Summer transfer thread

[Ozyhibby]

I don’t think the one year to go thing is as relevant as people think. If clubs want him they will pay the money now because in a years time the manager could be sacked and priorities change. Not to mention other clubs can step in and sign him.
So long as there are few clubs looking to sign him it won’t matter how long he has left on his contract.


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[Unseen work]

Obviously I am biased as with the majority of hibs fans.

But I honestly feel for the first time, in s really long time we are such an attractive club to be at and players seem desperate to come to us/stay.

Brilliant stadium which has very good home attendances, brilliant training facility and a manager/board who are all 100% behind the team and progressing us.

I think the club is really on the rise and will continue to attract top players like we have done so this season.

This is the most excited I have been about hibs in quite a while



https://twitter.com/hibsofficial/status/1000376010704113665?s=21

goosebumps watching that.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Sun reporting Jack Ross has made John Mcginn his main target and offered £3m for him.

Could help get us McLaren, Allan and Mallan. Deal

[The Harp Awakes]

Heard from a decent source yesterday that Hibs are talks with Celtic over McGinn. The fee is ~£3m + Scott Allan. Hibs wanting Ryan Christie as well as part of the deal. Rodgers less keen on Christie going, but not far off agreement apparently. No idea what McGinn thinks on the move though.

[angus hibby]

Heard from a decent source yesterday that Hibs are talks with Celtic over McGinn. The fee is ~£3m + Scott Allan. Hibs wanting Ryan Christie as well as part of the deal. Rodgers less keen on Christie going, but not far off agreement apparently. No idea what McGinn thinks on the move though.

I’d take that. If we’re losing Barker, they could throw in Johnny Hayes too!

[BlackSheep]

Heard from a decent source yesterday that Hibs are talks with Celtic over McGinn. The fee is ~£3m + Scott Allan. Hibs wanting Ryan Christie as well as part of the deal. Rodgers less keen on Christie going, but not far off agreement apparently. No idea what McGinn thinks on the move though.

Said this last week, was shot down quite early... the same rumour was mentioned on here a while back back, but recently does seem to be gathering pace.

[B.H.F.C]

Sunderland are a big club but McGinn is better than League One. He should aim higher.

[danhibees1875]

Sunderland are a big club but McGinn is better than League One. He should aim higher.

He'd likely get promoted going there, and they would be expecting to fight at the top end of the championship going forward.

He seems to like being close to home - so a northern club would be good for that too. Sunderland would be a great move for him.

[easty]

He'd likely get promoted going there, and they would be expecting to fight at the top end of the championship going forward.

He seems to like being close to home - so a northern club would be good for that too. Sunderland would be a great move for him.

Nah, Sunderland would be a terrible move.

[ian cruise]

Heard from a decent source yesterday that Hibs are talks with Celtic over McGinn. The fee is ~£3m + Scott Allan. Hibs wanting Ryan Christie as well as part of the deal. Rodgers less keen on Christie going, but not far off agreement apparently. No idea what McGinn thinks on the move though.

I don't know people's sources so please don't take my scepticism personally. This has been going around for a while, it seems to have started on here by someone saying that would be a good outcome the has been coming round and round until it becomes fact.

It has all the hallmarks of something that started online, someone told someone else who repeats it until it comes back on here, then gets quoted away from here as fact rather than rumour and back to here.

If I'm wrong and it does happen it's not an outcome I'd be unhappy with.

[Unseen work]

Heard from a decent source yesterday that Hibs are talks with Celtic over McGinn. The fee is ~£3m + Scott Allan. Hibs wanting Ryan Christie as well as part of the deal. Rodgers less keen on Christie going, but not far off agreement apparently. No idea what McGinn thinks on the move though.

3 million plus Allan would be an incredible deal for us.

[snooky]

Heard from a decent source yesterday that Hibs are talks with Celtic over McGinn. The fee is ~£3m + Scott Allan. Hibs wanting Ryan Christie as well as part of the deal. Rodgers less keen on Christie going, but not far off agreement apparently. No idea what McGinn thinks on the move though.

The more clubs who want SJM the better as it will help us get the best deal possible.
Rumourwise, there appears to be Celtc, Sunderland & who else?

[danhibees1875]

Nah, Sunderland would be a terrible move.

Or that, good point.

:greengrin

[B.H.F.C]

He'd likely get promoted going there, and they would be expecting to fight at the top end of the championship going forward.

He seems to like being close to home - so a northern club would be good for that too. Sunderland would be a great move for him.

Still think he’d be wasting himself in at that level.

You could argue he took a step back to sign for Hibs but he was younger. I don’t think he should do that at this stage of his career. Championship is as low as he should go.

[Billychaotic182]

I’d take that. If we’re losing Barker, they could throw in Johnny Hayes too!

No thank you, a 31 year old winger who is just coming back from a leg break.

[Billychaotic182]

The more clubs who want SJM the better as it will help us get the best deal possible.
Rumourwise, there appears to be Celtc, Sunderland & who else?

Leeds

[The Harp Awakes]

I don't know pep} es sources so please don't take my scepticism personally. This has been going around for a while, it seems to have started on here by someone saying that would be a good outcome the has been coming round and round until it becomes fact.

It has all the hallmarks of something that started online, someone told someone else who repeats it until it comes back on here, then gets quoted away from here as fact rather than rumour and back to here.

If I'm wrong and it does happen it's not an outcome I'd be unhappy with.

The info came 2nd hand from a Celtic director very recently.

[BlackSheep]

The info came 2nd hand from a Celtic director very recently.

Seems we have similar if not the same source.

[w pilton hibby]

IMO Scotland games will be secondary to a very tidy wage. If Sunderland or any club offer him enough that will be key not for me Scotland caps.

I'll always be there if I'm fit - Hibs' John McGinn savours Scotland chances

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44266971

[JimboHibs]

He'd likely get promoted going there, and they would be expecting to fight at the top end of the championship going forward.

He seems to like being close to home - so a northern club would be good for that too. Sunderland would be a great move for him.

Utter nonsense,any evidence to back up your statement.

1) So from St Mirren to Hibs brings you to the conclusion he likes being close to home ? What long distance opportunities has McGinn turned down ?

2)Actual evidence that Sunderland would be a great move for him,no assuming in your head that it would be a great move.

[Borderhibbie76]

Said this last week, was shot down quite early... the same rumour was mentioned on here a while back back, but recently does seem to be gathering pace.I'd take that if we get Christie too

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[Borderhibbie76]

LeedsThey've just got a 300 million war chest so I think their sight may be set a bit higher than our SJM- no disrespect at all to SJM. Indeed if they do want him all the better for us as they might pay silly money

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[Billychaotic182]

They've just got a 300 million war chest so I think their sight may be set a bit higher than our SJM- no disrespect at all to SJM. Indeed if they do want him all the better for us as they might pay silly money

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You’re probably right but there name was put out there

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2670072/hibs-john-mcginn-leeds-united-celtic-rangers/amp/

[Hibs90]

"But, at this moment in time, I'm just concentrating on Scotland, trying to play the best I can and, whether I'm at Hibs for another few games or for the whole season, I would be delighted to be there."

:banana:

[danhibees1875]

Utter nonsense,any evidence to back up your statement.

1) So from St Mirren to Hibs brings you to the conclusion he likes being close to home ? What long distance opportunities has McGinn turned down ?

2)Actual evidence that Sunderland would be a great move for him,no assuming in your head that it would be a great move.

You don't like that idea then. :greengrin

1) is just a general fact isn't it, people like being close to home where their friends and family are. He's got brothers/sister(?) and by all accounts has a good relationship with them and so being North would be of benefit. It wasn't any sort of criticism of SJM.

2) I don't really know what you expect me to answer to that... I think he'd go to them and be a stand out in league 1, that would allow him to settle at a new club in an environment where they'd be mostly winning and probably bag a trophy. From there I think Sunderland would challenge again in the championship which will be a good level for SJM.

[ancient hibee]

I don’t think McGinn would be too keen to go to Celtic where he would struggle to be first choice.

[My_Wife_Camille]

You don't like that idea then. :greengrin

1) is just a general fact isn't it, people like being close to home where their friends and family are. He's got brothers/sister(?) and by all accounts has a good relationship with them and so being North would be of benefit. It wasn't any sort of criticism of SJM.

2) I don't really know what you expect me to answer to that... I think he'd go to them and be a stand out in league 1, that would allow him to settle at a new club in an environment where they'd be mostly winning and probably bag a trophy. From there I think Sunderland would challenge again in the championship which will be a good level for SJM.
He wants EVIDENCE. Do have any evidence HMM?

[hhibs]

Sure I heard some post that Fulham were interested in John,this was some time ago and clearly before their recent promotion. On the other hand my memory be failing me,not the first time.

[The Leith Dutch]

I don’t think the one year to go thing is as relevant as people think. If clubs want him they will pay the money now because in a years time the manager could be sacked and priorities change. Not to mention other clubs can step in and sign him.
So long as there are few clubs looking to sign him it won’t matter how long he has left on his contract.


