Summer transfer thread

[nellio]

Would be delighted with Clough. Seen him play a few times for Bolton and was very highly rated. Not seen much of him at Forest but was excellent for Bolton.

[Eaststand]

As far as i can make out it's just speedway, though he's clearly persisting in hope that it catches on
. Utterly toxic attitude that goes waaaaay beyond just 'expressing an opinion'. I'd launch him if it were up to me.

Some if Speedways posts can be well thought out and witty, but in my opinion, this 'gash' tag aimed at one if our own players is just utter garbage and trolling.

I wouldn't want to lose Speedway from this forum, but he/she must surely be sailing close to the wind with this type of posts

GGTTH

[matty_f]

Its only one person (speedway) who's calling him gash, thats not his nickname. :greengrin

:agree: I'm surprised folk took it seriously. I can't remember many of Speedway's posts over the years being that serious.

[Speedway]

:agree: I'm surprised folk took it seriously. I can't remember many of Speedway's posts over the years being that serious.

☝️

[southsider]

Neil was just on the radio. Hoping to bring in one more.

[Speedway]

Neil was just on the radio. Hoping to bring in one more.

Did he say which position?

Still think we’re light up Top.

[southsider]

Did he say which position?

Still think we’re light up Top.

No, but I would love it to be SA.

[Leith Green]

Did he say which position?

Still think we’re light up Top.

I agree, think we need one more up top and another to replace mcginn in midfield.

[Jim44]

I would hate to think that we haven’t sounded out Celtic about SA yet. Maybe we have and have been chased off with a silly valuation. Maybe NL is satisfied with what we have in midfield.

[blackpoolhibs]

wonder if we are interested?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Gash

[Speedway]

wonder if we are interested?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Gash

Superior goal scoring record 😄

[Big L]

No, but I would love it to be SA.

Hyndman is here to the break, maybe we could sign SA on a pre contract, do what sceptic were going to do to us with McGinn. Mind you I would prefer him now.

[Gaffer1875]

Out of all of the players we are linked with : discussed my preference would be Kamara at Dundee. I feel a DM is what we are missing.


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[silverhibee]

and the one and only legendary filled rolls :(

Speeders is correct about Andy 74, filled rolls lost the plot at the end.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Speeders is correct about Andy 74, filled rolls lost the plot at the end.

Andy74 still reads the forum - I think his is self imposed due to the hounding out he got.

[silverhibee]

Andy74 still reads the forum - I think his is self imposed due to the hounding our he got.

Yip.

[J-C]

Out of all of the players we are linked with : discussed my preference would be Kamara at Dundee. I feel a DM is what we are missing.


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I think having to play Whittaker there today proves your point that we need another good DM in the squad, Bartley does his enforcer job but we need a proper DM who can add that bit of skill also.

[SHODAN]

Kamara is the dream signing. Get it done Lennon. :agree:

[Speedway]

Would Kamara give us the drive and dig we’ve lost?

[bingo70]

Would Kamara give us the drive and dig we’ve lost?

Don’t know about the drive, certainly the dig.

[J-C]

Would Kamara give us the drive and dig we’ve lost?


He's very athletic, quick, tackles and sees a pass and is only 22ish, shone for Dundee last season and was their standout player.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I think having to play Whittaker there today proves your point that we need another good DM in the squad, Bartley does his enforcer job but we need a proper DM who can add that bit of skill also.

Yup …. IMO we have more than enough in the sense of forward thinking midfield players, the only two we have who are defensively minded are Bartley and to a lesser extent Whittaker, but it goes without saying both are limited with Bartley offering little as a link between defenders and the forward thinking midfielders and Whittaker being slower than me.

A defensive midfielder who can tackle, see a pass, and move the ball quickly is an absolute priority if you ask me … plenty glowing reports about the lad at Dundee, but could we afford him? … pretty unlikely I would guess.

[nonshinyfinish]

wonder if we are interested?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Gash

I saw a fair bit of him at Cambridge United and he’s got some serious nominative determinism going on.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

wonder if we are interested?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Gash

Rumoured to be seeing

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vahina_Giocante

[hibs#1]

Should put a bid in for Scott Brown he's the exact player we need in defence. Start the bidding at say a fiver?

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Kamara and Allan and we’re good to go. Maybe another striker if I’m being greedy. Just a case of the team gelling without McGinn now.

[K-Zazu]

Kamara and Allan and we’re good to go. Maybe another striker if I’m being greedy. Just a case of the team gelling without McGinn now.

No chance we will sign both imo

[Jim44]

wonder if we are interested?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Gash

:greengrin His name is a bit unfortunate and in fact quite ironic in view of the posts about MacLaren earlier today.

[Greenworld]

He's very athletic, quick, tackles and sees a pass and is only 22ish, shone for Dundee last season and was their standout player.And we have made contact abut him

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[Cod Boy]

Jamie walker

[Billy Whizz]

Jamie walker

Homesick

[SHODAN]

Jamie walker

No way.

Even if we are interested we already have 3 wide players.

[Borderhibbie76]

Neil was just on the radio. Hoping to bring in one more.That disappoints me as I think we need another striker too...maybe he's being a bit coy tho...

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[Billy Whizz]

No way.

Even if we are interested we already have 3 wide players.

He’s not a wide player. Started off early in his career at Hearts wide right, but moved to play just off the front striker

[SHODAN]

He’s not a wide player. Started off early in his career at Hearts wide right, but moved to play just off the front striker

Fair enough, though we also have loads of attacking midfielders too. Even then would he really want to come to us?

[Billy Whizz]

Fair enough, though we also have loads of attacking midfielders too. Even then would he really want to come to us?

No idea, but the Hearts fans hate him😄

[bingo70]

Jamie walker

Don’t know much about him but I’ve always had a feeling Sam Nicholson could end up being a hibs player. Going by their interactions on twitter a year or so back I’m guessing he is pals with a lot of the hibs players, although i think most, if not all, will have left Hibs by now.

[hfc rd]

No idea, but the Hearts fans hate him😄


How come?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

No idea, but the Hearts fans hate him😄

Why’s that?

[Ozyhibby]

Jamie walker would be an excellent signing although we still need Kamara or someone like him.


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[Ozyhibby]

Why’s that?

He’s perceived to have downed tools and spat the dummy because the yams did not sell him to Sevco. He is a very good player though and only 25.


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[Nicho87]

Jamie Walker couldn't lace Martin Boyles left boot. Total imposter of a footballer.

Give me Boyle any day of the week over walker or Nicholson.

[hfc rd]

Jamie walker would be an excellent signing although we still need Kamara or someone like him.


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Do we need another winger though? I’d say a deep lying playmaker/ball winning midfielder type is what we are needing at present. Our options out wide look fine with me.

[Billy Whizz]

Do we need another winger though? I’d say a deep lying playmaker/ball winning midfielder type is what we are needing at present. Our options out wide look fine with me.

Lennon says we need numbers too

[Ozyhibby]

Do we need another winger though? I’d say a deep lying playmaker/ball winning midfielder type is what we are needing at present. Our options out wide look fine with me.

I’d def prefer Kamara. 100%. Walker is a good player though and can play through the middle.
Is this a real rumour though or just idle chat?


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[Ozyhibby]

Lennon says we need numbers too

He’s right. The group stages will test our squad to the limit. 🤞[emoji3]


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[ancient hibee]

Is Kamara unfit?

[Billy Whizz]

Is Kamara unfit?

Think he’s injured, not sure when he’s back

[Hibeewilly]

Kamara would cost us a transfer fee to Dundee whereas Mulumbu is a free agent and would only cost a signing on fee. Kamara would no doubt become a sellable asset as he is much younger than Mulumbu though

[ancient hibee]

Think he’s injured, not sure when he’s back
Thanks.

[CapitalGreen]

Think he’s injured, not sure when he’s back

McCann hopeful of him being back for their next match.

