Summer transfer thread

[Winston Ingram]

Lennon isn't petty like that. If that was the reason he would have been emptied along with Stokes. Lennon will have drawn a line under it and Swanson won't be playing for footballing reasons.

The rumour on here was we tried but he didn’t want to go.

[brog]

He did rate him but he was involved in the incident that saw Stokes emptied apparently. He’s hardly had a look in since.

Danny started 1 league game in the 4 months before the Portugal trip. Personally I tbink Danny has been a long term scapegoat for the Hamilton game where they walked through our midfield.

[Paisley Hibby]

It's amazing just how many people on this board know just what Danny S got up to at Penina in Portugal. Does that count as being ITK? Given that Martin Boyle was also part of The Alvor 3 & he starts every week, I find it hard to believe that this is a factor in NL's non selection of Danny. With Neil's chequered career, off & on the pitch I would imagine he is also likely to be more sympathetic to a one-off example of misbehaviour. IMO, he just doesn't rate Danny. I'm not necessarily in agreement with that view but NL is the manager & he'll be judged on those decisions.

Well said.

[Stevie Reid]

I don't think Danny will leave, and I don't blame him - it's obviously his dream to be here. He will only be a Hibs player for another few months, and won't get paid more elsewhere.

[Winston Ingram]

Danny started 1 league game in the 4 months before the Portugal trip. Personally I tbink Danny has been a long term scapegoat for the Hamilton game where they walked through our midfield.

He did miss 5 weeks through injury tbf.

[ancient hibee]

It’s all about football.Willie Hamilton and Jimmy Johnstone were first names on the team sheets for Jock Stein regardless of misbehaviour or poor training.All that matters is what happens on the pitch.

[Borderhibbie76]

There are countless footballers signed by managers who then subsequently think they've made a mistake. You could also ask why NL signed Simon Murray.And Big Dave??

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[jacomo]

I don't think Danny will leave, and I don't blame him - it's obviously his dream to be here. He will only be a Hibs player for another few months, and won't get paid more elsewhere.


Fair enough. If he wants to stay and fight for his place then I’m happy with that.

[Stevie Reid]

Fair enough. If he wants to stay and fight for his place then I’m happy with that.

Me too. It's not like he's miles out the picture, he is on the bench for every game - but him not getting a game yesterday was a big indication of where he is in the pecking order.

[Ozyhibby]

There are countless footballers signed by managers who then subsequently think they've made a mistake. You could also ask why NL signed Simon Murray.

I always think it’s a good thing when a manager admits it hasn’t worked out and moves on quickly rather than try prove fruitlessly that he was right all along.


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[SMAXXA]

Me too. It's not like he's miles out the picture, he is on the bench for every game - but him not getting a game yesterday was a big indication of where he is in the pecking order.

Am no sure Stevie every player wants to play and I thinks he’s already really frustrated with lack of chances I think if a decent move comes available he would go, saying that who would be considered a decent move Motherwell, killi, st Mirren 🤷*♀️

[Sioux]

Am no sure Stevie every player wants to play and I thinks he’s already really frustrated with lack of chances I think if a decent move comes available he would go, saying that who would be considered a decent move Motherwell, killi, st Mirren 🤷*♀️

I think the day of DS getting a 'decent move' are long gone now.

[SMAXXA]

I think the day of DS getting a 'decent move' are long gone now.

Yeah agree

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

I think the day of DS getting a 'decent move' are long gone now.

Coyld see him going to another club on loan and maybe doing some damage to one of our rivals.

[Stevie Reid]

Am no sure Stevie every player wants to play and I thinks he’s already really frustrated with lack of chances I think if a decent move comes available he would go, saying that who would be considered a decent move Motherwell, killi, st Mirren 🤷*♀️

I know where you're coming from Gary, but given that he'll have a downturn in his earnings and won't have made enough from football to retire, another 9 months on maybe £500 - £1000 a week more than he would get anywhere else is a big consideration.

Also, a couple of injuries and suspensions and he could be back in. Not outwith the realms of possibility.

[JeMeSouviens]

Coyld see him going to another club on loan and maybe doing some damage to one of our rivals.

Can see him going back to St Johnstone and scoring against us every ****ing time!

[SMAXXA]

I know where you're coming from Gary, but given that he'll have a downturn in his earnings and won't have made enough from football to retire, another 9 months on maybe £500 - £1000 a week more than he would get anywhere else is a big consideration.

Also, a couple of injuries and suspensions and he could be back in. Not outwith the realms of possibility.

Yeah fair point guess it’s going to all come down to him as I would imagine hibs would let him move on to save a wage or maybe not maybe he’s in that group of players we are happy to keep to have a strong squad and like you say use when needed. Just think it’s a shame when you see a player who pretty much knows he’s going to struggle for game time and it’s the start of a season where he could go on and take a hit of a couple of 100 quid without knowing any figures he’s on etc.

He’s certainly not someone I’m in a hurry to see go but equally wouldn’t be in my strongest side.

[Stevie Reid]

Yeah fair point guess it’s going to all come down to him as I would imagine hibs would let him move on to save a wage or maybe not maybe he’s in that group of players we are happy to keep to have a strong squad and like you say use when needed. Just think it’s a shame when you see a player who pretty much knows he’s going to struggle for game time and it’s the start of a season where he could go on and take a hit of a couple of 100 quid without knowing any figures he’s on etc.

He’s certainly not someone I’m in a hurry to see go but equally wouldn’t be in my strongest side.

Last sentence is spot on mate. Would have loved for things to have worked out better for him here, but that said, the fact that it hasn't is a measure of the quality that we have.

[Greenworld]

Interesting the Kamara and caulker were on the bench for Dundee on Saturday whilst they got beat.
I'm only guessing but maybe both are close to deals to move on.
They certainly need some money into the club.



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[Greenworld]

Mulumbu still free agent as the Daily Ranger reports today .It is strange how he has not yet signed for anyone.
Perhaps Agent looking for to much dosh

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[MacGruber]

Just Scott Allan and a big experienced striker to go!

Would like to see Fraser Murray set up on a loan for 6 months too - top end of championship would be good.

[Greenworld]

Just Scott Allan and a big experienced striker to go!

Would like to see Fraser Murray set up on a loan for 6 months too - top end of championship would be good.Would be good

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[Greenworld]

Can see him going back to St Johnstone and scoring against us every ****ing time!Agree clubs are a fit for certain players and St johnstone is his.
Would move him on now for whatever we could get 50k -100k

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[Allant1981]

Agree clubs are a fit for certain players and St johnstone is his.
Would move him on now for whatever we could get 50k -100k

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not being funny but there is no way we would get £100k for danny swanson, i highly doubt we would even get a fee just now

[Col2]

Just Scott Allan and a big experienced striker to go!

Would like to see Fraser Murray set up on a loan for 6 months too - top end of championship would be good.

Kenny Miller and Scott Allan and we are sorted.

[calumhibee1]

not being funny but there is no way we would get £100k for danny swanson, i highly doubt we would even get a fee just now

Just getting rid of his wage would be good enough IMO. Not sure if we’d need to give him a wee payoff, if whoever is taking him could cover that then that would be ideal.

[Allant1981]

Just getting rid of his wage would be good enough IMO. Not sure if we’d need to give him a wee payoff, if whoever is taking him could cover that then that would be ideal.

yip id get him off the wage bill, he is obviously not going to get games now, but he cant be forced to go so we may be stuck with him

[Allant1981]

Kenny Miller and Scott Allan and we are sorted.

disagree, we already have players who can run in behind the ball, kenny miller might still be fit but we need a big strong player up front who can bring others into the game

[Speedway]

I've only just noticed that the Bogdan loan covers the last year of his Liverpool contract.

