Summer transfer thread

[Allant1981]

..who gets bollock-naked? :confused:

these days its highly possible!

[Aldo]

Am a burd ya radge

50/50 shout from the poster.


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[Thecat23]

Well this is nice. This thread seems to be a wee happy place just now.

I’m glad your all happy.

we’re going drop like a stone when SJM goes
I’ll run down Easter road bollock naked if we finish higher than 5th this season.

I’ll bet you £100 to any charity of your choice if we finish below 5th. Put your money where your mouth is.

[Nemo]

They do bounce about a bit. But I’m still doing it

[Jim44]

Brenda seems distinctly unhappy....... gerritrightroonthem.......

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/hibernian/brendan-rodgers-celtic-left-door-open-for-john-mcginn-suitors-1-4780075

The reality of the situation they have brought on themselves is coming home to roost.
Comments like :


Apparently we've told McGinn we'll match whatever bid Aston Villa made today.

[JohnMcM]

50/50 shout from the poster.


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Thank you for your support brother,,,,,,,,,, or, errrrm, sister.

See, I learn quickly and don't make the same mistake twice. Says the twice married, broke nervous-wreck.

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[mcfly]

Well this is nice. This thread seems to be a wee happy place just now.

I’m glad your all happy.

we’re going drop like a stone when SJM goes
I’ll run down Easter road bollock naked if we finish higher than 5th this season.

Stop it!!!

Do you really think we don’t have replacements lined up?

The lad was in the last year of his contract, whilst we all agreed £1.5 million was not acceptable. If we get £4 million then that is a great deal
For all parties.

The player showed his love for the club by not forcing a move and playing at an amazing level. We should thank him and we move on.

Trust the manager he’s doing is all ok at the moment. He’s a winner and won’t let the standards drop.

[Aldo]

Thank you for your support brother,,,,,,,,,, or, errrrm, sister.

See, I learn quickly and don't make the same mistake twice. Says the twice married, broke nervous-wreck.

:flag:

[emoji23]


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[supermcginn]

Well this is nice. This thread seems to be a wee happy place just now.

I’m glad your all happy.

we’re going drop like a stone when SJM goes
I’ll run down Easter road bollock naked if we finish higher than 5th this season.
😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Hermit Crab]

The reality of the situation they have brought on themselves is coming home to roost.
Comments like :


Apparently we've told McGinn we'll match whatever bid Aston Villa made today.


Aye, so they will. They only sign players from Scottish clubs on the cheap and treat us like mugs, well those days are gone I'm afraid. GIRUT I say. :giruy2:

[Ralphy C]

Would've thought Brighton and Blackburn would have piped up by now if they were really interested.

[Aldo]

I’ll bet you £100 to any charity of your choice if we finish below 5th. Put your money where your mouth is.

Offt! An offer on the table!


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[mcfly]

I’ll bet you £100 to any charity of your choice if we finish below 5th. Put your money where your mouth is.

Don’t think you’ll be able to “find” Nemo now.

[Nemo]

I’ll bet you £100 to any charity of your choice if we finish below 5th. Put your money where your mouth is.

No. Like for like.

If I’m wrong it’s tits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

If I’m right you get your dangly bits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

[snooky]

Am a burd ya radge

That kinda ups the ante. :cool2:

[Smartie]

Can I revise my answer to the "Europa league run but finish 5th or lower" poll please?

[007]

That kinda ups the ante. :cool2:

Don't you mean "up the auntie?" :wink:

[AltheHibby]

No. Like for like.

If I’m wrong it’s tits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

If I’m right you get your dangly bits oot for a run doon Easter Rd


In my shape I could do both! 🤮

[GloryGlory]

The reality of the situation they have brought on themselves is coming home to roost.
Comments like :


Apparently we've told McGinn we'll match whatever bid Aston Villa made today.

Which would likely make SJM Celtic's highest paid player, no?

[snooky]

No. Like for like.

If I’m wrong it’s tits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

If I’m right you get your dangly bits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

It'll be an interesting race if somehow it works out that you're both wrong. :cb

Certainly trumps Lineker's effort.

[Since90+2]

Which would likely make SJM Celtic's highest paid player, no?

The boy they just signed from PSG for £9 million will be on more than what McGinn is being offered.

[brog]

Stop it!!!

Do you really think we don’t have replacements lined up?

The lad was in the last year of his contract, whilst we all agreed £1.5 million was not acceptable. If we get £4 million then that is a great deal
For all parties.

The player showed his love for the club by not forcing a move and playing at an amazing level. We should thank him and we move on.

Trust the manager he’s doing is all ok at the moment. He’s a winner and won’t let the standards drop.

Problem is we'll be outbid by Stubbsy now that he's about to get a mega warchest! :wink:

[JohnMcM]

In my shape I could do both! 🤮

Stop it Mum! Right now! Just stop it!!!!

My friends read this forum.

[Hermit Crab]

No. Like for like.

If I’m wrong it’s tits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

If I’m right you get your dangly bits oot for a run doon Easter Rd


Who pays the bail money when one of you gets lifted for indecent exposure and gets put on the register?

[hibee1875]

Stop it Mum! Right now! Just stop it!!!!

My friends read this forum.


😂😂😂 wtf is going on in here

[Tug Wilson]

No. Like for like.

If I’m wrong it’s tits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

If I’m right you get your dangly bits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

Can we see some photos before we decide which we want. Nemo or Cat streaking doon the street. Might be a tough choice.

For what is worth I am sick of all the people on here going on and on about not being able to replace McGinn and McGeouch. Of course we will not replace them like for like. Lennon's biggest challenge this season will be remoulding our midfield. It helps that we have secured both our defence and attack from last year.

We will have some cash in the bank and the rest of August to bring in some more players. Will they be as good as John McGinn? Probably not. However, I am convinced that they will be quality players and we will be fine this season and for many to come.

[JohnMcM]

😂😂😂 wtf is going on in here

Old fashioned banter, old style give and take, old style plain old fun.

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[madhatter]

Why are there so many rumours of the fee being £2.1m? No way can it be that, Hibs would've rejected that surely?

[ancient hibee]

Well this is nice. This thread seems to be a wee happy place just now.

I’m glad your all happy.

we’re going drop like a stone when SJM goes
I’ll run down Easter road bollock naked if we finish higher than 5th this season.
Please don’t.

[The_Horde]

Why are there so many rumours of the fee being £2.1m? No way can it be that, Hibs would've rejected that surely?

It was reported a while ago that hibs wanted £2.1m and Celtic had offered £1.7m

That's probably where that's come from I'd imagine.

If it is £2.1m you can bet on a player in return and some serious added incentives.

[GloryGlory]

Who pays the bail money when one of you gets lifted for indecent exposure and gets put on the register?

Oh, BAIL money! I thought for a second you'd written ball money there.
Should have gone to Specsavers! :wink: :greengrin

[DaveF]

No. Like for like.

If I’m wrong it’s tits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

If I’m right you get your dangly bits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

We've come a long way since a bath of beans....

[Nemo]

Old fashioned banter, old style give and take, old style plain old fun.

:flag:


Exactly...no snowflakes allowed. 🤣🤣

[Nemo]

We've come a long way since a bath of beans....

It brings me joy. What can I say.

And you sir should be on mastermind. Well done.

[JohnMcM]

Can we see some photos before we decide which we want. Nemo or Cat streaking doon the street. Might be a tough choice.

For what is worth I am sick of all the people on here going on and on about not being able to replace McGinn,,,,,,,,,,,,,,?.

Ah! A good old fashioned "let's judge others by how they look type of person."

By the way, look at the name Nemo backwards before you say anything more.:na na:

:flag:

[Hermit Crab]

Can we see some photos before we decide which we want. Nemo or Cat streaking doon the street. Might be a tough choice.

For what is worth I am sick of all the people on here going on and on about not being able to replace McGinn and McGeouch. Of course we will not replace them like for like. Lennon's biggest challenge this season will be remoulding our midfield. It helps that we have secured both our defence and attack from last year.

We will have some cash in the bank and the rest of August to bring in some more players. Will they be as good as John McGinn? Probably not. However, I am convinced that they will be quality players and we will be fine this season and for many to come.

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[JohnMcM]

Exactly...no snowflakes allowed. 🤣🤣

Don't tell my cousin that, he's a snowman.

[weecounty hibby]

It was reported a while ago that hibs wanted £2.1m and Celtic had offered £1.7m

That's probably where that's come from I'd imagine.

If it is £2.1m you can bet on a player in return and some serious added incentives.

Never saw any reports of 2.1 being acceptable to Hibs. Neil has consistently talked about 4 to 5 and I'm sure I saw we had said 3 minimum

[huggie1875]

looking at Brenda's comments about Celtics poor attempts at gettim SJM he may not be there much longer

[WoreTheGreen]

It'll be an interesting race if somehow it works out that you're both wrong. :cb

Certainly trumps Lineker's effort.

