Ali Crawford

[stokesmessiah]

Hibs close to securing him according to the BBC Gossip column!

[Heisenberg]

Hibs close to securing him according to the BBC Gossip column!

Not surprised after what Lennon was saying on BT a couple of weeks back. Good player but seems injury prone.

[Hi Heid Yin]

His contract expires next month -31st May
Market value of £630k
Decent player

[SirDavidsNapper]

Not seen much of him this season but based on the last coupe of seasons he'd be a cracking signing and Lennon seems to get the best out of players.

[bigwheel]

His contract expires next month -31st May
Market value of £630k
Decent player


where does that data come from - no way Hamilton would get anywhere near that for him in the market - even if he was in contract

[bingo70]

Not seen much of him this season but based on the last coupe of seasons he'd be a cracking signing and Lennon seems to get the best out of players.

I think he had a few injuries this season and struggled to get get going.

Also got the impression he might have become a wee bit stale this season and would likely benefit from a fresh start.

[Thecat23]

I’d rather we tried to sign the guy who can’t get a game at ICT who Hearts are getting 👀

This could be a good signing for us, good to see Lennon moving quickly on his transfer targets.

[Aim Here]

where does that data come from - no way Hamilton would get anywhere near that for him in the market - even if he was in contract

That figure comes from transfermarkt.

No, I don't know how they calculate it either

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ali-crawford/profil/spieler/79620

[BILLYHIBS]

Good player a few years back remember him mentioned along with McCarthy and MacArthur but seems to have lost his way somewhat. Would take him for nothing if suitable personal terms could be agreed.

I wonder if Lenny is preparing for the departure of SJM?

[neil7908]

If we can get him for nothing in the summer seems like a great deal to me.

I'd always seen and heard good things before his injury and despite our midfield playing superbly this year, we are still struggling for goals from that area of the pitch.

After Saturday though I'd like to see more of Sawnson in a central area.

[SirDavidsNapper]

You sign Mulrany we sign Ali Crawford, Ali Crawford

[calumhibee1]

Would rather have Swanson and I really hope he’s not being signed because we can’t get Allan. Could be a good backup for Allan though if he comes back.

[Dashing Bob S]

I know the Hamilton supporter and he rates Crawford highly.

[Frogga]

I know the Hamilton supporter and he rates Crawford highly."The" [emoji23]

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[supermcginn]

Would rather have Swanson and I really hope he’s not being signed because we can’t get Allan. Could be a good backup for Allan though if he comes back.

Crawfords a totally different type of player to those two, more similar to mcginn.

[calumhibee1]

Crawfords a totally different type of player to those two, more similar to mcginn.

I always thought he was a number 10, probably due to his slight build. Interesting.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Would rather we chucked an extra grand a week at mcgeouchs offer

[Souter96Mac]

Would be relatively happy with this, don't think I've seen him too much, but heard that he's decent. I'm sure Lenny, if signed, will develop him further.

[Green Badger]

I see that he's only played 14 league games this season, does anyone if that is down to injury or form, or maybe a bit of both? Previously he was averaging 40+ per season.

When I've seen him play he's looked good. Still only 26.

[Diclonius]

Good start.

[Heisenberg]

Crawfords a totally different type of player to those two, more similar to mcginn.

Is he? I’m 99% sure he’s always played as a number 10 for Hamilton.

[JimBHibees]

I know the Hamilton supporter and he rates Crawford highly.

:not worth :greengrin

[B.H.F.C]

Two or three years back I would have thought this would be a brilliant signing. Not so sure now. However, he’s on a free transfer and won’t be one that we’ll have to pay a massive wage to so wouldn’t be writing him off.

[Nicho87]

I trust Lennon. I'd be worried if I was Danny swanson

[Eaststand]

I know the Hamilton supporter and he rates Crawford highly.

Very good DBS, you should write a book mate....