Wonder if we've agreed something with him to sign in January.

[JimBHibees]

disagree, we already have players who can run in behind the ball, kenny miller might still be fit but we need a big strong player up front who can bring others into the game

Flo? Personally think we need a box to box midfielder also

[JimBHibees]

I've only just noticed that the Bogdan loan covers the last year of his Liverpool contract.

Wonder if we've agreed something with him to sign in January.

May suggest there might be movement with Rocky?

[calumhibee1]

Flo? Personally think we need a box to box midfielder also

Likewise. Box to box midfielder and Allan for me. If we can stretch to it then I’d like to see a battering ram of a forward aswell but that’s maybe a bit much.

[hughio]

Mulumbu still free agent as the Daily Ranger reports today .It is strange how he has not yet signed for anyone.
Perhaps Agent looking for to much dosh

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I'm hearing he wants £20K per week and that there's an underlying health issue.
We can forget this one.

Surprised there's not more excitement about "Spike" Milligan.I think hes going to be the Aussie Sauzee.

[Allant1981]

Flo? Personally think we need a box to box midfielder also

he is a cracking player but id love a big old fashioned unit up front, someone who is going to bully defenders

[SouthMoroccoStu]

I'm hearing he wants £20K per week and that there's an underlying health issue.
We can forget this one.

Surprised there's not more excitement about "Spike" Milligan.I think hes going to be the Aussie Sauzee.

If your sources are right, he’s in dreamland wanting that money - especially with the English transfer window closed

1 good season with Kilmarnock doesn’t give you that kind of wage demand leverage

[franck sauzee]

If your sources are right, he’s in dreamland wanting that money - especially with the English transfer window closed

1 good season with Kilmarnock doesn’t give you that kind of wage demand leverage

He's a free agent

[calumhibee1]

If your sources are right, he’s in dreamland wanting that money - especially with the English transfer window closed

1 good season with Kilmarnock doesn’t give you that kind of wage demand leverage

He’s a free agent so he’d be able to sign for an English side still. I’d agree though that he’s probably unlikely to get that kind of money.

[21sMay]

I'm also of the thinking we could do with a big battering ram up front . someone we can hit when games aren't going our way or when we are trying to see games out. a big mixu type would be great but unfortunately these kind of players are not easy to find.

[hughio]

If your sources are right, he’s in dreamland wanting that money - especially with the English transfer window closed

1 good season with Kilmarnock doesn’t give you that kind of wage demand leverage

Everyone saw how good he was.
He came to Killie for game time and had links with Steve Clarke but now seeks a payday.

He could go anywhere IMO but too pricey for us regrettably.

[hfc rd]

Just Scott Allan and a big experienced striker to go!

Would like to see Fraser Murray set up on a loan for 6 months too - top end of championship would be good.


Most importantly we send him somewhere that he will play regular 1st team football rather than a top end championship team that may not guarantee him the regular games he needs.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Didn’t realise they could still sign free agents so thanks for your replies everyone

I still don’t think £20k a week for a player with injury issues who had a good season is a good idea

[calumhibee1]

Most importantly we send him somewhere that he will play regular 1st team football rather than a top end championship team that may not guarantee him the regular games he needs.

That is definitely the most important thing but I reckon he could play most weeks at that level. He’s better than Stanton who plays regularly for DU imo.

[JimBHibees]

That is definitely the most important thing but I reckon he could play most weeks at that level. He’s better than Stanton who plays regularly for DU imo.

He still has a bit to go to prove he is.

[K-Zazu]

We need Scott Allan

[Jack Hackett]

I'm also of the thinking we could do with a big battering ram up front . someone we can hit when games aren't going our way or when we are trying to see games out. a big mixu type would be great but unfortunately these kind of players are not easy to find.

The last couple of those we signed (Holt and Nish) didn't work for us. Personally, I don't think they gel with the way we play

[SouthMoroccoStu]

We need Scott Allan

Too right

He’s the kind of player that can turn 1 point into 3 with a brilliant pass that splits the defence

[Hermit Crab]

Bring SA home, he fits at Hibs and he's a guaranteed starter. Make it happen Hibs.

[Nevi_SOL]

The last couple of those we signed (Holt and Nish) didn't work for us. Personally, I don't think they gel with the way we play

I thought Holt was a success and done what he was brought in to do

[Nevi_SOL]

#announceallan

[Hermit Crab]

#announceallan


Get that on twitter. (I don't do twitter) :greengrin

[The Harp Awakes]

Bring SA home, he fits at Hibs and he's a guaranteed starter. Make it happen Hibs.

Celtic don't need or want him in their team, Hibs are desperate to get him and he is desperate to come here. So why's it not happening?

Lennon was quoted as saying that's one for later in the transfer window. There must be a reason for that?

Sounds like Celtic perhaps see SA as being a bargaining chip in getting a player in - maybe McKenna from Aberdeen?

[Hermit Crab]

Celtic don't need or want him in their team, Hibs are desperate to get him and he is desperate to come here. So why's it not happening?

Lennon was quoted as saying that's one for later in the transfer window. There must be a reason for that?

Sounds like Celtic perhaps see SA as being a bargaining chip in getting a player in - maybe McKenna from Aberdeen?


He could only play in league games and the Scottish cup for them this season though. Pretty sure he's league cup and europa league cup tied.

[Big_Franck]

Celtic don't need or want him in their team, Hibs are desperate to get him and he is desperate to come here. So why's it not happening?

Lennon was quoted as saying that's one for later in the transfer window. There must be a reason for that?

Sounds like Celtic perhaps see SA as being a bargaining chip in getting a player in - maybe McKenna from Aberdeen?

I think the reason for the delay with Allan is that he'll be waiting for a pay off from Celtc. Celtc will be waiting to see if they can sell Allan before the end of August without having to pay up some of the last year of his contract. We saw with his moves to WBA and Celtc that money is very important to Allan and with a kid quite rightly so.

I think it'll come down to the last day of the window where Lawell is faced with the prospect of paying around 7k a week to a boy that will be sitting in the stand all season, or cutting his losses and maybe paying up half of his last year. That'll then allow him to join us :pray:

[MacGruber]

Most importantly we send him somewhere that he will play regular 1st team football rather than a top end championship team that may not guarantee him the regular games he needs.

Yeah, I take your point. Regular game time vital

[gogsy23]

I thought Holt was a success and done what he was brought in to do

I thought big holty was key for us. His hold up play was great.

[JimboHibs]

May suggest there might be movement with Rocky?

Does it ?

Never let the truth get in the way of a good rumour.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Does it ?

Never let the truth get in the way of a good rumour.
He’s just saying that it might suggest that, he’s hardly declaring that it’s an absolute, undesputqble fact.

[JimboHibs]

He’s just saying that it might suggest that, he’s hardly declaring that it’s an absolute, undesputqble fact.

What you on about ?

Where is there any logical thought process in thinking because we have Bogdan on loan it may suggest movement with Rocky ?

[CapitalGreen]

What you on about ?

Where is there any logical thought process in thinking because we have Bogdan on loan it may suggest movement with Rocky ?

The logic would be that it is rare for a club of our level to have 2 goalkeepers of that standard on the books. Not sure why the suggestion is angering you so much though.

[JimboHibs]

The logic would be that it is rare for a club of our level to have 2 goalkeepers of that standard on the books. Not sure why the suggestion is angering you so much though.

Anger me 👀

[JimBHibees]

The logic would be that it is rare for a club of our level to have 2 goalkeepers of that standard on the books. Not sure why the suggestion is angering you so much though.

