Summer transfer thread

[Winston Ingram]

Is Ryan Gauld a dedicated AM? Because we don't need any more of them if we're also getting Allan.

He's more of 10 iirc

[heretoday]

Would take Kenny Miller for a year

Why not? And get shot of Swanson. Waste of a wage.

[BILLYHIBS]

Would take Kenny Miller for a year
I thought that would be the logical solution to lend experience to the young attackers, as an impact player and as an auld heid in the changing room but Lenny says not what we are looking for at this time. He must know what he is talking about as he worked with Kenny Miller at Celtic. :wink:

[Borderhibbie76]

Shaw’s performance yesterday has probably triggered any move for another striker.

I had looked to me in other games this season, Shaw’s hold up play had come on leaps and bounds. Yesterday was a wake up call. He was awful.That's incredibly harsh...whilst I agree he wasn't great yesterday he was isolated up front on his own due to the fact he got little service and Boyle is utterly useless up front and kept drifting all over the place. He battled away all afternoon and was certainly not rubbish...

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[JimBHibees]

That's incredibly harsh...whilst I agree he wasn't great yesterday he was isolated up front on his own due to the fact he got little service and Boyle is utterly useless up front and kept drifting all over the place. He battled away all afternoon and was certainly not rubbish...

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Bit ironic that is it not. :greengrin

[eastmainsmsh]

Graeme Dorrans fi the Rangers would be a good player in sitting mid

[Borderhibbie76]

Bit ironic that is it not. :greengrinNot really Boyle is a fantastic wide player for us and I blame our manager for persisting with him up front when he cannot play that position. He has missed I don't know how many 1 on 1s already this season yet seems to be free from criticism whilst young Shaw is getting slated?? I really like Boyle and he gives 110% every week but his finishing is just woeful at times and he gave Ollie little support as a strike partner at weekend

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[Since90+2]

Shaw is a good young player with potential but he is not good enough to lead the line by himself, especially against defensively strong sides like Aberdeen. He needs to get himself in the gym and fill out abit as he was easily shrugged off the ball a good few times.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Why not? And get shot of Swanson. Waste of a wage.

Best for all involved if he's moved on.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Shaw is a good young player with potential but he is not good enough to lead the line by himself, especially against defensively strong sides like Aberdeen. He needs to get himself in the gym and fill out abit as he was easily shrugged off the ball a good few times.

Exactly. He was leading the line against Aberdeen, the team that's finished 2nd four seasons on the bounce, not Arbroath. It was a tough ask for a young lad. Agree he needs more upper body strength. A season out on loan to the Championship would do him the world of good (if we had more strikers to pick from).

[500miles]

I can't believe people are talking about loaning a player with Shaw's scoring record, including big games, to a championship team. It's mind blowing. It's as if we're suddenly too big to develop our own players and need others to do it for us.

[Blaster]

I can't believe people are talking about loaning a player with Shaw's scoring record, including big games, to a championship team. It's mind blowing. It's as if we're suddenly too big to develop our own players and need others to do it for us.

Exactly Shaw should be going nowhere but is also not a main hold up striker (yet)

[bingo70]

I can't believe people are talking about loaning a player with Shaw's scoring record, including big games, to a championship team. It's mind blowing. It's as if we're suddenly too big to develop our own players and need others to do it for us.

It's not really.

It's just that people are basing their opinion on what they are seeing in a game, not his stats.

When i saw him last season i was far from convinced, this season he's really started to win me over but Saturday got me thinking if he is going to be of the standard we want to get to. Could he be a good SPFL striker and have a decent career ahead of him? Yes, i think he probably could. Will it be for a team wanting to compete for European places? I've got my doubts.

My concern about him isn't anything to do with his strength, i just don't think that will ever be his game. I just felt he is a bit one paced. I genuinely don't meant this in a negative way but he reminds me a bit of Colin Nish. Nish had a decent scoring record in spells and had a pretty good career, i don't think he'd be of the standard we are looking for now though.

I think the modern striker needs to either be quick, strong or able to come a bit deeper and play the number 10 role. I don't really see Shaw fitting into any of those roles. I'd be delighted to be proven wrong though.

[Callum_62]

Shaws good young back up with potential

Hes not ready to be up top on his own


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[SirDavidsNapper]

Hopefully we hear something on Milligans work permit soon. The sooner he's in and training with Lennon and the team the better. I've got a good feeling about him. Think we may have played a blinder.

[bingo70]

Shaws good young back up with potential

Hes not ready to be up top on his own


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I'm not sure if it's a case of him not being ready, i don't think he will ever be the type of striker that plays up front himself.