GGTTH

[Scooter]

Always looked a decent player but if we managed to keep our midfield where would he fit it? Looks like someone will defo be leaving

[Hibbyradge]

BBC Gossip column...

[AgentDaleCooper]

If they guy has any lost potential, lennon's the man to help him rekindle it.

[Zazu62]

Rated him a couple of year back haven’t seen much of him for a while tho

[Brightside]

I’d rather we tried to sign the guy who can’t get a game at ICT who Hearts are getting 👀

This could be a good signing for us, good to see Lennon moving quickly on his transfer targets.

He will be a great signing. Hibs been after him for a while now.

[Stevie Reid]

Cracking wee player. He's the same age now as Paul Hartley was when he signed for Hearts - think Crawford plays the same position as PH and has similar abilities/attributes.

Very encouraging continuation of our recruitment if true. Every confidence that Lennon can improve anyone we sign too.

[Keyser Sauzee]

Always quite liked him but not see a hell of a lot of him, didn’t realise he was almost 27 aswell, thought he was younger.

[hfc rd]

He looks a very good player from what I seen of him last season. Not played that much this year due to injury.

[Borderhibbie76]

Would rather we chucked an extra grand a week at mcgeouchs offerI doubt it's as easy as that or it would already have been done

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[Onceinawhile]

Would rather we chucked an extra grand a week at mcgeouchs offer

And if the amount we are offering Dylan plus the amount we are offering Crawford still wasn't enough for Mcgeouch to sign on?

Can't say I've seen too much of Crawford, but he's always been well talked of.

Also the BBC have taken the news from the Daily Record, so it's a record source.

[AltheHibby]

From Sickbag:

"Ali Crawford is a snivelling, mutant looking little diving diva, who thinks that anyone who comes within a 5ft radius of him is committing a foul, whilst at the same time being a nasty piece of s*** when it comes to tackling, deliberately going in to injure opponents."

Yet they don't want him?!?

[Iain G]

From Sickbag:

"Ali Crawford is a snivelling, mutant looking little diving diva, who thinks that anyone who comes within a 5ft radius of him is committing a foul, whilst at the same time being a nasty piece of s*** when it comes to tackling, deliberately going in to injure opponents."

Yet they don't want him?!?

Sounds like Craig Levein should be interested in him then? :greengrin

[Stevie Reid]

Not surprised after what Lennon was saying on BT a couple of weeks back. Good player but seems injury prone.

Number of appearances in every season since he was 20:

2011-12 - 24
2012-13 - 39
2013-14 - 45
2014-15 - 43
2015-16 - 35
2016-17 - 42

So he can't be that injury prone. Made 19 so far this year despite his injury.

[Billy Whizz]

He hates Hearts, that’ll do for me😄

[adhibs]

Wondet if Scott allens price tag is too high. Swanson and Crawford fighting for a position wouldnt be a bad situation.

[CMurdoch]

The standard of player we should be going for and is the right age.
Has struggled with injury this season but getting over it now.
The knee jerk kick backers appraisal of him above is drivel.
If he was bigger and stronger he would have been away from Hamilton a long time ago.
This is another upside of our new status i.e. good players will need little persuasion to come to Easter Road as long as the money is right.

[Heisenberg]

Wondet if Scott allens price tag is too high. Swanson and Crawford fighting for a position wouldnt be a bad situation.

Going by what Rodgers was saying previously I don’t think he’d make it difficult for Allan to join Hibs again. I’d say if Crawford signs that would be the end of Swanson.

[Diclonius]

He hates Hearts, that’ll do for me😄

Source?

[adhibs]

Going by what Rodgers was saying previously I don’t think he’d make it difficult for Allan to join Hibs again. I’d say if Crawford signs that would be the end of Swanson.

The interview I heard he was open to him leaving. Definitely added in if hibs could afford him after though. Crawford and Allan would just as good, if not better though.

[Billy Whizz]

Source?

