Scott Allan

[Waxy]

Could be on his way back. Played his best stuff with us and maybe again.

[lord bunberry]

Could be on his way back. Played his best stuff with us and maybe again.
No **** Sherlock :greengrin

[half.time.draw.]

Scoop⚽️

[SRHibs]

Heard Scott Allan could be on his way back.

[DavidDavidGray]

First I’ve heard of it

[sundo1875]

pace

[we are hibs]

He's signed on loan. Done deal

[Waxy]

Cool guys i’m a bit behind.

[Speedway]

Ally Scott? FFS how old is he?

[SRHibs]

He's signed on loan. Done deal

Would’ve preferred a permanent deal, but happy with that. With the amount of loans until summer, and potential departures of McGinn and others, we are going to be going through a pretty significant rebuild in the summer.

[guthrie01]

He's signed on loan. Done deal

If that’s true then Bain must be off to Celtic

[Thecat23]

It’s done, he’s back at Hibs I’m told!

[bigwheel]

It’s done, he’s back at Hibs I’m told!


loan or perm?

[Leith Green]

It’s done, he’s back at Hibs I’m told!

Loan or permanent mate?

[guthrie01]

It’s done, he’s back at Hibs I’m told!

:hyper

Can someone give him a lift to ER for 7:45 ?

[hibees 7062]

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[Shrekko]

This is great news!!

[Thecat23]

Loan or permanent mate?

I was told permanent. But I’m going to ask couple others to confirm.

[Aim Here]

If that’s true then Bain must be off to Celtic

We did break their last goalie, so it's only right and proper we replace him...

[Pete]

Now THAT is a merry-go-round.

[Leith Green]

I was told permanent. But I’m going to ask couple others to confirm.

That would be special 😬

[Thecat23]

Media claiming loan deal so I’ve no idea. All I know is it’s done now!

[Diclonius]

Would rather a permanent transfer.

[WeeRussell]

So it’s not quite 100% true that he’d never be welcome back at Easter road, even to spectate then? :)

Here’s hoping for some of the form we grew to love first time round!

[Borderhibbie76]

Media claiming loan deal so I’ve no idea. All I know is it’s done now!If it's a loan deal I hope its with first refusal to sign him.perm in the Summer

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[CRAZYHIBBY]

I heard this might happen today

[wookie70]

Hope he does well suspect he won't. A bench player for the second bottom of the league team with a dubious attitude on and off the park. Glad it's just a loan

[Hibee87]

I was told permanent. But I’m going to ask couple others to confirm.

I was told perm as well. Hopefully true, either way its a massive piece weve been missing between midfield and strikers

[blackpoolhibs]

If this is true, there's going to be an awful lot of angry Hibs fans here tonight? :faf:

[Stevie Reid]

20118

[Billy Whizz]

20117

🤣

[keep the faith]

Hope he does well suspect he won't. A bench player for the second bottom of the league team with a dubious attitude on and off the park. Glad it's just a loan

Yawn. Welcome back SA. This club got the best from you and hope your here to stay and get back to what your capable of.

[Pete]

If this is true, there's going to be an awful lot of angry Hibs fans here tonight? :faf:

They can get lost. :greengrin

[BoomtownHibees]

20118

Na I’ve seen the burds in Dundee 👀

[HoboHarry]

🤣
Genuinely laughed out loud at that one....... :greengrin

[TheGreenMan]

Good signing. The missing link. Just hope this Mclaren is a finisher

[Thecat23]

Imagine the boos Allan will get at Ibrox if he plays on sat. The Rangers fans won’t like him either 😁

[MWHIBBIES]

If he comes back it should be long term, no loans, no 2 year deals.

[Elephant Stone]

Good signing. The missing link. Just hope this Mclaren is a finisher

Allan spraying passes over to Boyle and Barker will be a delight. :flag:

[SirDavidsNapper]

Imagine the boos Allan will get at Ibrox if he plays on sat. The Rangers fans won’t like him either 😁

Imagine the seethe if he rips them a new one as usual

[Onion]

Yawn. Welcome back SA. This club got the best from you and hope your here to stay and get back to what your capable of.

Hear hear. But seriously, you can count on two fingers the number of Hibs players who re-signed for the club and done as well if not better than their first stint.

Griffiths is the only one that springs to mind, most of the others were abject.

[Heisenberg]

Can we not get SA on a pre contract? Thought his deal was up in the summer.

[JeMeSouviens]

Good signing. The missing link. Just hope this Mclaren is a finisher

I know he's a boyhood Hun, but that's a bit harsh! :tsk tsk:

[Northernhibee]

I hope that he can regain the form that he showed the first time around because that would be beneficial. I'd be prepared to swallow my pride if that's something he can do.

As it is, I hope it's not out of the frying pan with Stokes and into the fire with Allan.

[TheGreenMan]

Allan spraying passes over to Boyle and Barker will be a delight. :flag:

Aye McGinn and McGeouch are good at what they do but not very effective in final 3rd when it takes a bit of vision and craft.

[JeMeSouviens]

Can we not get SA on a pre contract? Thought his deal was up in the summer.

Next summer.

[yonder1875]

Good signing but wish it wasn't a loan.

[Callum_62]

Can we not get SA on a pre contract? Thought his deal was up in the summer.

Signed 4 year deal in summer 2015

[TheGreenMan]

Might finally have a decent set peice taker again!

[Frazerbob]

Hear hear. But seriously, you can count on two fingers the number of Hibs players who re-signed for the club and done as well if not better than their first stint.

Griffiths is the only one that springs to mind, most of the others were abject.

Deek, Pat McGinlay, Stokes, Mikey Weir, KT......off the top of my head. Maybe not better but did well.

[Not In The Know]

I hope that he can regain the form that he showed the first time around because that would be beneficial. I'd be prepared to swallow my pride if that's something he can do.

As it is, I hope it's not out of the frying pan with Stokes and into the fire with Allan.


If it a loan deal then its not a massive risk if he turns out to be a d1ck!

[Weststandwanab]

Loving the positives! Come on Mr.Alan prove them all wrong and entertain us to the football you did the first time. One of the few players to play for Hibs that made me get on my feet in sheer anticipation when he got the ball, dropped a shoulder and was off towards the goals.

[GlesgaeHibby]

Allan, McGinn and McGeough in midfield. Superb.

[snooky]

Deek, Pat McGinlay, Stokes, Mikey Weir, KT......off the top of my head. Maybe not better but did well.

The Baker boy.

[Onion]

Deek, Pat McGinlay, Stokes, Mikey Weir, KT......off the top of my head. Maybe not better but did well.

That's just a list. None of those did better or as well 2nd time around ! Maybe Stokes, for his performance in May 16 ?

[Onion]

The Baker boy.

Did ok, but better or as well as his first stint at Hibs ???? Impossible.

[Unseen work]

Is it confirmed it’s just a loan?

Disappointing if true

[Allant1981]

That's just a list. None of those did better or as well 2nd time around ! Maybe Stokes, for his performance in May 16 ?

mcginlay was a cracking player when he came back

[Thecat23]

Imagine the seethe if he rips them a new one as usual

That would be very funny. They would be raging!!

[Waxy]

Allan, McGinn and McGeough in midfield. Superb.

With Barker, Boyle and a new strikeforce.

[snooky]

Did ok, but better or as well as his first stint at Hibs ???? Impossible.

Agreed but he was still a class act.

[Lago]

Allan spraying passes over to Boyle and Barker will be a delight. :flag:
We know and he knows he played his best football during his spell at ER.