I think he needs someone beside him (Kamberi) to take the physical hits and he can do the other stuff. If Jamie Maclaren started the game i think we'd have seen a similar performance as he's never a lone striker either. I don't think anybody would be saying he wasn't ready though, that's just not his game.

[Heisenberg]

I'm not sure if it's a case of him not being ready, i don't think he will ever be the type of striker that plays up front himself.

I think he needs someone beside him (Kamberi) to take the physical hits and he can do the other stuff. If Jamie Maclaren started the game i think we'd have seen a similar performance as he's never a lone striker either. I don't think anybody would be saying he wasn't ready though, that's just not his game.

Definitely agree with that. Shaw isn’t that kind of striker just because he’s tall. He’s a goal poacher/finisher.

[JimBHibees]

Not really Boyle is a fantastic wide player for us and I blame our manager for persisting with him up front when he cannot play that position. He has missed I don't know how many 1 on 1s already this season yet seems to be free from criticism whilst young Shaw is getting slated?? I really like Boyle and he gives 110% every week but his finishing is just woeful at times and he gave Ollie little support as a strike partner at weekend

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Boyle can clearly play that position whether it is his best is another thing. To call him utterly useless as a striker is incredibly harsh. With McLaren getting up to speed and Kamberi injured seemed reasonable to play him there what with Gray playing well also.

[Nicho87]

I’d love to see a front four of Boyle and Horgan wide.
Kamberi and MacLaren in centre.

[1van Sprou7e]

I’d love to see a front four of Boyle and Horgan wide.
Kamberi and MacLaren in centre.

They're both good at tracking back and getting stuck in so it could work

[fat freddy]

Just saw a tweet on some hibs fans twitter saying Steven Fletcher returning on loan. No idea if there's any truth in it.

[matty_f]

Just saw a tweet on some hibs fans twitter saying Steven Fletcher returning on loan. No idea if there's any truth in it.

Surely you must know if it's true that you saw a tweet? :greengrin

[stantonsboots]

Mallan has a great set piece and has a good hit on him...but there's no doubt he is taking time to adjust to his new role.

At the moment he's too soft.
utter mince

[SHODAN]

The Wallace nonsense is gaining traction on Facebook.

[coldingham hibs]

Just saw a tweet on some hibs fans twitter saying Steven Fletcher returning on loan. No idea if there's any truth in it.

Fletch is still involved with the Sheffield Wednesday squad so I think this is unlikely.

[04Sauzee]

The Wallace nonsense is gaining traction on Facebook.

Playing for The Rangers reserves today I believe so more than unlikely

[stantonsboots]

The Wallace nonsense is gaining traction on Facebook.that's because its true! money the stumbling block i'm told?

[OtleyHibs]

that's because its true! money the stumbling block i'm told?

If that’s true he should offer us more money for the honour of wearing the jersey! 😄

[Souter96Mac]

I'd be more than happy if we finished this week with Allan coming in. If I was being extra greedy, another forward for depth and left back cover.

[SHODAN]

that's because its true! money the stumbling block i'm told?

He's a Hibs man, money shouldn't be an obstacle to playing for his boyhood heroes.

[IWasThere2016]

Fletch is still involved with the Sheffield Wednesday squad so I think this is unlikely.

Over 12 months since his last goal...

[Iggy Pope]

Shannon was definitely a thing pre relegation when he was, if we're being honest, a powderpuff *****bag at times prior to the man up lessons he seems to have taken.

I seriously resent this post.....

[Brightside]

Shannon was definitely a thing pre relegation when he was, if we're being honest, a powderpuff *****bag at times prior to the man up lessons he seems to have taken.

This is worse that the Hibs Page Facebook chat.

[bigwheel]

Shannon was definitely a thing pre relegation when he was, if we're being honest, a powderpuff *****bag at times prior to the man up lessons he seems to have taken.

There is so much wrong with this post ..it’s hard to know where to start..

I’ll start though by saying I’ve never - at any time - heard that term used ....

[IGRIGI]

There is some serious revision going on if no one remembers Hanlon struggling to get through 90 minutes without bursting into tears up against various SPL huddies prior to relegation.

[bookert]

There is some serious revision going on if no one remembers Hanlon struggling to get through 90 minutes without bursting into tears up against various SPL huddies prior to relegation.

Eh? He was injured and didn't play in the relegation run in. Many fans me included don't think we would have got relegated had he been fit.

[Speedway]

utter mince

I wouldn’t say Mallan’s that bad.

[bigwheel]

There is some serious revision going on if no one remembers Hanlon struggling to get through 90 minutes without bursting into tears up against various SPL huddies prior to relegation.

