petrie and our pathetic transfer budget:wink:

Oops! :greengrin

[Bostonhibby]

Oops! :greengrin

:greengrin Made me laugh, bound to be down to Petrie.

[hughio]

Oops! :greengrin

This French guy sounds like a find.

Who cares if he canny drive.

I heard he's some sort of politician over there and he makes all these kits.

Get him signed Petrie!

:wink:

[J-C]

No hes not. He was last season. Hes currently doing absolutely nothing in the Chelseas U23s and will be until the end of next season when his contract runs out.

Complete waste of a career.

Just going by his Wiki, has him at Swindon this season, I agree a waster.

[thebausburst]

Micheal Stweart - Ex Man Utd
Sir David - Ex Man Utd
Ryan McGivern - Ex Man City
Makalamby - Ex Chelsea
Slivka - Ex Juventus
Daniel Boateng - Ex Arsenal
De Graaf - Ex Feyenoord
Taiwo - Ex Chelsea

The cablibre of a player should not be judged on clubs they use to play for.

Difference between being at a big club and playing for it, Taiwo never played for Chelsea 1st team neither did Makalamby, neither did Slivka play for Juventus, N’Gog played 63 times for Liverpool and 14 for PSG.

[Allant1981]

Just going by his Wiki, has him at Swindon this season, I agree a waster.

pretty sure it was this time last year they signed him on loan, not even getting a game for chelsea under 23s now

[DavidDavidGray]

This will sound like clutching at straws but Morton defender Thomas O’Ware has just followed the a Hibs fanpage on Instagram. Anything in this or am I being far fetched?

[Speedway]

This will sound like clutching at straws but Morton defender Thomas O’Ware has just followed the a Hibs fanpage on Instagram. Anything in this or am I being far fetched?

I’d B ware of anything you see on there.

[Unseen work]

This will sound like clutching at straws but Morton defender Thomas O’Ware has just followed the a Hibs fanpage on Instagram. Anything in this or am I being far fetched?

I’m sure we have been linked with him in the past.

What sort of player is he?

[stantonsboots]

The issue is we are looking like signing players for the sake of it with no actual plan recruitment wise. It reminds me of Collins.we have signed a goalkeeper to cover long term injury,we have signed a right back to cover long term injury, we have signed an international forward looking to play in the world cup, tell me how is that signing players just for the sake of it?

[DavidDavidGray]

I’m sure we have been linked with him in the past.

What sort of player is he?

Young centre half from Morton I believe. 15 goals in 151 games for them, scored against Dundee United in the playoffs last year.

[Famous Fiver]

We've got more centre halves than you could shake a stick at.

Interesting if he is on the radar.

[snooky]

This will sound like clutching at straws but Morton defender Thomas O’Ware has just followed the a Hibs fanpage on Instagram. Anything in this or am I being far fetched?

:singing: "O'Ware tell me Ware, has oor heiland laddie gone?"

[Callum_62]

Quite highly rates O’ware i believe


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[stantonsboots]

Difference between being at a big club and playing for it, Taiwo never played for Chelsea 1st team neither did Makalamby, neither did Slivka play for Juventus, N’Gog played 63 times for Liverpool and 14 for PSG.and torre andre flo must have played at least 150 times for Chelsea and was still keek!

[Heisenberg]

This will sound like clutching at straws but Morton defender Thomas O’Ware has just followed the a Hibs fanpage on Instagram. Anything in this or am I being far fetched?

He’s a decent player but not what we need as a central defender, unless we are losing someone.

[hibbymick]

:singing: "O'Ware tell me Ware, has oor heiland laddie gone?"

😂

[bingo70]

We've got more centre halves than you could shake a stick at.

Interesting if he is on the radar.

There was talk of Efe only being here until January, if there’s a chance he’ll be away this month I think that only leaves Mcgregor as a right sided centre half? Darren isn’t as young as he used to be either so it makes sense to start looking for competition for him.

I’m thinking Porteous is left sided, I’m not sure if that’s correct though?

[tamig]

He’s a decent player but not what we need as a central defender, unless we are losing someone.

He scores goals though. Sure he scored against us at ER.

[Firestarter]

we have signed a goalkeeper to cover long term injury,we have signed a right back to cover long term injury, we have signed an international forward looking to play in the world cup, tell me how is that signing players just for the sake of it?

Because they are offered to us instead of scouted? None play again tonight hardly an improvement so far.