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Not sure I completely buy the effect of multiple clubs being in for him inflating the fee that much.

Unlikely to be a bidding war (at least as far as money to Hibs goes) as they basically just need to offer enough for permission to talk to him.
After that it's surely the appeal of any club to McGinn no?

I think you're right in terms of the year not being a great handicap (as in it won't be 1 mill or less) but I'd be surprised to see more than 3 mill. Stranger things have happened mind ;)

[1875STEVE]

Liam Henderson heading to Parma. £1m. legend.

[The Leith Dutch]

Sure I heard some post that Fulham were interested in John,this was some time ago and clearly before their recent promotion. On the other hand my memory be failing me,not the first time.

I think Fulham would be an excellent move for him.

I'd doubt Sunderland would appeal as much.

I think at 23 he'll surely be looking for English Championship at a minimum level.
From what I've seen of the EPL he'd have no problems at all in a lower table or newly promoted club (not to say he couldn't shoot higher).

As for the "Close to Home" argument that's pretty irrelevant - I work in London during the week and while Sunderland is geographically closer the transport links from London arguably make it just about as easy. A three hour drive Sunderland to Glasgow and broadly the same for a flight from London factoring in to and from the airport.

[brog]

Every Celtc fan I know has always assumed that SJM would end up with them given his family background. While I hate us selling to either of the uglies if we get a good fee plus Scotty I'd jump at it. If we got a loan player thrown I'd be really happy but would much prefer Lewis Morgan to Christie.

[J-C]

Heard from a decent source yesterday that Hibs are talks with Celtic over McGinn. The fee is ~£3m + Scott Allan. Hibs wanting Ryan Christie as well as part of the deal. Rodgers less keen on Christie going, but not far off agreement apparently. No idea what McGinn thinks on the move though.


Only a goer if McGinn wants to go there and after having spoke to him and others have said, he sees his future down south, of course this may have changed but he didn't see Celtic as a challenge for him, he has set his sights higher than them.

[J-C]

Utter nonsense,any evidence to back up your statement.

1) So from St Mirren to Hibs brings you to the conclusion he likes being close to home ? What long distance opportunities has McGinn turned down ?

2)Actual evidence that Sunderland would be a great move for him,no assuming in your head that it would be a great move.


Exactly, was he not contemplating going to USA before he came here, not exactly close to home is it.

[hfc rd]

Liam Henderson heading to Parma. £1m. legend.


Excellent move for him. They have just been promoted to Serie A. Hope Hendo does really well there!

[Lago]

I'd take that if we get Christie too

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Sorry just don't believe that will happen.

[The Leith Dutch]

Every Celtc fan I know has always assumed that SJM would end up with them given his family background. While I hate us selling to either of the uglies if we get a good fee plus Scotty I'd jump at it. If we got a loan player thrown I'd be really happy but would much prefer Lewis Morgan to Christie.

I'm in exactly the same boat - hate selling to them but at the end of the day it's all about the deal we get.

Most recent ones I can think of went well for us:
Allan loan deal for swapping a loan keeper and sending Murray to Dundee.
Allan to Celtic for McGeouch, Henderson loan and some cash.
Scott Brown for (the still Scottish record?) £4.4 million.

Probably missed (or blanked) some that didn't go so well or there were some other details in there but, at the end of the day, it's not unlike the situation with wanting certain teams to lose even if they're playing Hearts - the first consideration is the benefit of Hibs and I couldn't care about other clubs if it benefits us.

Celtic are rarely a rival club to any meaningful extent - maybe if we meet them in a semi or final - and even then I think them having McGinn as well as all their other riches isn't the balance tipper.

[Paisley Hibby]

But Mcginn is in the same boat, he’s already broken into the Scottish team and fine well so imo joining and playing well for Sunderland wouldn’t jeopardise his place at all.

Exactly. I've heard from a very good source (which I won't name) that ideally he wants to play in England. If Sunderland do a "Blackburn" and come straight back up, moving there would not be so daft. They're a big club, and more attractive now than many Championship clubs (eg Brentford, Preston NE, Bristol City). If the money is right for SJM and Hibs I certainly wouldn't rule it out.

[El Gubbz]

What’s a realistic sell on clause we could add on to any deal for SJM? 20%?

If he went for the reported £3m we’d have to give St Mirren £1m and would be a pretty poor deal for us and probably worth just letting him run his contract down.

Although if we add a 20% sell on and he’s successful at Sunderland and after a couple years went for £10-15m (pennies down there) we could be looking at quite a decent windfall in the future. Total = £4-5m (not sure if the buddies would be entitled to any of the sell on though?)

[SRHibs]

What’s a realistic sell on clause we could add on to any deal for SJM? 20%?

If he went for the reported £3m we’d have to give St Mirren £1m and would be a pretty poor deal for us and probably worth just letting him run his contract down.

Although if we add a 20% sell on and he’s successful at Sunderland and after a couple years went for £10-15m (pennies down there) we could be looking at quite a decent windfall in the future. Total = £4-5m (not sure if the buddies would be entitled to any of the sell on though?)

£2 million is still a significant amount of money for a club like ours. No way we let his contract run down if that’s on the table.

[Wilson]

What’s a realistic sell on clause we could add on to any deal for SJM? 20%?



It seems we gave St Mirren a high sell on percentage to ensure a lower fee. It was a deal that suited both parties at the time.

If an English club already feels they are paying a good fee then to also include a particularly high sell on clause might be hard to negotiate.

[Cod Boy]

Can’t see Mcginn going to league one in England he is better than that.

[Nicho87]

No way he will be going to league one in England.

Celtic wouldn't allow it

[CallumLaidlaw]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/hibs-close-stephen-mallan-signing-12609076


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[NAE NOOKIE]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/hibs-close-stephen-mallan-signing-12609076


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The Daily Ranger seems to be the only paper with the Dempster story, its been a while coming but its no surprise that she is being headhunted if the story is true. The good news is that Plymouth are hardly a step up from Hibs and I highly doubt they would pay a CEO much more than we do. LD can afford to bide her time and if Hibs continue our upward trajectory I can see far bigger than Plymouth Argyle knocking on our door.

As for Mallan ..... Though the guy is clearly a good player I always have a wee alarm bell ringing when a player at a club struggling to survive still cant get a game .... I thought this with Stokes and sadly my fears weren't unfounded. I do have faith in Hibs ability these days to rejuvenate a player though, Scott Allan being a case in point.

[CallumLaidlaw]

The Daily Ranger seems to be the only paper with the Dempster story, its been a while coming but its no surprise that she is being headhunted if the story is true. The good news is that Plymouth are hardly a step up from Hibs and I highly doubt they would pay a CEO much more than we do. LD can afford to bide her time and if Hibs continue our upward trajectory I can see far bigger than Plymouth Argyle knocking on our door.

As for Mallan ..... Though the guy is clearly a good player I always have a wee alarm bell ringing when a player at a club struggling to survive still cant get a game .... I thought this with Stokes and sadly my fears weren't unfounded. I do have faith in Hibs ability these days to rejuvenate a player though, Scott Allan being a case in point.

With Mallan, Reading Barnsley fans, they seemed quite impressed with him when he got a game but for some reason his opportunities were few and far between.


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[JimBHibees]

With Mallan, Reading Barnsley fans, they seemed quite impressed with him when he got a game but for some reason his opportunities were few and far between.


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Which one is it Reading or Barnsley. :greengrin

[bingo70]

With Mallan, Reading Barnsley fans, they seemed quite impressed with him when he got a game but for some reason his opportunities were few and far between.


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I had a look at their forums too and thought the same. Sounds like their managers decided they wanted physical players who would battle rather than footballers. They seem annoyed they had two managers with the same idea. Most of the posts I saw were people saying they wanted him to stay.

[hibbie02]

Every Celtc fan I know has always assumed that SJM would end up with them given his family background. While I hate us selling to either of the uglies if we get a good fee plus Scotty I'd jump at it. If we got a loan player thrown I'd be really happy but would much prefer Lewis Morgan to Christie.

I would be concerned that if we sold SJM to anyone else, Celtic may decide to keep Scottie or sell or loan him out elsewhere. Scottie is the lure that Celtic are going to use.

[Captain Trips]

Mallan would be a great fit at Hibs, Neil is very capable of getting the best from him.

If this goes through it would be a great bit of business.

[BlackSheep]

Interesting to read that Jack Ross has been told money is no object for this summer’s transfer dealings (within reason of course, not like they are gonna buy Neymar!)

Hibs should hold out for a decent fee for McGinn if Sunderland truly are interested.

4.5M would be nice... just to update the record! 😁

[Ronniekirk]

Interesting to read that Jack Ross has been told money is no object for this summer’s transfer dealings (within reason of course, not like they are gonna buy Neymar!)

Hibs should hold out for a decent fee for McGinn if Sunderland truly are interested.