I once steaked down Easter Road .I ran past two old grannies one had a stroke luckily the other one could’ny reach

[Jim44]

21123

Never mind, Brenda and Peter, another one’ll be along soon.

[The_Horde]

Never saw any reports of 2.1 being acceptable to Hibs. Neil has consistently talked about 4 to 5 and I'm sure I saw we had said 3 minimum

It was around on Twitter when the first bid went in.. said hibs were looking for 2.1 plus 2 players.

[Jack Hackett]

When, not if, McGinn departs, I fully trust our Manager to sign more than suitable replacements, in fact as much as I love SA, I'm sure there are other gems NL will know.

One particular thing that has really impressed about Neil Lennon, is his experience with these situations, it looks like he is bang on the money with this and how lucky we have someone with his pedigree running this part of the club.

Perhaps we should be looking at Neil's package again, as his stock is definitely rising.


21124

[Borderhibbie76]

So where's bleed green and what happened to the Tuesday 5pm scarf above the head thingy???

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[madhatter]

It was reported a while ago that hibs wanted £2.1m and Celtic had offered £1.7m

That's probably where that's come from I'd imagine.

If it is £2.1m you can bet on a player in return and some serious added incentives.

£2.1m would be sickening, not nearly enough. If we have to give any amount of that to St Mirren then it gets into territory of just letting McGinn go for free next summer. I know it's difficult because it's getting to the point where he needs to move on but I'd argue that McGinn's worth to Hibs is more than £2.1m (even with a year left on his contract).

Incentives are normally done with the buyer in mind (might seem like they favour the seller but they rarely do). We always hear of the Van Dijk type situations but rarely hear of the incentives that clubs have missed out on etc. Imagine it being a sell-on clause but Aston Villa let McGinn run down his contract because they don't get an offer they like...Promotion clause? Maybe they miss out on promotion.

£4-5m with 20% sell-on would be perfect for all parties. If we get offered one of their youngsters or a reject as part of the deal...well I'd tell them to get lost. Henderson is the only one, in recent history, that I can remember being a great deal in that regard (might have forgotten someone). We need money, and St Mirren will get a cut so we need to maximise funds upfront. Imagine £1.4m after St Mirren get their cut (if the figure is to be believed), we'd be down our best player and only have £1.4m...that's awful.

[Smartie]

Can we see some photos before we decide which we want. Nemo or Cat streaking doon the street. Might be a tough choice.

For what is worth I am sick of all the people on here going on and on about not being able to replace McGinn and McGeouch. Of course we will not replace them like for like. Lennon's biggest challenge this season will be remoulding our midfield. It helps that we have secured both our defence and attack from last year.

We will have some cash in the bank and the rest of August to bring in some more players. Will they be as good as John McGinn? Probably not. However, I am convinced that they will be quality players and we will be fine this season and for many to come.

Could you please talk me through your choice of username?

[Davy Mac]

21124

LOL, Jeez I'm getting slower in my old age. Brilliant!

[hfc rd]

So where's bleed green and what happened to the Tuesday 5pm scarf above the head thingy???

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On the phone to Everton to get them to sign John McGinn

[Walter]

So where's bleed green and what happened to the Tuesday 5pm scarf above the head thingy???

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Must have went t*ts cos we were all too cynical to leave a scarf.

[Aldo]

Who pays the bail money when one of you gets lifted for indecent exposure and gets put on the register?

[emoji23][emoji23]


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[Borderhibbie76]

Must have went t*ts cos we were all too cynical to leave a scarf.Aye our fault again..or Stubbsy didn't do a good enough job selling him to the Evertonians [emoji6]

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[Aldo]

It brings me joy. What can I say.

And you sir should be on mastermind. Well done.

And you say your a ‘lady’?

If I’m right in thinking the bath o beans involved a certain ‘Derek’ signing??


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[Hibs90]

Not sure whether this is the worst or best thread in hibs.net history. :confused:

[Nemo]

And you say your a ‘lady’?

If I’m right in thinking the bath o beans involved a certain ‘Derek’ signing??


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Honestly can’t remember. Big davef will though no doubt

[Aldo]

Honestly can’t remember. Big davef will though no doubt

Mmmmm!


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[ForeverHibs93]

Villa page just posted that mcginn will be announced tomorrow for them!

[ForeverHibs93]

The AV forum seem confident that it’s genuine.

[londonhibby]

The AV forum seem confident that it’s genuine.

That was posted on here an couple of pages back. They do trust their Twitter guy apparently though.

[ForeverHibs93]

That was posted on here an couple of pages back. They do trust their Twitter guy apparently though.

Sorry! Must of missed it, only just seen it when having a nosey on their forums to see what they had to say about SJM!

[Hibs90]

https://i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article8021830.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/JS90673607.jpg


One of the great photos from 21st May.

[Joe6-2]

Sorry! Must of missed it, only just seen it when having a nosey on their forums to see what they had to say about SJM!

Must have!!

[Jones28]

Just had the pleasure of flicking through their SJM thread on pinkback - the delusion is strong with the vast majority of them. A couple of rational posters but most of them are taking utter *****.

[GlesgaeHibby]

Just had the pleasure of flicking through their SJM thread on pinkback - the delusion is strong with the vast majority of them. A couple of rational posters but most of them are taking utter *****.

They are ****ing mental, although Spruce Bringsteen takes the ****wittery to new levels with this belter:

"Did anyone watch the Villa/Hull game yesterday btw? Ignoring that Villa had Birkir Bjarnason unable to get a start (and you'd need to be up to your eyeballs in psychotropics to believe McGinn is anywhere close to him), Milinkovic came on for Hull and looked utterly ****ing pap, and yet absolutely and objectively had a better season last year than McGinn. I can only conclude that the new Villa owners are complete screwballs tbh."

:faf:

[Tug Wilson]

Could you please talk me through your choice of username?

That's easy. It's a navy thing.

Talk me through yours.

[Hibbyradge]

Well this is nice. This thread seems to be a wee happy place just now.

I’m glad your all happy.

we’re going drop like a stone when SJM goes
I’ll run down Easter road bollock naked if we finish higher than 5th this season.

Bookmarked.

[S4uzee]

I think this is the worst I’ve felt about a player leaving ... love SJM to bits

[Allant1981]

hopefully get a couple of players in with whatever money we get, to think there was a poster on here who said there would be no chance we would get near £2m for mcginn

[Tug Wilson]

Ah! A good old fashioned "let's judge others by how they look type of person."

By the way, look at the name Nemo backwards before you say anything more.:na na:

:flag:

I don't judge people on how they look but if they are getting their kit off I would prefer them to have the body to back it up.

[Thecat23]

No. Like for like.

If I’m wrong it’s tits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

If I’m right you get your dangly bits oot for a run doon Easter Rd

😂 no one would notice if I ran down ER with my bits out. To be fair I’ve ran along George st naked so let me think about it 😉

[bodhibs]

They are ****ing mental, although Spruce Bringsteen takes the ****wittery to new levels with this belter:

"Did anyone watch the Villa/Hull game yesterday btw? Ignoring that Villa had Birkir Bjarnason unable to get a start (and you'd need to be up to your eyeballs in psychotropics to believe McGinn is anywhere close to him), Milinkovic came on for Hull and looked utterly ****ing pap, and yet absolutely and objectively had a better season last year than McGinn. I can only conclude that the new Villa owners are complete screwballs tbh."

:faf:

Even by their horrific standard's thats most deluded post I've read in ages, thank you 😂

[SRHibs]

Even by their horrific standard's thats most deluded post I've read in ages, thank you 😂

He said ‘objectively’ so it must be true.

[Kato]

Even by their horrific standard's thats most deluded post I've read in ages, thank you 😂

But he's talking objectively though, no one can argue with that. Objective jambos, as common as vegetarian lions.

[007]

They are ****ing mental, although Spruce Bringsteen takes the ****wittery to new levels with this belter:

"Did anyone watch the Villa/Hull game yesterday btw? Ignoring that Villa had Birkir Bjarnason unable to get a start (and you'd need to be up to your eyeballs in psychotropics to believe McGinn is anywhere close to him), Milinkovic came on for Hull and looked utterly ****ing pap, and yet absolutely and objectively had a better season last year than McGinn. I can only conclude that the new Villa owners are complete screwballs tbh."

:faf:

Was he not on the bench a lot? Can't remember which quality player(s) kept him from starting most weeks for a team that scraped into the top 6.

[RobR27]

Just had the pleasure of flicking through their SJM thread on pinkback - the delusion is strong with the vast majority of them. A couple of rational posters but most of them are taking utter *****.

The best part is that they have to either admit that hes quality and worth 3m+, or conclude that we'll be no weaker without him.

The visible brain explosions are amazing :greengrin :faf: :blah:

[AltheHibby]

Stop it Mum! Right now! Just stop it!!!!