[Hibee Mac]

Really hoping this is permanent, otherwise I can't see us being in a position to buy him at end of the season.

[bigwheel]

With Barker, Boyle and a new strikeforce.


I'm hoping Danny Swanson is in for one of those...they have both had a run and failed to score or create too much of late...

[HoboHarry]

Really hoping this is permanent, otherwise I can't see us being in a position to buy him at end of the season.
Would you decline 6 months with Natalie Sawyer just because she was going to leave you at the end of it?

[Elephant Stone]

Allan, McGinn and McGeough in midfield. Superb.

Allan
McGinn
McGeouch
Slivka
Barker
Boyle
Bartley
Swanson

An unreal amount of quality in the centre and a dangerous winger on each side. Well done Neil and Hibs. :aok:

[JimboHibs]

Would you decline 6 months with Natalie Sawyer just because she was going to leave you at the end of it?

I wouldn't decline 6 seconds with Miss Sawyer 😍

[HoboHarry]

I wouldn't decline 6 seconds with Miss Sawyer 😍
Probably be long enough eh? :greengrin

[JimboHibs]

Probably be long enough eh? :greengrin

More than long enough 🤣

[Waxy]

I'm hoping Danny Swanson is in for one of those...they have both had a run and failed to score or create too much of late...

Agree.

[judas]

Hope he does well suspect he won't. A bench player for the second bottom of the league team with a dubious attitude on and off the park. Glad it's just a loan

Bonkers move for me. We release stokes due to his attitude and then bring Scott Alan in?! Very confusing.

[Jim44]

Is it confirmed it’s just a loan?

Disappointing if true

As far as I know, it’s not been confirmed at all. It still appears to be a rumour, strengthened by a Kenny Miller tweet. Folk are talking as if it’s a certainty but who knows!

[Heisenberg]

Bonkers move for me. We release stokes due to his attitude and then bring Scott Alan in?! Very confusing.

Scott Allan’s attitude is fine. He never turned up late for training or missed any games due to discipline issues. He handed in a transfer request and his agent/the press tried to engineer a move to the huns. Hardly the same as Stokes.

[Northernhibee]

Bonkers move for me. We release stokes due to his attitude and then bring Scott Alan in?! Very confusing.

And also give up our backup goalie and top scorer to facilitate it.

I really, really hope the risk pays off. It could be the difference between a very good end of season and a total collapse.

[HoboHarry]

Scott Allan’s attitude is fine. He never turned up late for training or missed any games due to discipline issues. He handed in a transfer request and his agent/the press tried to engineer a move to the huns. Hardly the same as Stokes.
Now don't start spouting facts and logic ya bam........ :wink:

[wfortune]

That's just a list. None of those did better or as well 2nd time around ! Maybe Stokes, for his performance in May 16 ?Mickey weir did. He won us the league cup in his second spell

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[bigwheel]

Bonkers move for me. We release stokes due to his attitude and then bring Scott Alan in?! Very confusing.


other than wanting a move last time...what "attitude" issues has Allan ever caused?

[Onion]

As far as I know, it’s not been confirmed at all. It still appears to be a rumour, strengthened by a Kenny Miller tweet. Folk are talking as if it’s a certainty but who knows!

Caveat : Its the Daily Ranger

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/scott-allan-set-complete-loan-11947906

[Diclonius]

other than wanting a move last time...what "attitude" issues has Allan ever caused?

Apparently wanting to go to Rangers is equal to not turning up to training/breaking curfew/getting into fights with management etc.

[worcesterhibby]

Bonkers move for me. We release stokes due to his attitude and then bring Scott Alan in?! Very confusing.

Bonkers ? Really ? The only "attitude" that Scott Allen had was that he quite fancied being paid 5 x as much and playing for the team he supported as a boy. By all accounts he is a quiet lad and trains hard.

this Bonkers idea could mean that we have a midfield of :

Allan
McGinn
McGeouch
Slivka
Barker
Boyle
Bartley
Swanson

with two new signings up front, both, with pace and a point to prove.

sounds good to me !

[bigwheel]

Apparently wanting to go to Rangers is equal to not turning up to training/breaking curfew/getting into fights with management etc.
:greengrin:wink:

[poolman]

Bonkers move for me. We release stokes due to his attitude and then bring Scott Alan in?! Very confusing.

You must be easy confused

Stokes wasn't released because of his "attitude" and we're bringing in a quality midfielder

What's confusing about that

[Captain Trips]

Apparently wanting to go to Rangers is equal to not turning up to training/breaking curfew/getting into fights with management etc.

It's worse wanting to join that mob.

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

Don't feel the love here. Played well for us in the Championship, could not get a kick at Celtic, poor at Rotherham and average at Dundee and a gers lover. Not for me.

[Greenheart]

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Can’t believe him remembers all those poor Hun players beaten to a pulp

[timewilltell]

[QUOTE=Captain Trips;5301799]It's worse wanting to join that

Jeez......

[JimboHibs]

Don't feel the love here. Played well for us in the Championship, could not get a kick at Celtic, poor at Rotherham and average at Dundee and a gers lover. Not for me.

Ok

[iwasthere1972]

Welcome back. Hope he can do a job for us.

[hibees 7062]

More than long enough 🤣

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.utxOdIWE20Wv6uOF4oz_7gEsEs&pid=15.1 See you in 6 seconds Jimbo :greengrin

[Tornadoes70]

Undoubtedly he's a class player. I'd certainly welcome him back solely on that basis. He'd enhance any team and is a joy to watch when on form. Here's hoping.

Mon the Cabbage!!!

[.Sean.]

**** Scott Allan. Never thought I'd see the day I'd struggle to welcome a new signing but here we are.

[Northernhibee]

It's worse wanting to join that mob.

Especially when they're your only promotion rival and you've been told in no uncertain terms by LD that you're not joining them.

Would people on here take back a cheating partner if the person they cheated on had a few more quid and were better looking?

[JimboHibs]

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.utxOdIWE20Wv6uOF4oz_7gEsEs&pid=15.1 See you in 6 seconds Jimbo :greengrin

😂😂😂💚💚💚

[ahibby]

Don't feel the love here. Played well for us in the Championship, could not get a kick at Celtic, poor at Rotherham and average at Dundee and a gers lover. Not for me.

I'm not overwhelmed either but at least we have seen something good from him in the past like the dismantling of Rangers at ER, he gave it all against them for being one of their lovers. If we had anything to say about the Bain move to Celtic then Allan might have been the best we could have gotten out of the roundabout deal. I don't think he'll bring anymore than we had in Murray not because he isn't more talented but because we already have a full midfield and he'd just be another talented midfielder not helping much on the goal side. Hope he proves us both wrong.

[hibees 7062]

😂😂😂💚💚💚

Nice top though

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[21.05.2016]

**** Scott Allan. Never thought I'd see the day I'd struggle to welcome a new signing but here we are.

You'll not be cheering then if he scores the winner in the derby in March then nO?

[Borderhibbie76]

Struggling.to understand the love in for Simon Murray on here...the fact he is still our top scorer is solely down to 2 things...1 his 10 goals in Betfred cup group stage against inferior and part time opposition and 2 our lack of goals of late. Ffs I can't even remember when Murray last scored for us?? Was it Hamilton away maybe?? The boy has been brutal for months ...if we get SA in for Murray I will be delighted

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[AZhibee]

Who’s Scott Allen?

[Vault Boy]

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Rock solid the now.

[mjh]

So have I got this right - efe clatters Craig Gordon and we get scott Allan in compensation ?