That’s just bull****...has he improved yes..was he this “weakling” you imply - not at all

[Lago]

There is some serious revision going on if no one remembers Hanlon struggling to get through 90 minutes without bursting into tears up against various SPL huddies prior to relegation.
And there are some serious arms & legs growing on your story. What pleasure do you get out of it?

[Heisenberg]

There is some serious revision going on if no one remembers Hanlon struggling to get through 90 minutes without bursting into tears up against various SPL huddies prior to relegation.

Hanlon did used to get dominated by the likes of Higdon, but there wasn’t many in the league that could contain him in the season that he out scored Griffiths.

We were a shambles at the back for the majority of his stint at Hibs. No surprise that he’s improved playing beside the likes of Fontaine and McGregor opposed to Michael Nelson.

[matty_f]

There is some serious revision going on if no one remembers Hanlon struggling to get through 90 minutes without bursting into tears up against various SPL huddies prior to relegation.

Laughable, really.

[Smartie]

He was very occasionally bullied by a meaty huddy.

I remember the first time I saw him play CH - it was the night Danny Galbraith scored the winner at Parkhead, and he glided through the game with ease (he'd mainly played LB until that time.)

He's had a good few more of the latter than the former.

[SanFranHibs]

The Wallace nonsense is gaining traction on Facebook.

Lee Wallace to Hibs?

Talk about the grass being greener. :greengrin

[Hibeewilly]

Lee Wallace to Hibs?

Talk about the grass being greener. :greengrin
Please be true.....would be a terrific signing

[JimBHibees]

Please be true.....would be a terrific signing

Really cant see this happening

[Brightside]

There is some serious revision going on if no one remembers Hanlon struggling to get through 90 minutes without bursting into tears up against various SPL huddies prior to relegation.

Cmon Admin! :greengrin:greengrin

[Since90+2]

Cmon Admin! :greengrin:greengrin

I dont think his comments would merit an admin stepping in however his opinion of Hanlon is wrong.

As most people would probably agree in his younger years he was bullied at times and not physically strong enough to be a top quality centre half but at no point was he ever a *****bag. He has developed into a fine player and one of the best centre halfs in the league.

[Brightside]

I dont think his comments would merit an admin stepping in however his opinion of Hanlon is wrong.

As most people would probably agree in his younger years he was bullied at times and not physically strong enough to be a top quality centre half but at no point was he ever a *****bag. He has developed into a fine player and one of the best centre halfs in the league.

He's trolling. 100%

[Speedway]

He's trolling. 100%

I suspect you’re right but what if this really is his/her opinion?

We might as well host this site on North Korean servers given how no one is allowed to have an opinion that criticises a core Hibs player without picking up points for their trouble.

[Dancehibs]

Please be true.....would be a terrific signing
Providing he’s not finished I’d take him. Add height and physical element to our squad

[Brightside]

I suspect you’re right but what if this really is his/her opinion?

We might as well host this site on North Korean servers given how no one is allowed to have an opinion that criticises a core Hibs player without picking up points for their trouble.

His opinions is that a player burst out in tears during many of this games??? Its utter bull and shouldnt be entertained. There is nothing North Korean about giving a show off a wrap on the knuckles.

[matty_f]

I suspect you’re right but what if this really is his/her opinion?

We might as well host this site on North Korean servers given how no one is allowed to have an opinion that criticises a core Hibs player without picking up points for their trouble.

We're very like North Korea. No dissenting voices allowed.

[bawheid]

I suspect you’re right but what if this really is his/her opinion?

We might as well host this site on North Korean servers given how no one is allowed to have an opinion that criticises a core Hibs player without picking up points for their trouble.

It’s simple, post gash and people will pull you up for it. :wink:

[Clarence]

His opinions is that a player burst out in tears during many of this games??? Its utter bull and shouldnt be entertained. There is nothing North Korean about giving a show off a wrap on the knuckles.

Mammy, daddy, polis...admin!

[Brightside]

I thought the schools had gone back by now.

[ancient hibee]

Please be true.....would be a terrific signing

He hasn't been fit for a year.

[Speedway]

It’s simple, post gash and people will pull you up for it. :wink:

But gash in whose opinion? 🙂

Which ones count?

Posting that Bogdan is **** , for example, is allowed but try that for Hanlon, McLaren or Even Scott Allan who doesn’t even play for us and was dying to join Rangers when we did have him (on a contract I mean before some **** points out that he didn’t try to join Rangers while on loan last season)

[Hibeewilly]

He hasn't been fit for a year.
Getting fit now though AH

[ancient hibee]

Getting fit now though AH


May be but it's a long time to be out without it ever being one of the dreaded ligament problems.

[JimBHibees]

Really cant see this happening

The more I think about it he and or his agent are probably putting it out there that Hibs are interested for force Hearts into buying him.