My friends read this forum.

😂 😂 😂 😂

[SRHibs]

The best part is that they have to either admit that hes quality and worth 3m+, or conclude that we'll be no weaker without him.

The visible brain explosions are amazing :greengrin :faf: :blah:

Classic example of cognitive dissonance.

[Hibbyradge]

I don't judge people on how they look but if they are getting their kit off I would prefer them to have the body to back it up.

I'd be very surprised if she didn't have a body.

[Borderhibbie76]

I think this is the worst I’ve felt about a player leaving ... love SJM to bitsMe too it's totally understandable but thoroughly depressing...we are losing the heartbeat of our team...hopefully mathie has been doing his homework and we unearth a gem to replace him or at least try to replace him

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[Tug Wilson]

The best part is that they have to either admit that hes quality and worth 3m+, or conclude that we'll be no weaker without him.

The visible brain explosions are amazing :greengrin :faf: :blah:

Even Peter Houston admits that he is a great player. In fact I can't think of any football pundit who doesn't. Yet JKB declares that he is massively overrated. They virtually all tow the party line with any dissenters shouted down. It's like a Trump campaign rally over there. Keep repeating the same old guff and completely making things up and eventually it becomes The Truth. It is a scary place to go but strangely compelling at the same time.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

How much if any of mginns transfer fee will be given to lennon to sign players?

[SirDavidsNapper]

Just had the pleasure of flicking through their SJM thread on pinkback - the delusion is strong with the vast majority of them. A couple of rational posters but most of them are taking utter *****.

They're pig sick with the Villa news. Pleasing. Between this sale if it goes through, Europa money and record season tickets we're raking it in. All above board and through sporting achievement. So much for tick tock

[Dalianwanda]

How much if any of mginns transfer fee will be given to lennon to sign players?

Think you’ll have to mail LD direct to get a proper answer on that.

[bingo70]

How much if any of mginns transfer fee will be given to lennon to sign players?

More or less all of it I’d have thought?

There’s the indoor pitch at east mains to pay for but our European run will make a big dent in that.

We’re not paying interest on our debt I don’t think so no point paying that off early.

Where else would the money go?

[Greenworld]

How much if any of mginns transfer fee will be given to lennon to sign players?All player sales go back to the player budget as I recall LD saying


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[Mcpakeisgod]

Jesus that lot are so aggressive / bitter 😂😂😂’vermin’??? That’s a proper loony bin over there

[Cool_Hand_Luke]

More or less all of it I’d have thought?

There’s the indoor pitch at east mains to pay for but our European run will make a big dent in that.

We’re not paying interest on our debt I don’t think so no point paying that off early.

Where else would the money go?

You're forgetting that Tom Farmer gets half of all transfer money :faf:

[Hermit Crab]

They're pig sick with the Villa news. Pleasing. Between this sale if it goes through, Europa money and record season tickets we're raking it in. All above board and through sporting achievement. So much for tick tock


If we post a loss next year after all this then theres something wrong.

[houstonhibbee]

If we post a loss next year after all this then theres something wrong.

paying UEFA fines...........

[Hermit Crab]

paying UEFA fines...........

You're boring, Celtic fine was a tad over 10 grand....

[londonhibby]

Kickback's fun but Kerrydale Street's on fire too. They're raging at Lawwell. Who'd have though a 'bang-average player' would excite so many opinions in Scottish football? :na na:

"This entire fiasco has been an utter shambles from start to finish.

I can’t fathom why Celtic refuse to back Rodgers on every and any signing he wants that’s within our budget. There he’s said that McGinn was identified months ago, he wants him in and we’ve got the Laurel and Hardy show from Lawwell, trying to get the player for £2m and some spare change he found under the couch. We must’ve have had some dialogue with Hibs, we’ll know the price or at least an acceptable middle ground and here we are in August with the effing basket case outfit that is Villa about to steal in.

Personally, I don’t think McGinn would make our team if everyone was fit, but that’s not important, because he’d be a handy squad player, who could allow Brown to be given a break in the lesser league and cup games, whilst retaining some of the drive that goes missing when he’s not on the park. He’s definitely got the potential to develop into a more mature, Brown-esque player in the next few years and if he goes down south, then he’ll be way out of reach by then.

I find the way we handle transfers effing infuriating at times."

[HoboHarry]

You're forgetting that Tom Farmer gets half of all transfer money :faf:
Aye and St Mirren get the remaining 3/4........

[Jim44]

Kickback's fun but Kerrydale Street's on fire too. They're raging at Lawwell. Who'd have thought a 'bang-average player' would excite so many opinions in Scottish football? :na na:

"This entire fiasco has been an utter shambles from start to finish.

I can’t fathom why Celtic refuse to back Rodgers on every and any signing he wants that’s within our budget. There he’s said that McGinn was identified months ago, he wants him in and we’ve got the Laurel and Hardy show from Lawwell, trying to get the player for £2m and some spare change he found under the couch. We must’ve have had some dialogue with Hibs, we’ll know the price or at least an acceptable middle ground and here we are in August with the effing basket case outfit that is Villa about to steal in.

Personally, I don’t think McGinn would make our team if everyone was fit, but that’s not important, because he’d be a handy squad player, who could allow Brown to be given a break in the lesser league and cup games, whilst retaining some of the drive that goes missing when he’s not on the park. He’s definitely got the potential to develop into a more mature, Brown-esque player in the next few years and if he goes down south, then he’ll be way out of reach by then.

I find the way we handle transfers effing infuriating at times."

This is what really amuses me about the Celtic attitude. When they ‘knew’ they were getting McGinn, most of them dismissed him as ‘meh, ok, maybe a squad player’ status. Now that they see it slipping through their fingers he’s suddenly become a significant loss and a real step backwards in Brenda’s plans for next season.

[Flynn]

Well this is nice. This thread seems to be a wee happy place just now.

I’m glad your all happy.

we’re going drop like a stone when SJM goes
I’ll run down Easter road bollock naked if we finish higher than 5th this season.Screenshot taken.

If we end up with Barker, Agyepong and Allan it'll be the best transfer window I can remember for Hibs. We got the best price we could hope for for our star player. We can't keep him against his will ffs.

He can't hurt us playing for Villa.

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[Billy Whizz]

Screenshot taken.

If we end up with Barker, Agyepong and Allan it'll be the best transfer window I can remember for Hibs. We got the best price we could hope for for our star player. We can't keep him against his will ffs.

He can't hurt us playing for Villa.

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Much of these guys are good players, none of them will bring us the physicality that McGinn gives us, so we need something similar to him

[Aldo]

Much of these guys are good players, none of them will bring us the physicality that McGinn gives us, so we need something similar to him

I am sure NL, George Craig and co will have a decent, quality replacement in mind.

What folk will have to remember though is any replacement isn’t SJM!


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[IGRIGI]

Well this is nice. This thread seems to be a wee happy place just now.

I’m glad your all happy.

we’re going drop like a stone when SJM goes
I’ll run down Easter road bollock naked if we finish higher than 5th this season.

Where's that Daffy duck gif when one needs it?

[BSEJVT]

Much of these guys are good players, none of them will bring us the physicality that McGinn gives us, so we need something similar to him

Whilst I agree with your comments on those guys coming in, I am honestly not sure there is something similar anywhere near our price range.

I am sure the player identification team have targets in mind but I will be astonished if one player can bring to the table everything SJM did for Hibs, week in, week out.

With father time and past injuries appearing to catch up with Darren and Marvin becoming more of a peripheral figure I am concerned that the physicality that has been the bedrock of our resurgence will be lost.

I don't ever remember feeling as sad at the departure of any other player as I do of SJM.

I don't grudge him his move at all, far from it and I hope it wont be too long before he is rattling some of the EPL's finest but he leaves a huge hole in our team.

Gordon Strachan's post Scottish Cup Win comments on Sky about McGinn said it all for me, he has the type of indomitable spirit that has inspired us on some many occasions and we will miss that hugely.

I have confidence that we are as well prepared as we can be, but if we can bear the loss of McGinn & McGeouch and not see any slippage in our position / progress, whatever we are paying NL and the backroom team isn't enough.

We have known for long enough that SJM will move on and had the chance to plan and prepare which I am confident we have done and other teams have and will lose their heartbeat and survive and maybe even prosper but it is a huge ask.

[Billy Whizz]

Whilst I agree with your comments on those guys coming in, I am honestly not sure there is something similar anywhere near our price range.

I am sure the player identification team have targets in mind but I will be astonished if one player can bring to the table everything SJM did for Hibs, week in, week out.

With father time and past injuries appearing to catch up with Darren and Marvin becoming more of a peripheral figure I am concerned that the physicality that has been the bedrock of our resurgence will be lost.

I don't ever remember feeling as sad at the departure of any other player as I do of SJM.

I don't grudge him his move at all, far from it and I hope it wont be too long before he is rattling some of the EPL's finest but he leaves a huge hole in our team.