Freed him when he was younger for being too small

[Stevie Reid]

If we are looking to move onto the next level, we'll need three players of the quality of Allan, Swanson and Crawford anyway.

[JDHibs]

Number of appearances in every season since he was 20:

2011-12 - 24
2012-13 - 39
2013-14 - 45
2014-15 - 43
2015-16 - 35
2016-17 - 42

So he can't be that injury prone. Made 19 so far this year despite his injury.

Just to add to this, goals and assists in the same period -

11/12 - 26 games - 3 goals - 2 assists
12/13 - 40-5-15
13/14 - 45-2-11
14/15 - 43-11-11
15/16 - 35-5-13
16/17 - 42-10-8
17/18 - 19-3-3

Very good stats for a player in a team normally in the bottom 6.

[Beefster]

I know the Hamilton supporter and he rates Crawford highly.

Well played, sir.

[MyJo]

very talented and highly regarded player when he first broke through who has lost form and/or struggled with injuries over the last couple of years hampering his progress.

reminds me of someone :greengrin

[GreenOnions]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3D-sEnKrr0

[SteveHFC]

Sure he doesn't like hearts due to them releasing him when he was younger.

[Off the bar]

Freed him when he was younger for being too small

that's a decision that's never come back to bite them before...

[Jones28]

He nutmegged Joey Barton at Ibrox - that'll do me

[heretoday]

Get him in.

[J-C]

Could be Dylan's replacement, the longer we hear nothing regarding his new deal, the more it looks like he may be away, good to see Lennon moving quickly for the better quality players.

[adhibs]

Just to add to this, goals and assists in the same period -

11/12 - 26 games - 3 goals - 2 assists
12/13 - 40-5-15
13/14 - 45-2-11
14/15 - 43-11-11
15/16 - 35-5-13
16/17 - 42-10-8
17/18 - 19-3-3

Very good stats for a player in a team normally in the bottom 6.

That is very impressive. Hope we get him in.

[The_Horde]

Just to add to this, goals and assists in the same period -

11/12 - 26 games - 3 goals - 2 assists
12/13 - 40-5-15
13/14 - 45-2-11
14/15 - 43-11-11
15/16 - 35-5-13
16/17 - 42-10-8
17/18 - 19-3-3

Very good stats for a player in a team normally in the bottom 6.

Reminds me of the kind of stats folk used to pull up with Liam Craig.

[Ozyhibby]

Two footed and can take free kicks.
He’s no Jake Mulraney but could be a good signing none the less.


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[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

From Sickbag:

"Ali Crawford is a snivelling, mutant looking little diving diva, who thinks that anyone who comes within a 5ft radius of him is committing a foul, whilst at the same time being a nasty piece of s*** when it comes to tackling, deliberately going in to injure opponents."

Yet they don't want him?!?


That boys description is of Naismith surely?

[Is It On....]

I know the Hamilton supporter and he rates Crawford highly.

Brilliant..

[Centre Hawf]

On a free transfer I would be happy with this. As some folk have mentioned the guy was tipped to make a move down south at some point when Hamilton first got promoted at our expense. I remember him having a particularly great game against Celtic at Parkhead (I think they actually may have won the game) early on in the 14/15 season.

For whatever reason he's never left Hamilton, maybe through loyalty or perhaps Hamilton have went below a few scouts radars but I think this is definitely a deal worth taking. Swanson may come good but at 31 years old we have to also be trying to find folk in their mid 20's that have a bit longevity in them.

[emerald green]

Is Crawford as good as McGinn, McGeouch, or Allan? Any one of those three is going to be extremely difficult to replace, especially McGinn.

[Tug Wilson]

Is Crawford as good as McGinn, McGeouch, or Allan? Any one of those three is going to be extremely difficult to replace, especially McGinn.

We have to accept that we might have none of these players come August.

The midfield may need a complete makeover. Ali Crawford seems like a decent addition to the squad.

[emerald green]

We have to accept that we might have none of these players come August.