[Keyser Sauzee]

Is Walker a genuine rumour or like most on here just someone putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5000

[makaveli1875]

Is Walker a genuine rumour or like most on here just someone putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5000

Theres no way were signing Jamie ****ing Walker , absolutely no chance

[GreenArmy1875]

Walker will not be a hibs player. Not a chance.

[madhatter]

More attacking midfielders being rumoured, are we planning on playing a rigid back 5 and then asking the rest to just attack or something? Really strange, be interesting to see what comes of the transfer window.

I think we may see a drastic change to our way of playing once all the players are in and up to speed. McGinn’s cross field balls and passes over the top are gone, I have a feeling Lennon is trying to bulk up on creative players to replace that.

[GreenArmy1875]

More attacking midfielders being rumoured, are we planning on playing a rigid back 5 and then asking the rest to just attack or something? Really strange, be interesting to see what comes of the transfer window.

I think we may see a drastic change to our way of playing once all the players are in and up to speed. McGinn’s cross field balls and passes over the top are gone, I have a feeling Lennon is trying to bulk up on creative players to replace that.

Mallan is more than capable of these types of passes and showed that against Molde. Lennon maybe knows he can't replace Mcginn and will change our style of play.

[Ozyhibby]

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[Souter96Mac]

:hyper

[madhatter]

Mallan is more than capable of these types of passes and showed that against Molde. Lennon maybe knows he can't replace Mcginn and will change our style of play.

Mallan is capable but it will take time for him to be able to play those types of passes frequently, and with success. Looking at our midfield there will need to be a change of style unless we get a physical box to box midfielder, just can’t see how we get a pairing in the centre of midfield (at the moment) or even a three that gives us creativity plus solidity - e.g. in the past we had that with McGinn, McGeouch sitting deeper than Allan.

Exciting and disappointing at same time, great to have new players but disappointed it might take 1-2 months to see the team playing at their best. Hope we get last signing(s) done this week.

[Elephant Stone]

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:faf::faf: amazing. Really hope we're signing him

[hfc rd]

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🤔

Must be something in this then. If it wasn’t, then I doubt he would have bothered replying back and would have probably just ignored it

[SHODAN]

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Good enough for me.

[Hibeewilly]

Good enough for me.
Hope there's something in it

[Lmc2105]

I just asked an opinion on twitter didn’t expect that reply from the big man maybe he does want to replace John 👀😁

[Inconsequential]

Hyndman is here to the break, maybe we could sign SA on a pre contract, do what sceptic were going to do to us with McGinn. Mind you I would prefer him now. Exactly my thoughts too... I think we will try to secure Scott Allan with a fair offer in Jan. Failing that a pre contract that is if he is still with Celtic when this transfer window shuts. Too many 'footballers' at the moment the team needs an all round midfielder... i.e. a new John McGinn!

[Heisenberg]

🤔

Must be something in this then. If it wasn’t, then I doubt he would have bothered replying back and would have probably just ignored it

It’s quite funny that he replied. Not sure we can read anything into it. He’s just saying he can do the things that someone else said he wasn’t capable of.

[CraigHibee]

It’s quite funny that he replied. Not sure we can read anything into it. He’s just saying he can do the things that someone else said he wasn’t capable of.


Thats what I picked up as well

[huggie1875]

It’s quite funny that he replied. Not sure we can read anything into it. He’s just saying he can do the things that someone else said he wasn’t capable of.


but where was it posted if it was on a Hibs site WHY was he reading it?

[WellingtonHibby]

but where was it posted if it was on a Hibs site WHY was he reading it?

Don't think twitter is for the exclusive use of hibs fans

[huggie1875]

Don't think twitter is for the exclusive use of hibs fans

wow you don't say but I doubt the player follows this guy so was it posted to him or was he reading stuff from a Hibs Twiter feed if so WHY? next time think about it before making silly replies

[SRHibs]

wow you don't say but I doubt the player follows this guy so was it posted to him or was he reading stuff from a Hibs Twiter feed if so WHY? next time think about it before making silly replies

Twitter search>Mulumbu>Latest. Hardly surprising a football player would search their own name. Also could’ve been sent the link.

[huggie1875]

Twitter search>Mulumbu>Latest. Hardly surprising a football player would search their own name. Also could’ve been sent the link.


sorry i asked

[SRHibs]

sorry i asked

lol

[Winston Ingram]

Twitter search>Mulumbu>Latest. Hardly surprising a football player would search their own name. Also could’ve been sent the link.

Jamie Maclaren does that a lot. He blocked a few people I know as a result of it. He wasn’t tagged either

[SHODAN]

Can someone ask him what his contract situation is?

[mjhibby]

Twitter search>Mulumbu>Latest. Hardly surprising a football player would search their own name. Also could’ve been sent the link.

Maybe he was just checking to see if he signed for us what we thought of him. I'd say he would have been pleased that the vast majority on here would be over the moon if he signed. I'm sure some players have a gander at fans forums when looking to sign for a club. Human nature to find out what reaction your going to get.

[BILLYHIBS]

Bartley pour moi! :wink:

[The Harp Awakes]

I think Mulumbu is a very different player to Bartley and would be a great addition. It's strange though that the season has started and he still doesn't have a club. I'm not aware he's training with anyone so you'd think his fitness might be an issue if he signed on.

Lennon praised him previously so he must have been under consideration.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Does anyone else think that the Mulumbu/Bartley comparisons wouldn’t even have been considered if they weren’t both black?

[1van Sprou7e]

Jamie Maclaren does that a lot. He blocked a few people I know as a result of it. He wasn’t tagged either

Can I ask what they said that got them blocked?

[Jones28]

Think we need an enforcer type after yesterday, didn't see the game but sounded a though we weren't as strong in midfield as we ought to have been. We've got the talented, creative players, we need someone to muscle and spread play. Bartley would be ideal imo but Lennon seems to keep him on ice for derbies.

[1van Sprou7e]

Does anyone else think that the Mulumbu/Bartley comparisons wouldn’t even have been considered if they weren’t both black?

You're probably right

I guess mulumbu is also a pretty big guy despite only being 5'10 but can't think of many other similarities

[500miles]

Does anyone else think that the Mulumbu/Bartley comparisons wouldn’t even have been considered if they weren’t both black?

Black and tanks. But you're on to something.

[Austinho]

Given that they’d be fighting for the same place in the team, I’d say it’s a fair comparison without getting race involved.

[BILLYHIBS]

We have the real deal in Bartley. Why would we want an imitation ? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I would not however rule out Malumbu as he has EPL experience and perhaps offers more of a goal threat going forward . Any further quality and grit would be welcome as we are going to have a lot more games like yesterday’s in the season ahead.Bartley struggles for game time as it is in Lennys system so chances are the fact that Malumbu offers more going forward Bartley may find himself further down the pecking order. Is there room for both? It would certainly remove the boy band image once and for all. :wink:

[Nicho87]

Every time I saw mulumbu he looked more box to box rather than a sitting midfielder.

Would rather him than slivka.

Hope we are still pursuing Allan that would sell a few more season tickets imo.

[Ozyhibby]

Does anyone else think that the Mulumbu/Bartley comparisons wouldn’t even have been considered if they weren’t both black?

Why are they not comparing him to Efe then? I think people are comparing them because they see it as them competing for the same position as a defensive mid. I think Mulumbu is more attacking (more like Slivka) but most folks are thinking he could do the CDM role considering the amount of attacking mids we have.
Race would not have occurred to most people unless they were racists or looking to be offended.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Does anyone else think that the Mulumbu/Bartley comparisons wouldn’t even have been considered if they weren’t both black?

Midfielders lives matter :greengrin

[1van Sprou7e]

Every time I saw mulumbu he looked more box to box rather than a sitting midfielder.

Would rather him than slivka.

Hope we are still pursuing Allan that would sell a few more season tickets imo.

Do people really decide whether or not to get a season ticket based on a single player?

[Ozyhibby]

Do people really decide whether or not to get a season ticket based on a single player?

Nope. It’s just something people say. Results are all that matters.