4.5M would be nice... just to update the record! [emoji16]

He wont go there imo and he is in no rush to jump ship so it's going to be a waiting game and we need to plan ahead and agree it would be nice to know how much we may have to spend on players deals and wages and Mcginn s sale will be a big part of that


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[BlackSheep]

With McLaren’s recall to the Aussie squad it seems our chances of signing him without the sale of McGinn are slim, I wonder who Lennon has in mind instead.... I still would think Murray would work well with Kamberi, if we manage to sign Kamberi as well!!

[Ozyhibby]

He wont go there imo and he is in no rush to jump ship so it's going to be a waiting game and we need to plan ahead and agree it would be nice to know how much we may have to spend on players deals and wages and Mcginn s sale will be a big part of that


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Agree. I’m pretty sure Mcginn will still be here for the first couple of Euro rounds.


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[Billychaotic182]

With McLaren’s recall to the Aussie squad it seems our chances of signing him without the sale of McGinn are slim, I wonder who Lennon has in mind instead.... I still would think Murray would work well with Kamberi, if we manage to sign Kamberi as well!!

Kane Hemmings name was mentioned by Tam McManus

[Borderhibbie76]

With McLaren’s recall to the Aussie squad it seems our chances of signing him without the sale of McGinn are slim, I wonder who Lennon has in mind instead.... I still would think Murray would work well with Kamberi, if we manage to sign Kamberi as well!!What have we seen from Murray to justify this?? I don't get why people think he would be any sort of replacement for Maclaren...no thanks from me he is not good enough for a top 4 club...unless its as backup

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[adhibs]

With McLaren’s recall to the Aussie squad it seems our chances of signing him without the sale of McGinn are slim, I wonder who Lennon has in mind instead.... I still would think Murray would work well with Kamberi, if we manage to sign Kamberi as well!!

Was Murray not caught offside even more often that kamberi? Despite all kamberis qualities thats his major weakness. would be a very frustrating partnership.

[The Leith Dutch]

What have we seen from Murray to justify this?? I don't get why people think he would be any sort of replacement for Maclaren...no thanks from me he is not good enough for a top 4 club...unless its as backup

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I actually quite enjoyed Murray as a player early part of the season.
What I find great is that having seen how we played since January I'd completely agree that he's, at best, a backup player.

Thought the same thing when someone mentioned Andrew Shinnie the other day.....quite liked him at the time and thought he got an overly hard time.

Now I'm very much of the opinion we can and should be looking at better.

[BlackSheep]

What folk are forgetting is under Lennon’s tuition Murray could really prosper... I remember early in the season when Murray was scoring for fun there were interviews with both him and Lennon where they talked about Lennon insisting he stayed around the 6 yard box, between the sticks, and he was banging them in... then his supply ran dry and he started dropping back and trying too hard to do it all.

Lennon obviously likes a target man with a fox in the box as a partnership, it didn’t quite work out with Stokes and Murray, but I do think with a little work Murray could be the fox to Kamberi’s target man.

Murray is also very quick and can play on the shoulder of the last man, if we get Allan back to slip balls to him then again I think he will be prolific.

[K-Zazu]

I actually quite enjoyed Murray as a player early part of the season.
What I find great is that having seen how we played since January I'd completely agree that he's, at best, a backup player.

Thought the same thing when someone mentioned Andrew Shinnie the other day.....quite liked him at the time and thought he got an overly hard time.

Now I'm very much of the opinion we can and should be looking at better.

I liked Shinnie aswell. Good player

[basehibby]

With McLaren’s recall to the Aussie squad it seems our chances of signing him without the sale of McGinn are slim, I wonder who Lennon has in mind instead.... I still would think Murray would work well with Kamberi, if we manage to sign Kamberi as well!!

Our chances of signing McLaren are inversely proportional to his involvement at the WC I'm afraid - ie dropping like a stone as we speak. No matter - I wish him all the best. Kamberi would be a more significant signing for us in my opinion and fortunately we have some kind of option on him so the chances of signing Kambers look pretty good. McLaren would be a great signing too as he is a real sniffer around the box but Kamberi contributes more to the spine of the team so will be delighted if we secure him.

[we are hibs]

Murray isn't good enough to be a starter if we want to kick on as a club.

[MWHIBBIES]

Murray isn't good enough to be a starter if we want to kick on as a club.

Folk been saying that about Lewis and Paul for years, it is never that simple.

[BlackSheep]

Our chances of signing McLaren are inversely proportional to his involvement at the WC I'm afraid - ie dropping like a stone as we speak. No matter - I wish him all the best. Kamberi would be a more significant signing for us in my opinion and fortunately we have some kind of option on him so the chances of signing Kambers look pretty good. McLaren would be a great signing too as he is a real sniffer around the box but Kamberi contributes more to the spine of the team so will be delighted if we secure him.

Yup, pretty much the long winded version of my post :)

[Lago]

Think I'll just let Neil Lennon make the call on who is suitable to play for Hibs, he has vastly more experience than the majority of us on here.

[bingo70]

Think I'll just let Neil Lennon make the call on who is suitable to play for Hibs, he has vastly more experience than the majority of us on here.

You can still have an opinion though.

What I don’t get is people writing potential targets off, when as you say, Lennon will have done his home work and will know a lot more about a player than anyone on here.

[WhileTheChief..]

Is Rherras still with us?

[Kato]

You can still have an opinion though.

What I don’t get is people writing potential targets off, when as you say, Lennon will have done his home work and will know a lot more about a player than anyone on here.

...and if he thinks Simon Murray could do a job with an actual strike partner rather than Stokes lurking outside the box maybe it's worth a go.

[Billy Whizz]

Is Rherras still with us?

Is doubt it, was on a short term loan, but we haven’t clarified our releases

[GordonHFC]

Would imagine he is signed up to end of May.

[Souter96Mac]

Just seen that Marc Mcnulty has just been promoted to league 1 with Coventry. Year left on his deal, worth a punt?

[GGTTH07]

Just seen that Marc Mcnulty has just been promoted to league 1 with Coventry. Year left on his deal, worth a punt?

Hibs have already tried this summer. Money down there too good for him to leave.

[Souter96Mac]

Hibs have already tried this summer. Money down there too good for him to leave.

Fair enough, would probably have had a better chance if they hadn't won today.

[GordonHFC]

Just seen that Marc Mcnulty has just been promoted to league 1 with Coventry. Year left on his deal, worth a punt?

Dont think he was chuffed with Hibs when they dumped him as a youth.

[Lago]

You can still have an opinion though.

What I don’t get is people writing potential targets off, when as you say, Lennon will have done his home work and will know a lot more about a player than anyone on here.
Agree

[Brooster]

Im hearing Murray is most probably leaving us.

[GlesgaeHibby]

Im hearing Murray is most probably leaving us.

Simon? If so, right call. Works hard but nowhere near the quality of Kamberi and Maclaren.

[Lago]

Im hearing Murray is most probably leaving us.
Do you know where to?

[Greencore]

Im hearing Murray is most probably leaving us.

Dundee ? they have splashed the cash apparently 😂

[erin go bragh]

Im hearing Murray is most probably leaving us.
Wonder if that Turkish team still want to buy him .

[Billy Whizz]

Im hearing Murray is most probably leaving us.

Well, I hope we have a replacement lined up before we release him

[andybev1]

Im hearing Murray is most probably leaving us.


I know it is not just Murray's decision but he himself said he wants to stay and fight for his place - time will tell. He obviously loved his time at Hibs, especially the beginning of the season where he was fair banging them in. I think the fans loved Murray too but the downturn in goals and the continual misess (that home game to rangers where he had so many chances really hurt us, it could not be ignored). I hope he can force his way back into Lennons plans and keeps it up this time - I have my doubts of him being anything other than a squad player.
If all of our plans come to fruition dand we get the people we want to stay then we might need to offload Murray, if that was the case then it could only be a good thing for the club.

[supermcginn]

Im hearing Murray is most probably leaving us.

Not surprised, if we want to win cups and finish second he's nowhere near the answer.

[we are hibs]

Wouldn't be shocked to see Ryan Christie in a hibs shirt

[neil7908]

Wouldn't be shocked to see Ryan Christie in a hibs shirt

I'm not sure, does he not play in the same position as Mallan and Allan? I think he's a cracking player but with Mallan looking like a strong possibility and the club surely looking to get Scotty Allan back I'm not sure where Christie fits in.

[Souter96Mac]

I'm not sure, does he not play in the same position as Mallan and Allan? I think he's a cracking player but with Mallan looking like a strong possibility and the club surely looking to get Scotty Allan back I'm not sure where Christie fits in.

Midfield of:

Slivka McGinn
Mallan Allan Christie

Flo up top 😍

[Aldo]

Wouldn't be shocked to see Ryan Christie in a hibs shirt

Am I the only one who doesn’t rate Christie and think he flatters to deceive.

Dons fan I know doesn’t rate him either! Told me he tended to hide in games and played decent 1 in every 8 games??


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[bingo70]

Am I the only one who doesn’t rate Christie and think he flatters to deceive.

Dons fan I know doesn’t rate him either! Told me he tended to hide in games and played decent 1 in every 8 games??