The midfield may need a complete makeover. Ali Crawford seems like a decent addition to the squad.

Yep that's a possibility, and it would be disappointing to lose all three.

I just want whoever comes in is at least as good as them if not better. A big ask I know, as players like McGinn don't come along very often. I admit I've not seen Crawford play much.

[number9dream]

If we are looking to move onto the next level, we'll need three players of the quality of Allan, Swanson and Crawford anyway.

Yup. With Big Marv, that’s a decent start if we are to lose our dynamic duo.

[Flyman]

We have to accept that we might have none of these players come August.

The midfield may need a complete makeover. Ali Crawford seems like a decent addition to the squad.

Celtic could have all three and only have to pay for one.

[Centre Hawf]

Yep that's a possibility, and it would be disappointing to lose all three.

I just want whoever comes in is at least as good as them if not better. A big ask I know, as players like McGinn don't come along very often. I admit I've not seen Crawford play much.

The fact of the matter is we may not get that. In fact it's highly unlikely we may get that. But what we can get is folk with the traits needed to improve and reach that level.

McGinn is potentially a £4m pound player. We wont find that ready made. We have to unearth one through good scouting and hopefully Neils coaching.

[Lago]

The fact of the matter is we may not get that. In fact it's highly unlikely we may get that. But what we can get is folk with the traits needed to improve and reach that level.

McGinn is potentially a £4m pound player. We wont find that ready made. We have to unearth one through good scouting and hopefully Neils coaching.
Your right re McGinn, let not forget before he came to Hibs he was leaving St. Mirren to head for obscurity in the MLS.

[emerald green]

The fact of the matter is we may not get that. In fact it's highly unlikely we may get that. But what we can get is folk with the traits needed to improve and reach that level.

McGinn is potentially a £4m pound player. We wont find that ready made. We have to unearth one through good scouting and hopefully Neils coaching.

I agree.

[Tug Wilson]

The fact of the matter is we may not get that. In fact it's highly unlikely we may get that. But what we can get is folk with the traits needed to improve and reach that level.

McGinn is potentially a £4m pound player. We wont find that ready made. We have to unearth one through good scouting and hopefully Neils coaching.

This.

We cannot replace John McGinn with a ready made player of the same ability. We can replace him with another midfielder with the potential to grow to be as good as McGinn.

Same goes for Dylan and Scott.

So we might have a completely new midfield and Neil Lennon might have to reorganise how this midfield plays.

But we will have the same sound defence to build on.

Some excellent midfielders already at the club.

Hopefully at least one of our new strikers.

All in all the basis of a decent squad.

I think the recent recruitment shows that we can have faith in Hibs to get it right.

[Pagan Hibernia]

If we must lose this sparkling midfield, or most of it, id like to see some of the talented lads from the youth team eg Fraser Murray to be brought in or around the first team (if they’re good enough obviously). I appreciate it is probably a bit early for them now but they should get a few games/appearances here and there. Hibs have a wonderful reputation for bringing through their own players and I want that to continue. We don’t want the many mums and dads of talented youngsters all over the city to be thinking their laddies will get more of a chance wearing a bloodied turd colored shirt.

[monktonharp]

SJM is irreplaceable. don't care what anyone says. wont get that type again

[stuart-farquhar]

SJM is irreplaceable. don't care what anyone says. wont get that type again

That's a fact.

[jacomo]

SJM is irreplaceable. don't care what anyone says. wont get that type again


Of course we will, but it might take a while.

[Stu96]

Important to remember we still have Slivka who is only 22! been unlucky with injury as well as the form of McGeouch & McGinn, more than capable of stepping in to their shoes next season IMO

[The Spaceman]

He is the kind of signing we should be looking to make IMHO. Would be happy if we got him, especially on a free!