Gordon Strachan's post Scottish Cup Win comments on Sky about McGinn said it all for me, he has the type of indomitable spirit that has inspired us on some many occasions and we will miss that hugely.

I have confidence that we are as well prepared as we can be, but if we can bear the loss of McGinn & McGeouch and not see any slippage in our position / progress, whatever we are paying NL and the backroom team isn't enough.

We have known for long enough that SJM will move on and had the chance to plan and prepare which I am confident we have done and other teams have and will lose their heartbeat and survive and maybe even prosper but it is a huge ask.

Great post BSEJVT, just think we’re lightweight in midfield without the strength and power of McGinn, and we need to replace that

[ryantaylor]

[QUOTE=BSEJVT;5502059]Whilst I agree with your comments on those guys coming in, I am honestly not sure there is something similar anywhere near our price range.

This is what i was trying to say on a different thread earlier on! Spot on mate

[BSEJVT]

Great post BSEJVT, just think we’re lightweight in midfield without the strength and power of McGinn, and we need to replace that

Thanks

There is absolutely no question that SJM's departure leaves us lightweight without his strength and power

I have always thought that in the SPL you needed to fight for the right to play the lovely stuff we have become used to.

That SJM could do that and play more than a bit as well was a massive advantage

I guess we will see what happens soon enough

[Sir David Gray]

Whilst I agree with your comments on those guys coming in, I am honestly not sure there is something similar anywhere near our price range.

I am sure the player identification team have targets in mind but I will be astonished if one player can bring to the table everything SJM did for Hibs, week in, week out.

With father time and past injuries appearing to catch up with Darren and Marvin becoming more of a peripheral figure I am concerned that the physicality that has been the bedrock of our resurgence will be lost.

I don't ever remember feeling as sad at the departure of any other player as I do of SJM.

I don't grudge him his move at all, far from it and I hope it wont be too long before he is rattling some of the EPL's finest but he leaves a huge hole in our team.

Gordon Strachan's post Scottish Cup Win comments on Sky about McGinn said it all for me, he has the type of indomitable spirit that has inspired us on some many occasions and we will miss that hugely.

I have confidence that we are as well prepared as we can be, but if we can bear the loss of McGinn & McGeouch and not see any slippage in our position / progress, whatever we are paying NL and the backroom team isn't enough.

We have known for long enough that SJM will move on and had the chance to plan and prepare which I am confident we have done and other teams have and will lose their heartbeat and survive and maybe even prosper but it is a huge ask.

Brilliant post.

[Smartie]

That's easy. It's a navy thing.

Talk me through yours.

Nickname.

Although all through high school it tended to be the derivative "Pants", Smartie has stuck more as an adult.

Thankfully.


(I was crudely trying to make a link between the suggestions of nudity on this thread and your username "Tug", hoping there was a cheap gag in there but it didn't really work out).

[superfurryhibby]

Thanks

There is absolutely no question that SJM's departure leaves us lightweight without his strength and power

I have always thought that in the SPL you needed to fight for the right to play the lovely stuff we have become used to.

That SJM could do that and play more than a bit as well was a massive advantage

I guess we will see what happens soon enough


We still have plenty of fight in the squad. Guys like Gray, Stevenson, McGregor, Kamberi, Hanlon, Bartley and Boyle ( in his own way) are all for the physical challenge and lead by example.

However, we do need some steel in the midfield if McGinn goes and I imagine this area of the team will see the most activity with players com8ng and going. The good thing is that I think we can trust Lennon to do good business

[Billy Whizz]

We still have plenty of fight in the squad. Guys like Gray, Stevenson, McGregor, Kamberi, Hanlon, Bartley and Boyle ( in his own way) are all for the physical challenge and lead by example.

However, we do need some steel in the midfield if McGinn goes and I imagine this area of the team will see the most activity with players com8ng and going. The good thing is that I think we can trust Lennon to do good business

A younger Lenny would be perfect for us now

[Tyler Durden]

I think most folk realise we’re not gonna find players with the same style or ability necessarily as Dylan or McGinn.

What’s more important is that we get similar characters. Young hungry players with potential for sell on value. We’ve done that with Kamberi and Mallan and need to continue to follow that model wherever possible. If we can find young Scottish players then even better.

I’d be keen for us to make a bid for Greg Taylor from Killie. Mainly operating at left back but he could play midfield too. We’ve very little depth if Lewis gets injured and he’s not getting any younger.

[blackpoolhibs]

Great post BSEJVT, just think we’re lightweight in midfield without the strength and power of McGinn, and we need to replace that

I do too Billy, and i'd say we need someone better than Marv to replace SJM, and we still need someone to replace McGeouch, Mallan can do the same as Allan did, so for me the priority is those two i mentioned before Scotty boy.

Would be nice to sign him too though. :greengrin

[Hermit Crab]

Where's that Daffy duck gif when one needs it?

Not even daffy would rip the heed off it at that though of bollocks [emoji23][emoji23]


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[londonhibby]

Kickback now hit 20 pages about one of our players. Don't they have any of their own worth discussing...:lolyam:

[NAE NOOKIE]

Whilst I agree with your comments on those guys coming in, I am honestly not sure there is something similar anywhere near our price range.

I am sure the player identification team have targets in mind but I will be astonished if one player can bring to the table everything SJM did for Hibs, week in, week out.

With father time and past injuries appearing to catch up with Darren and Marvin becoming more of a peripheral figure I am concerned that the physicality that has been the bedrock of our resurgence will be lost.

I don't ever remember feeling as sad at the departure of any other player as I do of SJM.

I don't grudge him his move at all, far from it and I hope it wont be too long before he is rattling some of the EPL's finest but he leaves a huge hole in our team.

Gordon Strachan's post Scottish Cup Win comments on Sky about McGinn said it all for me, he has the type of indomitable spirit that has inspired us on some many occasions and we will miss that hugely.

I have confidence that we are as well prepared as we can be, but if we can bear the loss of McGinn & McGeouch and not see any slippage in our position / progress, whatever we are paying NL and the backroom team isn't enough.

We have known for long enough that SJM will move on and had the chance to plan and prepare which I am confident we have done and other teams have and will lose their heartbeat and survive and maybe even prosper but it is a huge ask.

Good post :agree:

[Hibbyradge]

If McGinn was 32 years old, he wouldn't be worth £4m, but he'd still be able to put in great performances.

My point is that there will be players in our price range who can adequately replace SJM even if it's not for the long term.

If that makes sense.

[scooby]

Whilst I agree with your comments on those guys coming in, I am honestly not sure there is something similar anywhere near our price range.

I am sure the player identification team have targets in mind but I will be astonished if one player can bring to the table everything SJM did for Hibs, week in, week out.

With father time and past injuries appearing to catch up with Darren and Marvin becoming more of a peripheral figure I am concerned that the physicality that has been the bedrock of our resurgence will be lost.

I don't ever remember feeling as sad at the departure of any other player as I do of SJM.

I don't grudge him his move at all, far from it and I hope it wont be too long before he is rattling some of the EPL's finest but he leaves a huge hole in our team.

Gordon Strachan's post Scottish Cup Win comments on Sky about McGinn said it all for me, he has the type of indomitable spirit that has inspired us on some many occasions and we will miss that hugely.

I have confidence that we are as well prepared as we can be, but if we can bear the loss of McGinn & McGeouch and not see any slippage in our position / progress, whatever we are paying NL and the backroom team isn't enough.

We have known for long enough that SJM will move on and had the chance to plan and prepare which I am confident we have done and other teams have and will lose their heartbeat and survive and maybe even prosper but it is a huge ask.


Brilliant post, that's where I'm at too.👍

[brog]

We'll miss SJM , there's no doubt. He's a class act with a huge heart & he's been an integral part of our revival. However, here's a team of Hibs legends.
Younger, Brownlie, Blackley, Plenderleith, Parke
Marinello, Johnstone, Cormack, Cropley,
Baker, Martin
All wonderful players who moved on & there's many, many more. We missed them all but others stepped up & they will again. Players, no matter how superb will leave eventually but Hibs will always be here. Good luck John & thanks for everything.

[JeMeSouviens]

BSEJVT :top marks

:boo hoo:

[bingo70]

If McGinn was 32 years old, he wouldn't be worth £4m, but he'd still be able to put in great performances.

My point is that there will be players in our price range who can adequately replace SJM even if it's not for the long term.

If that makes sense.

I get what you’re saying, the problem with your theory though is that SJM’s biggest asset is his energy, not many 32 year olds have got that energy.

I’ve been saying since last season though that the dynamic of our midfield will likely need to change. Mallan is a great example of that, from what I’ve seen so far he’s not as good a player as Mcgeouch, however if he can pitch in with 10-15 goals then he’ll offer something Mcgeouch never, likewise with whoever replaces SJM, he may not have the attributes SJM does however he may bring something else to the party.