[MrRobot]

Some fans need to get a ****ing grip. Great signing and will only make us better. Couldn’t give a **** about what happened now.

[gaz1875]

Hopefully proves me wrong, not done much since he left us. Another player who got rave reviews on hear for being average in the majority of the games he played in.

[gaz1875]

Struggling.to understand the love in for Simon Murray on here...the fact he is still our top scorer is solely down to 2 things...1 his 10 goals in Betfred cup group stage against inferior and part time opposition and 2 our lack of goals of late. Ffs I can't even remember when Murray last scored for us?? Was it Hamilton away maybe?? The boy has been brutal for months ...if we get SA in for Murray I will be delighted

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He was moved out of position to accommodate Stokes, then dropped despite being our top scorer. It doesn't matter who he scored against he scored :confused:

[Heisenberg]

Hopefully proves me wrong, not done much since he left us. Another player who got rave reviews on hear for being average in the majority of the games he played in.

His 20 or so assists say he was better than average for us.

[ahibby]

Who’s Scott Allen?

McGeouch's cousin?

[BoomtownHibees]

Hopefully proves me wrong, not done much since he left us. Another player who got rave reviews on hear for being average in the majority of the games he played in.

“Average in the majority of games” is just nonsense

[Borderhibbie76]

He was moved out of position to accommodate Stokes, then dropped despite being our top scorer. It doesn't matter who he scored against he scored :confused:That's nonsense it very much matters who he scored against. I like the guy has honest and hard working but not quite good enough. Our lack of goals in league games is a major issue and how many did he score in league...5 or 6 max??

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[gaz1875]

His 20 or so assists say he was better than average for us.

Really, were are these stats taken from?

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

I'm not overwhelmed either but at least we have seen something good from him in the past like the dismantling of Rangers at ER, he gave it all against them for being one of their lovers. If we had anything to say about the Bain move to Celtic then Allan might have been the best we could have gotten out of the roundabout deal. I don't think he'll bring anymore than we had in Murray not because he isn't more talented but because we already have a full midfield and he'd just be another talented midfielder not helping much on the goal side. Hope he proves us both wrong.


Me too but he has proved too often that he is a bit of an enigma. Maybe Lennon can get the best out of him but he thought he could control and get the best out of Stokes.

[InchHibby]

Some fans need to get a ****ing grip. Great signing and will only make us better. Couldn’t give a **** about what happened now.

Totally agree mate, every player supports some team, they can’t all support Hibs, it’s his boyhood heroes but it didn’t stop him playing a blinder against them, this guys a good player.

[Not In The Know]

Allan ultimately has to take responsibility for his actions in how he left us last time round BUT, his agent is a total fud He without a doubt badly advised Allan and contributed to all the Rangers headlines in the papers at the time.

[brianmc]

With Barker, Boyle and a new strikeforce.

Should be good for 3 or 4 goals between now and May . Yippee.

[gaz1875]

That's nonsense it very much matters who he scored against. I like the guy has honest and hard working but not quite good enough. Our lack of goals in league games is a major issue and how many did he score in league...5 or 6 max??

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The Rangers and Hertz is that no good enough for you?

[The Leith Dutch]

And also give up our backup goalie and top scorer to facilitate it.

I really, really hope the risk pays off. It could be the difference between a very good end of season and a total collapse.

I actually like Simon Murray - great attitude and work rate.
But that said, he's a striker who can't get much time on the pitch playing for a team that isn't scoring many goals lately.
Given that I can see why the club wouldn't have a problem off loading him.

[Eaststand]

Totally agree mate, every player supports some team, they can’t all support Hibs, it’s his boyhood heroes but it didn’t stop him playing a blinder against them, this guys a good player.

I wish this post could be framed to be used as an attachment when anyone is replying to some of the OTT posts about Scott Allan, or any other of our transfer targets

GGTTH

[Borderhibbie76]

The Rangers and Hertz is that no good enough for you?Absolutely but that was Aug and Oct.. done very little since that's the issue

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[Weststandwanab]

Absolutely but that was Aug and Oct.. done very little since that's the issue

Just been posted on The Hootsman done deal


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[proud_and_green]

So have I got this right - efe clatters Craig Gordon and we get scott Allan in compensation ?

I wish we had a likey thing on here, cos that made me laugh. Have a virtual like!:thumbsup:

[pacoluna]

Really happy with this, exactly the kind of player we need. Is he available tonight?

[Steve20]

Hopefully proves me wrong, not done much since he left us. Another player who got rave reviews on hear for being average in the majority of the games he played in.

I’m not happy he’s back because I think he will use us to get a deal elsewhere. He will have no intention of being here long term.

However, he wasn’t average by any stretch last time. He was a good player. He’s not as good as McGinn or McGeouch but still good.

I’d rather Murray though as we have no goals left.

[proud_and_green]

So is the menage a trois confirmed? Allan to us, Bain to the Tic and Murray to the Dee...?

[lyonhibs]

Happy to have him but he'd better deliver the goods rather rapido or elements of the crowd will leap on the "Traitor Hun *******" line of abuse with vehemence.

[SirDavidsNapper]

With the way he's been playing for Dundee recently it's an outstanding deal

[Jim44]

So is the menage a trois confirmed? Allan to us, Bain to the Tic and Murray to the Dee...?

Beeb news said that Bain was en route to Parkhead for a medical. One part of the jigsaw left?

[Zazu62]

It’s all done

[Lago]

With the way he's been playing for Dundee recently it's an outstanding deal
Correct

[Jim44]

What are chances that, if the deal has gone through, they won’t announce it till after tonight’s game, to put a cherry on the cake if we win or as a distraction if we lose.?

[Aldo]

Don't feel the love here. Played well for us in the Championship, could not get a kick at Celtic, poor at Rotherham and average at Dundee and a gers lover. Not for me.

You forgot to mention goals and 9 assists for Dundee already this season.

Boys quality and in his game is one of the best in the league!

Welcomed addition and hopefully the link we have been missing in final 3rd

[Greencore]

What are chances that, if the deal has gone through, they won’t announce it till after tonight’s game, to put a cherry on the cake if we win or as a distraction if we lose.?

or he comes out the tunnel after the game ? undertakers theme song?

[Slavers]

Really good signing for Hibs. We would be bonkers to turn down getting this kind of player in. I hope he signs a long term deal.

[Onceinawhile]

What are chances that, if the deal has gone through, they won’t announce it till after tonight’s game, to put a cherry on the cake if we win or as a distraction if we lose.?

When do you want them to announce it? Over the tannoy after 15 minutes?

[judas]

I agree that SA was a good player for us last time around.

But we now play at a higher level and tbh i just dont think he is a positive acquisition.

Personally going to rangers was not a big deal for me. We are all steered by personal economics.

But for the guy that says Stokes wasn't released due to an attitude issue. I'm pretty sure thats not correct mate.

[Diclonius]

I'll say it again - Scott Allan is the best midfielder I have EVER seen at Hibs. He will be the missing link this season, I have absolutely no doubt.

[SteveHFC]

Hibs head coach Neil Lennon has confirmed that his on-loan goalkeeper Scott Bain is "on his way to Glasgow" to tie up a move to Celtic, striker Simon Murray "is on his way to Dundee" and Scott Allan, the Celtic midfielder on loan at Dundee, "is heading to Edinburgh" to seal a move to Hibs.


"Scott Allan is a creative type of player we really like," Lennon told BBC Sportsound. "We have had to sacrifice a player [Murray] to get it done, but we needed a bit of creativity in forward areas.