[neil7908]

Important to remember we still have Slivka who is only 22! been unlucky with injury as well as the form of McGeouch & McGinn, more than capable of stepping in to their shoes next season IMO

Good shout. Slivka, Bartley and Swanson are all under contract for at least another year. That's by no means my ideal midfield but better than the rubbish we've seen in year's gone by.

I'm excited to see more of Slivka in particular and although he's a different type of player from John, I think he could be a big, big player for us next season.

[Just Jimmy]

Important to remember we still have Slivka who is only 22! been unlucky with injury as well as the form of McGeouch & McGinn, more than capable of stepping in to their shoes next season IMOA good point and Slivka does seem to have a knack for runs into the box etc.

Whatever we do we need more goals from our midfield next season.

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[SirDavidsNapper]

I really think we'll sign Allan permanently this summer too. With him, Slivka, Crawford, Marv we'll be ok. Add to that Swanson. I've been his biggest critic on here but he was brilliant last Saturday. If SJM and Dylan do go then we're still looking good.

[Brightside]

Slivka was bought knowing we would be keeping a hold of SJM for long. I will be surprised if he isn't a huge part of our midfield next season.

[Souter96Mac]

I'd be happy with this for next season:
Bartley
Slivka Crawford
Allan

With the likes of Swanson, Whittaker to also come in. Wouldn't mind that Kamara from Dundee too.

[bingo70]

I'd be happy with this for next season:
Bartley
Slivka Crawford
Allan

With the likes of Swanson, Whittaker to also come in. Wouldn't mind that Kamara from Dundee too.

I think Mulumbu is out of contract at The end of the season isn’t he? I’d hope he would be our first target assuming Mcginn and/or Mcgeouch leave.

[ToffeeCabbage]

I'd be happy with this for next season:
Bartley
Slivka Crawford
Allan

With the likes of Swanson, Whittaker to also come in. Wouldn't mind that Kamara from Dundee too.Assuming Mcgeouch and Mcginn go I think that is still a decent midfield. I'd obviously like us to strengthen where possible but the priority has got to be signing the loan boys up permanently and then build from there.

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[truehibernian]

I’ll go for Stevie Mallan and Ali Crawford coming in during the summer, with an attempt made to get Scott Allan permanently and Lewis Morgan on loan if Celtic pursue SJM. I think Danny Swanson will leave.

[Souter96Mac]

I’ll go for Stevie Mallan and Ali Crawford coming in during the summer, with an attempt made to get Scott Allan permanently and Lewis Morgan on loan if Celtic pursue SJM. I think Danny Swanson will leave.

Wouldn't say no to that.

[CMurdoch]

Next season: Midfield

Slivka is our next big thing. A wonderful athlete and technically proficient player. He is settled and ready to step out of the McGinn & McGeough shadows next season.
Swanson is also ready to step out of the M & M shadow next season. Hope he backs himself and doesn't move on in the summer. Needs a great pre season, working as never before
Bartley will do as Bartley does when required.
The young midfielders Murray and Martin will be another year older, stronger and experienced. Could be their make or break season.

Crawford if he arrives is of the right quality.
Scott Allen is not wanted by Celtic and unless they play silly buggers by trying to make him a pawn in any McGinn transfer, should be ours either on a season loan or permanently.

That's 8 midfield players

Other possibilities:
Ex St Mirren player Mallen from Barnsley. Hopefully not setting the heather on fire down there. Free kick scoring specialist which could be useful.

Any other midfield players folks think we may sign or could plug our McGinn & McGeough gaps.

[Centre Hawf]

Next season: Midfield

Slivka is our next big thing. A wonderful athlete and technically proficient player. He is settled and ready to step out of the McGinn & McGeough shadows next season.
Swanson is also ready to step out of the M & M shadow next season. Hope he backs himself and doesn't move on in the summer. Needs a great pre season, working as never before
Bartley will do as Bartley does when required.
The young midfielders Murray and Martin will be another year older, stronger and experienced. Could be their make or break season.