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[keep the faith]

Nope. It’s just something people say. Results are all that matters.


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It's the style of football which I sign up for. Results are a bonus. Right now I get both, which makes this a real golden period.

[Ozyhibby]

It's the style of football which I sign up for. Results are a bonus. Right now I get both, which makes this a real golden period.

There are some people like that but mostly high attendances come with good results.


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[Baw187]

It's the style of football which I sign up for. Results are a bonus. Right now I get both, which makes this a real golden period.

Given I’ve been a ST holder since 1995, I’m not entirely convinced I’ve seen a consistent trend that I’ve signed up for other than it’s Hibs, and I wouldn’t want to do anything else on a Saturday than be at ER to support them.

Admittedly there have been some trying times but it makes it even sweeter when we hit purple patches such as the current one. We’re something like 14 unbeaten at home at the moment. I recall a season not too long ago when I think we won 3 in an entire season and I missed 1 of those as it was mid week and I was away with work. So it certainly wasn’t results and quality of football that had me pitching up then![emoji23]

[makaveli1875]

Aberdeen have signed a young Man U striker on loan

Manchester United striker James Wilson, who signed a four-year contract in 2015, is poised to sign for Aberdeen on loan, with the Old Trafford club shouldering the vast majority of his £30,000-per-week salary

Pretty staggering that a young fringe player is making 30k a week :confused:

[SquashedFrogg]

Aberdeen have signed a young Man U striker on loan

Manchester United striker James Wilson, who signed a four-year contract in 2015, is poised to sign for Aberdeen on loan, with the Old Trafford club shouldering the vast majority of his £30,000-per-week salary

Pretty staggering that a young fringe player is making 30k a week :confused:

Thats a phenominal signing tbf

[J-C]

And we have made contact abut him

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Is he injured right now as he wasn't playing at the weekend.

[makaveli1875]

heard a rumour of Mulumbu to hibs , from a jambo at work so not sure if theres any truth in it

[Austinho]

Aberdeen have signed a young Man U striker on loan

Manchester United striker James Wilson, who signed a four-year contract in 2015, is poised to sign for Aberdeen on loan, with the Old Trafford club shouldering the vast majority of his £30,000-per-week salary

Pretty staggering that a young fringe player is making 30k a week :confused:He was a hot prospect in 2014, playing and scoring for Man United’s 1st team when he signed a new deal. Has only made 37 appearances and scored 6 goals in various Championship loan deals since.

Will be interesting to see how he’s turned out. Clearly his bumper contract is the only reason he’s stayed on United’s books.

[Elephant Stone]

heard a rumour of Mulumbu to hibs , from a jambo at work so not sure if theres any truth in it

Someone who posts on here asked on Twitter if Mulubmu would be a good replacement for McGinn and Mulumbu replied to him, saying "yes" :tee hee:

[mayo hibee]

Wilson is not the prospect he once was. Hope he can turn it around but it looks like injuries have ruined him unfortunately. Was apparently terrible for Sheffield United last season.

[blackpoolhibs]

Aberdeen have signed a young Man U striker on loan

Manchester United striker James Wilson, who signed a four-year contract in 2015, is poised to sign for Aberdeen on loan, with the Old Trafford club shouldering the vast majority of his £30,000-per-week salary

Pretty staggering that a young fringe player is making 30k a week :confused:

My mate (he posts here) was doing a bit of scouting work for Wigan, and he watched a lot of reserve games down here.

He raved about a prospect at United, and i am 99% sure it was this guy, could be wrong but the name does seem to ring a bell.

From what he told me, this could be a very good signing for them.

[The Leith Dutch]

Every time I saw mulumbu he looked more box to box rather than a sitting midfielder.

Would rather him than slivka.

Hope we are still pursuing Allan that would sell a few more season tickets imo.

Likewise on pursuing Allan although for me it's because he's the player that turns those annoying draws into wins by the chances he creates.

[Greenworld]

Likewise on pursuing Allan although for me it's because he's the player that turns those annoying draws into wins by the chances he creates.Would like the both

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[hibbie02]

Anyone know much about Zach Clough?

[Wilson]

Anyone know much about Zach Clough?

A coarse, rough fabric. Often woven from flax or hemp.

[calumhibee1]

My mate (he posts here) was doing a bit of scouting work for Wigan, and he watched a lot of reserve games down here.

He raved about a prospect at United, and i am 99% sure it was this guy, could be wrong but the name does seem to ring a bell.

From what he told me, this could be a very good signing for them.

Wilson was very highly rated at one point and made 17 appearances in the first team at Man Utd in one season. Doesn’t seem to have done much recently though, 6 appearances in 2 seasons and only managed 2 at Sheffield United last season, although I’ve no idea if he was injured or just pish.

[1van Sprou7e]

Thats a phenominal signing tbf

Is it? He's 22 and has a grand total of 10 career goals

[calumhibee1]

Is it? He's 22 and has a grand total of 10 career goals

He could probably go either way. If he doesn’t have any injuries and gets a consistent run in the team he could be an exceptional signing and way too good for this level. Likewise however, he could totally flop as he seems to have done everywhere else.

[oldbutdim]

A coarse, rough fabric. Often woven from flax or hemp.

:applause:

[GillyHibee]

A coarse, rough fabric. Often woven from flax or hemp.

Brilliant :LOL::LOL:

[GillyHibee]

Anyone know much about Zach Clough?

Meant to be a highly rated AM/ST. Moved to Nottingham Forest last year i believe, and played a few games too.

Rumour going around we are trying to get him on a loan deal for the season.

Wouldn't be that bad a signing imo.

[CockneyRebel]

A coarse, rough fabric. Often woven from flax or hemp.

And usually comes with ashes.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Thats a phenominal signing tbf

A lot of negative comments on Twitter. Attitude stinks apparently

[SquashedFrogg]

A lot of negative comments on Twitter. Attitude stinks apparently

Fair enough. I'm only commenting from an outside perspective. If he screws the nut and performs then the sheep have a brilliant loan player.

[JimBHibees]

Meant to be a highly rated AM/ST. Moved to Nottingham Forest last year i believe, and played a few games too.

Rumour going around we are trying to get him on a loan deal for the season.

Wouldn't be that bad a signing imo.

A player similar to Hyndman so assume Emerson has been brought in for that role.

[GillyHibee]

A player similar to Hyndman so assume Emerson has been brought in for that role.

Quite possibly, but could he be a short term replacement for McGinn? (Hyndman that is)

[Speedway]

A player similar to Hyndman so assume Emerson has been brought in for that role.

Just a little bit extra on that following on from my post on the Hyndman thread.

6 months is apparently at Bournemouth's request not ours.

[JimBHibees]

Just a little bit extra on that following on from my post on the Hyndman thread.

6 months is apparently at Bournemouth's request not ours.

I think they have decent hopes for him so probably hoping he plays out of his skin and then can contribute to them second part of the season. Certainly hope he plays out of his skin for us.

[JimBHibees]

Quite possibly, but could he be a short term replacement for McGinn? (Hyndman that is)

Personally think a different sort of player more of an Allan type. Need a more physical energetic type for midfield also.

[horseflesh]

I think they have decent hopes for him so probably hoping he plays out of his skin and then can contribute to them second part of the season. Certainly hope he plays out of his skin for us.

I heard Celtic wanted go sign him permanently but Bournemouth want to keep him, Celtic weren’t interested in a loan deal

[GillyHibee]

Personally think a different sort of player more of an Allan type. Need a more physical energetic type for midfield also.

Agree with that - but in all honesty can't think of a player who would fit the bill? Mulumbu maybe?

[JimBHibees]

Agree with that - but in all honesty can't think of a player who would fit the bill? Mulumbu maybe?

Yep Mulumbu or someone like him.