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Think it’s worth remembering he’s been quite an important player, or certainly played a lot of games, in a team that finished 2nd. To take him from Aberdeen would be a major coup IMO.

FWIW though there were times I’ve thought he looked brilliant but more often than not whenever I saw Aberdeen they we’re unbelievably dull to watch and I’m not surprised flair players in that team maybe weren’t always at their best. I think with the right environment he could be a cracking player.

Pittodrie pitch is also a tattie field so again, not surprised if that didn’t suit his style of football.

[Elephant Stone]

I'm not sure, does he not play in the same position as Mallan and Allan? I think he's a cracking player but with Mallan looking like a strong possibility and the club surely looking to get Scotty Allan back I'm not sure where Christie fits in.

If signing Ryan Christie is even a possibility then we should be pursuing that heavily.

[Aldo]

Think it’s worth remembering he’s been quite an important player, or certainly played a lot of games, in a team that finished 2nd. To take him from Aberdeen would be a major coup IMO.

FWIW though there were times I’ve thought he looked brilliant but more often than not whenever I saw Aberdeen they we’re unbelievably dull to watch and I’m not surprised flair players in that team maybe weren’t always at their best. I think with the right environment he could be a cracking player.

Pittodrie pitch is also a tattie field so again, not surprised if that didn’t suit his style of football.

Yes he was part of the team that finished second and has talent but not consistent enough for me.

I’m still not sure Bingo! Will trust Lennon’s judgement though!


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[S4uzee]

Am I the only one who doesn’t rate Christie and think he flatters to deceive.

Dons fan I know doesn’t rate him either! Told me he tended to hide in games and played decent 1 in every 8 games??


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Agree with you. Think Allan is a far better player.

Christie also likes to leave the boot in when things aren’t going well

[OfficialHSL]

He wont go there imo and he is in no rush to jump ship so it's going to be a waiting game and we need to plan ahead and agree it would be nice to know how much we may have to spend on players deals and wages and Mcginn s sale will be a big part of that


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Ronnie
We hope you don't mind us coming in on this thread as we know you are a supporter of HSL.
Can we just remind everyone we are trying our very best to influence transfer activity. While money alone can never guarantee things it will help our Manager if we can substantially increase our regular amount to the Club. If you have not yet joined please do so now, if you can . We are trying to show Neil that we share his ambition for the Club.

HSL

[Tug Wilson]

Agree with you. Think Allan is a far better player.

Christie also likes to leave the boot in when things aren’t going well

Think Jordan Rossiter might say the same about Scott.

[blackpoolhibs]

I have to admire some of our supporters, especially those who watch so much of other teams to notice how consistent or inconsistent some of their players are, i hardly notice them in the games they play against us. :greengrin

[Ronniekirk]

Ronnie
We hope you don't mind us coming in on this thread as we know you are a supporter of HSL.
Can we just remind everyone we are trying our very best to influence transfer activity. While money alone can never guarantee things it will help our Manager if we can substantially increase our regular amount to the Club. If you have not yet joined please do so now, if you can . We are trying to show Neil that we share his ambition for the Club.

HSL

Don't mind at all Continue to support HSL monthly and can't understand why we can't get more fans on board A fiver or tenner a month is not a lot out of someone's monthly budget
Now is the time to come on board if anyone looking in hasn't
It all helps bring in quality players


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[TRC]

As a wee side note, if I Google HSL I get up websites for Helsinki public transport. Don't know if this is just because of my location.

[poolman]

I have to admire some of our supporters, especially those who watch so much of other teams to notice how consistent or inconsistent some of their players are, i hardly notice them in the games they play against us. :greengrin


That's very true as it happens

[Greencore]

Celtic enter the race to sign John mcginn - the s*n. bidding war?

[Daydreamer]

Heard tonight from a relation of Kenny Miller that he has accepted a Player/Coach role with one of the Tayside clubs. Person was'nt willing to enlighten me which club that was. Had my suspicions it was Dundee but might be wrong. Time will tell

[JimBHibees]

Heard tonight from a relation of Kenny Miller that he has accepted a Player/Coach role with one of the Tayside clubs. Person was'nt willing to enlighten me which club that was. Had my suspicions it was Dundee but might be wrong. Time will tell

Would assume Dundee as he was tight with McCann when at Rangers. Sure they used to drive through together.

[Jones28]

Don't mind at all Continue to support HSL monthly and can't understand why we can't get more fans on board A fiver or tenner a month is not a lot out of someone's monthly budget
Now is the time to come on board if anyone looking in hasn't
It all helps bring in quality players


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Better marketing would help. Other than from links on here I have never seen anything to do with HSL on social media or anywhere else in the internet. I appreciate the scheme is to get as much cash directly to the club as possible but surely it would make sense to put some aside and speculate to accumulate?

[greenginger]

Better marketing would help. Other than from links on here I have never seen anything to do with HSL on social media or anywhere else in the internet. I appreciate the scheme is to get as much cash directly to the club as possible but surely it would make sense to put some aside and speculate to accumulate?


Speculate to accumulate ? what, give our cash to the next Bernie Madoff or buy shares in Ukio Bankas ! :greengrin

[Winston Ingram]

Dont think he was chuffed with Hibs when they dumped him as a youth.

I think that was Scougall

[Jones28]

Speculate to accumulate ? what, give our cash to the next Bernie Madoff or buy shares in Ukio Bankas ! :greengrin

I was going more pyramid scheme 😂

Nah, put some of the money into marketing and advertising. I appreciate they've built a new website which is great and not exactly cheap.

[Souter96Mac]

Dempster has come out and said Lennon has been given biggest budget in club's history.

[BlackSheep]

Dempster has come out and said Lennon has been given biggest budget in club's history.


Where are you reading that?

Edit... EEN article.... :)

[Thecat23]

Dempster has come out and said Lennon has been given biggest budget in club's history.

Seen this in the EEN, surely can’t be bigger than big Ecks budget when we had Latapy and Sauzee!

[JimBHibees]

Seen this in the EEN, surely can’t be bigger than big Ecks budget when we had Latapy and Sauzee!

You wouldnt have thought so but maybe so.

[O'Rourke3]

Seen this in the EEN, surely can’t be bigger than big Ecks budget when we had Latapy and Sauzee!Not convinced that season there was any budget given the level of spending. Speculate to accumulate felt the order of the day.

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[Souter96Mac]

We'll need a big budget if we are seriously aspiring to reach the group stages. We shall see.

[Unseen work]

I just love Leanne Dempster!

What she has done for us as a club is remarkable. There seems to be a real plan and structure in place for every aspect of the club and she is managing to make us excel in all of these areas.

It is vital we keep her.

[matty_f]

Seen this in the EEN, surely can’t be bigger than big Ecks budget when we had Latapy and Sauzee!

She said that budget includes all the football operation staff, so taking in the sports science, analysis, scouting etc, as well as the playing staff.

With that in mind it probably does go above what McLeish had.

[CapitalGreen]

I think that was Scougall

It was both.

[Centre Hawf]

Wouldn't be against a team that has

Mallan, McGinn
Boyle, Allan, Christie
Kamberi

It's a start at least.

[Thecat23]

Heard tonight from a relation of Kenny Miller that he has accepted a Player/Coach role with one of the Tayside clubs. Person was'nt willing to enlighten me which club that was. Had my suspicions it was Dundee but might be wrong. Time will tell

Just spoke to him, he’s not spoke to anyone regarding his future as of yet and is on hol so won’t be until he gets back.

[Thecat23]

She said that budget includes all the football operation staff, so taking in the sports science, analysis, scouting etc, as well as the playing staff.

With that in mind it probably does go above what McLeish had.

Ah maybe Matty I never thought about the backroom staff.

[MWHIBBIES]

Wouldn't be against a team that has

Mallan, McGinn
Boyle, Allan, Christie
Kamberi

It's a start at least.
Needs a ******* in that midfield to kick people. Too many footballers. Our midfield was so poor defensively Vs Rangers, lost us 4 goals.

[Centre Hawf]

Needs a ******* in that midfield to kick people. Too many footballers. Our midfield was so poor defensively Vs Rangers, lost us 4 goals.

Keep the ball and you don't need to kick anyone.:wink:

Nah I agree that a Bartley or something would slot in well for where Mallan or McGinn are to give it a wee bit more steel. But some of our best games in the last few years were played with a midfield duo of McGinn and McGeouch, neither are true nasty *******s.

[scoopyboy]

Heard tonight from a relation of Kenny Miller that he has accepted a Player/Coach role with one of the Tayside clubs. Person was'nt willing to enlighten me which club that was. Had my suspicions it was Dundee but might be wrong. Time will tell

Played bowls against his father on Friday night, he has two offers from Scottish clubs but in no rush to accept.

Did say neither were from Hibs, I asked if he would sign and his answer was in a minute.

[matty_f]

Played bowls against his father on Friday night, he has two offers from Scottish clubs but in no rush to accept.

Did say neither were from Hibs, I asked if he would sign and his answer was in a minute.

Did he give you an answer eventually?

[JimBHibees]

Did he give you an answer eventually?