The rationale in the comment was that if we were going to buy Bogdan (I think January was mentioned in the post I responded to) it may suggest that it might be succession planning for the possibility that Rocky may move. 2 or 3 assumptions in that of course but was just a throw away remark with no knowledge whatsoever but triggered by the fact we are loaning him in his final year at Liverpool.

[BegbieHSC]

Any ITK’s heard of any progress in our pursuit for Allan?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Any ITK’s heard of any progress in our pursuit for Allan?

Last heard, we are still pursuing

TheCat will maybe be able to update

[oldbutdim]

May suggest there might be movement with Rocky?


Does it ?

Never let the truth get in the way of a good rumour.



So confusing.

I thought this was the same guy arguing the toss with himself.
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[oldbutdim]

So confusing.

I thought this was the same guy arguing the toss with himself.
:confused:

Well I didn't.
:na na:

[Unseen work]

Partick Thistle sign Coulibaly.

Some signing.

[Ozyhibby]

I thought Holt was a success and done what he was brought in to do

I think he was brought in to score more than 5/6 goals in the championship.


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[JimBHibees]

So confusing.

I thought this was the same guy arguing the toss with himself.
:confused:

:greengrin

[Smartie]

I think he was brought in to score more than 5/6 goals in the championship.


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He was brought in to help us to promotion.

He helped us to promotion.

[Michael]

I think he was brought in to score more than 5/6 goals in the championship.


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Did you not watch him play? He offered a lot besides goals.

[BegbieHSC]

Last heard, we are still pursuing

TheCat will maybe be able to update

Literally desperate for this signing to happen, so fingers crossed he might have heard something positive.

[SHODAN]

Holt played a massive part in our most comprehensive win over Hearts in over 15 years. I know this makes me sound a bit like a Roma/Lazio fan but that's more than enough tbh.

[DavidDavidGray]

Partick Thistle sign Coulibaly.

Some signing.

Gives them a great chance of promotion. Unbelievable that they managed to pull that signing off

[Hermit Crab]

Partick Thistle sign Coulibaly.

Some signing.


:agree:, very very good signing for PT.

[CMurdoch]

Partick Thistle sign Coulibaly.

Some signing.

I thought he couldn't play for another team until he paid a fine of over £1m to his previous club, which was imposed by FIFA in April

[hfc rd]

Is this the same Coulibaly that was scoring squigglers for fun at Killie? If so, I remember a goal at Celtic Park that he scored which was truly stunning

[Jim44]

I thought he couldn't play for another team until he paid a fine of over £1m to his previous club, which was imposed by FIFA in April

There’s reference to this in his Wiki page but it doesn’t say if it has been resolved.

[neil7908]

Partick Thistle sign Coulibaly.

Some signing.

I wonder if we looked at him? To me he'd be a great option to have upfront and presumably wouldn't cost much in wages (aswell as no transfer fee).

[Lemonade]

Well I didn't.
:na na:

:faf:

[Greenworld]

What you on about ?

Where is there any logical thought process in thinking because we have Bogdan on loan it may suggest movement with Rocky ?A club in his home land were reported to be interested a month or so back perhaps that's what he is referring to

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[Greenworld]

Allan wants to come to Hibs and most clubs know that it a waiting game as lennon alluded to . Depends how pig headed PL wants to be

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[SouthMoroccoStu]

Allan wants to come to Hibs and most clubs know that it a waiting game as lennon alluded to . Depends how pig headed PL wants to be

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Pretty pig headed I’ll bet

Apparently, He was (unjustifiably) raging at us over the McGinn transfer

[Jim44]

Pretty pig headed I’ll bet

Apparently, He was (unjustifiably) raging at us over the McGinn transfer

Well I hope the tosser can articulate to our admin team why he has grounds for his dissatisfaction, because he doesn’t have a leg to stand on. Come to think of it, he should articulate the reason to his own disillusioned supporters.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Well I hope the tosser can articulate to our admin team why he has grounds for his dissatisfaction, because he doesn’t have a leg to stand on. Come to think of it, he should articulate the reason to his own disillusioned supporters.

Totally agree mate

But the arrogant always lash out others when they’re wrong

[Stuart93]

Greg Stewart signing with killie, might have been worth a punt for competition upfront

[Greenworld]

Interesting read
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/big-interview-calvin-charlton-gives-insight-into-hibs-video-analysis-revolution-1-4787602/amp?__twitter_impression=true

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[calumhibee1]

Greg Stewart signing with killie, might have been worth a punt for competition upfront

Not for me, thought he looked murder at Aberdeen.

[Sean1875]

Interesting read
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/big-interview-calvin-charlton-gives-insight-into-hibs-video-analysis-revolution-1-4787602/amp?__twitter_impression=true

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very interesting read - would be worthy of a thread of its own tbh. Great to see the investment the club is making in technology like this :agree:

[Chip shop Joe]

I wonder if the Allan situation is the reverse of the Mcginn situation (ie we know that Allan will only come to us, although Celtic obviously got this wrong with Mcginn) and we are playing the waiting game with Celtic hoping they blink first to get him off the payroll. If true this may be the reason he is not even making the squad, especially as they are not exactly flying at the moment!

[Franck Stanton]

I wonder if the Allan situation is the reverse of the Mcginn situation (ie we know that Allan will only come to us, although Celtic obviously got this wrong with Mcginn) and we are playing the waiting game with Celtic hoping they blink first to get him off the payroll. If true this may be the reason he is not even making the squad, especially as they are not exactly flying at the moment!


IF, and it is a big IF, that is in fact what we are doin, it is a very dangerous tactic. Whatever wage AS is On will just be a drop in the ocean to celtc

[Speedway]

I wonder if the Allan situation is the reverse of the Mcginn situation (ie we know that Allan will only come to us, although Celtic obviously got this wrong with Mcginn) and we are playing the waiting game with Celtic hoping they blink first to get him off the payroll. If true this may be the reason he is not even making the squad, especially as they are not exactly flying at the moment!

I wouldn’t assume Allan would only come to us.

He’s a player in the last year of his contract. He’ll follow the scent of money in the same way he did when he went south, when he tried to get to Rangers and when he went to Celtic.

I expect the sheep to sign him.

[Hibbyradge]

Greg Stewart signing with killie, might have been worth a punt for competition upfront

I don't want Hibs to be taking "punts" on players.

We should analyse the type of player we need, and go and get the best one we can.

Fortunately, that, in the main, is what we do.

[Ozyhibby]

IF, and it is a big IF, that is in fact what we are doin, it is a very dangerous tactic. Whatever wage AS is On will just be a drop in the ocean to celtc

Celtic are not the waste money type of club though. They will move Allan on in this window to save his wages. Whether that’s to us, I don’t know.


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[IWasThere2016]

Celtic are not the waste money type of club though. They will move Allan on in this window to save his wages. Whether that’s to us, I don’t know.


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This. And to answer an early question, SA is on £7k a week - and we need Cellic to pay him off obviously.

[Chip shop Joe]

The thing is though they can’t move him on unless he wants to go or gets a pay off.

There would be no shortage of interest in Allan, maybe other teams, such as Aberdeen, have enquiried and he has told Celtic that he is only going to a certain team, not necessarily us and is refusing to budge.

Celtic then punish him by leaving him completely out of the squad. The state of that midfield against Hearts you would have at least expected him to be on the bench, especially if Celtic were looking to attract interest in him, unless he has told them as above. Who knows!

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[scoopyboy]

The thing is though they can’t move him on unless he wants to go or gets a pay off.