[SHODAN]

The more I think about it he and or his agent are probably putting it out there that Hibs are interested for force Hearts into buying him.

They've just signed a left back and have no money.

[JimBHibees]

They've just signed a left back and have no money.

Dont believe they have no money given the number of players they have brought in.

[basehibby]

There is some serious revision going on if no one remembers Hanlon struggling to get through 90 minutes without bursting into tears up against various SPL huddies prior to relegation.

I went to many many games in all these seasons and can remember no such thing. Hanlon has undoubtably imprioved into a better player but at no point do I recall him being soft or powderpuff.

Conclusion - you are looking for attention. Well done - you have drawn a great deal of it with this stunning display of ********ry :aok:

[matty_f]

But gash in whose opinion? 🙂

Which ones count?

Posting that Bogdan is **** , for example, is allowed but try that for Hanlon, McLaren or Even Scott Allan who doesn’t even play for us and was dying to join Rangers when we did have him (on a contract I mean before some **** points out that he didn’t try to join Rangers while on loan last season)

You'll notice that those comments Maclaren, Hanlon etc are all still there - it's just a lot of people (not necessarily the admins) disagree.

[SideBurns]

I dont think his comments would merit an admin stepping in however his opinion of Hanlon is wrong.

As most people would probably agree in his younger years he was bullied at times and not physically strong enough to be a top quality centre half but at no point was he ever a *****bag. He has developed into a fine player and one of the best centre halfs in the league.

Having an unpopular opinion is one thing, but the poster's comments are insulting and derogatory towards a Hibs player who has always given the club 100% (as you'd expect from a lifelong Hibs fan). He's improved as he's got older - like mist centre-halves. I'm always respectful of the opinions of others but this is just utter s##te.

[Dr Jimmy]

Are there any rumours of potential signings or targets 🙄

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Are there any rumours of potential signings or targets 🙄

No this is the thread for slagging players

[500miles]

No this is the thread for slagging players

Fair enough.

Stevie Mallan looks like he's about 35 years old, and has done since he broke into the St Mirren team.

[BILLYHIBS]

No this is the thread for slagging players
:top marks

[CRAZYHIBBY]

No this is the thread for slagging players

And puns

[Tug Wilson]

But gash in whose opinion? 🙂

Which ones count?

Posting that Bogdan is **** , for example, is allowed but try that for Hanlon, McLaren or Even Scott Allan who doesn’t even play for us and was dying to join Rangers when we did have him (on a contract I mean before some **** points out that he didn’t try to join Rangers while on loan last season)

Good point. I think everyone should be able to post their opinion of a player on here whether good or bad. That is freedom of expression.

What they then have to accept is that others might not agree with their point of view and have the right of reply. Especially if their opinion is provocative.

Personally I try to make bold statements on a player's ability whether that be that they are brilliant or gash.

They are at Hibs. They have my support!

[Heisenberg]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45322664

I’m hoping we see Milligan before late October...

[HibbyKeith]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45322664

I’m hoping we see Milligan before late October...



Maclaren and Milligan will have to wait until late October for their first derby of the season.

Dont think it was referring to him not being her until then.

[Heisenberg]

Maclaren and Milligan will have to wait until late October for their first derby of the season.

Dont think it was referring to him not being her until then.

I know, I was just worried that MacLaren said he hoped Milligan’s visa would be sorted for the first derby. I’m guessing he probably just didn’t realise how far away the derby was scheduled for.

[BegbieHSC]

Do we have any rumours then....?

[Hibbyradge]

Do we have any rumours then....?

:faf:

[Hi Heid Yin]

Swanson might go, and the jury's out on Slivka, but Oli Shaw is here to stay.

The jury's now back in (for me anyway) re Slivka: verdict - sorry, but not good enough, and has had more than enough time to impact and impress.

Swanson: I've been holding out on this guy for 12 months and, like Slivka, I feel that he too has had more than enough time to impact and impress - and, sadly failed too.

Both players are, ironically, talented, and have shone during an odd moment in a game, but they are not of the standard we now require at Easter Road to continue that upward momentum, where we are challenging for the top SPL positions. Both players, I'm sure, will find their feet at other lower level (bottom 6 SPL perhaps) clubs and enjoy more game time. Swanson, I feel, found his level at St. Johnstone.

[truehibernian]

The jury's now back in (for me anyway) re Slivka: verdict - sorry, but not good enough, and has had more than enough time to impact and impress.

Swanson: I've been holding out on this guy for 12 months and, like Slivka, I feel that he too has had more than enough time to impact and impress - and, sadly failed too.