:greengrin

[O'Rourke3]

Did he give you an answer eventually?

:faf:

[Nevi_SOL]

Did he give you an answer eventually?

😂😂👏🏻

[scoopyboy]

Did he give you an answer eventually?

You done me good and proper there matty.

[Speedway]

I just love Leanne Dempster!

What she has done for us as a club is remarkable. There seems to be a real plan and structure in place for every aspect of the club and she is managing to make us excel in all of these areas.

It is vital we keep her.

It's too late, she's leaving. Apparently we don't love her enough to spell her name correctly after 4 years. It's OK though, because we're getting former player Paul Dalgloishe in as a replacement and he doesn't care about stuff like that.

Regarding Budget, I'm pretty sure our turnover in the McLeish era isn't far away from our turnover now, so it's quite possible we've got the biggest budget ever this time, even if it's £1 more than last year. Rod was around in the McLeish era so he's know. Must be having palpitations at the moment.

[The_Horde]

It's too late, she's leaving. Apparently we don't love her enough to spell her name correctly after 4 years. It's OK though, because we're getting former player Paul Dalgloishe in as a replacement and he doesn't care about stuff like that.

Regarding Budget, I'm pretty sure our turnover in the McLeish era isn't far away from our turnover now, so it's quite possible we've got the biggest budget ever this time, even if it's £1 more than last year. Rod was around in the McLeish era so he's know. Must be having palpitations at the moment.

Dalgleish? I heard it was Scot Allen.

[seanoheimhin]

Needs a ******* in that midfield to kick people. Too many footballers. Our midfield was so poor defensively Vs Rangers, lost us 4 goals.

Yes, absolutely. It's brilliant that we've had such great attacking options Jan-May, but my god we are crying out for an upgrade on Marv. We were wide open against Killie and The Rangers. Hope Lennon sees it that way too.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Yes, absolutely. It's brilliant that we've had such great attacking options Jan-May, but my god we are crying out for an upgrade on Marv. We were wide open against Killie and The Rangers. Hope Lennon sees it that way too.

I’m not having the “poor defensively against rangers” argument. We were basically playing 2-5-3 and trying to score 6 goals.

Against Killie, one was a banger of a free kick, one was no one marking Boyd from a cross ball. Not too sure what a better defensive midfielder wouldve done in those games.


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[Smartie]

Yes, absolutely. It's brilliant that we've had such great attacking options Jan-May, but my god we are crying out for an upgrade on Marv. We were wide open against Killie and The Rangers. Hope Lennon sees it that way too.

I don't think we need an upgrade on Marv.

We just need to use Marv when the occasion calls, and not use him when it's not his kind of game.

He's never let us down.

[Shrekko]

We’d be doing well to get an ‘upgrade on Marv’.

I’m sure if NL wants to play a player of his type he’s quite happy for it to be Bartley.

[eastcoasthibby]

Seen this in the EEN, surely can’t be bigger than big Ecks budget when we had Latapy and Sauzee!

If its overall budget ...ie sports science, fitness coaches, development coaches, etc that will be far bigger than it was during Eck's time, all of these staff take decent wages, andbut if it doesnt include them and is just straight playing staff it should prove interesting !!!

[CMurdoch]

I’m not having the “poor defensively against rangers” argument. We were basically playing 2-5-3 and trying to score 6 goals.

Against Killie, one was a banger of a free kick, one was no one marking Boyd from a cross ball. Not too sure what a better defensive midfielder wouldve done in those games.


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I agree.
4 of the Rangers game goals were conceded by wreckless daftness, especially Hanlon.
On any other day they would have shut up shop after scoring goal 3.
I make no judgement on the defence/midfield defence on that game.

[MWHIBBIES]

I agree.
4 of the Rangers game goals were conceded by wreckless daftness, especially Hanlon.
On any other day they would have shut up shop after scoring goal 3.
I make no judgement on the defence/midfield defence on that game.
Midfield was getting ran all over, it certainly wasn't Hanlon's fault. No one from midfield tracking runners cost us 4 of the goals. The 0 was as important as the 6 if we wanted to finish 3rd. Watch Tavernier just walk into our box for their first, is awful from our midfield.

[JimBHibees]

Midfield was getting ran all over, it certainly wasn't Hanlon's fault. No one from midfield tracking runners cost us 4 of the goals. The 0 was as important as the 6 if we wanted to finish 3rd. Watch Tavernier just walk into our box for their first, is awful from our midfield.

Cant remember Paul being at fault for any. Lewis might have done better at a couple though tracking of runners poor. Freak sort of a game but very entertaining

[Centre Hawf]

Midfield was getting ran all over, it certainly wasn't Hanlon's fault. No one from midfield tracking runners cost us 4 of the goals. The 0 was as important as the 6 if we wanted to finish 3rd. Watch Tavernier just walk into our box for their first, is awful from our midfield.

We we're slow and picked off on a counter attack from a corner, not really a midfield being overran there imo. I personally thought the midfield looked tired more than anything. McGinn looked like he was struggling after half time. But I echo what another poster said that the midfield has been fine and not to blame for goals we conceded in what was a fantastic run of form.

[Brightside]

I agree.
4 of the Rangers game goals were conceded by wreckless daftness, especially Hanlon.
On any other day they would have shut up shop after scoring goal 3.
I make no judgement on the defence/midfield defence on that game.

:greengrin:greengrin

[Tug Wilson]

Yes, absolutely. It's brilliant that we've had such great attacking options Jan-May, but my god we are crying out for an upgrade on Marv. We were wide open against Killie and The Rangers. Hope Lennon sees it that way too.

Okay, I'll bite.

Marv did not play against Kilmarnock or The Rangers. Maybe if he had then we might not of lost 8 goals over those 2 games. Mind you we might not have scored 10.

Not sure of your logic. Or were you just throwing a hook?

Bartley is a superb defensive midfielder. As good as we have had in a long time. Graft, pace, intelligence and the heart of a lion. We don't need to upgrade.

[The_Horde]

Okay, I'll bite.

Marv did not play against Kilmarnock or The Rangers. Maybe if he had then we might not of lost 8 goals over those 2 games. Mind you we might not have scored 10.

Not sure of your logic. Or were you just throwing a hook?

Bartley is a superb defensive midfielder. As good as we have had in a long time. Graft, pace, intelligence and the heart of a lion. We don't need to upgrade.

Think he's fallen out with lenny. So maybe not far from the truth that we will replace him..

[brog]

Think he's fallen out with lenny. So maybe not far from the truth that we will replace him..


He's not fallen out with Lenny but you're correct in that he's unhappy at not being in the picture. He last started a game against Partick on 31/3 & he had a shocker. IIRC, Whitty came on & completely changed the game & he was Lenny's preference for the holding position after that. I know some clubs are interested, both here & in England & I think there's a 50/50 chance he'll move on in the summer.

[matty_f]

He's not fallen out with Lenny but you're correct in that he's unhappy at not being in the picture. He last started a game against Partick on 31/3 & he had a shocker. IIRC, Whitty came on & completely changed the game & he was Lenny's preference for the holding position after that. I know some clubs are interested, both here & in England & I think there's a 50/50 chance he'll move on in the summer.
Will be gutted when the time comes for Marvin to leave. I love the guy, he's totally bought into Hibs and imho was a big part in the shift in attitude at the club.

Good player, too.

[keep the faith]

Will be gutted when the time comes for Marvin to leave. I love the guy, he's totally bought into Hibs and imho was a big part in the shift in attitude at the club.

Good player, too.

Yep. He has never let us down and been an absolute warrior for us in big games.
Should have started in the last derby IMO.

[Northern Hibby]

Did he give you an answer eventually?

🤣

[Unseen work]

How can folk say the defence weren’t at fault against rangers? They were awful. I understand they were going for it and these things happen but come on.

1st goal was a counter attack and only 1 defender (Stevenson) was in the box when the goal was scored

2nd was very poor from Stevenson and Hanlon who dived in

3rd was an awful pass from Hanlon straight to Murphy who broke and was more or less 1 vs 1 with Efe who had to take him down.

4th was another shocking bit of defending where everyone chased the ball

5th a big deflection

[bingo70]

How can folk say the defence weren’t at fault against rangers? They were awful. I understand they were going for it and these things happen but come on.

1st goal was a counter attack and only 1 defender (Stevenson) was in the box when the goal was scored

2nd was very poor from Stevenson and Hanlon who dived in

3rd was an awful pass from Hanlon straight to Murphy who broke and was more or less 1 vs 1 with Efe who had to take him down.

4th was another shocking bit of defending where everyone chased the ball

5th a big deflection

I’m amazed anyone cares tbh. (That’s not a dig at you)

The defending in that game wasn’t reflective of how we defended all season and there were mitigating circumstances in that it was a bonkers game we had to chase goals.

[Northern Hibby]

Will be gutted when the time comes for Marvin to leave. I love the guy, he's totally bought into Hibs and imho was a big part in the shift in attitude at the club.

Good player, too.

My thoughts too.