"It is an opportunity for Scott [Bain] to play for the champions, or at least be in their squad, and we didn't want to stand in his way. Hopefully we can get a number two keeper in before midnight."

[Jim44]

When do you want them to announce it? Over the tannoy after 15 minutes?

Nah, half time would be fine.

[Tobias Funke]

I'll say it again - Scott Allan is the best midfielder I have EVER seen at Hibs. He will be the missing link this season, I have absolutely no doubt.

He’s a cracking player on his day but nowhere near as good as Latapy, an absolute joy to watch. Probably a bit before your time though as I’m an older ****.:greengrin

[GillyHibee]

or he comes out the tunnel after the game ? undertakers theme song?

And Tombstone's Keith Lasley

[Souter96Mac]

Signing him all in time for the game against the Huns on Saturday.. Lav it

[Allant1981]

I'll say it again - Scott Allan is the best midfielder I have EVER seen at Hibs. He will be the missing link this season, I have absolutely no doubt.

you obviously havent watched us for very long then

[wookie70]

17 appearances including 8 from the bench for Dundee. One goal in the cup and no assists from what I can see. I just don't see what the excitement is about particularly as we now have no idea if we have any goal scorers at premiership level to find with a pass.

[Vault Boy]

Scott man I'm really sorry for calling you a rat **** when you left, I didn't mean it and it was only because I loved you so much.

[snooky]

I'll say it again - Scott Allan is the best midfielder I have EVER seen at Hibs. He will be the missing link this season, I have absolutely no doubt.

Had to check your age re. validity of your assessment, RR. :coffee: :greengrin

[Diclonius]

Had to check your age re. validity of your assessment, RR. :coffee: :greengrin

Haha. I've been a regular since 2007, so only caught glimpses of Scott Brown and couldn't make an informed judgement on him. We've been poor in midfield from then untl until 14-15ish.

[Unseen work]

17 appearances including 8 from the bench for Dundee. One goal in the cup and no assists from what I can see. I just don't see what the excitement is about particularly as we now have no idea if we have any goal scorers at premiership level to find with a pass.

He’s had 9 assists.

[wookie70]

He’s had 9 assists. have you got a link. I couldn't see any on a couple of sites

[KeithTheHibby]

Allan will thrive in our midfield alongside McGinn and Dylan. He offers something the other pair don’t. No doubt in my mind they will compliment each other.

[KeithTheHibby]

He’s had 9 assists.

That if true must be one of the highest in the league.

[Hibee Mac]

Funny when you look at it from Scott Allan's perspective.

Imagine where he'd be if he stayed with us as he was looking excellent in pre season and starting to add goals to his game. Consistent game time and probably a move down south to a better team than Rotherham. Less money in his pocket mind you but probably a better player with better prospects.

Glad he's back though can't wait to watch him play for us again (if this is all true).

[wookie70]

That if true must be one of the highest in the league. found two other sites that says he has 3 assists the same as Barker who is accused of lacking end product. 9 would have have been very good. Not easy getting reliable stats.

[GreenOnions]

Allan will thrive in our midfield alongside McGinn and Dylan. He offers something the other pair don’t. No doubt in my mind they will compliment each other.
Also some foward planning. If Scott settles and performs like he can then there's maybe a possibility we could bring him in permanently in the summer when/if McGinn leaves. Maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself though

[Hibs90]

At ER watching the game through a window...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DU5RRAkXkAAC9vp.jpg

[Mikey09]

I'm delighted he's here. Also takes a bit of balls from his side to come back all things considered.

[Franck Stanton]

So, who drops out to accommodate him ?

[Mikey09]

So, who drops out to accommodate him ?


Bartley or Slivka. Nice problem to have.

[Beefster]

found two other sites that says he has 3 assists the same as Barker who is accused of lacking end product. 9 would have have been very good. Not easy getting reliable stats.

That’s because 64.285% of them are just made up.





(Sorry, couldn’t resist)

[Mikey09]

Also solves our problem of someone taking set pieces.

[heretoday]

Good to have him back. If he plays like he did the season before he left he'll be a standout.

[Ken]

found two other sites that says he has 3 assists the same as Barker who is accused of lacking end product. 9 would have have been very good. Not easy getting reliable stats.

He’s got 9 in all competitions
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[Lancs Harp]

So, who drops out to accommodate him ?

Personally I think hes got a fight on his hands to get a regular berth. Cant see NL playing Dylan, Scott and SJM in the same midfield.

[Cabbage East]

I'll say it again - Scott Allan is the best midfielder I have EVER seen at Hibs. He will be the missing link this season, I have absolutely no doubt.


This is one of the most mental things I’ve ever read on here.

[wookie70]

He’s got 9 in all competitions
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Cheers for that. Hopefully he sets up a barrowload but I'm not sure he will even get a game. Fair point about the set pieces made above. He may well be worth signing purely to get good delivery. At least after tonight it looks like we have someone that can score a goal but debuts are rarely a reliable measure of a players performance. Amazing how often players score on their debut.

[Tyler Durden]

If Scott Allan can reach the form he showed in his previous spell, then he becomes a huge asset and offers something that McGinn and McGeouch don't have.

The 3 of them can absolutely play together. I can't wait to see Allan linking up with Boyle and Barker.

Is this meant to be a permanent deal? Surely something will be confirmed shortly???

[lucky]

He was good player when here last time, he got his big money move and now back at Hibs. Hopefully he’s as good this time around.

[Tyler Durden]

Personally I think hes got a fight on his hands to get a regular berth. Cant see NL playing Dylan, Scott and SJM in the same midfield.

Not sure why. Lennon played Dylan, McGinn and Barker in the same midfield 4 tonight.

[Stuart93]

We're still hopeful of getting another striker in tonight

[Lancs Harp]

Not sure why. Lennon played Dylan, McGinn and Barker in the same midfield 4 tonight.

Well of those players, Barker offers width. The problem with Scott, Dylan and SJM isnt necessarily when weve got the ball its when we havent. I will also need a convincing that Scott Allan is the same player he was the last time he wore a Hibs shirt. Time will tell on that one but hes done sweet FA since he left us.

[Pretty Boy]

I first mentioned Allan last week as exactly the kind of player we are lacking. I’m absolutely delighted he is back.

Don’t get me wrong I was furious about the circumstances of his departure at the time but with hindsight I can see he was put in a bad position and Rangers are far more to blame for that than he is. Putting all that aside Scott Allan is the kind of player I am happy to pay money to watch. He was a brilliant player for us before, probably why we were so upset when he left, and I’m sure he will be again.

An excellent bit of business by Hibs and I can’t wait to see him in a Hibs shirt again.

[SuperAllyMcleod]

Remind me, can he take corners? We have been terrible from corners all season - yes we have scored one or two but we have had more corners this season Than I can remember in previous seasons.

[hibbysam]

Well of those players, Barker offers width. The problem with Scott, Dylan and SJM isnt necessarily when weve got the ball its when we havent. I will also need a convincing that Scott Allan is the same player he was the last time he wore a Hibs shirt. Time will tell on that one but hes done sweet FA since he left us.

Apart from running the show just 24 hours ago of course.

[Tyler Durden]

Well of those players, Barker offers width. The problem with Scott, Dylan and SJM isnt necessarily when weve got the ball its when we havent. I will also need a convincing that Scott Allan is the same player he was the last time he wore a Hibs shirt. Time will tell on that one but hes done sweet FA since he left us.

Barker does yes, but he wasn't wide tonight. So to go back to your point, there's no reason we won't play narrow with a diamond and have 2 forwards.