[Greenworld]

Is he injured right now as he wasn't playing at the weekend.

yes nothing serious

[Edinburgh Green]

Someone who posts on here asked on Twitter if Mulubmu would be a good replacement for McGinn and Mulumbu replied to him, saying "yes" :tee hee:

That’s not what he said. The guy said that he thought that mulumbu was just a big unit in midfield ala Bartley, and asked if he could drive forward, score goals and play a killer ball like McGinn.

It was that, that he responded to saying that yes, he could.

[Elephant Stone]

That’s not what he said. The guy said that he thought that mulumbu was just a big unit in midfield ala Bartley, and asked if he could drive forward, score goals and play a killer ball like McGinn.

It was that, that he responded to saying that yes, he could.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/08/mulumbu.png?strip=all&quality=100&w=631

Yeah if you want to be ultra pedantic he didn't say he wants to replace McGinn but he was responding to a boy asking about replacing McGinn. Jeez o :hilarious

[JeMeSouviens]

Anyway, much as I love him, can't see Marv pulling this off:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzfafjbfMsY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzfafjbfMsY

[GloryGlory]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/08/mulumbu.png?strip=all&quality=100&w=631

Yeah if you want to be ultra pedantic he didn't say he wants to replace McGinn but he was responding to a boy asking about replacing McGinn. Jeez o :hilarious

Nothing story now getting recycled in the press:

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3060736/youssouf-mulumbu-hibs-kilmarnock-easter-road-tweet/

:rolleyes:

[BoltonHibee]

Anyone know much about Zach Clough?

If you had a choice of Clough or Scott Allan, you’d take Allan every time. The more I think about it, I think he’s too lightweight for the SPL.


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[Scott Allan Key]

A coarse, rough fabric. Often woven from flax or hemp.

Lol


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[Joe6-2]

A coarse, rough fabric. Often woven from flax or hemp.

Took me a minute, good one!

[Thecat23]

Hibs are still after Allan I’ve just been told.

[h185forever]

Thanks for the update TC, fingers crossed

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Hibs are still after Allan I’ve just been told.

How hopeful are we?

Will Celtic play ball?

[Hermit Crab]

Hibs are still after Allan I’ve just been told.


Solid source TC? Chances?

[Hermit Crab]

Celtic flew to Athens yesterday, I wonder if SA travelled with the squad?

[AugustaHibs]

Hibs are still after Allan I’ve just been told.

Barker source or a kamberi and Mallan source? ;)

[Craig_HFC]

Celtic flew to Athens yesterday, I wonder if SA travelled with the squad?

He posted a picture of his laddie getting a haircut on instagram earlier today so I doubt it.

[Edinburgh Green]

Hibs are still after Allan I’ve just been told.

Heard anything about getting in a McGinn replacement? Still think we are a bit unbalanced and need a bit of bite. For me it would ideally be Kamara.

[Hermit Crab]

Heard anything about getting in a McGinn replacement? Still think we are a bit unbalanced and need a bit of bite. For me it would ideally be Kamara.


This showed yesterday as failed to hold onto the ball in midfield time and time again.

[Hermit Crab]

He posted a picture of his laddie getting a haircut on instagram earlier today so I doubt it.


He must be pissed off with the lack of game time and uncertainty surrounding his future. Come on Hibs, get this sorted!

[Thecat23]

Solid source TC? Chances?

Usual source this time. Says Lennon Is still wanting him in before the window closes. Just hope Celtic don’t piss about though.

[Thecat23]

Heard anything about getting in a McGinn replacement? Still think we are a bit unbalanced and need a bit of bite. For me it would ideally be Kamara.

Nothing at all about a replacement, only told of Allan.?

[Hermit Crab]

Usual source this time. Says Lennon Is still wanting him in before the window closes. Just hope Celtic don’t piss about though.


Hopefully SA can try and force a move.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Hopefully SA can try and force a move.

#handitin

Worked before....

[truehibernian]

This showed yesterday as failed to hold onto the ball in midfield time and time again.

Is that not more down to poor touch / technique rather than having a player with 'bite' though HC ?

I certainly think we need a more dynamic midfielder in there to add strength or brawn given what we have lost in SJM, however, Bartley isn't the answer (for me) in that role of driving the team forward and snapping into tackles.

I think the Molde and Saints games were always going to be tough given the loss of McGinn and other players coming in and not having any real time to train with each other and get to know the systems. It's the 'cost' we face after taking our time (rightly) in the transfer market and getting in the players that NL wants. That said we are undefeated and I thought in both games we created good chances and played more in the opponents half than ours, dominating the ball. Still two players short for me and after speaking with a couple of Celtic officials at Tynie on Saturday even if we are still keen on SA, I think they'll be very difficult to deal with now.

[Paloschi]

Ross McCormack released by Villa. Wages would obviously be an issue but would be worth speaking to him

[The_Horde]

Is that not more down to poor touch / technique rather than having a player with 'bite' though HC ?

I certainly think we need a more dynamic midfielder in there to add strength or brawn given what we have lost in SJM, however, Bartley isn't the answer (for me) in that role of driving the team forward and snapping into tackles.

I think the Molde and Saints games were always going to be tough given the loss of McGinn and other players coming in and not having any real time to train with each other and get to know the systems. It's the 'cost' we face after taking our time (rightly) in the transfer market and getting in the players that NL wants. That said we are undefeated and I thought in both games we created good chances and played more in the opponents half than ours, dominating the ball. Still two players short for me and after speaking with a couple of Celtic officials at Tynie on Saturday even if we are still keen on SA, I think they'll be very difficult to deal with now.

A bit of both. A Mcgeouch type would allow us to hold onto the ball a lot better, coupled with his reading of the game in cutting things out. Someone with this ability but with a physical presence is exactly what we're missing.

I think Horgan might play in the middle once Agyepong finally arrives and that should replace Mcginn's drive. He's comfortable on either foot too so we don't necessarily need s left footer.

[Paloschi]

Mulumbu offered improved terms according to someone in the club shop (this is second hand). Apparently he was keeping his options open but we are in a position to offer a good deal now.

Nothing on Kamara when asked

[BegbieHSC]

Ross McCormack released by Villa. Wages would obviously be an issue but would be worth speaking to him

Can’t say he’d be ahead in the pecking order of Kamberi, McLaren & Shaw for me. If he’d be willing to take a bench role, he’d be useful though.

[Ronniekirk]

Is that not more down to poor touch / technique rather than having a player with 'bite' though HC ?

I certainly think we need a more dynamic midfielder in there to add strength or brawn given what we have lost in SJM, however, Bartley isn't the answer (for me) in that role of driving the team forward and snapping into tackles.

I think the Molde and Saints games were always going to be tough given the loss of McGinn and other players coming in and not having any real time to train with each other and get to know the systems. It's the 'cost' we face after taking our time (rightly) in the transfer market and getting in the players that NL wants. That said we are undefeated and I thought in both games we created good chances and played more in the opponents half than ours, dominating the ball. Still two players short for me and after speaking with a couple of Celtic officials at Tynie on Saturday even if we are still keen on SA, I think they'll be very difficult to deal with now.

It was the draws early on last season that we could of won that cost us second However we weren't in Europe Last Season and agree bringing in new players and giving them game time always runs the risk on the back of a European game if things Not woot king out

[Blaster]

Could Slivka be moved on if Allan comes in?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Mulumbu offered improved terms according to someone in the club shop (this is second hand). Apparently he was keeping his options open but we are in a position to offer a good deal now.

Nothing on Kamara when asked

Nice. Good work Pal-oschi

[truehibernian]

Can’t say he’d be ahead in the pecking order of Kamberi, McLaren & Shaw for me. If he’d be willing to take a bench role, he’d be useful though.

We'd need to employ a locksmith if we signed him :greengrin you think we had trouble with Stokes and Efe getting into training, wait until you see this guy :greengrin

Cracking player but I'd be very surprised if he didn't pick up a decent contract down south with a Championship club. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if The Rangers don't snap him up either.

[Thecat23]

Hopefully SA can try and force a move.

Exactly what I’m hoping for HC.