There would be no shortage of interest in Allan, maybe other teams, such as Aberdeen, have enquiried and he has told Celtic that he is only going to a certain team, not necessarily us and is refusing to budge.

Celtic then punish him by leaving him completely out of the squad. The state of that midfield against Hearts you would have at least expected him to be on the bench, especially if Celtic were looking to attract interest in him, unless he has told them as above. Who knows!

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They are also punishing themselves, paying £7000 a week for no return. £350,000 in wages will punish him right enough.

I would be surprised if he is with Celtic after August 31st.

[Stuart93]

Lafferty having a medical at the rangers today

[jacomo]

Aberdeen have rejected £3.5m bid for McKenna from Celtc and are seemingly holding out for £5m (they want to break the record transfer between two Scottish clubs).

[Chip shop Joe]

They are also punishing themselves, paying £7000 a week for no return. £350,000 in wages will punish him right enough.

I would be surprised if he is with Celtic after August 31st.[/QUOTE]

Of course it punishes him as he can’t play football for the whole season and the club he wants to go to may move on. Yes he may be happy to take the money but It happens all the time in football when players won’t sign a new contract etc they are made to train with reserves etc. He also misses out on appearance money, win bonuses, goal bonuses, sponsorship deals etc as well as potential Scotland caps.

[BH Hibs]

I wouldn’t assume Allan would only come to us.

He’s a player in the last year of his contract. He’ll follow the scent of money in the same way he did when he went south, when he tried to get to Rangers and when he went to Celtic.

I expect the sheep to sign him.

Sadly I think you could be right and I think he could be part of any McKenna to Celtic deal. However that would of course depend on whether Scotty fancies it up there and maybe they would prefer Ryan Christie back having been there before.

[Hibbyradge]

I wonder if the Allan situation is the reverse of the Mcginn situation (ie we know that Allan will only come to us, although Celtic obviously got this wrong with Mcginn) and we are playing the waiting game with Celtic hoping they blink first to get him off the payroll. If true this may be the reason he is not even making the squad, especially as they are not exactly flying at the moment!

Where did the McGinn only to Celtc nonsense come from?

I find it impossible to believe that any player would rule out speaking to any, but one, club.

Even when Kevin Thompson desperately wanted to sign for Rangers, had an English club, or even Celtc, offered him more money, I'm sure he would have gone there.

Scott Allan might like the idea of playing for Hibs, but if a team offers him a bigger salary than we have, he'd be daft not to seriously consider it.

Of course there are other factors which might be significant, but I don't think he'd shut the door on other possibilities.

[CapitalGreen]

This. And to answer an early question, SA is on £7k a week - and we need Cellic to pay him off obviously.

We don’t need them to pay off the full £7k pw for the remainder of his contract though.

[Winston Ingram]

I wouldn’t assume Allan would only come to us.

He’s a player in the last year of his contract. He’ll follow the scent of money in the same way he did when he went south, when he tried to get to Rangers and when he went to Celtic.

I expect the sheep to sign him.

I'm not convinced he's going to have many offers. Other than a semi successful spell at Portsmouth in 2012, the only decent spells in his career have been in 2014-15 in the Scottish Championship and a 3 month loan spell here this year since he left Dundee Utd 6 years ago.

If he doesn't come here, his track record in England is not going to have a host of Championship or League 1 clubs coming in.

[SHODAN]

Celtic bid 3.5 for McKenna straight away but won't come close for McGinn. Pricks.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Celtic bid 3.5 for McKenna straight away but won't come close for McGinn. Pricks.

Perhaps learnt their lesson?

[bawheid]

Celtic bid 3.5 for McKenna straight away but won't come close for McGinn. Pricks.

They’ve been stung by the McGinn situation. They’ll end up paying over the odds for McKenna and he ain’t even that great.

[CapitalGreen]

Where did the McGinn only to Celtc nonsense come from?

I find it impossible to believe that any player would rule out speaking to any, but one, club.

Even when Kevin Thompson desperately wanted to sign for Rangers, had an English club, or even Celtc, offered him more money, I'm sure he would have gone there.

Scott Allan might like the idea of playing for Hibs, but if a team offers him a bigger salary than we have, he'd be daft not to seriously consider it.

Of course there are other factors which might be significant, but I don't think he'd shut the door on other possibilities.

Here’s one source.


McGinn definitely told Hibs last week it was Cellic and only Cellic he'd move to.

[Smartie]

They’ve been stung by the McGinn situation. They’ll end up paying over the odds for McKenna and he ain’t even that great.

We've done the whole of Scottish football a favour by handling the McGinn situation the way we did.

[danhibees1875]

Celtic bid 3.5 for McKenna straight away but won't come close for McGinn. Pricks.

McKenna is contracted until 2023. Aberdeen seem to value him a lot higher than £3.5m (£10m apparently), so they've(Celtic) not learned anything; they're doing the same thing as they done with JM - there's just bigger numbers involved here.

[Stevie Reid]

Surely Christie and Allan will be offered by Celtic to Aberdeen as part of the deal?

Bloody hope not.

[BH Hibs]

Where did the McGinn only to Celtc nonsense come from?

I find it impossible to believe that any player would rule out speaking to any, but one, club.

Even when Kevin Thompson desperately wanted to sign for Rangers, had an English club, or even Celtc, offered him more money, I'm sure he would have gone there.

Scott Allan might like the idea of playing for Hibs, but if a team offers him a bigger salary than we have, he'd be daft not to seriously consider it.

Of course there are other factors which might be significant, but I don't think he'd shut the door on other possibilities.

Alan Nixon and other weedgie sympathetic journalists

[hfc rd]

Surely Christie and Allan will be offered by Celtic to Aberdeen as part of the deal?

Bloody hope not.


Christie is wanted by Sunderland.

I agree, as my big worry in this McKenna saga is that Celtic may offer him to Aberdeen as part of the deal.

[JimBHibees]

Where did the McGinn only to Celtc nonsense come from?

I find it impossible to believe that any player would rule out speaking to any, but one, club.

Even when Kevin Thompson desperately wanted to sign for Rangers, had an English club, or even Celtc, offered him more money, I'm sure he would have gone there.

Scott Allan might like the idea of playing for Hibs, but if a team offers him a bigger salary than we have, he'd be daft not to seriously consider it.

Of course there are other factors which might be significant, but I don't think he'd shut the door on other possibilities.

Celtic I think,

[Austinho]

Christie is wanted by Sunderland.

I agree, as my big worry in this McKenna saga is that Celtic may offer him to Aberdeen as part of the deal.Read somewhere Sunderland are after Mulumbu too. Starting to do my nut in is Jack Ross.

[Speedway]

Read somewhere Sunderland are after Mulumbu too. Starting to do my nut in is Jack Ross.

Seems to have started OK apart from the cup defeat though.

I think Hibs are full up now, we've got a squad of 24.

[jacomo]

Yaya Toure still available as a free agent.

Come on Hibs, show some ambition!

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Seems to have started OK apart from the cup defeat though.

I think Hibs are full up now, we've got a squad of 24.

31 Aug - Danny leaves by mutual agreement, Scott arrives after mutual agreement with a Celtc.

[Blaster]

31 Aug - Danny leaves by mutual agreement, Scott arrives after mutual agreement with a Celtc.

And Scott Martin and Fraser Murray go out on loan to free up space for another player(s)

[Ozyhibby]

Celtic I think,

Or the people on here who wanted to take the £2m offer from Celtic.[emoji23]


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[Speedway]

For those of us who are saying we still need a box to box midfielder, do you reckon this boy who scores at 4:10 could do a job for us?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAovQwW5a_g

[Michael]

Yaya Toure still available as a free agent.