Or Allan plays behind one striker. We know his strengths, it's about getting the balance right to get the best out of him. Lennon will relish the challenge I think.

[Heisenberg]

Remind me, can he take corners? We have been terrible from corners all season - yes we have scored one or two but we have had more corners this season Than I can remember in previous seasons.

I’m sure he took them for us. Only remember because of him getting pelted with various objects at Ibrox in the playoff game.

[HoboHarry]

Apart from running the show just 24 hours ago of course.

:tee hee:

[California-Hibs]

Has he actually signed yet??

[Waxy]

Has he actually signed yet??

Maybe aye maybe no

[Stuart93]

Few roasters up the back of the east were singing abuse towards scott allan all game. Wonder if they'll keep it up when he's playing for us

[Mikey09]

Signed.

[Callum_62]

https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial/status/958854534427742208

[snooky]

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.utxOdIWE20Wv6uOF4oz_7gEsEs&pid=15.1 See you in 6 seconds Jimbo :greengrin

Jim Whyte obviously photoshoped her picture (above).

Here's the original .....

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[jacomo]

This is one of the most mental things I’ve ever read on here.


Yup cuckoo.

Or maybe the poster is a teenager?

[Hibeewilly]

I first mentioned Allan last week as exactly the kind of player we are lacking. I’m absolutely delighted he is back.

Don’t get me wrong I was furious about the circumstances of his departure at the time but with hindsight I can see he was put in a bad position and Rangers are far more to blame for that than he is. Putting all that aside Scott Allan is the kind of player I am happy to pay money to watch. He was a brilliant player for us before, probably why we were so upset when he left, and I’m sure he will be again.

An excellent bit of business by Hibs and I can’t wait to see him in a Hibs shirt again.
So did I mate. When he came on against us at Dens he was absolutely superb and I turned to my mates and said exactly the same as you not thinking for a minute we would sign him. A fantastic piece of business Neil and Hibs...well done. I can't wait for Saturday now!!!

[lord bunberry]

We needed a creative midfielder and if he’s on form, we’ve got one of the best in the country. We obviously can’t afford to pay for to pay for the finished article, sometimes we need to take a chance on a flawed genius. Scott Allan comes into that category, he’s one of the best midfielders I’ve seen play for hibs, and I won’t be holding anything against him. I remember when he left and we signed McGinn, initially I was disappointed, but after seeing McGinn’s work rate, I was delighted. Allan will never be held in the same regard as McGinn, but the thought of the two of them in the same team should excite every hibs fan out there. Forget the past and look to the future.

[hibby6270]

Personally I think hes got a fight on his hands to get a regular berth. Cant see NL playing Dylan, Scott and SJM in the same midfield.

Don’t see why not. It would be a real statement of intent.

[shetlandhibee]

I first mentioned Allan last week as exactly the kind of player we are lacking. I’m absolutely delighted he is back.

Don’t get me wrong I was furious about the circumstances of his departure at the time but with hindsight I can see he was put in a bad position and Rangers are far more to blame for that than he is. Putting all that aside Scott Allan is the kind of player I am happy to pay money to watch. He was a brilliant player for us before, probably why we were so upset when he left, and I’m sure he will be again.

An excellent bit of business by Hibs and I can’t wait to see him in a Hibs shirt again.
my sons been saying we should get him for weeks now,, hes hitting his best form of season recently, IMO( after seeing him play the other night)he will do very good.:agree:

[Dashing Bob S]

Traitor to the hun cause

[Pete]

Traitor to the hun cause

🧐

[sahpaton]

What I find funny is that last week at Dens Park the Dundee fans were booing Simon Murray for 90 mins, while (some) Hibs fans booed Scott Allan as he came on for Dundee. What a difference a week makes haha. Welcome back Scotty :flag:

[lord bunberry]

Traitor to the hun cause
Aren’t we all darling

[Dashing Bob S]

Speak for yourself! I’m currently up to my knees in fienian blood on the axminster carpet in the front room

[lord bunberry]

Speak for yourself! I’m currently up to my knees in fienian blood on the axminster carpet in the front room
White wine will bring that Axminster up a treat.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Scott Allan is a total enigma ..... he is 26 years old which is practically half way through his career and including his time with us he has played for, or at least been signed to, 11 clubs. Of those 11 clubs his 33 appearances for Hibs is twice what he has managed anywhere else. In total he has played 115 games in 17 years since his first season at Dundee Utd in 2010 .... that's under 7 games a year.

For a player of his undoubted talent that's quite astonishing. You can say that its tough to break into the teams at West Brom or Celtic, but all of the other teams he has been signed to or been on loan at should have practically been a 'gimmie' for a guy with his ability.

If you are talking about money then no doubt he has done OK for himself with good wages from his time at West Brom and Celtic .... But from a football point of view his career has been an utter failure up until now.

At 26 years old he has to view this as a crossroads in his career, he has reached a stage where getting splinters up his bum cant be acceptable any more. If he wants to be remembered as a player he has got to try and stick with a team he actually has a chance to cement a first team place at and hope that in the two or three years he is there he might actually achieve something, even a full season of football would be an achievement given what has gone before.

He has the talent, he has the ability ............. does he have the attitude and resolve? ...... Lets bloody hope so !!!

[InchHibby]

So did I mate. When he came on against us at Dens he was absolutely superb and I turned to my mates and said exactly the same as you not thinking for a minute we would sign him. A fantastic piece of business Neil and Hibs...well done. I can't wait for Saturday now!!!

My sentiments exactly, he is the type of player, added to what we have, who will kick us on.
GGTTH

[HoboHarry]

White wine will bring that Axminster up a treat.

Good God man, what a waste of white wine. Chuck the Axminster out....

[mikewynne]

Scott Allan is a total enigma ..... he is 26 years old which is practically half way through his career and including his time with us he has played for, or at least been signed to, 11 clubs. Of those 11 clubs his 33 appearances for Hibs is twice what he has managed anywhere else. In total he has played 115 games in 17 years since his first season at Dundee Utd in 2010 .... that's under 7 games a year.

For a player of his undoubted talent that's quite astonishing. You can say that its tough to break into the teams at West Brom or Celtic, but all of the other teams he has been signed to or been on loan at should have practically been a 'gimmie' for a guy with his ability.

If you are talking about money then no doubt he has done OK for himself with good wages from his time at West Brom and Celtic .... But from a football point of view his career has been an utter failure up until now.

At 26 years old he has to view this as a crossroads in his career, he has reached a stage where getting splinters up his bum cant be acceptable any more. If he wants to be remembered as a player he has got to try and stick with a team he actually has a chance to cement a first team place at and hope that in the two or three years he is there he might actually achieve something, even a full season of football would be an achievement given what has gone before.

He has the talent, he has the ability ............. does he have the attitude and resolve? ...... Lets bloody hope so !!!

Totally agree with your point about a lack of playing time for his age and talent, but I'm guessing you mean 115 games in 7 years (not 17)? Way more than 7 games per year....around 16, still a low number, he should be regularly dominating games at our level or higher.

[LancsHibs]

Personally I’m delighted he’s rejoined the Hibees:thumbsup::flag:

[CraigHibee]

Never thought I'd see him in a hibs top again, there is no doubt he has talent and I was surprised by the deal of bain going to celtic and Murray going to Dundee to make this happen. I'm hoping that Murray will be back with us again come the end of the season and he manages to score a few for Dundee (not against us obv) 😁

[Ich liebe Deek]

Considering the amount of ‘legends’ and ‘proper Hibs men’ that have let themselves and us down in the past I no longer care about their previous.Good luck to Scott Allan he has my support.Scotland don’t produce enough players of his ilk and if we get the player that regularly destroyed Hearts and Sevco a couple of years ago nobody will or should give a toss...