In summary I think I’ve just contradicted myself and you’re right after all.

John Mcginn though, aye, he’s good.

[oldbutdim]

Nickname.

Although all through high school it tended to be the derivative "Pants", Smartie has stuck more as an adult.

Thankfully.


(I was crudely trying to make a link between the suggestions of nudity on this thread and your username "Tug", hoping there was a cheap gag in there but it didn't really work out).


Never mind.
Different strokes for different folks.

[Nutmegged]

Screenshot taken.

If we end up with Barker, Agyepong and Allan it'll be the best transfer window I can remember for Hibs. We got the best price we could hope for for our star player. We can't keep him against his will ffs.

He can't hurt us playing for Villa.

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Will you be as complimentary to McGinn if he decides Villa ain't for him and he digs his heels in for Celtic?

[Springbank]

If McGinn was 32 years old, he wouldn't be worth £4m, but he'd still be able to put in great performances.

My point is that there will be players in our price range who can adequately replace SJM even if it's not for the long term.

If that makes sense.

is YM not 31 (instead of 32)?

[DetroitHibs]

Wonder if Lennon will get a good portion of the transfer fee to invest?

[bingo70]

Wonder if Lennon will get a good portion of the transfer fee to invest?

Why wouldn’t he?

Where else will it go?

[Billy Whizz]

Why wouldn’t he?

Where else will it go?

Infrastructure

[bingo70]

Infrastructure

The only infrastructure that needs investment is the indoor pitch at east mains isn’t it?

Hopefully this European run will have helped pay for that.

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[Thecat23]

Good info on Barker 😂👀

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What the actual ****

[EskbankHibby]

Thanks

There is absolutely no question that SJM's departure leaves us lightweight without his strength and power

I have always thought that in the SPL you needed to fight for the right to play the lovely stuff we have become used to.

That SJM could do that and play more than a bit as well was a massive advantage

I guess we will see what happens soon enough

Good posts G.

I’m reminded of the film Moneyball when I think about trying to replace SJM.

Basically I can’t think of anyone else who would bring what he does to our team and even if I could come up with someone else we could not afford him.

I suppose we have to try and replace the component parts of his game, might mean a change to the way we have to set up going forward.

I have faith in the management team to come up with workable solutions, onwards and upwards.

GGTTH

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Well that's that rumour f****d. On their official site too.

[Glory Lurker]

Aw man. Sickener about Barker.

[Thecat23]

Gutted as I thought he was really coming into his game as well.

[IGRIGI]

jesus joseph and mary😂

[londonhibby]

Shocker, and Birmingham Live are claiming McGinn fee is £2.1m. Hope that's wrong.

[DetroitHibs]

We really need to get the finger out and sign some quality players, on PERMANENT contracts. Enough of this loan BS.

[Greenworld]

Shocker, and Birmingham Live are claiming McGinn fee is £2.1m. Hope that's wrong.Even the villa fans are saying 4 million with some saying medical tomorrow

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[Smartie]

On our way from happiness to misery in 15 minutes eh?

[Hibeesmad]

I hope Hibs tell us how much we got for him.

[JohnM1875]

The fee will obviously be undisclosed but it'll no way be as low as 2.1 million.

I suppose we might find out when St Mirren receive their portion of the transfer fee.

[Gordy M]

I hope Hibs tell us how much we got for him.

Why? What difference does it make to fans?

[cabbageandribs1875]

give whatever st.mirrens share for sjm was to sellick instead for scott allan, tell st.mirren we will take them to court for spreading malicious rumours/fake news about a silly 33% :aok: Bump the Buddies i say :cb












or does it not work like that :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

I hope Hibs tell us how much we got for him.



why :confused: you want other clubs to know how much we have

[SRHibs]

On our way from happiness to misery in 15 minutes eh?

Heard we were going to sign Barker, then, while on the cusp of completing the deal, the 4m SJM was agreed so we told him to bolt as we can do much better.

Also Agyepong is better anyway.

I’m not bitter.

[Nutmegged]

Youssouf Mulumbu is a very good player but hes2 in no way shape or form a replacement for John McGinn, he'd be much more like McGeouch's replacment, mentioned his name early although it probably is unrealistic but the closest player I can think of to McGinn in terms of style is Greame Shinnie, I know he's Aberdeen's main man but with only 10 months left on his contract I'd test the water and see where he is, he'll be on £3k per week tops woth the Dons, if rumours are true that we were willing to pay McGeouch £6k then I'd happily offer that to Shinnie.

[Souter96Mac]

The fee will obviously be undisclosed but it'll no way be as low as 2.1 million.

I suppose we might find out when St Mirren receive their portion of the transfer fee.

I think that figure is what we'll get following St Mirren's cut, and a percentage of the sale going to McGinn.

[The_Horde]

Shocker, and Birmingham Live are claiming McGinn fee is £2.1m. Hope that's wrong.

If it is that it'll be bottom line. Not including sell ons and other incentives like appearances, caps, promotion.

[WhileTheChief..]

No Barker and £2m off the fee for SJM.

Sucks.

[Borderhibbie76]

Great post BSEJVT, just think we’re lightweight in midfield without the strength and power of McGinn, and we need to replace thatWe sure are and anyone that thinks we don't need replacements for both SJM and Dylan are kidding themselves on. Big few weeks ahead for Lenny and George Craig- I really hope we are well down the line with targets as we surely knew this was coming. Never been so sad to see a player leave Hibs...As things stand (depending on what happens with Allan) we've lost our middle 3 that took us on that great run from Jan to May

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[Hibeesmad]

Why? What difference does it make to fans?

Some fans like myself might want to know out of interest

[Diclonius]

Oh well, Agyepong is coming anyway so we'll see how he does instead. Next!

[Hibeesmad]

why :confused: you want other clubs to know how much we have

Doesn’t really matter much. If other clubs need the money they will accept an offer they feel is acceptable even if they know you have more. Celtic have done it for years

[Captain Trips]

Spend £1m.

250k bid for Lafferty.
250k bid for Allan.
250k bid for Windlass.
250k bid for Leigh.

[Smartie]

We sure are and anyone that thinks we don't need replacements for both SJM and Dylan are kidding themselves on. Big few weeks ahead for Lenny and George Craig- I really hope we are well down the line with targets as we surely knew this was coming. Never been so sad to see a player leave Hibs...As things stand (depending on what happens with Allan) we've lost our middle 3 that took us on that great run from Jan to May

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I'd be amazed if Hibs haven't anticipated this happening right now, for this sum, and that their next move will be springing into action right now.

It's not the shock of the century.

[Beefster]

No Barker and £2m off the fee for SJM.

Sucks.

Just don’t believe anything you read on the Internet. It’s filled with folk like the alcoholic boy in the pub who claims to be Barack Obama’s cousin.

[Gordy M]

Doesn’t really matter much. If other clubs need the money they will accept an offer they feel is acceptable even if they know you have more. Celtic have done it for years

Mmm not sure thats true.....how many folk on here have been saying well Celtic got 7 million for Armstrong so should pay 3/4 million for SJM? If it is released that we get 3/4 million and approach Dundee for Kamara for example....you dont think their price would go up??

[hibbydad]

You will be able to see it in the 2018/9 accounts

[Borderhibbie76]

I'd be amazed if Hibs haven't anticipated this happening right now, for this sum, and that their next move will be springing into action right now.

It's not the shock of the century.Thats what im really hoping for mate - hate to see a promising start to the season derailed over next few weeks - the midfield is a huge concern now for Thurs assuming nobody comes in tomorrow - and of course if nobody comes in tomorrow we are short for the away leg also.

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[Col2]

I still think he will end up at Celtic.

Just a hunch with no inside info but it would suit Celtic big time for them to unsettle SJM so that he doesn’t sign by end of English window. Then putting them back as only bidder from Friday.

Of course they could stump up say £3.5m plus Allan and they would be back in the game but Lawwell is a miserable twat.

[Hibeesmad]

Mmm not sure thats true.....how many folk on here have been saying well Celtic got 7 million for Armstrong so should pay 3/4 million for SJM? If it is released that we get 3/4 million and approach Dundee for Kamara for example....you dont think their price would go up??

Depends how badly Dundee need the money. Other clubs will probably have sources to how much a club has received for a player anyway

[davhibby]

No Barker and £2m off the fee for SJM.

Sucks.

Why would we reject 2 million from Celtic then accept it from someone else? Some people need to calm down

[Greenworld]

I wonder if Celtic have contacted Hibs with a new bid tonight. BR looked one unhappy man today fuming almost about the lack of players in.
It may be to late if all that remains is a medical and announcement tomorrow at Villa .
On the brandon front I'm actually ok with how that's ended a new face is always good if we ever get the paperwork done.

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[Tug Wilson]

Nickname.

Although all through high school it tended to be the derivative "Pants", Smartie has stuck more as an adult.