Both players are, ironically, talented, and have shone during an odd moment in a game, but they are not of the standard we now require at Easter Road to continue that upward momentum, where we are challenging for the top SPL positions. Both players, I'm sure, will find their feet at other lower level (bottom 6 SPL perhaps) clubs and enjoy more game time. Swanson, I feel, found his level at St. Johnstone.

Three assists v The Rangers is the 5-5 game, a decisive winning goal v Celtic, and had Brandon had his shooting boots on VS would have had an assist within minutes of coming on at Tynecastle - so he had a fair impact in the post-split games when playing (or introduced). Great player, one who I think admittedly is a confidence player but a huge asset to have in the squad. I rate Slivka highly. It was his first season in the frenetic pace of the SPFL and he played well whenever he played, looking composed and naturally gifted on the ball (when I saw him).

[B.H.F.C]

Three assists v The Rangers is the 5-5 game, a decisive winning goal v Celtic, and had Brandon had his shooting boots on VS would have had an assist within minutes of coming on at Tynecastle - so he had a fair impact in the post-split games when playing (or introduced). Great player, one who I think admittedly is a confidence player but a huge asset to have in the squad. I rate Slivka highly. It was his first season in the frenetic pace of the SPFL and he played well whenever he played, looking composed and naturally gifted on the ball (when I saw him).

A lot of what you say is right but he doesn’t look capable of holding down a starting place. Given the players we’ve lost in his position he should be making himself an absolute first pick. He couldn’t get a game at the weekend in a midfield 3 that consisted of Whittaker who isn’t an out and out midfielder, Horgan who is a winger and Mallan who is playing a bit deeper than you’d expect to see him. We have Milligan to come in and there is always the chance of another signing. Don’t think he’s done enough at the start of this season to convince.

[truehibernian]

A lot of what you say is right but he doesn’t look capable of holding down a starting place. Given the players we’ve lost in his position he should be making himself an absolute first pick. He couldn’t get a game at the weekend in a midfield 3 that consisted of Whittaker who isn’t an out and out midfielder, Horgan who is a winger and Mallan who is playing a bit deeper than you’d expect to see him. We have Milligan to come in and there is always the chance of another signing. Don’t think he’s done enough at the start of this season to convince.

That's true but as the business end of the season proved it's a squad game and I'd rather have a player who has proven impact and/or can influence a game in a positive way. He may not be happy being a bit-part player but tell you what, he fairly puts a shift in and has influence when he plays - which in itself is testament to his character and desire to contribute despite lack of game time.

You could argue the same about Whittaker - yet I could argue that Whittaker had a hand in winning the last two games, against County doing well to keep the ball circulating for Horgan to eventually finish, and at the weekend playing in Horgan to pass to Hanlon. And Whittaker had as much action as Slivka really. Both are quality players in my book.

[SHODAN]

Do we have any rumours then....?

What's a rumour, lol

[The_Horde]

What's a rumour, lol

Wallace and Fletcher today. What more do you want?

[hibees 7062]

Wallace and Fletcher today. What more do you want?

23 :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Wallace and Fletcher today. What more do you want?

LG

[Dancehibs]

Three assists v The Rangers is the 5-5 game, a decisive winning goal v Celtic, and had Brandon had his shooting boots on VS would have had an assist within minutes of coming on at Tynecastle - so he had a fair impact in the post-split games when playing (or introduced). Great player, one who I think admittedly is a confidence player but a huge asset to have in the squad. I rate Slivka highly. It was his first season in the frenetic pace of the SPFL and he played well whenever he played, looking composed and naturally gifted on the ball (when I saw him).
Sadly there are more poor performances than good ones. He got a start at Partick away last December in a central role, he was terrible. Shown the odd patches of good play this season but not starting last couple of games doesn’t look good. Especially when there are slots up for grabs. He has the talent. I’m not sure he has the desire to make it.

[Dancehibs]

The jury's now back in (for me anyway) re Slivka: verdict - sorry, but not good enough, and has had more than enough time to impact and impress.

Swanson: I've been holding out on this guy for 12 months and, like Slivka, I feel that he too has had more than enough time to impact and impress - and, sadly failed too.

Both players are, ironically, talented, and have shone during an odd moment in a game, but they are not of the standard we now require at Easter Road to continue that upward momentum, where we are challenging for the top SPL positions. Both players, I'm sure, will find their feet at other lower level (bottom 6 SPL perhaps) clubs and enjoy more game time. Swanson, I feel, found his level at St. Johnstone.
Can’t agree Swanson has had a fair chance. Don’t know why but looks like time is up at Hibs. Personally he’s more than good enough to be making a solid contribution

[Keyser Sauzee]

Can’t agree Swanson has had a fair chance. Don’t know why but looks like time is up at Hibs. Personally he’s more than good enough to be making a solid contribution

He’s been here long enough to force his way into Lennons team if he was good enough in training tho. I don’t think he’s good enough now to do that and should be moved on.