[IWasThere2016]

Delighted with this. Great player.

[Springbank]

9 March 745pm

Hibs v hearts

Front 6 of Allan mcgeough mcginn barker Boyle plus one of shaw/kamberi/McLaren..

Bring on March already i say...Great signing

[Brightside]

Formation is going to be tricky... people shouting for wingers yet we have another 5 CMs that will all be looking for a place.

[SON OF PADDY]

Considering the amount of ‘legends’ and ‘proper Hibs men’ that have let themselves and us down in the past I no longer care about their previous.Good luck to Scott Allan he has my support.Scotland don’t produce enough players of his ilk and if we get the player that regularly destroyed Hearts and Sevco a couple of years ago nobody will or should give a toss...





👏👏👏👏 This 100% Welcome back Scott.👍

[sadtom]

Apparently wanting to go to Rangers is equal to not turning up to training/breaking curfew/getting into fights with management etc.


Yep. An utterly ridiculous comparison.
A bone idle, tardy, disruptive attitude and alcohol fueled violence i can live with. But...:greengrin

(welcome back Scotty. Do the biz and it will be proved again that fans are every bit as fickle as players)

[jacomo]

Formation is going to be tricky... people shouting for wingers yet we have another 5 CMs that will all be looking for a place.

4-3-3 looks the way to go for me. I liked our shape last night.

I’m sceptical about SA if I’m honest but presumably he is well motivated to do well for us.

[Thecat23]

Formation is going to be tricky... people shouting for wingers yet we have another 5 CMs that will all be looking for a place.

I think Lennon may rotate the players. As we all know certain games suit certain players. People sometimes get caught up In the whole “best 11” chat. It’s a myth, what’s good one week may not be right for the next week depending who we play!

But keeping players happy as we know is very difficult!

[jeffers]

Absolutely delighted at this news, one of the best midfielders I've seen at Hibs in recent years, if he can reproduce the form of his last spell with us this will be great business. Having seen recent clips of him on tv it appears he is playing v well so no reason why not. I am surprised though as I'd heard he was offered to us in the summer and we were not interested.

[The Leith Dutch]

4-3-3 looks the way to go for me. I liked our shape last night.

I’m sceptical about SA if I’m honest but presumably he is well motivated to do well for us.

This is where my head's at too.
I actually think McGeouch, McGinn and Allan will be fixtures in the team.

For the bulk of the games where we should be looking to win we go with a back four and those three in midfield with Boyle, Barker and a main striker. Feels a lot more balanced than some of the line ups we've had where I like the sound of all the players but they don't particularly work as an XI.

If we felt the need to be more defensive we can go three Centre backs and/or Bartley possibly losing wingers to compensate.

If we get Allan back and playing at the level he was last time I'd also expect to see Barker and Boyle on the scoresheet a little more often.
We've been crying out for a player who can unlock defences with their passing for ages.

[SideBurns]

I spoke to a Dundee fan last Thursday who had been at Dens the night before; he couldn't understand why Allan didn't start more games as he always made a difference when he came on (and was consistently one of their best players when he started). He was gutted yesterday at the prospect of losing him.

[hibsbollah]

Interested in his goal stats, 115 appearances for several teams over eight years, he's only scored five goals in his career. Obviously he's best known for his through balls, but still that's surprisingly low.

[Paisley Hibby]

Scott Allan is a total enigma ..... he is 26 years old which is practically half way through his career and including his time with us he has played for, or at least been signed to, 11 clubs. Of those 11 clubs his 33 appearances for Hibs is twice what he has managed anywhere else. In total he has played 115 games in 17 years since his first season at Dundee Utd in 2010 .... that's under 7 games a year.

For a player of his undoubted talent that's quite astonishing. You can say that its tough to break into the teams at West Brom or Celtic, but all of the other teams he has been signed to or been on loan at should have practically been a 'gimmie' for a guy with his ability.

If you are talking about money then no doubt he has done OK for himself with good wages from his time at West Brom and Celtic .... But from a football point of view his career has been an utter failure up until now.

At 26 years old he has to view this as a crossroads in his career, he has reached a stage where getting splinters up his bum cant be acceptable any more. If he wants to be remembered as a player he has got to try and stick with a team he actually has a chance to cement a first team place at and hope that in the two or three years he is there he might actually achieve something, even a full season of football would be an achievement given what has gone before.

He has the talent, he has the ability ............. does he have the attitude and resolve? ...... Lets bloody hope so !!!

And exactly the same post could have been written about Stokes last Summer. Let's hope lightening doesn't strike us twice!

[kevo1875]

This hibs team has been screaming out for a Scott Allan type player as far as I'm concerned, so to actually get Scott Allan is a great bit of business, I think the pace of barker and Boyle and Scott slipping the passes through defences while be a joy to watch ggtth

[Captain Trips]

All the best now back at Hibs, we do not need to like everyone whom plays for us but we do need to support them and I will. I do not know the boy but I just do not like him.

You can start by ripping Sevco a new one and leaving Cummings on his arse.

[Dashing Bob S]

He’ll be at Ibrox next season alongside Hanlon and Lennon. Source? LSD.

[Captain Trips]

He’ll be at Ibrox next season alongside Hanlon and Lennon. Source? LSD.

If he does ok and we try and sign him permanently a no Sevco clause has to go in.:idea:

[hibsbollah]

If he does ok and we try and sign him permanently a no Sevco clause has to go in.:idea:

Restraint of trade I think. Surely simpler just to get Dempster to fix him a stare and say, 'just so as you know, we'll be telling them to gtf if they come in for you'.

[EH54]

If someone told me 4 Months ago Allan will be back at him I would have been fuming and would have told you I hope the rest of his footballing career is a failure. Now I'm excited to see him add to our midfield and will get my full support we have forgiving people for worse. He is exactly what we need in midfield and i for one am delighted with him being back at ER. Now for him to score the winner on Saturday

[Hibbyradge]

I'm not going to get too excited/worried about this signing.

We've only got him for 3 and a half months. That's only 13 games.

Assuming we finish in the top 6, Allan could make a difference after the split when we play our Europa Cup place competitors, but if he doesn't set the by heather on fire, we're not really any worse off than we were yesterday.

Sure, we're a striker down net, but we generally only play one up, so unless we suffer unprecedented injuries, we should have enough to see the season out.

[--------]

Yep. An utterly ridiculous comparison.

A bone idle, tardy, disruptive attitude and alcohol fueled violence i can live with. But...:greengrin

(welcome back Scotty. Do the biz and it will be proved again that fans are every bit as fickle as players)


Who mentioned Terry Butcher? :confused:

[SirDavidsNapper]

It really wouldn't surprise me if Allan signs for us permanently in the summer on the premise McGinn goes to Celtic.

[lord bunberry]

Good God man, what a waste of white wine. Chuck the Axminster out....
True :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

I'm not going to get too excited/worried about this signing.

We've only got him for 3 and a half months. That's only 13 games.

Assuming we finish in the top 6, Allen could make a difference after the split when we play our Europa Cup place competitors, but if he doesn't set the by heather on fire, we're not really any worse off than we were yesterday.

Sure, we're a striker down net, but we generally only play one up, so unless we suffer unprecedented injuries, we should have enough to see the season out.
You’re deliberately spelling his name wrong just to annoy me aren’t you :greengrin

[Souter96Mac]

A midfield three of McGinn Allan and McGeouch in this league is quite a cracking lineup. But it all depends on Allan, if he can mirror the level of performances he had in his first spell, then we're absolutely laughing as he is the type of player we've missed this season to put teams away. But if he doesn't perform we have the likes of Slivka that I'm more than happy to have instead of him on the pitch.