[shetlandhibee]

He's not fallen out with Lenny but you're correct in that he's unhappy at not being in the picture. He last started a game against Partick on 31/3 & he had a shocker. IIRC, Whitty came on & completely changed the game & he was Lenny's preference for the holding position after that. I know some clubs are interested, both here & in England & I think there's a 50/50 chance he'll move on in the summer.
:top marks

[truehibernian]

Regarding losing Bartley was there not talk of Kouassi from Celtic on loan in January ? With SJM looking like he is heading in that direction I wonder if it'll be Allan permanent and EK on loan if MB moves on ?

I still reckon Osman (released from Partick) would be a very useful addition to the squad (as well as big Marv). Very solid each time I saw him and I think it's no coincidence that Partick did so poorly when he was out injured so long. In a much better side, which we are, I think he would be a hit.

[BoomtownHibees]

Just spoke to him, he’s not spoke to anyone regarding his future as of yet and is on hol so won’t be until he gets back.

Seems strange if his Dad is saying he’s had offers from 2 clubs??

[The_Horde]

He's not fallen out with Lenny but you're correct in that he's unhappy at not being in the picture. He last started a game against Partick on 31/3 & he had a shocker. IIRC, Whitty came on & completely changed the game & he was Lenny's preference for the holding position after that. I know some clubs are interested, both here & in England & I think there's a 50/50 chance he'll move on in the summer.

You sure? I was told they'd fallen out.. Also.. his Twitter post when the Fulham game was on seemed like a dig to me.

[1van Sprou7e]

You sure? I was told they'd fallen out.. Also.. his Twitter post when the Fulham game was on seemed like a dig to me.

"Fulham are so decent, you know their manager is never shouting “TOO MANY TOUCHES”https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f923.png"

Really don't see how that's a dig tbh

[Centre Hawf]

Seems strange if his Dad is saying he’s had offers from 2 clubs??

Having offers doesn't mean he's spoken to anyone about joining. Someone can randomly text me asking if I fancy coming to the pub but I've not spoke to anyone about going... except the Mrs, she said no.

[The_Horde]

"Fulham are so decent, you know their manager is never shouting “TOO MANY TOUCHES”https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f923.png"

Really don't see how that's a dig tbh

No? Suppose its perception really.. he's obviously talking about someone he knows.

[bingo70]

"Fulham are so decent, you know their manager is never shouting “TOO MANY TOUCHES”https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f923.png"

Really don't see how that's a dig tbh

Because he is suggesting his current manager does say that and the tone wouldn’t exactly be complimentary of Lennon if that was the case?

It may or may not be a dig but it definitely crossed my mind that it could well be.

[bigwheel]

"Fulham are so decent, you know their manager is never shouting “TOO MANY TOUCHES”https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f923.png"

Really don't see how that's a dig tbh

It was a dig at Levein.....


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[K-Zazu]

Must be close to a signing surely

[Hfc_Since1875]

Sunderland priced out of a move for Kamberi - apparently quoted £1.7m
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2711635/florian-kamberi-hibs-neil-lennon-sunderland-transfers/

[Onion]

Not seen this posted anywhere else.

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/hibernian/sunderland-thwarted-in-bid-to-gazump-hibs-over-florian-kamberi-1-4746818

Interesting bit are the 14 June deadline for Hibs to take up option, and the £2M price tag on Kamberi. Wonder what fee Hibs agreed with them ?

[HoboHarry]

Whit? We can agree whatever terms gets him to Easter Road then sell him to Sunderland for 1.5 million...... :thumbsup:

[Heisenberg]

Not seen this posted anywhere else.

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/hibernian/sunderland-thwarted-in-bid-to-gazump-hibs-over-florian-kamberi-1-4746818

Interesting bit are the 14 June deadline for Hibs to take up option, and the £2M price tag on Kamberi. Wonder what fee Hibs agreed with them ?

Seen elsewhere, think it was the EEN, that it’s around 100k which would be a ridiculous deal. I’m desperate for us to get Flo back.

[Billy Whizz]

Jack Ross is starting to get on my wick. Not even started at sunderland and trying to get our best players

[bingo70]

Sunderland priced out of a move for Kamberi - apparently quoted £1.7m
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2711635/florian-kamberi-hibs-neil-lennon-sunderland-transfers/

That doesn’t make any sense.

If Grasshopers got a pound more from Sunderland than they’re getting from us then it’s a better deal for them. Why would they price Sunderland out of a possible deal if they could get even a couple of hundred thousand extra out of them?

[CallumLaidlaw]

That doesn’t make any sense.

If Grasshopers got a pound more from Sunderland than they’re getting from us then it’s a better deal for them. Why would they price Sunderland out of a possible deal if they could get even a couple of hundred thousand extra out of them?

My thinking exactly. Very strange.


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[danhibees1875]

That doesn’t make any sense.

If Grasshopers got a pound more from Sunderland than they’re getting from us then it’s a better deal for them. Why would they price Sunderland out of a possible deal if they could get even a couple of hundred thousand extra out of them?

If they know Flo isn't going to agree terms here then they're safe from the 100k and can try to get as much as they can from other teams.

Or the Sun's "journalist" had too many beers before reading hibs.net for the next scoop and muddled the stories up.

[Johnny_Leith]

That doesn’t make any sense.

If Grasshopers got a pound more from Sunderland than they’re getting from us then it’s a better deal for them. Why would they price Sunderland out of a possible deal if they could get even a couple of hundred thousand extra out of them?

Hibs and grasshoppers have a fixed fee agreed for kamberi and he's in talks with hibs about a permanent transfer. By a few accounts it's a done deal.

There's an expiration date on the fixed rate. If hibs and kamberi can't agree and the expiration date passes then Sunderland could offer whatever but as there's an agreement in place at the moment grasshoppers have to turn it down, I believe.

[hibIBZ]

If they know Flo isn't going to agree terms here then they're safe from the 100k and can try to get as much as they can from other teams.

Or the Sun's "journalist" had too many beers before reading hibs.net for the next scoop and muddled the stories up.


Exactly this. Either Grasshoppers know we won’t meet the wage demands or a load of excrement from the sun

[B.H.F.C]

That doesn’t make any sense.

If Grasshopers got a pound more from Sunderland than they’re getting from us then it’s a better deal for them. Why would they price Sunderland out of a possible deal if they could get even a couple of hundred thousand extra out of them?

Grasshoppers hands are possibly tied. If our option runs until the 14th of June they probably aren’t in a position to consider any other offers until then. Suppose it depends on the terms of our agreement with them.

Have a feeling we won’t see Kamberi back at ER.

[Scooter]

Because it's a lot of crap as I believe Sunderland could offer 15m and it wouldn't matter. It would take until the 15th june before they can accept an other offer or kamberi tells hibs it's not going to happen

[bingo70]

Grasshoppers hands are possibly tied. If our option runs until the 14th of June they probably aren’t in a position to consider any other offers until then. Suppose it depends on the terms of our agreement with them.

Have a feeling we won’t see Kamberi back at ER.

Yeah but say our agreed fee is £100k, they tell Sunderland their fee is £300k, Kamberi gets told (or advised) not to sign for us and he’ll get a much better deal from them financially in a couple of weeks then it’s a better deal all round for everyone, apart from Hibs.

[Scooter]

Yeah but say our agreed fee is £100k, they tell Sunderland their fee is £300k, Kamberi gets told (or advised) not to sign for us and he’ll get a much better deal from them financially in a couple of weeks then it’s a better deal all round for everyone, apart from Hibs.

Or grasshoppers now think he's more valuable in their team then accept a low offer from another club

[BegbieHSC]

Sigh. I thought he had signed already?

[bingo70]

Or grasshoppers now think he's more valuable in their team then accept a low offer from another club

Or it’s his agent drumming up the interest in his player to help salary negotiations.

“Cmon Mr Petrie, just an extra grand or two a week and you’ll have a £2m player on your hands, there’s interest in him from down south already”

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Jack Ross is starting to get on my wick. Not even started at sunderland and trying to get our best players

We must have done something to P him off

Everything seems to be linked through them

They need to realise, although they’re a big club, league 1 and a club in transition is not an attractive option

So F off

[Billy Whizz]

We must have done something to P him off

Everything seems to be linked through them

They need to realise, although they’re a big club, league 1 and a club in transition is not an attractive option

So F off

He should go picking off the talent from his old mentor Levein.......

[B.H.F.C]

Yeah but say our agreed fee is £100k, they tell Sunderland their fee is £300k, Kamberi gets told (or advised) not to sign for us and he’ll get a much better deal from them financially in a couple of weeks then it’s a better deal all round for everyone, apart from Hibs.

Don’t think Grasshoppers would be wise to do anything like that until our option has expired. Think they just need to sit tight and hope there is multiple teams interested when they can negotiate. That’s Sunderland and Sheffield Utd both been quoted now so it’s likely there will be. Kamberi will be more aware of that than anyone and that’s why I don’t think we’ll get him.