[BSEJVT]

That Danny Swanson has ability I don't think there is any doubt.

We have seen so little of him though that its difficult to determine whether he is good enough for where we are / want to go.

One thing I would say though is that in one of his brief appearances this season he made a long penetrating run to the edge of the opposition box and the move broke down through no fault of his.

I was very shocked at the absolute lack of effort (fitness) he made in trying to get back involved with the play, that is none at all.

He picked himself up slowly and sauntered slowly back into position. This not long after coming on.

Lennon's team are full of guys busting a gut. if I were to guess this apparent lack of fitness / effort / application more than anything is Danny's downfall.

[Crutch]

Three assists v The Rangers is the 5-5 game, a decisive winning goal v Celtic, and had Brandon had his shooting boots on VS would have had an assist within minutes of coming on at Tynecastle - so he had a fair impact in the post-split games when playing (or introduced). Great player, one who I think admittedly is a confidence player but a huge asset to have in the squad. I rate Slivka highly. It was his first season in the frenetic pace of the SPFL and he played well whenever he played, looking composed and naturally gifted on the ball (when I saw him).

I’ve made a few post previously on Slivka, I’ve got nothing against the guy and his attitude seems absolutely fine when he plays. So I wish him well whether he’s at Hibs or not..

But come on. We’re counting assists that he’s ‘nearly’ made? That’s just clutching at straws. Scott Allan ‘nearly’ made about 4 assists a game last season.. on top of the ones he actually did make. I also can’t agree that a great player would take this long to establish himself in our first 11. I don’t see any unique qualities which for me makes him ineffective far too often.

I don’t get the love affair that many seem to have for him, and I certainly don’t believe it would exist had we signed him from Ross County and not Juventus. I liken him to Fraser Fyvie in terms of style and impact. Look where he’s playing now.

I wouldn’t be too bothered if we kept him as a squad player this season - although I reckon his agent might have a thing or two to say about that.

[J-C]

Swanson was always very inconsistent, look at his career so far, one good season shows he is talented but he's not the most professional of players and the reason he's now just a bench player here.

Slivka was loaned out to lower league teams in the 3 years he was at Juve, again like Swanson he's talented but although he's professional he doesn't take the game by the scruff of the neck, some nice touches and movement but just not enough often enough.

[makaveli1875]

Some unbelievabe comments about Slivka , he's had a couple of dodgy moments when he's been played out of position but he's been more than decent when played in his natural position . He's still pretty young and hasnt played alot of 1st team football . Get off the guys back ffs

[calumhibee1]

Some unbelievabe comments about Slivka , he's had a couple of dodgy moments when he's been played out of position but he's been more than decent when played in his natural position . He's still pretty young and hasnt played alot of 1st team football . Get off the guys back ffs

If he’d been more than decent he’d be a regular starter surely? He’s a half decent player who could be a squad player here, possibly a starter elsewhere in our league. If we can get Allan in then I doubt he’ll have a lot of starts for the rest of the season.

[B.H.F.C]

Some unbelievabe comments about Slivka , he's had a couple of dodgy moments when he's been played out of position but he's been more than decent when played in his natural position . He's still pretty young and hasnt played alot of 1st team football . Get off the guys back ffs

We’re not talking about a young untried youngster here.

He’s a 23 year old, international footballer. It’s time for him to step up and show the talent he has consistently. If he doesn’t do it now, given our current shortage in midfield, he simply isn’t going to.

[J-C]

Some unbelievabe comments about Slivka , he's had a couple of dodgy moments when he's been played out of position but he's been more than decent when played in his natural position . He's still pretty young and hasnt played alot of 1st team football . Get off the guys back ffs


He's 23, how long do we give the guy?

I liked him at first as he looked a player, composed and with good feet and balance but he's now into his 2nd year and he should be a regular starter by now, jeez even Whittaker is getting a game before him.

He reminds me of Fyvie, tidy enough, can play 3-4 positions in midfield but never really looks like being a standout, very much a squad player.

[makaveli1875]

He's 23, how long do we give the guy?

I liked him at first as he looked a player, composed and with good feet and balance but he's now into his 2nd year and he should be a regular starter by now, jeez even Whittaker is getting a game before him.

He reminds me of Fyvie, tidy enough, can play 3-4 positions in midfield but never really looks like being a standout, very much a squad player.

Whittaker is getting a game because he can play DM . He was trying to get a place in our best midfield in decades last season ,got injured . When he did play he was scoring winners against Rangers and Celtic .