Thankfully.


(I was crudely trying to make a link between the suggestions of nudity on this thread and your username "Tug", hoping there was a cheap gag in there but it didn't really work out).

It's okay. I am definitely a ****** as well and been called it plenty. But not how I got my nickname.

Btw, I can run anymore and don't look good naked so definitely not offering to take the bet.

[Col2]

I'd be amazed if Hibs haven't anticipated this happening right now, for this sum, and that their next move will be springing into action right now.

It's not the shock of the century.

We must have some replacements lined up price wise rather than get hugely inflated fees once clubs know we have some cash.

[Gordy M]

Depends how badly Dundee need the money. Other clubs will probably have sources to how much a club has received for a player anyway

Well if thats true....then why is any transfer deal 'undisclosed'. Whats the point if everyone knows? I dont understand that?

[SMAXXA]

Good info on Barker 😂👀

That you been taking pish again pal 😂😳😋

[WhileTheChief..]

Why would we reject 2 million from Celtic then accept it from someone else? Some people need to calm down

To stop Celtic getting a belter of a player. Kinda goes without saying.

[Inconsequential]

We really need to get the finger out and sign some quality players, on PERMANENT contracts. Enough of this loan BS. In an ideal world yes we should sign players on permanent contracts but with loans we get a better quality of player who is earning more than Hibs can pay. That is the theory as I understand it. We don't have the resources to splash out a huge fee and pay the high wages as well. But at some point we may have the odd high profile transfer up our sleeve.

[Danderhall Hibs]

That you been taking pish again pal 😂😳😋

To be fair he just panicked when he thought someone else had the scoop so jumped to get some credit.

[connor24]

with barker joining preston, i wonder if horgan loan comes back into play

[theonlywayisup]

Think I'm about to become a bedwetter

[Thecat23]

That you been taking pish again pal 😂😳😋

That’s just a normal day for me 😁

[CallumLaidlaw]

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[Thecat23]

To be fair he just panicked when he thought someone else had the scoop so jumped to get some credit.

Yep that’s right, keyboard warrior 💪🏼😂

[Billy Whizz]

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John, just go to Villa please

[Winston Ingram]

Kickback now hit 20 pages about one of our players. Don't they have any of their own worth discussing...:lolyam:

Some highlights here...😂

https://twitter.com/jkbmeltdown?lang=en

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They can match it plus Scotty Allan.......

[lochhibs]

Spurs bid £25m for grealish. Villa might want to add an extra shilling or 2 to get McGinn 😏

[Nevi_SOL]

They can match it plus Scotty Allan.......

Aye just for their cheek

[Captain Trips]

Do Celtic not need permission from us to offer SJM a wage?

[JeMeSouviens]

£23K a week! Well played SJM’s agent :-)

[Edinburgh Green]

Some highlights here...😂

https://twitter.com/jkbmeltdown?lang=en

It amazes me how many Hibees reply to that jkbmeltdown account with abuse believing that they are actually his words 🙈

[Hibbyradge]

£23K a week! Well played SJM’s agent :-)

£1.2m per year.

Until his next deal.

Incredible. Good luck SJM.

[Bostonhibby]

Must have went t*ts cos we were all too cynical to leave a scarf.Bugger, I was there in spirit willing the whole thing to happen, standing in the back garden in 33 degrees heat with my scarf tied to the washing pole.

3 hours I waited and only gave up when the wife set the dug on me.

I'm beginning to have my doubts about these soothsayers and snake oil salesman driving our transfer policy.[emoji6]

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[Souter96Mac]

with barker joining preston, i wonder if horgan loan comes back into play

Interesting point!

[Glory Lurker]

I hate Celtic.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

No way are Celtic offering him 23k p/w as well.

[madhatter]

John, just go to Villa please

My sentiments exactly...please don’t go to Celtic. Surely a new challenge doesn’t mean same league? I get the champions league appeal and the fact it is his area but come on John...get promoted with Aston Villa and Tottenham could be signing you for £20m!

Think this is a lot of drivel though, maybe not. I just can’t see Celtic offering McGinn 23k a week, that’s huge even for their wage structure. There will be a few guys complaining about their wages if that came to happen.

[Heisenberg]

Maybe just a case of the Glasgow paper trying to appease the fan base a wee bit to make it look like they tried hard to get him? Don’t see them offering McGinn that kind of money. Scott Brown won’t be on a lot more than that surely?

[Scotty Leither]

So if Celtc are now "matching" Aston Villa's offer, which presumably met Hibs'valuation of the player, what chance the Weegie media suggesting to Lawell/Rodgers why didn't you offer close to what Hibs wanted in the first place?

Nah, I'll not be holding my breath for that question to be asked either.

[Speedway]

I’m confused. Are we still putting the band back together?

[Eyrie]

If Celtc are going to match Villa's offer, then that means doubling their previous "final, take it or leave it, non-negotiable" offer of £2m to pay us £4m. Can't see it, unless they think Allan is worth £1.5m as part of a deal.

[madhatter]

Maybe just a case of the Glasgow paper trying to appease the fan base a wee bit to make it look like they tried hard to get him? Don’t see them offering McGinn that kind of money. Scott Brown won’t be on a lot more than that surely?

The value is probably based on a guess but I remember £25k being Scott Brown’s wage as far as the internet is concerned. Can’t imagine they’d throw almost same amount at McGinn...

Might create a dressing room issue as they’ll have some players on £10-18k that have been there a while...

[Speedway]

The value is probably based on a guess but I remember £25k being Scott Brown’s wage as far as the internet is concerned. Can’t imagine they’d throw almost same amount at McGinn...

Might create a dressing room issue as they’ll have some players on £10-18k that have been there a while...

Celtic offer £2m plus Allan’s perm and Sparky for a season. Would you take it?

[Nevi_SOL]

Celtic offer £2m plus Allan’s perm and Sparky for a season. Would you take it?

Yes

[The_Horde]

So if Celtc are now "matching" Aston Villa's offer, which presumably met Hibs'valuation of the player, what chance the Weegie media suggesting to Lawell/Rodgers why didn't you offer close to what Hibs wanted in the first place?

Nah, I'll not be holding my breath for that question to be asked either.

Celtic trying to save face with their support cos they know they're beat.

[Col2]

£23k a week would put him in same bracket as top earners Brown (captain), Eduardo £9m signing and Dembele £20m player.

Would be way ahead of sparky, Forrest either etc

[JeMeSouviens]

Celtic trying to save face with their support cos they know they're beat.

Celtc trying to pacify Rodgers who has thrown a right strop!

[madhatter]

Celtic offer £2m plus Allan’s perm and Sparky for a season. Would you take it?

No. Both permanent and I’d consider it. They’ve messed us about and they’ve now got competition, squeeze them for what we want. £2m with a % going to St Mirren would mean we need to get a very good deal in terms of players coming in...

Celtic will be talking about Allan permanent and then a youngster on loan, they’d never give us Griffiths on loan. Tbh, if we had Griffiths, Allan, Kamberi and MacLaren plus a solid midfield and defence we’d definitely challenge for 2nd. That’s a dream though, nothing else at the moment.

[JimboHibs]

Celtic offer £2m plus Allan’s perm and Sparky for a season. Would you take it?

Stay drunk 👍

[madhatter]

Why would this appease Celtic fans? Most were saying “he’s ok but we can get better now, let’s just get him on a free next summer”. These fans will be losing the plot seeing suggestions of Celtic matching Aston Villa and paying 23k a week...

This will worsen things for most of the Celtic support. Imagine them thinking if they’d offered £3m + Allan last week Hibs might have accepted it. Wages for McGinn wouldn’t have been as high either!

I hope Celtic offer is just to suggest they are being proactive. I’d hate for McGinn to end up there.

[Smartie]

I’m confused. Are we still putting the band back together?

Yes, but we're gonna need a new drummer.

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Glasgow media now reporting that Celtic have matched villas offer to Hibs and Mcginn.


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Thanks for posting that. What does it say on page 55?

[Nicho87]

I thought Hibs hadn't agreed a fee with villa? Thought they just allowed the player to speak to them first.

Has this changed.

[Winston Ingram]

It says it is ‘believed’ they have matched the offer.

Sounds to me that they have just made that up

[greenlex]

Celtic offer £2m plus Allan’s perm and Sparky for a season. Would you take it?
Only if Sparky is allowed to play against them.

[madhatter]

It says it is ‘believed’ they have matched the offer.

Sounds to me that they have just made that up

I don’t know they stated £23k...surely that suggests that a representative of that rag was invited into the negotiations to make sure it was well documented :wink:

[stoneyburn hibs]

I'm thinking that Celtic will get SJM. This 23k wage being bandied about is nonsense imo.

[Hibbyradge]

Only if Sparky is allowed to play against them.

FIFA rules would prevent that unfortunately..