Come on Hibs, show some ambition!

Genuinely though... would Yaya be decent in the Scottish Premiership? Been a bit mince the last couple years.

[Ronniekirk]

McKenna is contracted until 2023. Aberdeen seem to value him a lot higher than £3.5m (£10m apparently), so they've(Celtic) not learned anything; they're doing the same thing as they done with JM - there's just bigger numbers involved here.

He is never worth Ten Million that is s ridiculous asking price However flirt play to them for saying cstagoricslly he is. not for sale in this Transfer window

[Scott Allan Key]

Or the people on here who wanted to take the £2m offer from Celtic.[emoji23]


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Who were the same people pimping McGinn to Celtic desperately as Brown’s replacement. It was saddening to see such forelock tugging towards Celtic. It’s not a Hibs class trait in our supporters.


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[jacomo]

Genuinely though... would Yaya be decent in the Scottish Premiership? Been a bit mince the last couple years.


Genuinely aye?

:faf:

He’d stroll this league like Efe strolls on holiday.

[Tug Wilson]

Aberdeen have rejected £3.5m bid for McKenna from Celtc and are seemingly holding out for £5m (they want to break the record transfer between two Scottish clubs).

Rogers now saying that they are no longer interested in McKenna. Sure that he said the same about McGinn to try and force our hand. Didn't work then and doubt it will this time either.

[CockneyRebel]

For those of us who are saying we still need a box to box midfielder, do you reckon this boy who scores at 4:10 could do a job for us?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAovQwW5a_g


He fair put that one away right enough.

[jacomo]

Rogers now saying that they are no longer interested in McKenna. Sure that he said the same about McGinn to try and force our hand. Didn't work then and doubt it will this time either.


The Celtc support will do their nut if they don’t buy at least a centre back this window. The pressure is on.

Rodgers never was that good at negotiating .

[weecounty hibby]

Surely they’re not going to pay anything like £5m for McKenna! Decent but not any better than the players they already have. If they do Hibs deserve a % of the fee as celtic are clearly ****ting it after we pumped them in the SJM affair. If they get to the end of the window with no big signings their fans will be raging.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Anyone know what mckennas wages were compared to mcginn? I wouldn't be surprised if they offer christie as he's been there before and allan just too piss us off

[04Sauzee]

Anyone know what mckennas wages were compared to mcginn? I wouldn't be surprised if they offer christie as he's been there before and allan just too piss us off

I think Celtic have stated they won't be pursuing this one?

[GreenArmyyy!]

Genuinely though... would Yaya be decent in the Scottish Premiership? Been a bit mince the last couple years.

I hope to god that’s not a serious question. 😂😂😂😂😂

[Hibernia&Alba]

Just had a quick skim through the Laugherty thread on Hunchback: seethe, tears and snotters aplenty. Undisclosed fee :greengrin

In truth it's an understandable response. Sevco's arrogance still as strong as ever as they cherry pick from the other clubs like nothing ever happened.

[JimBHibees]

I think Celtic have stated they won't be pursuing this one?

Think Rodgers said the same about McGinn so dont believe that at all. They will need to splash the cash to appease their fans who think the biscuit tin has come back into operation.

[B.H.F.C]

Not much in the way of rumours kicking about. Wonder if we’ll see much movement in the next week.

Still think we are light in the middle of the park, at least on quality. And another could do with another striker perhaps. All quiet though.

[GreenArmyyy!]

Not much in the way of rumours kicking about. Wonder if we’ll see much movement in the next week.

Still think we are light in the middle of the park, at least on quality. And another could do with another striker perhaps. All quiet though.

I agree, was a bit worried about Lennon’s quote after the RC game, when asked if he’ll be bringing anyone else in, it was something along the lines of “nothing in the pipeline but never say never”.

We are still short of quality in the midfield. I know it’s only been a couple of games but I’m far from convinced on Hyndman and I think it’s been quite obvious Slivka isn’t good enough to fill any of the void left by McGinn, McGeouch and Allan.

Can’t comment on Milligan yet but I think we are still very lightweight in the middle of the park with two “luxury players” in Mallan and Hyndman who will fall in and out of games, we need somebody with the ability to control the midfield..... you know who.

[GreenCastle]

We do need more steel in the middle - especially with Bartley out.

We need someone to turn the ball over and protect those at the back.

We will get bullied at the Tiny Library for example if we don’t add more of a physical presence into the team.

[J-C]

We do need more steel in the middle - especially with Bartley out.

We need someone to turn the ball over and protect those at the back.

We will get bullied at the Tiny Library for example if we don’t add more of a physical presence into the team.


We just signed Milligan who does this.

[Stevie Reid]

We just signed Milligan who does this.

Yep, sounds like exactly what we need. Physical presence, good defensive instincts and in the top 25 passers atthe World Cup.

Good cover for centre back too.

[davhibby]

We just signed Milligan who does this.

People seem to have ignored the bit on the hibs website when we signed him where it said he was a midfielder and decided he'll be playing in defence because that's where he played in the WC this year. As far as I can make out he only did that because the manager didn't like the actual defenders he had available

[Stuart93]

Osman sow supposedly going back to hearts. Would be a good signing for them.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Osman sow supposedly going back to hearts. Would be a good signing for them.

9 goals in 60 games since leaving Hearts

[Billy Whizz]

People seem to have ignored the bit on the hibs website when we signed him where it said he was a midfielder and decided he'll be playing in defence because that's where he played in the WC this year. As far as I can make out he only did that because the manager didn't like the actual defenders he had available
Lennon said we’ve signed him to play in midfield

[RossScott1991]

Still have a feeling we have 1 more signing in us where we will spend a fee.

Just no idea who on! Scott Allan side of things seems to be really quiet atm. Certainly feel we need more quality going forward in the middle of the park.

[Hermit Crab]

Osman sow supposedly going back to hearts. Would be a good signing for them.

He's got just over a year left so a fee would be required.

2 goals in 19 games for MK Dons.

[The Sundance Kid]

He's got just over a year left so a fee would be required.

2 goals in 19 games for MK Dons.

Season long loan according to the Sun

[Hermit Crab]

Season long loan according to the Sun


Yeah, seen that on another thread, still have to pay some of his wages.

[SirDavidsNapper]

9 goals in 60 games since leaving the deluded and out of favour at a mediocre English league one team. I'd be raging if we signed him.

Edit: League Two

[Borderhibbie76]

Osman sow supposedly going back to hearts. Would be a good signing for them.Would it??? What's he done since he was last there??

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[Famous Fiver]

Mallan falling in and out of matches?

Thank god he has fallen in 6 times in 8 games.

Some of the posters on here don't half get on my threepenny bits.

[HoboHarry]

Mallan falling in and out of matches?

Thank god he has fallen in 6 times in 8 games.

Some of the posters on here don't half get on my threepenny bits.
I wish some of our younger viewers had seen one of my favorite ever players, Ally McLeod strutting his stuff.......:greengrin

[GreenCastle]

Mcgeouch scored only 4 goals in his time at Hibs.

McGinn never got more than 6 in a season at Hibs.

While different to Mallan - I welcome the goals Mallan is scoring as we have needed a goalscoring midfielder for a while - someone who can score from distance.

[Spike Mandela]

Osman sow supposedly going back to hearts. Would be a good signing for them.

Didn’t think he was that great a player first time around and wouldn’t be overly excited signing him now.

Don’t think Premier defences will be quaking in their boots at this one.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Here’s one source.

Interesting - another scoop for our boys. 😂

[Golden Bear]

Osman sow supposedly going back to hearts. Would be a good signing for them.