[stantonsboots]

Because they are offered to us instead of scouted? None play again tonight hardly an improvement so far.that's how football works now,agents offer there clients then clubs do due diligence and decide to sign or not

[Stuart93]

that's how football works now,agents offer there clients then clubs do due diligence and decide to sign or not

Aye but that shouldn't be the case for us when we supposedly have this superb recruitment set up

[GreenPJ]

Aye but that shouldn't be the case for us when we supposedly have this superb recruitment set up

But surely if they fit the criteria of what we need then does it matter if they are offered or scouted? I am guessing that we are shopping in bargain basement as are most Scottish teams and so there will be opportunities when people get offered that may have not been on your radar?

[Stuart93]

But surely if they fit the criteria of what we need then does it matter if they are offered or scouted? I am guessing that we are shopping in bargain basement as are most Scottish teams and so there will be opportunities when people get offered that may have not been on your radar?

How is the manager supposed to know if the player fits our style of play, his background, how's he meant to know if they're any good without any scouting being done?

[stantonsboots]

Aye but that shouldn't be the case for us when we supposedly have this superb recruitment set upwhat more could a scout tell us about Bain, Rherrhas that we don't already know? the same goes for McLaren to a certain extent he's a full international for a team going to the world cup!

[Firestarter]

that's how football works now,agents offer there clients then clubs do due diligence and decide to sign or not

So there's no scouting in place to bring in players to hit the ground running?

[stantonsboots]

So there's no scouting in place to bring in players to hit the ground running?yes there's scouting but agents are taking a bigger role in the modern game I'm sorry to say

[Firestarter]

yes there's scouting but agents are taking a bigger role in the modern game I'm sorry to say

That goes against what was been previously said about our recruitment policy. Anyway I'm off. Mon the cabbage.

[stantonsboots]

That goes against what was been previously said about our recruitment policy. Anyway I'm off. Mon the cabbage.here here mon the cabbage

[jgl07]

Well said my man. Is pat mcginlay still fit enough. How we could do with a player like him. One of the most underrated players ever to play for us.

He could be a good player when things were going for him and he certainly had an eye for goal.

However he would often don his cloak of invisibility and go missing and was called 'Passenger Pat by many.

[bigwheel]

He could be a good player when things were going for him and he certainly had an eye for goal.

However he would often don his cloak of invisibility and go missing and was called 'Passenger Pat by many.


Honestly can't recall him ever being called that....was most often the engine room in our side...

[Unseen work]

Thought we signed this Swiss striker last night? Why no confirmation?

[bingo70]

Thought we signed this Swiss striker last night? Why no confirmation?

Might be because we were playing tonight?

Wonder if Lennon will confirm it in his post match interview?

[bingo70]

Just realised we’re playing on transfer deadline day, guessing that means we can probably forget about any last minute excitement?!

[Stevie Reid]

Just realised we’re playing on transfer deadline day, guessing that means we can probably forget about any last minute excitement?!

Apart from actually watching us play, you mean?! :greengrin

[Thecat23]

Thought we signed this Swiss striker last night? Why no confirmation?

It’ll come soon 👍🏼

[bingo70]

Apart from actually watching us play, you mean?! :greengrin

If it was excitement I was looking for I’d go to the cinema......

[Stevie Reid]

If it was excitement I was looking for I’d go to the cinema......

You'll get that Meerkat movies deal on a Wednesday n'aw

[Unseen work]

It’ll come soon 👍🏼

Spot on.

You heard any other rumours?

[Heisenberg]

Lennon has confirmed we haven’t signed Kamberi and have asked to extend his trial until next week to get a better look at him.

[blaikie]

Kamberi looks decent going by his YouTube video, I know these videos only show his good moments but he seems to have some pace and decent ariel ability.

[Nicho87]

Lennon said in BBC alba interview before game. He wasn't sure what was going on with Charlton with stokes. Really can't see stokes being back in a hibs shirt again.

[we are hibs]

West Ham had a scout at the game tonight watching John McGinn and Jack Hendry of Dundee, apparently...

[Stevie Reid]

West Ham had a scout at the game tonight watching John McGinn and Jack Hendry of Dundee, apparently...

Be very pleasantly surprised if McGinn moves to the EPL.

[snooky]

He could be a good player when things were going for him and he certainly had an eye for goal.

However he would often don his cloak of invisibility and go missing and was called 'Passenger Pat by many.

Pat McGinlay would try like a bear the last 10 minutes of a game to get the headline goal. At least, that's how I saw it. Quite him as a player though.

[Thecat23]

Spot on.

You heard any other rumours?

Nothing else just that last night.