[Ronniekirk]

Jack Ross is starting to get on my wick. Not even started at sunderland and trying to get our best players

Interested in Scott Allan a Celtic fan was telling me He clearly has money to spend and thinks I will buy up any player Lennon is interested in if true


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[lochhibs]

Friday's headline will be "Jack Ross wants to sign Dylan Mcgeouch".

[JimBHibees]

That doesn’t make any sense.

If Grasshopers got a pound more from Sunderland than they’re getting from us then it’s a better deal for them. Why would they price Sunderland out of a possible deal if they could get even a couple of hundred thousand extra out of them?

Maybe they know Flo won't sign for Hibs and are getting their interest known. No doubt clubs are bombarding his agent with lucrative terms he can get.

[Glory Lurker]

Big Marv leaving, Flo no coming after all? :boo hoo:

Close the thread now. It’s making bad things happen.

[Paisley Hibby]

Maybe they know Flo won't sign for Hibs and are getting their interest known. No doubt clubs are bombarding his agent with lucrative terms he can get.

Or his agent is bombarding the clubs more like. If it wasn't for some usually ITK folk saying he's already signed I'd have thought we'd have no chance of getting him.

[Billy Whizz]

Interested in Scott Allan a Celtic fan was telling me He clearly has money to spend and thinks I will buy up any player Lennon is interested in if true


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Seems he just knows the Scottish Market

[Ronniekirk]

Or his agent is bombarding the clubs more like. If it wasn't for some usually ITK folk saying he's already signed I'd have thought we'd have no chance of getting him.

I don't think he has signed he only indicated to some players and others he was happy to sign and negotiations about wages signing on fee were started
He will have had time to think about it and his agent will be turning his head with what he could earn else where so Lennon needs to work his manic and persuade him he is the manager to make him a better player and the board need to finance a package that makes it possible for him to agree to stay


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[Ronniekirk]

Seems he just knows the Scottish Market

Ryan Gault will be next to be mentioned


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[yonder1875]

Announce Kamberi.

[Captain Trips]

Unfortunately anything we agreed can probably easily got round one way or another. He can simply just not agree terms.

[RossScott1991]

What is the latest happening then ?

Any noise in regards to Kamberi or any other loans it all gone very quiet !

[Borderhibbie76]

Big Marv leaving, Flo no coming after all? :boo hoo:

Close the thread now. It’s making bad things happen.I hate close season on here man it's depressing

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[Borderhibbie76]

What is the latest happening then ?

Any noise in regards to Kamberi or any other loans it all gone very quiet !Lennon indicated in the press yesterday he wanted the main business done by 18 June when team starts back for pre-season...that means we only have another 2 and a half weeks so surely be news of some signings soon if that's the plan?

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[Thecat23]

Guys calm down, I’ll go over this again to settle the nerves. Kamberi has told friends and players he’s joining perm. He hasn’t signed yet I’m not sure who said this but it’s wrong.

I posted Hibs had agreed a fee long before the press picked this up so stay with me on it. Unless Flo has had a huge change of heart since being on hol or Hibs don’t want him then everything is still green to go.

Mallan is another that will be announced when back from Mexico and terms agreed. This part of the season things can be quiet as it’s the holiday period. From next week on expect more rumours or deals done.

Now any Journos Looking in, feel free to lift this as well 😉👍🏼

[andybev1]

So the story that was a lie in the first place, flo going to sunderland, has now been made to look like it won't happen ( due to a non-sense reason).

Silly season is truly with us.

[IWasThere2016]

I am assuming SJM will leave .. our priorities in order after that IMHO are:

1. Allan
2. Dylan
3. Flo
4. Jamie Mac
5. Barker

Thoughts??

[Garymcl]

I'm a bit confused can someone explain if it's true grasshoppers have knocked back such a fee how come we will get him ????

[Lago]

Guys calm down, I’ll go over this again to settle the nerves. Kamberi has told friends and players he’s joining perm. He hasn’t signed yet I’m not sure who said this but it’s wrong.

I posted Hibs had agreed a fee long before the press picked this up so stay with me on it. Unless Flo has had a huge change of heart since being on hol or Hibs don’t want him then everything is still green to go.

Mallan is another that will be announced when back from Mexico and terms agreed. This part of the season things can be quiet as it’s the holiday period. From next week on expect more rumours or deals done.

Now any Journos Looking in, feel free to lift this as well ������
Calm down, I'm hardly sleeping at night worrying about what might or might not be happening at ER:confused:

[Thecat23]

Calm down, I'm hardly sleeping at night worrying about what might or might not be happening at ER:confused:

😂

I have some sleeping pills you can borrow.

I better not mention LD moving down south or folk will go mad!!!

(Just kidding btw) 😁

[Thecat23]

I'm a bit confused can someone explain if it's true grasshoppers have knocked back such a fee how come we will get him ????

Hibs have first option on him, fee between the clubs has already been agreed. Flo could go back on his word and say he wants to speak with other clubs but until then Grasshoppers can’t sell him unless he fails to agree terms with us.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Put it this way..if there's not an announcement regarding kamberi in the next 5 minutes, then im turning off my light and going to sleep

[S4uzee]

Guys calm down, I’ll go over this again to settle the nerves. Kamberi has told friends and players he’s joining perm. He hasn’t signed yet I’m not sure who said this but it’s wrong.

I posted Hibs had agreed a fee long before the press picked this up so stay with me on it. Unless Flo has had a huge change of heart since being on hol or Hibs don’t want him then everything is still green to go.

Mallan is another that will be announced when back from Mexico and terms agreed. This part of the season things can be quiet as it’s the holiday period. From next week on expect more rumours or deals done.

Now any Journos Looking in, feel free to lift this as well 😉👍🏼

There’s probably a good chance he could’ve had a change of heart with the teams now seemingly interested

[BegbieHSC]

Guys calm down, I’ll go over this again to settle the nerves. Kamberi has told friends and players he’s joining perm. He hasn’t signed yet I’m not sure who said this but it’s wrong.

I posted Hibs had agreed a fee long before the press picked this up so stay with me on it. Unless Flo has had a huge change of heart since being on hol or Hibs don’t want him then everything is still green to go.

Mallan is another that will be announced when back from Mexico and terms agreed. This part of the season things can be quiet as it’s the holiday period. From next week on expect more rumours or deals done.

Now any Journos Looking in, feel free to lift this as well 😉👍🏼

When I saw the article on Twitter I jumped straight on to Hibs.net for reassurances from The Cat. You did not disappoint - what a hero!

[Jones28]

Calm down, I'm hardly sleeping at night worrying about what might or might not be happening at ER:confused:

The guys giving solid information out to clarify signings, nae need for that kind of comment.

[Thecat23]

There’s probably a good chance he could’ve had a change of heart with the teams now seemingly interested

Nothing is done until it’s done. But since he’s not said anymore and wants to play in Scotland I think we’re ok and he’ll be banging them in for us. Loves Lennon as well.

[Thecat23]

When I saw the article on Twitter I jumped straight on to Hibs.net for reassurances from The Cat. You did not disappoint - what a hero!

😁👍🏼

[SanFranHibs]

Guys calm down, I’ll go over this again to settle the nerves. Kamberi has told friends and players he’s joining perm. He hasn’t signed yet I’m not sure who said this but it’s wrong.

I posted Hibs had agreed a fee long before the press picked this up so stay with me on it. Unless Flo has had a huge change of heart since being on hol or Hibs don’t want him then everything is still green to go.

Mallan is another that will be announced when back from Mexico and terms agreed. This part of the season things can be quiet as it’s the holiday period. From next week on expect more rumours or deals done.

Now any Journos Looking in, feel free to lift this as well 😉👍🏼

TC, you are becoming like Q Anon.

Trust Kamberi
Trust Mallan
Trust LD
Trust Lennon
Future proves the past
TC.

:aok:

[Thecat23]

TC, you are becoming like Q Anon.

Trust Kamberi
Trust Mallan
Trust LD
Trust Lennon
Future proves the past
TC.

:aok:

Hopefully there is no storm coming 😉

[SanFranHibs]

Hopefully there is no storm coming 😉

:greengrin

[Borderhibbie76]

Nothing is done until it’s done. But since he’s not said anymore and wants to play in Scotland I think we’re ok and he’ll be banging them in for us. Loves Lennon as well.Thanks for The reassuring updates TC...fingers crossed it will goes to plan

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[SteveHFC]

Sun are saying sunderland are out sfter be7ng quoted about 1.7 million for flo

[Brightside]

Can we not just start the new season early... might calm some people down! :greengrin

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Can we not just start the new season early... might calm some people down! :greengrin

Not me!!!!!

[ToffeeCabbage]

Just seen this on twitter from Richard Wilsonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/c7fd281a6b4efa74bde1018e7a0a8469.jpg

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[SouthMoroccoStu]

I don’t believe it.....

Ooo he’s a tease isn’t he

[Scooter]

Just seen this on twitter from Richard Wilsonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/c7fd281a6b4efa74bde1018e7a0a8469.jpg

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Maybe get a similar tie up to the one we have the juventus. Maybe they seen what we have with Flo and If we can do that with some of their other hot prospects without getting their fingers burnt for a transfer fee

[1van Sprou7e]

Maybe get a similar tie up to the one we have the juventus. Maybe they seen what we have with Flo and If we can do that with some of their other hot prospects without getting their fingers burnt for a transfer fee

Since when did we have that with juve?