Stormtroopers FC rule.

[alihibs1]

Anymore on Allan. I'm feeling that there will be some deadline day drama.

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[Wheat Hound]

No Allan on the bench tonight for Celtc. Wonder if he even travelled as he previously posted pics on Instagram for their other Euro ties this season?

[GreenArmyyy!]

Mallan falling in and out of matches?

Thank god he has fallen in 6 times in 8 games.

Some of the posters on here don't half get on my threepenny bits.

Apologies for having a different opinion.

My point was, Mallan is a cracking player who brings us much needed goals from midfield but for me he is a Riordan/luxury type player that will pop up with a goal out of the blue but won’t influence for 90 minutes. A difficult skill that McGinn, McGeouch and Allan all had. We are struggling in the midfield battles so far this season, I think that’s pretty easy to see.

[Ozyhibby]

Apologies for having a different opinion.

My point was, Mallan is a cracking player who brings us much needed goals from midfield but for me he is a Riordan/luxury type player that will pop up with a goal out of the blue but won’t influence for 90 minutes. A difficult skill that McGinn, McGeouch and Allan all had. We are struggling in the midfield battles so far this season, I think that’s pretty easy to see.

Mallan battles just fine. It’s in the holding mid position we are struggling.


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[GreenArmyyy!]

Mallan battles just fine. It’s in the holding mid position we are struggling.


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He does but he’s not somebody you can count on (or expect to) to control a midfield or dictate the tempo. That’s in no way a dig at him or his ability, it’s just the style of player he is.

I’d have expected someone like Slivka to be that player but really don’t think he looks like stepping up to the level of last seasons midfield.... hopefully I’m wrong!

[B.H.F.C]

Apologies for having a different opinion.

My point was, Mallan is a cracking player who brings us much needed goals from midfield but for me he is a Riordan/luxury type player that will pop up with a goal out of the blue but won’t influence for 90 minutes. A difficult skill that McGinn, McGeouch and Allan all had. We are struggling in the midfield battles so far this season, I think that’s pretty easy to see.

I actually agree with this. He can’t play right in the middle of the park. Doesn’t have the athleticism and just lets folk wander off him as a result.

Milligan and another in there with Mallan a bit more advanced and he’ll be able to do what he’s good at.

[Centre Hawf]

Mallan battles just fine. It’s in the holding mid position we are struggling.


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Have to disagree. I don't think he's a great battler and I agree with the comparison someone made to Riordan in that he's a bit of a luxury player.

[GordonHFC]

I wish some of our younger viewers had seen one of my favorite ever players, Ally McLeod strutting his stuff.......:greengrin

One of the laziest players on the planet but scored some goals 😁

[Greenworld]

I actually agree with this. He can’t play right in the middle of the park. Doesn’t have the athleticism and just lets folk wander off him as a result.

Milligan and another in there with Mallan a bit more advanced and he’ll be able to do what he’s good at.I'll be amazed if we don't bring on another 2 or 3 players I think lennon will clearly see we are to lightweight.
Depending on Darren mcgregger we might need a other centre defender in

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[hibs#1]

Osman sow supposedly going back to hearts. Would be a good signing for them.

Down grade on lafferty imo.

[bigwheel]

I wish some of our younger viewers had seen one of my favorite ever players, Ally McLeod strutting his stuff.......:greengrin

Top quality Ally...[emoji119]

[Jones28]

Now don't shoot me down on this, but does anyone else feel that a centre back wouldn't go amiss? With DM out one more injury sees us struggling for CB's and with Ambrose being sporadic at best I can't help but feel another centre back would stiffen us up a bit.

[Lago]

Get the impression that further recruitment might not happen based on Lennon saying squad is full & it would take1 or2 to leave before anyone could come in.

[hfc rd]

Get the impression that further recruitment might not happen based on Lennon saying squad is full & it would take1 or2 to leave before anyone could come in.

That’s what I reckon as well.

[Nicho87]

If it was me Going on current squad an likelihood of time on the pitch. I’d be looking to lose Swanson and Martin for starters.

Come home Scotty

[Paisley Hibby]

If it was me Going on current squad an likelihood of time on the pitch. I’d be looking to lose Swanson and Martin for starters.

Come home Scotty
Can't see Swanson earning as much elsewhere. Why would he move for a pay cut?

[MacGruber]

If it was me Going on current squad an likelihood of time on the pitch. I’d be looking to lose Swanson and Martin for starters.

Come home Scotty

We don't need 4 keepers either. Be good for the young keeper to get some games on loan along with Fraser Murray

[Centre Hawf]

If it was me Going on current squad an likelihood of time on the pitch. I’d be looking to lose Swanson and Martin for starters.

Come home Scotty

I think I'd get rid of Swanson for sure. I'd like to see Martin given more chances.

[Devonhibs]

Top quality Ally...[emoji119]

Never got dirty or broke sweat. In fact never seemed to run much but boy could he finish.

[Hibbyradge]

Never got dirty or broke sweat. In fact never seemed to run much but boy could he finish.

Remember his free kick against Dundee or Falkirk, sone team in blue, anyway? 😁

He stuck it in the bottom right corner, but the ref made him take it again.

He then stuck it in the bottom left. :thumbsup:

[R'Albin]

If it was me Going on current squad an likelihood of time on the pitch. I’d be looking to lose Swanson and Martin for starters.

Come home Scotty

I'd personally like to see us keep Martin. He's a decent player and a good backup for Milligan while Bartley is injured.

[PatHead]

Remember his free kick against Dundee or Falkirk, sone team in blue, anyway? 😁

He stuck it in the bottom right corner, but the ref made him take it again.

He then stuck it in the bottom left. :thumbsup:

Remember it well. It was Dundee going down the slope. I was behind the goals. Had a great view.

[hfc rd]

Osman Sow potentiality going back to the yams

[3pm]

Osman Sow potentiality going back to the yams

Yaaaaaaaas!

He’s Sow pish.

[Greenworld]

That’s what I reckon as well.I think he is playing the game fully expect 2 or three more this window

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[Aldo]

Osman Sow potentiality going back to the yams

So if they sign the Czech boy and Sow their CF's will be 6ft 3 and other 2 will be 6ft 4.

[bigwheel]

Remember his free kick against Dundee or Falkirk, sone team in blue, anyway? [emoji16]

He stuck it in the bottom right corner, but the ref made him take it again.

He then stuck it in the bottom left. :thumbsup:

I recall that too. He had the uncanny ability, that only a few have, to ghost past 3 or 4 players , yet be seemed barely to be running at all. Classy player ...great passer and goal scorer ..loved watching him play

[WoreTheGreen]

I recall that too. He had the uncanny ability, that only a few have, to ghost past 3 or 4 players , yet be seemed barely to be running at all. Classy player ...great passer and goal scorer ..loved watching him play

Smoked drank and gambled good old days

[ancient hibee]

Mallan falling in and out of matches?

Thank god he has fallen in 6 times in 8 games.

Some of the posters on here don't half get on my threepenny bits.
One that gets on mine is to see Riordan described as a luxury player.He’s one of the top alltime goal scorers in the SPL for goodness sake.Too many fans think that players have to rush around with their eyeballs popping out rather than skilfully scoring goals that actually win games.Rant over.

[southsider]

Remember his free kick against Dundee or Falkirk, sone team in blue, anyway? 😁

He stuck it in the bottom right corner, but the ref made him take it again.

He then stuck it in the bottom left. :thumbsup:
Kevin Sheedy done the same for Everton & thet BBC went on about it for Months. Poor Aly barely got a look in. Scored 4 goals in one game for St M against the Huns.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Osman Sow potentiality going back to the yams

But will he be Sanghai Surprise or China Crisis?