Crawford if he arrives is of the right quality.
Scott Allen is not wanted by Celtic and unless they play silly buggers by trying to make him a pawn in any McGinn transfer, should be ours either on a season loan or permanently.

That's 8 midfield players

Other possibilities:
Ex St Mirren player Mallen from Barnsley. Hopefully not setting the heather on fire down there. Free kick scoring specialist which could be useful.

Any other midfield players folks think we may sign or could plug our McGinn & McGeough gaps.

I know he's not done much recently but I wouldn't be against having a look at Craig Sibbald from Falkirk now he's out of contract and won't command a development fee.

[CMurdoch]

I know he's not done much recently but I wouldn't be against having a look at Craig Sibbald from Falkirk now he's out of contract and won't command a development fee.

The development fee issue has held that laddie back.
Not good enough for a team to pay it and too good for Falkirk to let him go.
Hope he gets a decent move.

[hibbyfraelibby]

I know he's not done much recently but I wouldn't be against having a look at Craig Sibbald from Falkirk now he's out of contract and won't command a development fee.
Wont cut it in a top 6 team

[CMurdoch]

Wont cut it in a top 6 team

Wouldn't cut it in a top 4 team but would be a decent signing for Kilmarnock or Hearts.

[ian cruise]

Next season: Midfield

Slivka is our next big thing. A wonderful athlete and technically proficient player. He is settled and ready to step out of the McGinn & McGeough shadows next season.
Swanson is also ready to step out of the M & M shadow next season. Hope he backs himself and doesn't move on in the summer. Needs a great pre season, working as never before
Bartley will do as Bartley does when required.
The young midfielders Murray and Martin will be another year older, stronger and experienced. Could be their make or break season.

Crawford if he arrives is of the right quality.
Scott Allen is not wanted by Celtic and unless they play silly buggers by trying to make him a pawn in any McGinn transfer, should be ours either on a season loan or permanently.

That's 8 midfield players

Other possibilities:
Ex St Mirren player Mallen from Barnsley. Hopefully not setting the heather on fire down there. Free kick scoring specialist which could be useful.

Any other midfield players folks think we may sign or could plug our McGinn & McGeough gaps.

Don't see Martin staying on and think Murray will get similar game time to Oli, or a decent loan. Even with that the list you've provided above, especially if Mallan is here, is a really good midfield.

Slivka I'm expecting big things from, he's impressed when he's got game time. Swanson has shown what he can provide in the last few appearances, if he continues in that vain he a real asset. Allan I really hope signs on, he's a wonderful talent and just seems to suit us. Crawford I don't know too much about but if anyone can get the best out of him it's Neil Lennon, just look how the players we've got now have progressed under his watch.

I know it seems unlikely but I still believe if we get Europe Dylan will stay on.

[where'stheslope]

Sure he doesn't like hearts due to them releasing him when he was younger.

This with spades!!!
If I remember rightly, the last player we had that was dumped by them when young turned out a right good one, can't remember his name tho'?????

[J-C]

Next season: Midfield

Slivka is our next big thing. A wonderful athlete and technically proficient player. He is settled and ready to step out of the McGinn & McGeough shadows next season.
Swanson is also ready to step out of the M & M shadow next season. Hope he backs himself and doesn't move on in the summer. Needs a great pre season, working as never before
Bartley will do as Bartley does when required.
The young midfielders Murray and Martin will be another year older, stronger and experienced. Could be their make or break season.

Crawford if he arrives is of the right quality.
Scott Allen is not wanted by Celtic and unless they play silly buggers by trying to make him a pawn in any McGinn transfer, should be ours either on a season loan or permanently.

That's 8 midfield players

Other possibilities:
Ex St Mirren player Mallen from Barnsley. Hopefully not setting the heather on fire down there. Free kick scoring specialist which could be useful.

Any other midfield players folks think we may sign or could plug our McGinn & McGeough gaps.