[Thecat23]

Barker source or a kamberi and Mallan source? ;)

Kamberi source thankfully haha

[Thecat23]

Could Slivka be moved on if Allan comes in?

Good question, I know this won’t go down well, but Slivka isn’t good enough. Drifts out games doesn’t get stuck in enough for me either. Wouldn’t at all be shocked if Lennon moved him on along with Danny.

[alihibs1]

Good question, I know this won’t go down well, but Slivka isn’t good enough. Drifts out games doesn’t get stuck in enough for me either. Wouldn’t at all be shocked if Lennon moved him on along with Danny.Maybe a loan deal would be good for him to a English league 1 or 2 side or a side like Dundee or Motherwell.

Would be getting regular game time and would maybe beef up a bit. Even for 6 months.

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[Bob Box Fish]

Good question, I know this won’t go down well, but Slivka isn’t good enough. Drifts out games doesn’t get stuck in enough for me either. Wouldn’t at all be shocked if Lennon moved him on along with Danny.

I would agree he looks a bit better this season but never plays for 90 mins.

[Lemonade]

Mulumbu offered improved terms according to someone in the club shop (this is second hand). Apparently he was keeping his options open but we are in a position to offer a good deal now.

Nothing on Kamara when asked

Had we already offered him a contract ?

[truehibernian]

Good question, I know this won’t go down well, but Slivka isn’t good enough. Drifts out games doesn’t get stuck in enough for me either. Wouldn’t at all be shocked if Lennon moved him on along with Danny.

I think NL rates Slivka TC and to be honest I think he's a cultured player that hasn't had a decent enough run of games to really get into a stride. Played behind the strikers is his best position for me. I think Billy Whizz said he played there in a 20's game and funnily enough next game he played there v Celtic and scored and did well. I do agree with you about his lack of tenacity in the tackle, but I'd put that down to playing in Italy and Holland where the game is slower and more technical rather than 100 mile and hour here.

As for Danny, the sentimentalist in me says I'd love to keep him but it's clear he's not going to get game time and especially with NL bringing in midfielders and attack minded wide players. Danny just doesn't fit anywhere into a Lennon midfield - which is a shame because technically he is very gifted. I also wonder if we would keep Marvin Bartley is we did bring in a Mulumbu type of player. I can't see MB being happy for another season playing second fiddle and being on the bench (or stand).

[Hermit Crab]

Could Slivka be moved on if Allan comes in?


No and I hope not.

[greenlex]

This showed yesterday as failed to hold onto the ball in midfield time and time again.
I thought Horgan did this particularly well when he came on yesterday.

[yonder1875]

I think Slivka is a decent squad player to have as he can be very good for 45 min bursts imo. If we want to finish top 3, he’s probably not at that level (yet?).

[Jeebsys strike]

Cant see scotty coming back this window. Hyndman looks to play that role and lenny has said horgan is comfortable on both wings or in the centre. Think big marv has put a marker down at the start of the season but would be a real coup if we could get mulumbu in. He would flourish in this team and players further up the park would flourish with him behind them.

[Brightside]

Slivka will stay because Lennon can rely on him in about 8 different positions. I'm half surprised he hasn't had a shot in goals yet.

[leither17]

Slivka will stay because Lennon can rely on him in about 8 different positions. I'm half surprised he hasn't had a shot in goals yet.

We are only 2 league games in

[DoubleDangerous]

We are in desperate need of tackles in the midfield!

I am loving all the attacking options, but we can't just rely on Marv to provide the brawn. I'm as big a fan of him as anyone, but he is getting on a bit and he is one dimensional.

I trust NL, he has shown himself to be rather astute in singing up quality players on our relatively small budget, so I have faith that he will be bringing in a DM destroyer (who can also string a few passes together).

[Smartie]

Ross McCormack released by Villa. Wages would obviously be an issue but would be worth speaking to him

Exactly the kind of player we should be looking to avoid imo.

Used to big wages, question marks over his attitude and part of a rapid decline at a big club where they got very little value for a huge outlay.

Will he be hungry? What does he need to prove? How good is he really?

Give me a Lawrence Shankland type every day of the week - on form and career on the way up rather than down.

[Allant1981]

Exactly the kind of player we should be looking to avoid imo.

Used to big wages, question marks over his attitude and part of a rapid decline at a big club where they got very little value for a huge outlay.

Will he be hungry? What does he need to prove? How good is he really?

Give me a Lawrence Shankland type every day of the week - on form and career on the way up rather than down.

shankland has scored goals the last couple of years but i wouldnt say his career is on the way up

[WoreTheGreen]

Exactly the kind of player we should be looking to avoid imo.

Used to big wages, question marks over his attitude and part of a rapid decline at a big club where they got very little value for a huge outlay.

Will he be hungry? What does he need to prove? How good is he really?

Give me a Lawrence Shankland type every day of the week - on form and career on the way up rather than down.

One thing he’s poor at is climbing gates

[Smartie]

Slivka will stay because Lennon can rely on him in about 8 different positions. I'm half surprised he hasn't had a shot in goals yet.

He can maybe play loads of positions but he's only ever impressed me in the centre of midfield.

Slivka is a good player and has played some great stuff for us already this season - that's why he won't be leaving.

There's a bit of work for him do to cement his place as an automatic starter but he's the most mobile of our current central midfielders - mobility being something that we lack in that area right now.

[Jim44]

Cant see scotty coming back this window. Hyndman looks to play that role and lenny has said horgan is comfortable on both wings or in the centre. Think big marv has put a marker down at the start of the season but would be a real coup if we could get mulumbu in. He would flourish in this team and players further up the park would flourish with him behind them.

If he doesn’t come back this window, I don’t think he’ll be back at all. He’ll be a fool to sit on his erchie for another season at Parkhead and there’s every chance he might hit it off at a club he’s loaned out to and sign a pre-contract with them ( Aberdeen are my bet for that). I think this is our last chance to get him.

[Smartie]

shankland has scored goals the last couple of years but i wouldnt say his career is on the way up

He took a clever step back and is now looking to push forward again.

Shankland's career will get better from here, McCormack's won't.

[Thecat23]

Maybe a loan deal would be good for him to a English league 1 or 2 side or a side like Dundee or Motherwell.

Would be getting regular game time and would maybe beef up a bit. Even for 6 months.

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Yeah that would prob help him going out on loan.

[BH Hibs]

Usual source this time. Says Lennon Is still wanting him in before the window closes. Just hope Celtic don’t piss about though.

Think Rodgers had mentioned before about being fair to the player although I realise that was before the McGinn situation and also it might not be up to him. Would like to think that they wouldn’t just hold on to a player with no real intention of playing him just to spite another club though. Surely they’d want him off the wage bill if nothing else.

[villahibs]

Good question, I know this won’t go down well, but Slivka isn’t good enough. Drifts out games doesn’t get stuck in enough for me either. Wouldn’t at all be shocked if Lennon moved him on along with Danny.

I’d be amazed to be honest. Lennon seems to trust him in the big games and fully expect him to come good this season. Watched him warming up in Perth yesterday and never realised how big and powerful he looks. Big unit of a man. Thought he was good first half on Thursday and these European ties and matches against the Glasgow pair seem to suit him.
Reminds me of Darren Fletcher at Man United. Played in all the big games but couldn’t really find the consistency week to week. You know he’s a class act and your just waiting for that wee bit extra... I think it’ll come.

[Callum_62]

Think Rodgers had mentioned before about being fair to the player although I realise that was before the McGinn situation and also it might not be up to him. Would like to think that they wouldn’t just hold on to a player with no real intention of playing him just to spite another club though. Surely they’d want him off the wage bill if nothing else.

Its funny eh - the “McGinn situation” is simply us believing he is worth more than there offer- then being proved correct


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[MWHIBBIES]

Would be mental to let Slivka go. Very classy player and still young.

[hfc rd]

Didn’t think we had a chance of bringing Scott Allan back this summer, thought a January move was more likely after Hyndman signing. Would be very happy if we got Scotty back during this window.