I didn’t think he was too bad or am I getting confused with that DeFunk or whatever that Dutch boy was called...

[weecounty hibby]

One of the laziest players on the planet but scored some goals 😁
One of the best players on the planet, scored some goals and didn't feel the need to run too much. Great player and a hero of mine

[AgentDaleCooper]

One that gets on mine is to see Riordan described as a luxury player.He’s one of the top alltime goal scorers in the SPL for goodness sake.Too many fans think that players have to rush around with their eyeballs popping out rather than skilfully scoring goals that actually win games.Rant over.

He was a luxury player for his last season with us. When you can count on him to score 20 goals a season then he's great, but if it's only 10 or so, even if they are screamers, then he's a luxury.

[ancient hibee]

He was a luxury player for his last season with us. When you can count on him to score 20 goals a season then he's great, but if it's only 10 or so, even if they are screamers, then he's a luxury.
So how many of our current strikers can you count on to score 20 goals in a season?

[bingo70]

Lennon saying in his pre-match press conference that he’s hoping to sign one or two more, won’t be a forward though as he’s happy with the cover we have there.

I’m guessing another midfielder and cover for left back.

[Speedway]

Lennon saying in his pre-match press conference that he’s hoping to sign one or two more, won’t be a forward though as he’s happy with the cover we have there.

I’m guessing another midfielder and cover for left back.

The other interesting part there is that he said all loan players from last season wanted to come back but deals could only be done for Flo and Maclaren.

Suggesting we did try to get Barker and Allan but didn’t.

I also assume we didn’t try to get Rherras.

[Lago]

Lennon saying in his pre-match press conference that he’s hoping to sign one or two more, won’t be a forward though as he’s happy with the cover we have there.

I’m guessing another midfielder and cover for left back.
Thats a positive message to send out.

[bingo70]

The other interesting part there is that he said all loan players from last season wanted to come back but deals could only be done for Flo and Maclaren.

Suggesting we did try to get Barker and Allan but didn’t.

I also assume we didn’t try to get Rherras.

Yeah, that was interesting, I chose to ignore that part though as I was fairly adamant on another thread there’s no way we were after Barker and wee Tommy from Man City. Not one to admit when I’m wrong I thought I would just try to ignore that. Cheers for highlighting it though.

In other news does anyone know if Tommy from Man City actually exists? No interview, no photo with the scarf above his head? Desperate to hear what he thinks of our training facilities.

[Speedway]

Yeah, that was interesting, I chose to ignore that part though as I was fairly adamant on another thread there’s no way we were after Barker and wee Tommy from Man City. Not one to admit when I’m wrong I thought I would just try to ignore that. Cheers for highlighting it though.

In other news does anyone know if Tommy from Man City actually exists? No interview, no photo with the scarf above his head? Desperate to hear what he thinks of our training facilities.

He’s the poster boy for the sponsorship deal we announced today.

[frazeHFC]

Yeah, that was interesting, I chose to ignore that part though as I was fairly adamant on another thread there’s no way we were after Barker and wee Tommy from Man City. Not one to admit when I’m wrong I thought I would just try to ignore that. Cheers for highlighting it though.

In other news does anyone know if Tommy from Man City actually exists? No interview, no photo with the scarf above his head? Desperate to hear what he thinks of our training facilities.

Looked lightning quick while warming up against Ross County. Ivan Sproule on a motorbike.

[Springbank]

He’s the poster boy for the sponsorship deal we announced today.

no joke, i read your post, went on Hibs Twitter to see what this deal was, and first thing i saw was an advert for Hibs gnomes

www.hiberniandirect.co.uk/search/Gnome

thought "bloody hell thats harsh. welcome to Leith wee man"

i take it you meant the other tweet from Hibs today (the taxi one)

[Speedway]

no joke, i read your post, went on Hibs Twitter to see what this deal was, and first thing i saw was an advert for Hibs gnomes

www.hiberniandirect.co.uk/search/Gnome

thought "bloody hell thats harsh. welcome to Leith wee man"

i take it you meant the other tweet from Hibs today (the taxi one)

That’s the one ☝️

[Speedway]

Also from the presser, Milligan not yet at the club.

[BILLYHIBS]

The other interesting part there is that he said all loan players from last season wanted to come back but deals could only be done for Flo and Maclaren.

Suggesting we did try to get Barker and Allan but didn’t.

I also assume we didn’t try to get Rherras.
I always thought that Rherras looked like a Hearts player wearing a HIBS strip.

I don’t mean that in a bad way, anytime he played he did not seem to be up to speed with the rest of the team.

Is that a bit harsh?

I suppose he never really got a real run in the team but I presume Lenny only signed him as cover.

Any Hearts fan I spoke to seemed to rate him so unfair to rate him on a few appearances. Saying that I only remember one appearance at ER and him high fiving Flo on his debut goal against Motherwell from the bench.

I suppose he will now forever be on the short list of players that have played for both HIBS and hearts

There is class there is first class and then there is HIBS class ! :not worth

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Work permits for professional athletes really annoy me

What, like he’s going to sign for a team then bolt off into the system to wash dishes or pick fruit

[Centre Hawf]

One that gets on mine is to see Riordan described as a luxury player.He’s one of the top alltime goal scorers in the SPL for goodness sake.Too many fans think that players have to rush around with their eyeballs popping out rather than skilfully scoring goals that actually win games.Rant over.

I think Riordan was a luxury player at times in that he wasn't an out and out striker that would chase the ball down or hold it up, nor was he an up and down the touch line winger that would help the full back one minute and knock it round a man the next.

Riordan was a sublime player in his day. But let's be honest, if we were 1-0 with 10 minutes to go at Celtic Park or Ibrox you would have most likely seen him come off that park for someone that was going to work and fill in more. That's not a dig at Riordan btw, he couldn't do everything. If he could he'd have been at a Man Utd or Liverpool.

The comparison is probably that same thing. If we're 1-0 up at either the ugly sisters with 10 minutes to go you would probably consider swapping out Mallan for someone like Bartley.

[Col2]

Lennon saying in his pre-match press conference that he’s hoping to sign one or two more, won’t be a forward though as he’s happy with the cover we have there.

I’m guessing another midfielder and cover for left back.

And he also suggested might trim squad a little. Said he was happy when asked about Kenny Miller. So given we have 3 wide players and he is happy up top then I would assume he is talking a midfielder and a defender. Milligan can play centre half so maybe a fullback?

My bet - he still wants dynamic midfielder aka Allan and he wants cover for Stevenson at left back.

I can see Swanson and possibly Slivka going on loan (if we get another midfielder in).

[Col2]

Yeah, that was interesting, I chose to ignore that part though as I was fairly adamant on another thread there’s no way we were after Barker and wee Tommy from Man City. Not one to admit when I’m wrong I thought I would just try to ignore that. Cheers for highlighting it though.

In other news does anyone know if Tommy from Man City actually exists? No interview, no photo with the scarf above his head? Desperate to hear what he thinks of our training facilities.

He was on the bench on Sunday and was warming up behind the goal. He is real but I agree all quiet on profile. Aparantkh daster than Barker who thinks he is the fastest player he has ever seen.

[alihibs1]

The cat just put this on Twitter...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180823/a1caffe536ffb9fe2e60d6c846019233.jpg

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[Frogga]

The cat just put this on Twitter...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180823/a1caffe536ffb9fe2e60d6c846019233.jpg

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[Greenworld]

🤞

Sent from my SM-J530F using TapatalkHere we go love a Friday signing

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[Hermit Crab]

Here we go love a Friday signing

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Wheres Daffy? :greengrin

[Hibernian32]

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Tease

[Shrekko]

I always thought that Rherras looked like a Hearts player wearing a HIBS strip.