[Hibbyradge]

You’re deliberately spelling his name wrong just to annoy me aren’t you :greengrin

Hah!

You amended the quote to make me look like an ignorant, illiterate twat.

Hang on ...

:greengrin

[Borderhibbie76]

It really wouldn't surprise me if Allan signs for us permanently in the summer on the premise McGinn goes to Celtic.Aye me too...think that's why Celtic have loaned him to us tbh as a makeweight for a summer move. Have to say if he can get back to the levels of his last spell here
..id be happy with that.

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[pacoluna]

Aye me too...think that's why Celtic have loaned him to us tbh as a makeweight for a summer move. Have to say if he can get back to the levels of his last spell here
..id be happy with that.

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I know we will get money for McGinn however let's say he was a straight swap for someone. what would happen to st mirrens percentage of the selling on fee if there was none 😂

[neil7908]

Interested in his goal stats, 115 appearances for several teams over eight years, he's only scored five goals in his career. Obviously he's best known for his through balls, but still that's surprisingly low.

I think this is a good point to highlight. I've got my opinion on him but accept at his best he will create chances.

What he wont do is give us something we're crying out for - goals from midfield.

We really need Barker, Boyle and Kamberi to step up. Last night was promising though.

[degenerated]

Scott Allan is a total enigma ..... he is 26 years old which is practically half way through his career and including his time with us he has played for, or at least been signed to, 11 clubs. Of those 11 clubs his 33 appearances for Hibs is twice what he has managed anywhere else. In total he has played 115 games in 17 years since his first season at Dundee Utd in 2010 .... that's under 7 games a year.

Don't you mean 115 games in 7 years, that's over 16 games a season. Unless of course he started playing for united aged 9

[Stevie Reid]

Interested in his goal stats, 115 appearances for several teams over eight years, he's only scored five goals in his career. Obviously he's best known for his through balls, but still that's surprisingly low.

http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=57388

It's actually 9 in 94 starts, but a lot of sub appearances make things up to 144 games overall. Still a bit low given his quality I agree, but we have seen what he has to offer at his best before - and it's very, very good.

I remember posting about Allan and McGeough when we first had both in the team - McGeough is a quality footballer, but his first instinct is to always retain possession first and foremost, and often plays backwards if necessary (nothing wrong with that at all). Allan however, is always willing to take a risk with a final ball, which can often lead to us surrendering possession/losing the ball, but can obviously lead to the creation of goals.

For all the quality that we have in midfield, we don't have anyone willing to take risks on a regular basis. Allan will.

[jacomo]

I think this is a good point to highlight. I've got my opinion on him but accept at his best he will create chances.

What he wont do is give us something we're crying out for - goals from midfield.

We really need Barker, Boyle and Kamberi to step up. Last night was promising though.


To put it into context, Sam Stanton has scored more goals in his career to date (albeit at a lower level).

[Pretty Boy]

Some of the hand wringing about Scott Allan I have seen elsewhere is a bit baffling to me.

I've seen a few people on a couple of platforms say they won't be back because of us signing Allan, it's the adult equivalent of a teenage girl storming out the family home and saying she's going to live with a friend. If he had have been allowed to join Rangers previously it would never have crossed my mind to walk way from Hibs and equally it's just as alien to me to say you are going to do it because he's now back. The reasoning is simple; I love Hibs more than I dislike any individual player. I've never felt I have to like every player that wears a Hibs shirt.

Anyone who watched Allan previously for us has to be aware we are potentially signing a player who can be exceptional. Is he a bit of an enigma? Does he maybe take a bit more managing than others? Might he have aspirations to leave again in the future? The answer to all 3 questions is possibly yes. However good players are often worth a little bit extra work. I'd also rather have a few players in the squad who are going to attract admiring glances and interest from elsewhere rather than a full squad of limited triers who have reached their peak at Hibs. It's about balance.

As far as I can see we have signed a good player who could have handled a difficult situation better.

[wookie70]

http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=57388

It's actually 9 in 94 starts, but a lot of sub appearances make things up to 144 games overall. Still a bit low given his quality I agree, but we have seen what he has to offer at his best before - and it's very, very good.

I remember posting about Allan and McGeough when we first had both in the team - McGeough is a quality footballer, but his first instinct is to always retain possession first and foremost, and often plays backwards if necessary (nothing wrong with that at all). Allan however, is always willing to take a risk with a final ball, which can often lead to us surrendering possession/losing the ball, but can obviously lead to the creation of goals.

For all the quality that we have in midfield, we don't have anyone willing to take risks on a regular basis. Allan will.

My biggest criticism of Allen is that he probably takes too many risks, I can live with that, but when one of his speculative passes fails he goes in the huff and lets his team mates sort out the mess he created. Hopefully, that selfish attitude has gone or Lennon can get him to add that to his game.
I remember a game where we were beating Falkirk at Easter Road and Allen pretty much single handedly let them back into the game. We had almost total control but he kept on trying world cup balls that gifted them possession and gave them confidence. I think we ended up drawing the game. He certainly has lots of attributes but it isn't all positive with Allen and it will be very interesting to see how he lives up to the hype on here.

[Is It On....]

Restraint of trade I think. Surely simpler just to get Dempster to fix him a stare and say, 'just so as you know, we'll be telling them to gtf if they come in for you'.

Ha ha ha..On the Sevco angle, just thinking about his performance when we hammered them at Easter Road and looking forward (hopefully) to more of that in the next months.

[Captain Trips]

Why are some so concerned about what others think of SA? Some are looking forward to reading what folk post whom said they wouldnt welcome him back etc etc.

I do not care what anyone else thinks of SA that be he is is amazing, a great guy, or an idiot. I think he CAN be a good player and I hope he is for us but I simply do not like him. He gets my support for the 90mins as does everyone else that is all I care about what folk do when at match. Good luck to you son, screw the nut look around Easter Road at next home match and have a good long think about your football future. I am sure if you do well we will seriously try and make you a permanent move and IMO its one of your last chances so ffs grab it.

I wonder now if Dundee fans feel a bit like we did when he left as Dundee had given him a chance and he has quit for us.

[jeffers]

My biggest criticism of Allen is that he probably takes too many risks, I can live with that, but when one of his speculative passes fails he goes in the huff and lets his team mates sort out the mess he created. Hopefully, that selfish attitude has gone or Lennon can get him to add that to his game.
I remember a game where we were beating Falkirk at Easter Road and Allen pretty much single handedly let them back into the game. We had almost total control but he kept on trying world cup balls that gifted them possession and gave them confidence. I think we ended up drawing the game. He certainly has lots of attributes but it isn't all positive with Allen and it will be very interesting to see how he lives up to the hype on here.

I agree to an extent re Allan, sometimes he needed to play the simple pass, but at the same time it was one of the things I loved when watching him. His first instinct when getting the ball was to try and effect the game in a positive manner. Contrast that with the much lauded Dylan McGeouch who last night spent more time passing the ball backwards than he did forwards. Maybe they could learn something from each other......

[Callum_62]

I agree to an extent re Allan, sometimes he needed to play the simple pass, but at the same time it was one of the things I loved when watching him. His first instinct when getting the ball was to try and effect the game in a positive manner. Contrast that with the much lauded Dylan McGeouch who last night spent more time passing the ball backwards than he did forwards. Maybe they could learn something from each other......