[Borderhibbie76]

Nothing else just that last night.Lennon saying tonight he hasn't signed TC and looking to extend his trial for another week?? You sure it's him that's signed??

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[GillyHibee]

Any news on Hibs signing a proven goal scorer in the SPFL? This isn't a dig at the new boy on trial, I like to give everyone a couple of games before giving judgement

[Souter96Mac]

Any news on Hibs signing a proven goal scorer in the SPFL? This isn't a dig at the new boy on trial, I like to give everyone a couple of games before giving judgement

Any deal like this probably depends on the stokes situation. If he leaves that will free up a decent wage which will probably be put to use.

[Stevie Reid]

Any news on Hibs signing a proven goal scorer in the SPFL? This isn't a dig at the new boy on trial, I like to give everyone a couple of games before giving judgement

That type of signing in the January window is extremely unlikely.

[BoomtownHibees]

McGowan going to Bradford.

Thank **** for that

[Franck Stanton]

McGowan going to Bradford.

Thank **** for that

Great, best bit of news this transfer window

[Firestarter]

McGowan going to Bradford.

Thank **** for that

Thank **** for that. X2

[Ronniekirk]

Lennon saying tonight he hasn't signed TC and looking to extend his trial for another week?? You sure it's him that's signed??

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Anotherarticle i saw said the player had been recommended to us Interest from other Clubs but Hibs is his preferred destination Said we hadn't been able to yet reach agreement with his swiss parent club Grasshoppers so assume extension of trial is to allow negotiations to continue as it said Lennon had been impressed with the lad
Think it was an ex Celtic player who had worked with the lad at some point that recommended him


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[bigwheel]

Anotherarticle i saw said the player had been recommended to us Interest from other Clubs but Hibs is his preferred destination Said we hadn't been able to yet reach agreement with his swiss parent club Grasshoppers so assume extension of trial is to allow negotiations to continue as it said Lennon had been impressed with the lad
Think it was an ex Celtic player who had worked with the lad at some point that recommended him


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Mark Fotheringham...were together at Karlsruhe..

[Borderhibbie76]

Anotherarticle i saw said the player had been recommended to us Interest from other Clubs but Hibs is his preferred destination Said we hadn't been able to yet reach agreement with his swiss parent club Grasshoppers so assume extension of trial is to allow negotiations to continue as it said Lennon had been impressed with the lad
Think it was an ex Celtic player who had worked with the lad at some point that recommended him


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAhh well that may explain the delay then - cheers for the info [emoji106]

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[thebausburst]

Every time I watch Paul McGowan he’s impressive and consistent, if McGeoch doesn’t resign would you? Different type of player but I like McGowan very attacking type that we’re missing and free to talk to other clubs.

[Shrekko]

Every time I watch Paul McGowan he’s impressive and consistent, if McGeoch doesn’t resign would you? Different type of player but I like McGowan very attacking type that we’re missing and free to talk to other clubs.

Excellent player who's off field antics have probably cost him a really good career.

[CMac1988]

Every time I watch Paul McGowan he’s impressive and consistent, if McGeoch doesn’t resign would you? Different type of player but I like McGowan very attacking type that we’re missing and free to talk to other clubs.

I've always liked him. Doesn't quite buy himself the same amount of time on the ball as McGeouch but plays in and around the edge of the box as opposed to the half way line. Different players with different roles. Still has a slight aggressive streak which I like and I'd have taken him a few years ago when he was at St Mirren, but I think his best days are past him unfortunately.

[thebausburst]

I've always liked him. Doesn't quite buy himself the same amount of time on the ball as McGeouch but plays in and around the edge of the box as opposed to the half way line. Different players with different roles. Still has a slight aggressive streak which I like and I'd have taken him a few years ago when he was at St Mirren, but I think his best days are past him unfortunately.

Still only 30 and looks ver fit, would be great in the derby assuming he can stay on the pitch! I think he’s the type we should go for and within our means too.

[Firestarter]

http://sport.bt.com/football/hibs-assessing-grasshoppers-striker-florian-kamberi-S11364245997149

Lennons not seen enough of him yet to decide.

[Cod Boy]

Don't know if there's anything in this my mate was on the same flight to London Heathrow this morning as Rod Petrie.

[Thecat23]

http://sport.bt.com/football/hibs-assessing-grasshoppers-striker-florian-kamberi-S11364245997149

Lennons not seen enough of him yet to decide.

Maybe someone should tell Kamberi as he’s told everyone he’s here till summer 🤔

[Thecat23]

Lennon saying tonight he hasn't signed TC and looking to extend his trial for another week?? You sure it's him that's signed??