He's nothing like Fyvie , he gets forward slips passes in for the strikers and chips in with the odd important goal - Fyvie ran about like a headless chicken making sideways passes along the midfield and would never be scoring goals at Ibrox or against Celtic

[GreenArmyyy!]

LG

There’s no danger Liam Gallagher is signing for Hibs, he’s too much in to his “cigarettes and alcohol” now.

[BILLYHIBS]

Whittaker is getting a game because he can play DM . He was trying to get a place in our best midfield in decades last season ,got injured . When he did play he was scoring winners against Rangers and Celtic .

He's nothing like Fyvie , he gets forward slips passes in for the strikers and chips in with the odd important goal - Fyvie ran about like a headless chicken making sideways passes along the midfield and would never be scoring goals at Ibrox or against Celtic
Fyvie shudda signed the contract when he had the chance.....Big Mistake!

Still a Scottish Cup winning legend though! :wink:

[tonyrougier123]

I think fyvie would've been ideal in this midfield right now,good ball winner.

[anon1875]

Slivka is a quality player and will be useful at times when required.

[GreenArmyyy!]

I think fyvie would've been ideal in this midfield right now,good ball winner.

No way. Fyvie was as average as they come in the midfield. There’s a reason he’s down in the championship now.

[Scotty Leither]

No way. Fyvie was as average as they come in the midfield. There’s a reason he’s down in the championship now.

I think that's being a bit unfair on Fyvie...he was one of these players that kept things ticking over and he played to win as well, we've not had a lot of them up until the last few years.

Look at his role in the second and third goal in the Cup final, too. I think he regrets not re-signing his contract and I'll certainly give him a cheer if he plays at Easter Road again, whoever that's for.

[mayo hibee]

I think Fyvie would have been moved into Swanson territory by now if he had signed on. Think he would have lost his first team place and we'd be looking to offload him at this stage.

[J-C]

Whittaker is getting a game because he can play DM . He was trying to get a place in our best midfield in decades last season ,got injured . When he did play he was scoring winners against Rangers and Celtic .

He's nothing like Fyvie , he gets forward slips passes in for the strikers and chips in with the odd important goal - Fyvie ran about like a headless chicken making sideways passes along the midfield and would never be scoring goals at Ibrox or against Celtic


You really think Slivka couldn't have done what Whittaker did on saturday, he sat in front of the back 3 and made a couple tackles and a few decent passes, something Slivka should and could do in his sleep. It was a big game on saturday and a game where you needed your best players playing, with his talent Slivka should be giving Lennon an easy job by picking him but he's not at the moment, how long do we wait to see if he's gonna make it here.

[GreenArmyyy!]

I think that's being a bit unfair on Fyvie...he was one of these players that kept things ticking over and he played to win as well, we've not had a lot of them up until the last few years.

Look at his role in the second and third goal in the Cup final, too. I think he regrets not re-signing his contract and I'll certainly give him a cheer if he plays at Easter Road again, whoever that's for.

Whilst I’ll always appreciate his role in the cup run of 2016, I always felt he slowed the game down and was a very poor version of Dylan McGeouch. Also what has stuck with me was when we went 0-2 down to Aberdeen at Hampden in 2017 and he was taken off to be replaced by Holt after 35 mins or so he trudged off slow enough that he could have been accused of time wasting. I get he will have been gutted but the team is more important at the end of the day. Don’t know why that’s stuck with me so much but it has.

[GreenArmyyy!]

Re Slivka, don’t think he is quite good enough sadly, he’s been unlucky in the sense of who he was competing with for places last year and thought he did well when he did get game time. I actually thought he’d be able to step up as the main man in midfield this season but to be honest I’ve been disappointed. Him and Mallan aren’t able to control a midfield and can go missing at times. I’m fine with Mallan doing that because he offsets that by providing goals from midfield, Slivka doesn’t really do that and we can’t have two CM’s like that, especially in big games.

[K-Zazu]

Whilst I’ll always appreciate his role in the cup run of 2016, I always felt he slowed the game down and was a very poor version of Dylan McGeouch. Also what has stuck with me was when we went 0-2 down to Aberdeen at Hampden in 2017 and he was taken off to be replaced by Holt after 35 mins or so he trudged off slow enough that he could have been accused of time wasting. I get he will have been gutted but the team is more important at the end of the day. Don’t know why that’s stuck with me so much but it has.

Heard a few stories about Fyvie since he left comes across as a bit of a dick

[GreenArmyyy!]