[londonhibby]

SunSport believe it's only £2.75m. That's still not enough unless there's lots of add-ons.

[Winston Ingram]

I don’t know they stated £23k...surely that suggests that a representative of that rag was invited into the negotiations to make sure it was well documented :wink:

It’d also likely make him one of their higher earners. That’s £1.2m a year before bonuses.

[madhatter]

SunSport believe it's only £2.75m. That's still not enough unless there's lots of add-ons.

If Hibs accept that I’d presume McGinn has been saying things behind closed doors regarding wanting to leave this window...

£2.75m is shocking. I hope that is wrong...

[Scotty Leither]

Celtic offer £2m plus Allan’s perm and Sparky for a season. Would you take it?

Try Allan for a season and Sparky permanent?

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

I absolutely love reading Hearts fans comments on McGinn. Nothing has ever shown up the biased nature of football rivals more.
He’s absolutely dominated them every meeting at ER and only their abomination of a pitch has stopped him doing the same on occasion at Tynecastle.
He’s been key to our most successful spell over them since the 70’s, universally praised by all pundits who study our game, spoken highly of by all other teams supporters in Scotland, is rumoured to be attracting £4million bids whilst in the last year of his contract and has been MOTM 3 times in 3 starts for Scotland..but aye he’s pish cause the Jambos say so [emoji38]

[CapitalGreen]

If Hibs accept that I’d presume McGinn has been saying things behind closed doors regarding wanting to leave this window...

£2.75m is shocking. I hope that is wrong...

What add ons and clauses are included?

[londonhibby]

What add ons and clauses are included?

No idea, but at that price I'd hope a hell of a lot.

[Nicho87]

If we now sell to Celtic without getting Allan in return I will feel somewhat short changed as I think will Lenny.

[BegbieHSC]

Tin hat on here:

I’m resigned to us losing McGinn. IMO, if Celtic and Villa are offering the same, I’d probably hope for Celtic, for the sole reason that getting Allan will be so much easier.

Lawwell is taking an absolute bruising from fans & Rodgers , and will try and **** us over with Scotty as an attempt to appease the masses.

Just my opinion, and completely not in the know assumptions.

[The Leith Dutch]

We really need to get the finger out and sign some quality players, on PERMANENT contracts. Enough of this loan BS.

Yeah mate. I thought Allan, Kamberi and MacLaren were just murder for us last season........:rolleyes:

[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

Celtic offer £2m plus Allan’s perm and Sparky for a season. Would you take it?

:agree:

[londonhibby]

Tin hat on here:

I’m resigned to us losing McGinn. IMO, if Celtic and Villa are offering the same, I’d probably hope for Celtic, for the sole reason that getting Allan will be so much easier.

Lawwell is taking an absolute bruising from fans & Rodgers , and will try and **** us over with Scotty as an attempt to appease the masses.

Just my opinion, and completely not in the know assumptions.

He certainly is on Kerrydale Street: "If thats what Villa are offering then we're gonna be offering him similar or the same. I agree we wouldnt be in this position if Villa hadnt came in for him. We shouldve had just bid 2.5mil + scott allan a month ago, that wouldve been the end of it. Now we're paying over the odds for someone whose not coming in as a key player, enraging the manager, all before our biggest game of the season."

[snooky]

When all the dust settles and SJM goes to wherever he's going, playerwise we are down especially as the curtains have closed on Les Barker Follies.

Next up please!

[madhatter]

No idea, but at that price I'd hope a hell of a lot.

It’d have to be 30% sell-on minimum, a player in exchange minimum plus I’d suggest a fee after number of appearances to cover ourselves.

This incentive and clause thing is a lot of rubbish and mainly favours the buying team. What if he ends up at Celtic, what’s the point having a sell-on clause? Player playing for his boyhood club..sell-on doesn’t make much sense. Player in exchange? So Celtic invent a value for Scott Allan...not great for us. Appearance fee...reliant on player staying clear of injuries.

Get everything upfront if we are dealing with Celtic and squeeze them for McGinns worth, let’s not give them our best player for less because we’d really like a benchwarmer they have (who is also in last year of his contract).

If McGinn goes to Aston Villa then sell-on clause makes sense.

[The Leith Dutch]

Celtic offer £2m plus Allan’s perm and Sparky for a season. Would you take it?

Absolutely.

Kamberi, Sparky, MacLaren as options up front.
Boyle and presumably Agyepong available on the wings.
Allan and Mallan as creative midfielders.
Got to be a ton of goals right there.

[Nicho87]

2.75 plus Allan permanently and Christie on loan is what I hope Hibs are sorting out.

[BegbieHSC]

BTW, had a look on kickback, and they have a 20 page thread dedicated to the McGinn transfer saga.

Absolutely tragic *******s.

[Scotty Leither]

It’d have to be 30% sell-on minimum, a player in exchange minimum plus I’d suggest a fee after number of appearances to cover ourselves.

This incentive and clause thing is a lot of rubbish and mainly favours the buying team. What if he ends up at Celtic, what’s the point having a sell-on clause? Player playing for his boyhood club..sell-on doesn’t make much sense. Player in exchange? So Celtic invent a value for Scott Allan...not great for us. Appearance fee...reliant on player staying clear of injuries.

Get everything upfront if we are dealing with Celtic and squeeze them for McGinns worth, let’s not give them our best player for less because we’d really like a benchwarmer they have (who is also in last year of his contract).

If McGinn goes to Aston Villa then sell-on clause makes sense.

Great point - we insert a sell-on-clause with Celtic and say like Scott Brown he never ever moves! Nah...squeeze them until they squeak and get FULL value out them for once.

[Speedway]

It’s going to be a fascinating day tomorrow.

[BegbieHSC]

Tin hat on here:

I’m resigned to us losing McGinn. IMO, if Celtic and Villa are offering the same, I’d probably hope for Celtic, for the sole reason that getting Allan will be so much easier.

Lawwell is taking an absolute bruising from fans & Rodgers , and will try and **** us over with Scotty as an attempt to appease the masses.

Just my opinion, and completely not in the know assumptions.


Plus, if it’s Celtic, there’s a better chance of him being able to play, and have a farewell against Molde.

[The Spaceman]

BTW, had a look on kickback, and they have a 20 page thread dedicated to the McGinn transfer saga.

Absolutely tragic *******s.

No doubt valuing Cochrane at £35m...when in reality he will be released in 3 years having achieved eff all.

[BegbieHSC]

No doubt valuing Cochrane at £35m...when in reality he will be released in 3 years having achieved eff all.

They’re of the opinion that McGinn wouldn’t get into the Hearts team, and is worth no more than 750k 😂😂😂

[madhatter]

When will we stop being a feeder club for Celtic?

Thing that gets to me regarding the chat with McGinn is how we’d happily give yet another one of our talents to Celtic in order to get a player from them, that they got from us previously (again on the cheap). Celtic are making a killing out of us and it has to stop. What a great long game Celtic have played, bought Allan with no intention of playing him and are now looking to get a player they do want on the cheap by using Allan as an “incentive”.

Wish we’d separate ourselves from Celtic. This track record of getting their players on loan and us selling our best players to them is getting boring and only benefits them long term.

Loans from Celtic helped us win the cup but where are they now? Where is Scott Brown now?

[JohnM1875]

No doubt valuing Cochrane at £35m...when in reality he will be released in 3 years having achieved eff all.

Nah, just ripping the pish that it's being reported were only getting 2.1 million in the press down south. Granted that's far too low if you ask me. But, how much did they get for Patterson again?

[BegbieHSC]

Nah, just ripping the pish that it's being reported were only getting 2.1 million in the press down south. Granted that's far too low if you ask me. But, how much did they get for Patterson again?

Glorious quote: “H1b5 getting £4,000,000 for a talentless thug while we're struggling to pay for the new stand is not a happy situation from our point of view.”

[DetroitHibs]

Yeah mate. I thought Allan, Kamberi and MacLaren were just murder for us last season........:rolleyes:

What so we can be back in the same position 12 months from now. Sell McGinn and start bringing in permanent signings, enough of the loans.

[Speedway]

Rumour on twitter that we’ve asked Dundee ‘How Much?’ For Glen Kamara tonight.

[CapitalGreen]

When will we stop being a feeder club for Celtic?

Thing that gets to me regarding the chat with McGinn is how we’d happily give yet another one of our talents to Celtic in order to get a player from them, that they got from us previously (again on the cheap). Celtic are making a killing out of us and it has to stop. What a great long game Celtic have played, bought Allan with no intention of playing him and are now looking to get a player they do want on the cheap by using Allan as an “incentive”.

Wish we’d separate ourselves from Celtic. This track record of getting their players on loan and us selling our best players to them is getting boring and only benefits them long term.

Loans from Celtic helped us win the cup but where are they now? Where is Scott Brown now?

Why are you always angry and miserable? Particularly about something that hasn’t happened yet and may not even happen.