In terms of Slivka, I like him but he needs to start producing good performances on a consistent basis if he wants to nail a starting place in this team.

[Hermit Crab]

I thought Horgan did this particularly well when he came on yesterday.


He did well however he looks like he's one footed. Not judging just looked like that he uses the one foot thats all.

[keep the faith]

Hibs are still after Allan I’ve just been told.

Best news of the transfer window!!

[eastcoasthibby]

Slivka has to find a bit more consistency, the boy has ability and can play, he gets into good areas, is comfortable on the ball, gets forward and in getting game time, I think he will get a fair share of goals and assists ...I can also see why some folk have their doubts, he hasnt set the heather on fire as some like to see...but I think we will see his value this season ...definitely not one to put out on loan ...he needs to learn the Hibs way !

[truehibernian]

Its funny eh - the “McGinn situation” is simply us believing he is worth more than there offer- then being proved correct


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The vast majority of Celtic fans I spoke to are more in the 'Lawell's fault' camp rather than blaming Hibs for placing a certain valuation on SJM. I'm also convinced that Rodger's team selection on Saturday was a message to their board to spend money on quality.

On a football front, Celtic's centre halves yet again haven't been improved upon and they are so weak in that position it's begging teams to pressure them and press high up the pitch. Simunovic is awful and Hendry is like a rabbit in headlights. And if they paid £3 million for Kouassi then they've the brassest of brass necks claiming we had over-valued SJM. He was absolutely mince on Saturday, I'd go as far as saying one of the worst midfield performances at top level I have seen in a long long time. Very limited footballer on that showing.

[SirDavidsNapper]

He took a clever step back and is now looking to push forward again.

Shankland's career will get better from here, McCormack's won't.

AFC Fylde is about his level

[CapitalGreen]

He did well however he looks like he's one footed. Not judging just looked like that he uses the one foot thats all.

What’s his stronger foot?

Reason I ask is that I read he predominantly played on the left wing but liked to cut in onto his right foot. He put in a quality cross with his left on Sunday.

[LancsHibs]

AFC Fylde is about his level

Only if they sold Danny Rowe:wink:

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Hopefully SA can try and force a move.

He’s played a blinder of a move whispering into Boyatas ear ;)

[Unseen work]

Would be delighted if we got Scott Allan back, the man crush I have for him is huge.

However we would have a ridiculous amount of attacking options if he joined

Kamberi
MacLaren
Shaw

Ayegpong
Boyle
Horgan
Hyndman
Mallan - looks like he will play the mcgeouch role
Slivka
Swanson
Fraser Murray

I’m just not sure how we will fit all of these players into a system/keep them happy.

In desperate need of a defensive midfielder.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see quite a few moved on at the end of the window.

Great position to be in however

[The_Horde]

He did well however he looks like he's one footed. Not judging just looked like that he uses the one foot thats all.

Not what I seen at all. Used his left an awful lot. It wasn't until he shot with his right that I remembered from his compilation that he was actually right footed.

[soupernashwan]

Some here hoping that Allan forces a move... What's he doing to do? Given he's not in the team or the match day squad he can't very well refuse to play a la Boyata! Seriously though, seems little incentive for Celtic to refuse a credible approach from Hibs. Hope sour grapes over McGinn isn't a factor. Would seem very petty if so. One issue may be salary. Doubt Celtic would be interested in a loan in his final year, instead they'd want him of the wage bill completely. He may rather sit in the stands and pick up a wage than take a pay cut to come back to Hibs.

[Blaster]

Would be mental to let Slivka go. Very classy player and still young.

Yeah I know where you’ve coming from but if it became a choice between him or Allan I’d take Allan

[keep the faith]

Would be delighted if we got Scott Allan back, the man crush I have for him is huge.

However we would have a ridiculous amount of attacking options if he joined

Kamberi
MacLaren
Shaw

Ayegpong
Boyle
Horgan
Hyndman
Mallan - looks like he will play the mcgeouch role
Slivka
Swanson
Fraser Murray

I’m just not sure how we will fit all of these players into a system/keep them happy.

In desperate need of a defensive midfielder.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see quite a few moved on at the end of the window.

Great position to be in however

I think Allan is the best player in that list so if we can get him we do it.
I reckon Swanson and Murray will move. I wouldn't be unhappy if Slivka went either but think Lennon will hold on to him.

[keep the faith]

Some here hoping that Allan forces a move... What's he doing to do? Given he's not in the team or the match day squad he can't very well refuse to play a la Boyata! Seriously though, seems little incentive for Celtic to refuse a credible approach from Hibs. Hope sour grapes over McGinn isn't a factor. Would seem very petty if so. One issue may be salary. Doubt Celtic would be interested in a loan in his final year, instead they'd want him of the wage bill completely. He may rather sit in the stands and pick up a wage than take a pay cut to come back to Hibs.

As someone signed up to HSL and desperate to come back I would hope SA is willing to take a financial hit to come home.

[Jim44]

Would be delighted if we got Scott Allan back, the man crush I have for him is huge.

However we would have a ridiculous amount of attacking options if he joined

Kamberi
MacLaren
Shaw

Ayegpong
Boyle
Horgan
Hyndman
Mallan - looks like he will play the mcgeouch role
Slivka
Swanson
Fraser Murray

I’m just not sure how we will fit all of these players into a system/keep them happy.

In desperate need of a defensive midfielder.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see quite a few moved on at the end of the window.

Great position to be in however

So what? That’s not our problem, it’s the player’s problem. If they’re willing to stay with us, be part of a potentially successful club and fight for a place, great. Unless they feel the pressure to move on, are not being kicked out the door and are not breaking Lennon’s budget, the more the merrier as far as I’m concerned.

[Keyser Sauzee]

Can’t see Lennon happy to let Slivka go, seems to like him which I do aswell however he needs to improve his consistency.

[Crutch]

Good question, I know this won’t go down well, but Slivka isn’t good enough. Drifts out games doesn’t get stuck in enough for me either. Wouldn’t at all be shocked if Lennon moved him on along with Danny.

Slivka gets a no from me as well.

I might be stuck in the bubble of last season’s midfield.. but he just doesn’t stand out in what is a critical position for us. Aside from him being a ‘big lad’, I find him to be completely average. I just think there’s far too much of a focus on the fact he used to be on the books at Juventus.

He’s nowhere near the standard of McGinn, McGeouch or Allan and that means, in my opinion, we’re downgrading.

I might be proven completely wrong and I hope I am. But I’ve seen no signs to suggest that he’s the answer to our gaps in midfield, and I expect we’ll have at least 1 if not 2 in before the end of the window to replace him.

[Callum_62]

We need a squad

Slivka is border line starter and definitely showed in flashes he’s good enough for us (see pass for Boyle
In Greece and pass for Boyle in first leg against Molde)


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[calumhibee1]

Good question, I know this won’t go down well, but Slivka isn’t good enough. Drifts out games doesn’t get stuck in enough for me either. Wouldn’t at all be shocked if Lennon moved him on along with Danny.
I find it hard to disagree with the first part. Not the worst player in the world, just very average IMO. I’d be surprised to see him move on though, I think we’ll persist with him.

[Jim44]

Slivka gets a no from me as well.

I might be stuck in the bubble of last season’s midfield.. but he just doesn’t stand out in what is a critical position for us. Aside from him being a ‘big lad’, I find him to be completely average. I just think there’s far too much of a focus on the fact he used to be on the books at Juventus.

He’s nowhere near the standard of McGinn, McGeouch or Allan and that means, in my opinion, we’re downgrading.

I might be proven completely wrong and I hope I am. But I’ve seen no signs to suggest that he’s the answer to our gaps in midfield, and I expect we’ll have at least 1 if not 2 in before the end of the window to replace him.