Maybe they are different players?

[Hibbyradge]

Why wasn't Allan starting regularly for Dundee?

[jeffers]

Why wasn't Allan starting regularly for Dundee?

Pretty sure he'd been injured.

[WeeRussell]

I think this is a good point to highlight. I've got my opinion on him but accept at his best he will create chances.

What he wont do is give us something we're crying out for - goals from midfield.

We really need Barker, Boyle and Kamberi to step up. Last night was promising though.

I read that quite a lot on here - about "goals from midfield". It's less of an issue if strikers are having multiple chances laid on a plate and ultimately putting the majority of them away... signing Allan will help a lot with half of that. As a team we want to be scoring more goals, from any position.

Agree that Barker grabbing a goal last night is promising and hopefully he kicks on and adds to his tally :aok:

[GlesgaeHibby]

Why wasn't Allan starting regularly for Dundee?

Maybe because Neil McCann is a fud :confused:

He came on a few weeks ago against Rangers, and was instantly involved setting up their winner. Scored a good goal on Tuesday night for them too. Quite a few Dundee fans on twitter feel they've lost their two best players this window in Hendry and Allan.

[stu in nottingham]

Some of the hand wringing about Scott Allan I have seen elsewhere is a bit baffling to me.

I've seen a few people on a couple of platforms say they won't be back because of us signing Allan, it's the adult equivalent of a teenage girl storming out the family home and saying she's going to live with a friend. If he had have been allowed to join Rangers previously it would never have crossed my mind to walk way from Hibs and equally it's just as alien to me to say you are going to do it because he's now back. The reasoning is simple; I love Hibs more than I dislike any individual player. I've never felt I have to like every player that wears a Hibs shirt.

Anyone who watched Allan previously for us has to be aware we are potentially signing a player who can be exceptional. Is he a bit of an enigma? Does he maybe take a bit more managing than others? Might he have aspirations to leave again in the future? The answer to all 3 questions is possibly yes. However good players are often worth a little bit extra work. I'd also rather have a few players in the squad who are going to attract admiring glances and interest from elsewhere rather than a full squad of limited triers who have reached their peak at Hibs. It's about balance.

As far as I can see we have signed a good player who could have handled a difficult situation better.

A very fair and even-handed post. Reflects how I think about Scott Allan returning, it's all about the club and how successful it can be as far as I'm concerned - not how much I dislike the club the player supports and all aspects of that.

I think it also shows some character and guts that he would come back, which won't be made easy for him by some circles. I also think that Lennon could be just the type of manager that he needs.

[WeeRussell]

This is one of the most mental things I’ve ever read on here.

Not really. The poster is 26.

On natural ability alone, I can only remember finding Latapy (when I was really young) as exciting.

[WeeRussell]

It really wouldn't surprise me if Allan signs for us permanently in the summer on the premise McGinn goes to Celtic.

Providing we still make 'decent' money from the deal I'd be delighted by it. (bearing in mind we'd be losing our best player and they'd be offloading someone who has barely kicked a ball for them).

[hibsbollah]

A very fair and even-handed post. Reflects how I think about Scott Allan returning, it's all about the club and how successful it can be as far as I'm concerned - not how much I dislike the club the player supports and all aspects of that.

I think it also shows some character and guts that he would come back, which won't be made easy for him by some circles. I also think that Lennon could be just the type of manager that he needs.

Youve got to think its if not his last chance it must be close to being his last chance to live up to all that potential. Whether you use soccerbase or wiki :greengrin he's had somewhere around ten clubs in his eight year career and started around 15 games a season on average, scoring about one goal a season. Its not spectacular. His best season was with us when he was championship poty so hopefully we bring out the best in him.

[Lago]

:top marks
Some of the hand wringing about Scott Allan I have seen elsewhere is a bit baffling to me.

I've seen a few people on a couple of platforms say they won't be back because of us signing Allan, it's the adult equivalent of a teenage girl storming out the family home and saying she's going to live with a friend. If he had have been allowed to join Rangers previously it would never have crossed my mind to walk way from Hibs and equally it's just as alien to me to say you are going to do it because he's now back. The reasoning is simple; I love Hibs more than I dislike any individual player. I've never felt I have to like every player that wears a Hibs shirt.

Anyone who watched Allan previously for us has to be aware we are potentially signing a player who can be exceptional. Is he a bit of an enigma? Does he maybe take a bit more managing than others? Might he have aspirations to leave again in the future? The answer to all 3 questions is possibly yes. However good players are often worth a little bit extra work. I'd also rather have a few players in the squad who are going to attract admiring glances and interest from elsewhere rather than a full squad of limited triers who have reached their peak at Hibs. It's about balance.

As far as I can see we have signed a good player who could have handled a difficult situation better.

[JeMeSouviens]

Not really. The poster is 26.

On natural ability alone, I can only remember finding Latapy (when I was really young) as exciting.

Zemamma for natural ability?

In terms of better midfielders: Brown, Thomson, Boozy, McGinn all at least as good or better.

[Sir David Gray]

Some of the hand wringing about Scott Allan I have seen elsewhere is a bit baffling to me.

I've seen a few people on a couple of platforms say they won't be back because of us signing Allan, it's the adult equivalent of a teenage girl storming out the family home and saying she's going to live with a friend. If he had have been allowed to join Rangers previously it would never have crossed my mind to walk way from Hibs and equally it's just as alien to me to say you are going to do it because he's now back. The reasoning is simple; I love Hibs more than I dislike any individual player. I've never felt I have to like every player that wears a Hibs shirt.

Anyone who watched Allan previously for us has to be aware we are potentially signing a player who can be exceptional. Is he a bit of an enigma? Does he maybe take a bit more managing than others? Might he have aspirations to leave again in the future? The answer to all 3 questions is possibly yes. However good players are often worth a little bit extra work. I'd also rather have a few players in the squad who are going to attract admiring glances and interest from elsewhere rather than a full squad of limited triers who have reached their peak at Hibs. It's about balance.

As far as I can see we have signed a good player who could have handled a difficult situation better.

Agreed.

Is Scott Allan my favourite ever Hibs player? No. Do I think Scott Allan has a questionable attitude? Yes.

However those questions are not really relevant. The only question we need to really ask is, does Scott Allan have the potential to make us better? The answer is yes.

Statements about not going back because we've signed him is attention seeking in the extreme. Scott Allan handled his transfer away from the club really badly 2 and a half years ago and it would be nice if he could perhaps acknowledge that. But the way some people are going on, you would think we had just signed a cross between Ian Brady and Fred West.

[hibsbollah]

The other vital question not being answered is, does he still have that stupid shan 1990s 'curtains' barnet? I have seen no photos as yet.

[Billy Whizz]

The other vital question not being answered is, does he still have that stupid shan 1990s 'curtains' barnet? I have seen no photos as yet.

Photo on Hibs twitter, I’ll let you make your mind up

[Diclonius]

The other vital question not being answered is, does he still have that stupid shan 1990s 'curtains' barnet? I have seen no photos as yet.

Sadly, yes.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DU6I5xtXUAAa_6d.jpg

[JeMeSouviens]

The other vital question not being answered is, does he still have that stupid shan 1990s 'curtains' barnet? I have seen no photos as yet.

https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_700,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/https://www.scotsman.com/webimage/1.4679425.1517444664!/image/image.jpg

[Stevie Reid]

The other vital question not being answered is, does he still have that stupid shan 1990s 'curtains' barnet? I have seen no photos as yet.

Not quite curtains, but still utterly awful hair.

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