[madhatter]

What so we can be back in the same position 12 months from now. Sell McGinn and start bringing in permanent signings, enough of the loans.

My sentiments exactly, sell our best player to become a shop window for players that clubs would like to offload...if Celtic loan us Allan and give us more for McGinn for example, what guarantees Allan will sign for us? Nothing. If they give us Kouassi or Christie or another player on loan, we’re helping Celtic by essentially becoming a B team that plays in the same league! Where’s Henderson? Loans work out great short term but leave us with nothing unless we can turn it into a permanent.

[Scotty Leither]

When will we stop being a feeder club for Celtic?

Thing that gets to me regarding the chat with McGinn is how we’d happily give yet another one of our talents to Celtic in order to get a player from them, that they got from us previously (again on the cheap). Celtic are making a killing out of us and it has to stop. What a great long game Celtic have played, bought Allan with no intention of playing him and are now looking to get a player they do want on the cheap by using Allan as an “incentive”.

Wish we’d separate ourselves from Celtic. This track record of getting their players on loan and us selling our best players to them is getting boring and only benefits them long term.

Loans from Celtic helped us win the cup but where are they now? Where is Scott Brown now?

Yup, nailed it again MH. We seem to be the team that gets the best out of Allan for some reason, but Celtic bought him cheap from us just to spite The Rangers it would appear, then they deign to loan him back in fits and starts, and all the while he can't play against them?

If Celtic do match Villa's offer (and that's far from being confirmed, btw) then Hibs should only sell them to them on the last day of the window. That way he gets to play in the European ties and possibly earns us more money in the interim.

It also lets us line up our own targets and gives the manager some certainty as to who's coming in. Let's us dictate the terms to them for a change?

[madhatter]

Why are you always angry and miserable? Particularly about something that hasn’t happened yet and may not even happen.

Angry and miserable? Not sure how you are picking that up...

Pretty sure Hibs have been a feeder club to Celtic for quite a few years. Granted though McGinn hasn’t gone there yet.

[The Leith Dutch]

What so we can be back in the same position 12 months from now. Sell McGinn and start bringing in permanent signings, enough of the loans.

We take a variety of approaches to assemble a team.
Why rule out one of them when it's served us well?

Kamberi loan deal was inspired.

You're talking like we don't bring in permanent signings:

Slivka, Kamberi, Mallan, Efe, Swanson and Whittaker since last summer. Granted the last two haven't worked out but signings most of us liked at the time.

Efe and Kamberi - loan to perm.
MacLaren may go the same way.

People need to stop having paddys about how much money we get in transfer fees, how deals are structured and whether it's a loan and concentrate on whether we have a decent team.

[ian cruise]

Angry and miserable? Not sure how you are picking that up...

Pretty sure Hibs have been a feeder club to Celtic for quite a few years. Granted though McGinn hasn’t gone there yet.

They got Allan, who it looked like was going anyway, and hasn't really set the Heather on fire.

We've had McGeouch, Henderson, Efe, Commons. We've won the Scottish Cup & promotion with those players.

If anything they're our feeder club.

[SMAXXA]

Rumour on twitter that we’ve asked Dundee ‘How Much?’ For Glen Kamara tonight.

Probably emanating from here

[1875STEVE]

It’s going to be a fascinating day tomorrow.

What you hearing?

[houstonhibbee]

Glasgow Herald reporting Celtic have matched Villa's offer and the $23,000 pw wages and SJM is weighing up both but feels he'll get more game time at Villa.

[Speedway]

What you hearing?

Nothing.

Simply that reports in the midlands are convinced that SJM will he unveiled by Villa today. If Celtic win we’re likely to announce SA has signed. We’ve still got Ageypong to announce before Thursday so it would seem like today’s the day for that and we need to sign SJMs replacement sharpish as well.

Hence, fascinating to see how it all plays out.

[madhatter]

We take a variety of approaches to assemble a team.
Why rule out one of them when it's served us well?

Kamberi loan deal was inspired.

You're talking like we don't bring in permanent signings:

Slivka, Kamberi, Mallan, Efe, Swanson and Whittaker since last summer. Granted the last two haven't worked out but signings most of us liked at the time.

Efe and Kamberi - loan to perm.
MacLaren may go the same way.

People need to stop having paddys about how much money we get in transfer fees, how deals are structured and whether it's a loan and concentrate on whether we have a decent team.

Loans are fine but loans as part of negotiations for one of our players annoys me. Especially Celtic and Scott Allan. They sign him from us on the cheap to alleviate our issue with the Rangers pursuit and for them to be able to go :na na: to Rangers. I’d also assume they knew we’d want him back, they tease us with loans now and then just to remind us of the good times. Then look to use him as part of the deal to get McGinn.

Nothing wrong with Celtic’s tactic but I wish we’d just say “No. Allan is a benchwarmer for you, McGinn is our best player.”. Even if they pay off Scott Allan, it doesn’t secure Allan at Hibs for a long term, it would also mean we’d need to give Allan a hefty wage as he’s coming from £8k a week probably, so his expectations will have changed since we had him.

Less money for McGinn and having to pay higher wages to Allan is a downside for Hibs. Celtic using Allan to get McGinn cheaper is a upside for them.

Nothing wrong with loans but loans from Celtic rarely end in a permanent contract at Hibs. Loans from other clubs gives us a better chance of converting to permanent. Kamberi and MacLaren looking like prime examples of that.

[1875STEVE]

Nothing.

Simply that reports in the midlands are convinced that SJM will he unveiled by Villa today. If Celtic win we’re likely to announce SA has signed. We’ve still got Ageypong to announce before Thursday so it would seem like today’s the day for that and we need to sign SJMs replacement sharpish as well.

Hence, fascinating to see how it all plays out.

Ah rite.

Seen your Sparky question, then your follow up.

2+2 and got 9.....

[Johnny_Leith]

Loans are fine but loans as part of negotiations for one of our players annoys me. Especially Celtic and Scott Allan. They sign him from us on the cheap to alleviate our issue with the Rangers pursuit and for them to be able to go :na na: to Rangers. I’d also assume they knew we’d want him back, they tease us with loans now and then just to remind us of the good times. Then look to use him as part of the deal to get McGinn.

Nothing wrong with Celtic’s tactic but I wish we’d just say “No. Allan is a benchwarmer for you, McGinn is our best player.”. Even if they pay off Scott Allan, it doesn’t secure Allan at Hibs for a long term, it would also mean we’d need to give Allan a hefty wage as he’s coming from £8k a week probably, so his expectations will have changed since we had him.

Less money for McGinn and having to pay higher wages to Allan is a downside for Hibs. Celtic using Allan to get McGinn cheaper is a upside for them.

Nothing wrong with loans but loans from Celtic rarely end in a permanent contract at Hibs. Loans from other clubs gives us a better chance of converting to permanent. Kamberi and MacLaren looking like prime examples of that.

Stokes, Ambrose and McGeouch were all loans from Celtic that resulted in permanent transfers.

[SaulGoodman]

Pigs will fly before Griffiths ever plays for us again.

[Johnny_Leith]

Pigs will fly before Griffiths ever plays for us again.

It's laughable whenever it's suggested he'll be coming back on loan.

[Jack Hackett]

They’re of the opinion that McGinn wouldn’t get into the Hearts team, and is worth no more than 750k ������

Even if they believe this delusional valuation... did they happen to mention all of the players in the gorgie galacticos who were actually worth that, and who wouldn't be dropped for SJM?

[madhatter]

Stokes, Ambrose and McGeouch were all loans from Celtic that resulted in permanent transfers.

Where are Stokes and McGeouch? Gone. How much money did they make Hibs?
Where is Scott Brown? Club captain of Celtic.

We’ve had great loans from Celtic but we come out the other end in the same position. Either permanent contracts that the players run down and leave for free (McGeouch), or players that get contract terminated (Stokes) or players that don’t perform to a great level and we happily let their contract run down.

Think Efe is the last player we’ve had for a lengthy period from Celtic and who is still around, McGeouch before him but let’s be honest Celtic probably thought McGeouch was just an injury magnet.

[DetroitHibs]

We take a variety of approaches to assemble a team.
Why rule out one of them when it's served us well?

Kamberi loan deal was inspired.

You're talking like we don't bring in permanent signings:

Slivka, Kamberi, Mallan, Efe, Swanson and Whittaker since last summer. Granted the last two haven't worked out but signings most of us liked at the time.

Efe and Kamberi - loan to perm.
MacLaren may go the same way.

People need to stop having paddys about how much money we get in transfer fees, how deals are structured and whether it's a loan and concentrate on whether we have a decent team.

I'm okay with 1-2 loans, but we are much better off trusting our recruiting staff and investing in our own talent. A couple of seasons ago it made sense to loan as we weren't that financially as stable. Now with record season ticket sales, Europe and McGinns money, we should be investing in talent.