I don’t mean that in a bad way, anytime he played he did not seem to be up to speed with the rest of the team.

Is that a bit harsh?

I suppose he never really got a real run in the team but I presume Lenny only signed him as cover.

Any Hearts fan I spoke to seemed to rate him so unfair to rate him on a few appearances. Saying that I only remember one appearance at ER and him high fiving Flo on his debut goal against Motherwell from the bench.

I suppose he will now forever be on the short list of players that have played for both HIBS and hearts

There is class there is first class and then there is HIBS class ! :not worth

He played once as a sub in his whole spell here so that would appear a wee bit harsh.

[Thecat23]

Told Lennon is going to put a bid in for Allan. This could get very interesting as Lawwell will defo play up.

[green with envy]

Told Lennon is going to put a bid in for Allan. This could get very interesting as Lawwell will defo play up.

Will keep an eye on this with optimism - Cheers Cat.

[Thecat23]

Will keep an eye on this with optimism - Cheers Cat.

Same 👍🏼

[jacomo]

Told Lennon is going to put a bid in for Allan. This could get very interesting as Lawwell will defo play up.


Lawwell needs to get on with signing a centre back, the daft fool!

If Scott Allan isn’t in their plans then they shouldn’t deny him a move out of spite. Just how bitter are they?

[Col2]

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My son just starting playing football for a team and was given number 23 shirt last week. I smiled. It’s fate.

[Hibbyradge]

Lawwell needs to get on with signing a centre back, the daft fool!

If Scott Allan isn’t in their plans then they shouldn’t deny him a move out of spite. Just how bitter are they?

Probably not bitter at all.

[houstonhibbee]

Kevin Sheedy done the same for Everton & thet BBC went on about it for Months. Poor Aly barely got a look in. Scored 4 goals in one game for St M against the Huns.
Did we sign him from Southampton?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

TheCat is Freddie White?!

Mind. Blown.

It’s like learning Clark Kent is Superman

[Haymaker]

TheCat is Freddie White?!

Mind. Blown.

It’s like learning Clark Kent is Superman

Allegedly.

[JimBHibees]

TheCat is Freddie White?!

Mind. Blown.

It’s like learning Clark Kent is Superman

:faf::faf:

[Baw187]

TheCat is Freddie White?!

Mind. Blown.

It’s like learning Clark Kent is Superman

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

[neil7908]

TheCat is Freddie White?!

Mind. Blown.

It’s like learning Clark Kent is Superman

Wait a minute, Clark Kent is Superman!?

Next you'll be telling me that billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne is Batman!

[.Sean.]

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[1van Sprou7e]

Picture of "Scott Allan" holding up a scarf doing the rounds

Seems weird if Lennon's only just put a bid in but also not sure why someone would go through so much effort to make a fake...

[04Sauzee]

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Not sure if Scott Allan would be seen out in that footwear

[calumhibee1]

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Doesn’t have a footballers build IMO. Said on the private forum aswell that I think Scott Allan would be wearing skinnier jeans. Don’t ask me why cause I don’t know why :greengrin but I don’t think it’s him.

[.Sean.]

Not sure if Scott Allan would be seen out in that footwear
As in a pair of Gucci trainers? Nah neither he would 😂

[yonder1875]

Doesn’t have a footballers build IMO. Said on the private forum aswell that I think Scott Allan would be wearing skinnier jeans. Don’t ask me why cause I don’t know why :greengrin but I don’t think it’s him.

I don’t think it’s him either but has someone really done this just for a wind up?

[DoubleDangerous]

As much as I want that pic to be real, why would the person in front of him be facing away as the scarf is held up?

[calumhibee1]

I don’t think it’s him either but has someone really done this just for a wind up?

Would seem a bit excessive. I am however fairly certain it’s not him so it looks likely imo.

[yonder1875]

Also, doesn’t he usually have S.Allan on his shirt?

[norhfc]

Couple of reasons it’s not him, build and clothing all wrong, and these new signing strips I’m guessing are borrowed from the shop, would not have his strip ready with his name on it for a quick signing photo.
We live in hope tho.

[SHODAN]

It actually makes me quite angry the levels someone would go to to make a fake like that. We get it, you want attention on social media. **** off.

[Austinho]

Why would the person going through the effort of snapping this and leaking it on Twitter deliberately take the photo from the neck down? Seems a bit suspicious to me.

[bingo70]

It actually makes me quite angry the levels someone would go to to make a fake like that. We get it, you want attention on social media. **** off.

What do you think has been faked here?

I'm confused.

[04Sauzee]

As in a pair of Gucci trainers? Nah neither he would 😂

Never mentioned the brand? That's not Scott Allan and that's not his footwear :)

[Brooster]

Hibs put a bid in for Allan at least 2 weeks ago. Talks are on going.

[Brightside]

That is 100% not scott allan.

[Onceinawhile]

Also, doesn’t he usually have S.Allan on his shirt?

Yup. Lewis Allan is still in and around the club too, so that's a good spot.

[GreenCastle]

Never Allan in the pic - just a random fan with a similar name taking a picture pitch side.

Hope we get the real S.Allan returning but we also need more steel in the middle - especially with Bartley injured.

[matty_f]

As in a pair of Gucci trainers? Nah neither he would 😂

Being Gucci doesn't mean they can't also be bowfin' - those trainers are awful.

[calumhibee1]

Also, doesn’t he usually have S.Allan on his shirt?

Good spot. This puts it to bed for me.

[Iain G]

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Is it finally the return of Allan Orman? :hyper:not worth

[Ronniekirk]

Hibs put a bid in for Allan at least 2 weeks ago. Talks are on going.

Can see Celtic Dragging it on in case thier is other interest nearer deadline day But I assume they won't have accepted first offer hence talks ongoing
Makes sense for all Parties for a deal to be struck

[BILLYHIBS]

Can see Celtic Dragging it on in case thier is other interest nearer deadline day But I assume they won't have accepted first offer hence talks ongoing
Makes sense for all Parties for a deal to be struck

Would not be surprised if Huns put a bid in as cover for Jamie Murphy unlikely Celtic would sell tho 🤔

[Heisenberg]

Would not be surprised if Huns put a bid in as cover for Jamie Murphy unlikely Celtic would sell tho 🤔

Murphy is a winger? Allan isn’t the same kind of player.

[JimBHibees]

Would not be surprised if Huns put a bid in as cover for Jamie Murphy unlikely Celtic would sell tho 🤔

No way would Celtic sell to Rangers.

[adhibs]

I think it's him. For a fake someone would have to buy a shirt with lettering, get people to dress 'official' for background, and found a place with grass/artificial run off like Easter road. Can't see anyone going to they lengths.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Scott has glorious hair. Why would his immaculately groomed barnet be cut out the picture?

[hibsforeurope]

That picture's not Easter Road, the pitch looks too worn and the astro round the side is too dark. Unless it's taken at HTC it's a fake.

[BILLYHIBS]

Murphy is a winger? Allan isn’t the same kind of player.

Stevie G looking for a left sided player young boy at Killie mentioned but Killie want 1m according to Derek Ferguson so must be true 😂
I still live in hope we can agree a deal with Celtic on 31/8/18

[brog]

I met a couple of apparently well connected, mostly in a horse racing sense, Irish guys in York last night. They thought that Lawwell's position at the club is now diminished & may soon be non existent. I dont think he'll be able to block any deal for SA just through petulance.