Martin won't be here, favouring tweets about Celtic and then suddenly removing them will not go down well and it's only Arbroath he's been at, Championship level player.
Murray needs more game time so a 6 moth loan would be good for his development.
Bartley will be a year older and a year slower, I think the style of football Lennon wants with flowing attacking midfielders/strikers we'll see even less of him.

[hibbyfraelibby]

This with spades!!!
If I remember rightly, the last player we had that was dumped by them when young turned out a right good one, can't remember his name tho'?????

Hold on its cumming back to me now...

[Unseen work]

Couple of years ago this would have excited me, not so sure now.

Personally would rather Templeton from Hamilton if we were looking for at any of their players.

[Nevi_SOL]

Don't see Martin staying on and think Murray will get similar game time to Oli, or a decent loan. Even with that the list you've provided above, especially if Mallan is here, is a really good midfield.

Slivka I'm expecting big things from, he's impressed when he's got game time. Swanson has shown what he can provide in the last few appearances, if he continues in that vain he a real asset. Allan I really hope signs on, he's a wonderful talent and just seems to suit us. Crawford I don't know too much about but if anyone can get the best out of him it's Neil Lennon, just look how the players we've got now have progressed under his watch.

I know it seems unlikely but I still believe if we get Europe Dylan will stay on.

Anyone think Europe might persuade SJM stay another season. After all he might be annoyed by his penalty miss against brondby

[Centre Hawf]

Martin won't be here, favouring tweets about Celtic and then suddenly removing them will not go down well and it's only Arbroath he's been at, Championship level player.
Murray needs more game time so a 6 moth loan would be good for his development.
Bartley will be a year older and a year slower, I think the style of football Lennon wants with flowing attacking midfielders/strikers we'll see even less of him.

Fwiw Martin should have played more first team football than he did in the Championship. The boy was a talent. I remember Lennon said pre Dundee Utd (Friday night game at ER) that he had played his way into his plans. We saw him probably once more after that. I trust Lennons judgement on most things. But not playing and letting go of Martin isn’t one of them.

[Centre Hawf]

The development fee issue has held that laddie back.
Not good enough for a team to pay it and too good for Falkirk to let him go.
Hope he gets a decent move.

You’re right. For once a player made the right decision about the timing of a move. He needed to be playing for a St Johnstone or something this season and cutting his teeth higher but as you say has stalled because of this.

I think there is a player in there still and at only 22 he’s got bags of experience already even in big games. I personally think if he fancied it and his wage was half decent enough it could he a low risk high reward signing.

I think he may even be a Hibee too.

[JimBHibees]

Fwiw Martin should have played more first team football than he did in the Championship. The boy was a talent. I remember Lennon said pre Dundee Utd (Friday night game at ER) that he had played his way into his plans. We saw him probably once more after that. I trust Lennons judgement on most things. But not playing and letting go of Martin isn’t one of them.

You have got to assume there was a reason Neil wouldn't pick him maybe got injured or his form dipped or he let himself down with attitude don't know. Certainly midfield has been our strongest part of the team which wouldn't have helped either.

[CapitalGreen]

Martin won't be here, favouring tweets about Celtic and then suddenly removing them will not go down well

😂😂 Jesus wept

[Phil MaGlass]

This.

We cannot replace John McGinn with a ready made player of the same ability. We can replace him with another midfielder with the potential to grow to be as good as McGinn.

Same goes for Dylan and Scott.

So we might have a completely new midfield and Neil Lennon might have to reorganise how this midfield plays.

But we will have the same sound defence to build on.

Some excellent midfielders already at the club.

Hopefully at least one of our new strikers.

All in all the basis of a decent squad.

I think the recent recruitment shows that we can have faith in Hibs to get it right.

Agree with you its going to be a loss if we lose SJM and maybe a couple more but we have a good solid base and a good squad, adding one or two with the calibre of Crawford (if we can get him for free) will loosen up quite a bit of cash for players. It is a great position to be in, other teams should be very wary of a stronger Hibs next season.