[Scooter]

Since when did we have that with hive?

They gave us slivka and they have 1st refusal at him back. It was in an interview with Lennon and George Craig

[Souter96Mac]

I reckon there's a reason Sunderland were 'priced out' fairly quick. Potentially they've enquired, been told the amount they'd have to pay, and also how far down the line Flo is close to joining ourselves, so it'd take even more money and time to get a deal done. Could be totally wrong, but I'm confident he'll sign.

[Souter96Mac]

Just seen this on twitter from Richard Wilsonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/c7fd281a6b4efa74bde1018e7a0a8469.jpg

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The guy then replied and said that a fairly new signing has been told he can leave by the new manager..

[ToffeeCabbage]

Here is a list of the grasshoppers squad. Hope the link works.
Playing a game of pin the tail on the potential signing based on hee haw, I'll go for the guy Sainsbury purely because he's Australian and maybe MacLaren has twisted his arm

https://www.transfermarkt.com/grasshopper-club-zurich/kader/verein/504/saison_id/2017/plus/1

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[londonhibby]

Here is a list of the grasshoppers squad. Hope the link works.
Playing a game of pin the tail on the potential signing based on hee haw, I'll go for the guy Sainsbury purely because he's Australian and maybe MacLaren has twisted his arm

https://www.transfermarkt.com/grasshopper-club-zurich/kader/verein/504/saison_id/2017/plus/1

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I'll not, he's been loaned from another club. I'll go for: https://www.transfermarkt.com/milan-vilotic/profil/spieler/46707
who's been released and is available from July 1 or: https://www.transfermarkt.com/alban-pnishi/profil/spieler/128054
also released on July 1.

[ToffeeCabbage]

I'll not, he's been loaned from another club.
Whoops! There goes my scouting career [emoji3]


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[Billy Whizz]

I'll not, he's been loaned from another club. I'll go for: https://www.transfermarkt.com/milan-vilotic/profil/spieler/46707
who's been released and is available from July 1 or: https://www.transfermarkt.com/alban-pnishi/profil/spieler/128054
also released on July 1.

Wouldn’t surprise me if we were in the market for a centre back, depending on what’s happening with Efe

[CapitalGreen]

Here is a list of the grasshoppers squad. Hope the link works.
Playing a game of pin the tail on the potential signing based on hee haw, I'll go for the guy Sainsbury purely because he's Australian and maybe MacLaren has twisted his arm

https://www.transfermarkt.com/grasshopper-club-zurich/kader/verein/504/saison_id/2017/plus/1

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Sainsbury also has the same agent as Kamberi.

[madhatter]

Wouldn't be surprised if it were Alban Pnishi

[SouthMoroccoStu]

It's quite nice to have Grasshopper Zurich as our feeder club...

:greengrin

[Souter96Mac]

Wouldn't be surprised if it were Alban Pnishi

Hope he's not pish

[snooky]

Hope he's not pish

Or Pcolini. :wink:

[Brightside]

Here is a list of the grasshoppers squad. Hope the link works.
Playing a game of pin the tail on the potential signing based on hee haw, I'll go for the guy Sainsbury purely because he's Australian and maybe MacLaren has twisted his arm

https://www.transfermarkt.com/grasshopper-club-zurich/kader/verein/504/saison_id/2017/plus/1

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Only if the price is right.

[Greenbeard]

Sorry if mentioned or linked already but Embra Eve News (via BBC Sport Gossip) quoting LD as saying NL has been given the biggest budget in Hibs' history.

[londonhibby]

Whoops! There goes my scouting career [emoji3]


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Sainsbury would be good... but he's contracted to his Chinese club until December 31 and still (allegedly) valued at £1m. Bit out of our league. :confused:

[SRHibs]

Sainsbury would be good... but he's contracted to his Chinese club until December 31 and still (allegedly) valued at £1m. Bit out of our league. :confused:

Was on loan at Inter Milan last season as well.

[londonhibby]

Was on loan at Inter Milan last season as well.

Yes, but only played once, for all of 19 minutes: https://www.transfermarkt.com/trent-sainsbury/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/145840/saison/2016/wettbewerb/IT1/verein/46

[CropleyWasGod]

Yes, but only played once, for all of 19 minutes: https://www.transfermarkt.com/trent-sainsbury/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/145840/saison/2016/wettbewerb/IT1/verein/46

I heard that his delivery wasn't very good.

[Bad Habits]

Sainsbury would be good... but he's contracted to his Chinese club until December 31 and still (allegedly) valued at £1m. Bit out of our league. :confused:

Would imagine so. Just spoke to an Aussie mate of mine who reckons hes one of Aus' best players. Stranger things have happened though!:flag:

[stoneyburn hibs]

I heard that his delivery wasn't very good.

But we're definitely shopping upmarket.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

But we're definitely shopping upmarket.

And with Leeann's shrewd negotiation skills, she'll ensure Hibs can Live Well For Less

[Alan62]

Sainsbury would be good... but he's contracted to his Chinese club until December 31 and still (allegedly) valued at £1m. Bit out of our league. :confused:

Maybe if we all throw in our Nectar points ...

[Hibbyradge]

Maybe if we all throw in our Nectar points ...

:agree: Every little helps.

[GreenOnions]

He might help with the leeks in our defence :rolleyes:

[Hibbyradge]

He might help with the leeks in our defence :rolleyes:

Aisle just wait calmly until something is announced.

[IGRIGI]

I think a few posters need to checkout of this thread.

[Hibbyradge]

I think a few posters need to checkout of this thread.

Some folk seem to spend Aldi on here.

[Gordy M]

Please dont turn this into another stupid pun thread.....its so annoying hoping for transfer news and opening the thread to see some silly pun:aok: just ruins it.

[Iain G]

Please dont turn this into another stupid pun thread.....its so annoying hoping for transfer news and opening the thread to see some silly pun:aok: just ruins it.

I feel like this is too Lidl too late thought I agree it Asda be nippped in the bud, Presto, and there has to be a safeway to do that?

Anyway am supporting Iceland at the world cup...

[Hibbyradge]

Please dont turn this into another stupid pun thread.....its so annoying hoping for transfer news and opening the thread to see some silly pun:aok: just ruins it.

This thread is 42 pages long and there's not a single piece of concrete news in it.

When we sign someone, no doubt there will be several other threads telling us about it, not including the official site.

You won't miss out.

The puns are better than the wild speculation, imo.

[CropleyWasGod]

This thread is 42 pages long and there's not a single piece of concrete news in it.

When we sign someone, no doubt there will be several other threads telling us about it, not including the official site.

You won't miss out.

The puns are better than the wild speculation, imo.

A Woolie answer. Only gets a few Marks from me.

[sleeping giant]

This thread is 42 pages long and there's not a single piece of concrete news in it.

When we sign someone, no doubt there will be several other threads telling us about it, not including the official site.

You won't miss out.

The puns are better than the wild speculation, imo.

Nothing worse than opening a thread to find someone trying to be funny with puns.
I would rather read speculation than crap puns if I'm being honest.
Can you not start another thread for pish like that ?

[CapitalGreen]

Sainsbury would be good... but he's contracted to his Chinese club until December 31 and still (allegedly) valued at £1m. Bit out of our league. :confused:

The values on transfermarkt mean nothing.

His contract expires in China at the end of the year and they have loaned him out multiple times suggesting he probably isn't in their plans.

[londonhibby]

The values on transfermarkt mean nothing.

His contract expires in China at the end of the year and they have loaned him out multiple times suggesting he probably isn't in their plans.

I know that. Although often they undervalue players on there too. But I just think he'd be wishful thinking for us. The other two CBs seem more likely given there's no fee involved. Anyway, it's still all massive speculation based on a single tweet...

[Lago]

The guys giving solid information out to clarify signings, nae need for that kind of comment.
Are you for real??

It was a light hearted comment that I made & it was received as such if you took time to read his response.
Grow up.

[sean04]

Just seen this on twitter from Richard Wilsonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/c7fd281a6b4efa74bde1018e7a0a8469.jpg

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I think it would be rafit kapic midfielder

[Hibbyradge]

The guys giving solid information out to clarify signings, nae need for that kind of comment.

I think that deserves one of these;

http://i.imgur.com/Bn3cb.gif

:greengrin

To be fair to you, he really should have put a question mark after the words, "calm down".

[Bobby's Cinema]

This thread is 42 pages long and there's not a single piece of concrete news in it.

When we sign someone, no doubt there will be several other threads telling us about it, not including the official site.

You won't miss out.

The puns are better than the wild speculation, imo.

:hilarious

[Lago]

I think that deserves one of these;

http://i.imgur.com/Bn3cb.gif

:greengrin

To be fair to you, he really should have put a question mark after the words, "calm down".
Now I'm being pulled up on punctuation, what next.
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