Fair enough, but let’s get these supposed replacements for McGinn, McGeouch and Allan, in first before we start showing the door to players who are serving the club well and are not looking to move on just yet. (See my post above)

[Hermit Crab]

I know folk are entitled to their opinion and all but wanting Slivka moved on - no way :no way:

[Crutch]

We need a squad

Slivka is border line starter and definitely showed in flashes he’s good enough for us (see pass for Boyle
In Greece and pass for Boyle in first leg against Molde)


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His versatility makes him useful, I get that. But that’s about all I think he has to offer. I still don’t know what type of midfield he is, and I’m not really that keen on us having to wait around for half a season to find out.

[Unseen work]

Wanting Slivka moved on is a sign of how far we have came in recent years.

I think he’s good but needs to grab the game by the scruff of the neck more and stamp his authority on it.

[Smartie]

Wanting Slivka moved on is a sign of how far we have came in recent years.

I think he’s good but needs to grab the game by the scruff of the neck more and stamp his authority on it.

He's capable of it, and managed to do it during the second half at home to Asteras and in the first half against them away.

I agree he needs to show it a bit more, but he's shown us what he can do.

[Sioux]

We need a squad

Slivka is border line starter and definitely showed in flashes he’s good enough for us (see pass for Boyle
In Greece and pass for Boyle in first leg against Molde)


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Funny how such highlights spring to mind. Probably because that's about all he did in two games.

[Callum_62]

Funny how such highlights spring to mind. Probably because that's about all he did in two games.

Slivka is more than a capable squad player at the moment and possibly more once fully settled with a run of games



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[Winston Ingram]

I think Slivka is a cracking player. Get him a run in his right position, I think he’ll be great

[Speedway]

Since I got a lot of attention for a player I don’t rate, now for one I do.

Slivka’s quality. A full and established internationalist at 22.

We’d be mental to get rid of him.

[The_Horde]

Since I got a lot of attention for a player I don’t rate, now for one I do.

Slivka’s quality. A full and established internationalist at 22.

We’d be mental to get rid of him.

What's your nickname for him?

[GloryGlory]

What's your nickname for him?

Not Gash. :greengrin

[houstonhibbee]

Since I got a lot of attention for a player I don’t rate, now for one I do.

Slivka’s quality. A full and established internationalist at 22.

We’d be mental to get rid of him.

There's definitely a gifted player in there. I think we need to give him more time to establish himself. SJM wasn't an overnight sensation but gradually improved over time. Folk seem to forget that.
Our manager and staff seem to get the best out of most of our players so give him chance.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

If Slivka is really not worth keeping then I would expect Swanson to go as well.

[Jim44]

I think a few folk on here are taking John McGinn as a sort of benchmark and want to move on anybody who doesn’t come up to the mark. Let’s face it, McGinn is absolutely irreplaceable and a bit of compromise and perspective is needed. Let’s not cut our nose off to spite our face.

[mjhibby]

I think NL rates Slivka TC and to be honest I think he's a cultured player that hasn't had a decent enough run of games to really get into a stride. Played behind the strikers is his best position for me. I think Billy Whizz said he played there in a 20's game and funnily enough next game he played there v Celtic and scored and did well. I do agree with you about his lack of tenacity in the tackle, but I'd put that down to playing in Italy and Holland where the game is slower and more technical rather than 100 mile and hour here.

As for Danny, the sentimentalist in me says I'd love to keep him but it's clear he's not going to get game time and especially with NL bringing in midfielders and attack minded wide players. Danny just doesn't fit anywhere into a Lennon midfield - which is a shame because technically he is very gifted. I also wonder if we would keep Marvin Bartley is we did bring in a Mulumbu type of player. I can't see MB being happy for another season playing second fiddle and being on the bench (or stand).

I doubt anybody will go unless they specifically asked to leave. We could end up playing a lot of games this season and the likes of slivka, Whittaker and swanson will get game time when needed. Marv I would doubt very much will go. At his best in the big games and I reckon he will be used the same way again.

[mjhibby]

Oli Shaw has most probably saved us looking at another striker. He's pushing the established two for a place and is scoring. Once the two new wide guys are up to speed lenny has got a lot of options. Exciting times ahead.

[Centre Hawf]

The issue I have with Slivka, Swanson, Hyndman is that they all seem far too similar position wise, I still don't really know where Mallan actually fits either. The more I watch him the more I'm convinced he should be playing in front of two sitting midfielders. Some to seem to see him as this McGeouch type midfielder which he isn't for my money. He's a bit slow on tracking back defensively and players run off him far too easily. He got caught out yesterday trying to take a touch in our own 6 yard area near enough and it cost us a goal. He's clearly a talented laddie with some strike on him though.

Add in Scott Allan to the mix and you're going to have an awfully lightweight midfield imo.

[SCHAEDYSHORTS]

Slivka reminds me a bit of the Martin Boyle situation a couple of years ago, where we knew he had ability though the end product was never consistent. Many thought he wouldn’t be able to make the step up to SPL level & was at best a “Championship level player”, what do we know :rolleyes::wink: He’s a slow burner for sure but I think it’s more down to not being able to consistently get a run of games due to our excellent midfield last season. Great squad asset who may yet come good, I hope 🤞

[Ken]

I think a few folk on here are taking John McGinn as a sort of benchmark and want to move on anybody who doesn’t come up to the mark. Let’s face it, McGinn is absolutely irreplaceable and a bit of compromise and perspective is needed. Let’s not cut our nose off to spite our face.

This 100%

McGinn is a £5m+ player (£10m in England) on a 3-4 year contract so if we are expecting to sign someone of that standard we can forget it.

I think replacing McGinn and McGeouch with like for like is asking a lot so we might need to change our system/tactics to accommodate this. Plenty options in attacking and wide areas which will keep everyone on their toes.

Mulumbu or Kamara would be superb signings

Allan won’t be the icing on the cake, although I don’t think Celtic will play ball




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[dmc1875]

Slivka May have consistence issues but anyone who says he’s not good enough for Hibs, I just don’t get it.

Apart from SJM he’s one of the only ones so far in games this season who’s created us chances with great balls over the top - in three of the games he’s played.

He may drift in and out of games, but he’s quick, strong has a great first touch and has the ability to see things others can’t.

If he wasn’t inconsistent or didn’t drift in and out of games, he wouldn’t be at Hibs. No chance he’s getting let go.

[RN Hibee]

The issue I have with Slivka, Swanson, Hyndman is that they all seem far too similar position wise, I still don't really know where Mallan actually fits either. The more I watch him the more I'm convinced he should be playing in front of two sitting midfielders. Some to seem to see him as this McGeouch type midfielder which he isn't for my money. He's a bit slow on tracking back defensively and players run off him far too easily. He got caught out yesterday trying to take a touch in our own 6 yard area near enough and it cost us a goal. He's clearly a talented laddie with some strike on him though.

Add in Scott Allan to the mix and you're going to have an awfully lightweight midfield imo.

This is why I don't get the people that are saying that if we sign Scott Allan we will be sorted for the season. For what its worth I can see Slivka and Mallan both playing as one of the two deeper CM's but they need a more defensive midfielder playing alongside them. We're never going to get identical like-for-like replacements for McGeouch and McGinn but right now if I had to choose between signing one or two defensive midfielders and Scott Allan I have no doubt I would choose the former.

[mjhibby]

Some here hoping that Allan forces a move... What's he doing to do? Given he's not in the team or the match day squad he can't very well refuse to play a la Boyata! Seriously though, seems little incentive for Celtic to refuse a credible approach from Hibs. Hope sour grapes over McGinn isn't a factor. Would seem very petty if so. One issue may be salary. Doubt Celtic would be interested in a loan in his final year, instead they'd want him of the wage bill completely. He may rather sit in the stands and pick up a wage than take a pay cut to come back to Hibs.

I don't think hell want to sit on his thumbs. He will go out to somebody, it makes no sense just to waste a year. I'm sure he would gladly come to hibs and I don't think he would be bothered at reducing his wage by over half. This is the one club he has shone at and if he comes back he could challenge for a place in the Scotland team. If he gave us two years great service I wouldnt mind him going to a bigger club if his form merited. I love watching the guy play and is such a technically gifted player especially the weight of pass.