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Yeah he’s the one telling folk he’s got a deal till summer. Maybe Lennon just holding it back? I know players have signed before and the club have said nothing till days later. Unless he’s just lying to everyone 😂

He’s also very good mates with Rherras!

[hibbyfraelibby]

Can he get a run tonight in the Youth Cup as an overage player as a trialist?

[Billy Whizz]

Can he get a run tonight in the Youth Cup as an overage player as a trialist?

Nope

[Mikey09]

Every time I watch Paul McGowan he’s impressive and consistent, if McGeoch doesn’t resign would you? Different type of player but I like McGowan very attacking type that we’re missing and free to talk to other clubs.


Good player, however I think there's far more potential in Glen Kamara. Really composed young player, never wastes a pass, breaks up play well and can unlock a defence. I think McGowan stands out more as he runs like ****, wasting a lot of unnecessary energy in my opinion. Kamara the better player.

[Hibbyradge]

Don't know if there's anything in this my mate was on the same flight to London Heathrow this morning as Rod Petrie.

Your mate's signing for Hibs?

[Firestarter]

Maybe someone should tell Kamberi as he’s told everyone he’s here till summer 🤔

No danger I'm doubting you bud 👍

[blackpoolhibs]

Your mate's signing for Hibs?



:faf:

[Thecat23]

No danger I'm doubting you bud 👍

Sorry I know, just strange if he has why Lennon hasn’t said anything yet.

[Firestarter]

Yeah he’s the one telling folk he’s got a deal till summer. Maybe Lennon just holding it back? I know players have signed before and the club have said nothing till days later. Unless he’s just lying to everyone 😂

He’s also very good mates with Rherras!

Tell me this isn't another big Dave situation signing to get Slivka in whilst contributing erm Faycal? (Couldnt resist)

[Firestarter]

Sorry I know, just strange if he has why Lennon hasn’t said anything yet.

Multitude of reasons I suppose. :)

[Blackfordhibby]

Don't know if there's anything in this my mate was on the same flight to London Heathrow this morning as Rod Petrie.

Meeting with a south east London club perchance???? Trying to free up a large wage,rumours have to start somewhere.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Don't know if there's anything in this my mate was on the same flight to London Heathrow this morning as Rod Petrie.

Hes off to get his tash trimmed

[Borderhibbie76]

Yeah he’s the one telling folk he’s got a deal till summer. Maybe Lennon just holding it back? I know players have signed before and the club have said nothing till days later. Unless he’s just lying to everyone [emoji23]

He’s also very good mates with Rherras!Bit awkward haha

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[CropleyWasGod]

Don't know if there's anything in this my mate was on the same flight to London Heathrow this morning as Rod Petrie.

Your mate is Anthony Stokes? :greengrin

[GordonHFC]

Maybe someone should tell Kamberi as he’s told everyone he’s here till summer 🤔

That's one hell of a trial. :greengrin

[Ronniekirk]

Nope

Spoilsport [emoji849]


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[Lago]

Sorry I know, just strange if he has why Lennon hasn’t said anything yet.
Just maybe hoping to spring a surprise on Sat. Just a thought.

[snooky]

Don't know if there's anything in this my mate was on the same flight to London Heathrow this morning as Rod Petrie.

Is he certain it was Rod?
There's a helluva lot of Petrie doppelgangers going about these days.

[BegbieHSC]

I've seen some Sevco fans claiming that Kenny Miller is getting released, and heading our way....:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[GillyHibee]

I've seen some Sevco fans claiming that Kenny Miller is getting released, and heading our way....:rolleyes::rolleyes:


I would take him - still does a job at 38 and the youngsters (shaw and murray) could learn from him. Also can play in the AM position which we could use...

[Stevie Reid]

I would take him - still does a job at 38 and the youngsters (shaw and murray) could learn from him. Also can play in the AM position which we could use...

Me too.

[BegbieHSC]

Me too.

I can't imagine having him till the end of the season would be a bad thing at all.

I'd be sceptical however about the merits of having him any longer than that.

[Keyser Sauzee]

I've seen some Sevco fans claiming that Kenny Miller is getting released, and heading our way....:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Did his injury at ER not pretty much retire him??

[HoboHarry]

Did his injury at ER not pretty much retire him??
Was in the Scotsman a couple of days ago that he was back in training......

[BegbieHSC]

Did his injury at ER not pretty much retire him??

Fair point, he's definitely out till the end of the month.

I do suspect that it's Sevco fans babbling *****, but it's an interesting rumour anyway...