[Dancehibs]

The issue I have with Slivka, Swanson, Hyndman is that they all seem far too similar position wise, I still don't really know where Mallan actually fits either. The more I watch him the more I'm convinced he should be playing in front of two sitting midfielders. Some to seem to see him as this McGeouch type midfielder which he isn't for my money. He's a bit slow on tracking back defensively and players run off him far too easily. He got caught out yesterday trying to take a touch in our own 6 yard area near enough and it cost us a goal. He's clearly a talented laddie with some strike on him though.

Add in Scott Allan to the mix and you're going to have an awfully lightweight midfield imo.
All good points. Mallan is better in last third as poor when doesn’t have the ball. An aspect of his game he needs to work on. With the midfielders we have not sure if any bring the energy and ability to get about the park like John. When new recruits are fully match fit it will be interesting to see what the bring collectively and individually

[houstonhibbee]

The issue I have with Slivka, Swanson, Hyndman is that they all seem far too similar position wise, I still don't really know where Mallan actually fits either. The more I watch him the more I'm convinced he should be playing in front of two sitting midfielders. Some to seem to see him as this McGeouch type midfielder which he isn't for my money. He's a bit slow on tracking back defensively and players run off him far too easily. He got caught out yesterday trying to take a touch in our own 6 yard area near enough and it cost us a goal. He's clearly a talented laddie with some strike on him though.

Add in Scott Allan to the mix and you're going to have an awfully lightweight midfield imo.

Im sure Neil knows what he's doing....................

[danhibees1875]

I know folk are entitled to their opinion and all but wanting Slivka moved on - no way :no way:

:agree:

Slivka is quality. I think people will change their minds over the next couple of months. :aok:

[Nicho87]

Said from early on I didn't think slivka was good enough. I still stand by that. Shirks out challenges and not committed enough for me. Good on his day but his days aren't often enough.

[Delboy4]

Lafferty away to the Huns, just about done deal £750k 😳

[Speedway]

What's your nickname for him?

Gashless.

[Dancehibs]

:agree:

Slivka is quality. I think people will change their minds over the next couple of months. :aok:
He’s got lots of talent. Needs to start showing on a much more consistently. If he can do that we will have some player

[Joe6-2]

Hibs are still after Allan I’ve just been told.

That’s the sort of news I like to hear from you!

[Chic Murray]

The issue I have with Slivka, Swanson, Hyndman is that they all seem far too similar position wise, I still don't really know where Mallan actually fits either. The more I watch him the more I'm convinced he should be playing in front of two sitting midfielders. Some to seem to see him as this McGeouch type midfielder which he isn't for my money. He's a bit slow on tracking back defensively and players run off him far too easily. He got caught out yesterday trying to take a touch in our own 6 yard area near enough and it cost us a goal. He's clearly a talented laddie with some strike on him though.

Add in Scott Allan to the mix and you're going to have an awfully lightweight midfield imo.

I too think he doesn't tackle enough, but I have to be honest and admit that I'm looking for another McGinn. Mallan is a good player, but IMO needs somebody else to act as enforcer. I agree he hasn't really found his berth yet - or we haven't got used to it.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Slivka May have consistence issues but anyone who says he’s not good enough for Hibs, I just don’t get it.

Apart from SJM he’s one of the only ones so far in games this season who’s created us chances with great balls over the top - in three of the games he’s played.

He may drift in and out of games, but he’s quick, strong has a great first touch and has the ability to see things others can’t.

If he wasn’t inconsistent or didn’t drift in and out of games, he wouldn’t be at Hibs. No chance he’s getting let go.

Patience is a virtue so they say and it’s in short supply.
We’ve barely got out of pre-season and folks say Whitty’s “legs have gone”. I note that being aimed at Scott Brown as well... maybe the rust takes a bit longer to clear with the veterans? Youngsters get little time, as do seasoned pros so I suppose there’s a consistency there. Yet this is one of the best starts to a campaign we’ve had in many a year - I think iirc we’ve only won our first opening competitive match on 2 occasions in the last 10 years. That’s not to say we should settle for less it’s just putting things into a bit of perspective. A sign of how Lenny has raised expectations further.

[sahpaton]

Slivka starting our big European games and being rested in our first 2 league games tells you how highly Lennon rates him imo but possibly also tells you a bit about his fitness levels as well. Once the season is properly underway and we are playing 1 league game a week I’m sure we will see the player he has the potential to be for us and a much more consistent one as well.

[MWHIBBIES]

How can Slivka be consistent when he doesn't get a consistent run in the team? He was really good vs Asteras and Molde at home. Head up, always going forward, beautiful first touch. Created our best chance vs Molde.

[Dancehibs]

How can Slivka be consistent when he doesn't get a consistent run in the team? He was really good vs Asteras and Molde at home. Head up, always going forward, beautiful first touch. Created our best chance vs Molde.
Second half against asteras he was excellent. First half played out of position. The second half Slivka we all want to see more off that. Not the Slivka that came on against Motherwell

[Smartie]

Second half against asteras he was excellent. First half played out of position. The second half Slivka we all want to see more off that. Not the Slivka that came on against Motherwell

Balancing all of that out, there has been a lot more good than there has been poor or meh - especially considering where we are in the season and that there could be a few mitigating factors at play.

[IWasThere2016]

We need Allan. Of all the players we needed to sign/re-sign, he was the one.

[Greenworld]

Lafferty away to the Huns, just about done deal £750k [emoji15]That's some jump from 200k

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[Elephant Stone]

We need Allan. Of all the players we needed to sign/re-sign, he was the one.

I reckon Kamberi was the main one, he is going to seem like an absolute bargain and one of the shrewdest signings we've made in a long time. Would love to see Allan back too though.

[007]

Lafferty away to the Huns, just about done deal £750k 😳

Probably not a coincidence they waited until after he'd played for Hearts against Celtic before completing the deal.

[Jim44]

Lafferty away to the Huns, just about done deal £750k 😳

Anything that weakens the Jambos is fine with me, even if the Sevco muppets are getting moist at the prospect of him returning to his ‘boyhood heroes’. :yawn:

[SouthMoroccoStu]

That's some jump from 200k

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If Celtic had made that % jump in offers they’d have got McGinn no bother

[007]

We need Allan. Of all the players we needed to sign/re-sign, he was the one.

We could have done with him yesterday to unlock the St Johnstone defence.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Lafferty away to the Huns, just about done deal £750k 😳

As soon as hearts admitted they met with lafferty and his representatives and Ann Budge, guaranteed he was away

[Aldo]

Anything that weakens the Jambos is fine with me, even if the Sevco muppets are getting moist at the prospect of him returning to his ‘boyhood heroes’. :yawn:

I think they might use some of the cash to get the 6ft 6 striker they have on a pre contract!


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[Jim44]

I think they might use some of the cash to get the 6ft 6 striker they have on a pre contract!


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Don’t know anything about this guy. Is he on a pre-contract to join them in January? If so, why would they pay money for him just now? Am I walking into a ‘whoosh’ moment?:greengrin

[Aldo]

Don’t know anything about this guy. Is he on a pre-contract to join them in January? If so, why would they pay money for him just now? Am I walking into a ‘whoosh’ moment?:greengrin

No not at all Jim! I just think that they will potentially look at bringing the boy in?




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[hfc rd]

Lafferty away to the Huns, just about done deal £750k 😳


Where you hearing this? Can’t see it anywhere on Sky Sports or BBC.

[DetroitHibs]

When does the transfer window close for us?

[Jim44]

No not at all Jim! I just think that they will potentially look at bringing the boy in?




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As in buying out his contract? Who is he by the way?

[hfc rd]

When does the transfer window close for us?


Friday August 31st I believe.

[Aldo]

As in buying out his contract? Who is he by the way?

Yes or paying a transfer fee. Some Czech guy called David Vanecek and he’s only 6ft 4.


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