Heard a few stories about Fyvie since he left comes across as a bit of a dick

From whenever I’ve met him he’s been as you would expect, a dour Aberdonian... lol

[makaveli1875]

You really think Slivka couldn't have done what Whittaker did on saturday, he sat in front of the back 3 and made a couple tackles and a few decent passes, something Slivka should and could do in his sleep. It was a big game on saturday and a game where you needed your best players playing, with his talent Slivka should be giving Lennon an easy job by picking him but he's not at the moment, how long do we wait to see if he's gonna make it here.

Id give him this season at least . We had alot of talent in midfield last season , anyone would have struggled to get into that .

FWIW if i was picking the team Slivka wouldnt make my starting 11 , i just think some of the criticism is way over the top and wanting to bin him is a bit harsh .

[Greenworld]

Where's all the rumours. 3 players maybe but who:

Scott allan is it happening
Mulumbu yes or no
Kamara yes or no ( maybe with swanson going there)
LG no transfer window complete without him [emoji23][emoji23]
Lee Wallace ... was it rubbish
Guy from NF Zach clough
Kenny miller back up / coach

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[Hibbyradge]

Where's all the rumours. 3 players maybe but who:

Scott allan is it happening
Mulumbu yes or no
Kamara yes or no ( maybe with swanson going there)
LG no transfer window complete without him [emoji23][emoji23]
Lee Wallace ... was it rubbish
Guy from NF Zach clough
Kenny miller back up / coach

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You're not expecting answers on here, are you?

I'll check them out for you. PM me on Saturday and I'll let you know.

[Stevie Reid]

Killie sign Greg Stewart on loan:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45329627

[MWHIBBIES]

No way. Fyvie was as average as they come in the midfield. There’s a reason he’s down in the championship now.Half of our current team played 3 years in the Championship. Means nothing. Fyvie is a good player.

[wandering_hibee]

Re Slivka, don’t think he is quite good enough sadly, he’s been unlucky in the sense of who he was competing with for places last year and thought he did well when he did get game time. I actually thought he’d be able to step up as the main man in midfield this season but to be honest I’ve been disappointed. Him and Mallan aren’t able to control a midfield and can go missing at times. I’m fine with Mallan doing that because he offsets that by providing goals from midfield, Slivka doesn’t really do that and we can’t have two CM’s like that, especially in big games.

100% agree. I was really expecting Slivka to come good this year and unfortunately he hasn't delivered. He does go missing and as you say he hasn't even managed the redeeming feature of scoring. I think he may well leave this transfer window and personally would like to see him replaced with a box to box type plaver or at the very least someone who works hard, tackles well and doesn't give the ball away.

[Ronniekirk]

Where's all the rumours. 3 players maybe but who:

Scott allan is it happening
Mulumbu yes or no
Kamara yes or no ( maybe with swanson going there)
LG no transfer window complete without him [emoji23][emoji23]
Lee Wallace ... was it rubbish
Guy from NF Zach clough
Kenny miller back up / coach

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Think it will go to Deadline day Lennon will want the best players he can get in and he needs to offload a few So wheeling and dealing will be going on to get them over the line But he will want to be able to bring in the Rabbit Out The Hat signing if one is available on the last day

[GreenArmyyy!]

100% agree. I was really expecting Slivka to come good this year and unfortunately he hasn't delivered. He does go missing and as you say he hasn't even managed the redeeming feature of scoring. I think he may well leave this transfer window and personally would like to see him replaced with a box to box type plaver or at the very least someone who works hard, tackles well and doesn't give the ball away.

I keep getting shot down for saying it but as things stand out midfield will get over run in many games this season and we will get bullied in derbies with the side the way it is at the money, we are far too lightweight and lack real bite, Milligan may help change that but to be honest I still think we need another I.E Mulumbu or Kamara.

[Greenworld]

You're not expecting answers on here, are you?

I'll check them out for you. PM me on Saturday and I'll let you know.Good answer [emoji23][emoji23]

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[calumhibee1]

I keep getting shot down for saying it but as things stand out midfield will get over run in many games this season and we will get bullied in derbies with the side the way it is at the money, we are far too lightweight and lack real bite, Milligan may help change that but to be honest I still think we need another I.E Mulumbu or Kamara.

I agree to an extent. Milligan could help big time so we’ll see once he’s in the team but I’d much prefer to see us going with a central 3 where two of them have a bit power and strength. Milligan, Mulumbu and Allan or Mallan would be perfect.

[GreenArmyyy!]

I agree to an extent. Milligan could help big time so we’ll see once he’s in the team but I’d much prefer to see us going with a central 3 where two of them have a bit power and strength. Milligan, Mulumbu and Allan or Mallan would be perfect.

Couldn’t agree more mate.

[The_Horde]

I agree to an extent. Milligan could help big time so we’ll see once he’s in the team but I’d much prefer to see us going with a central 3 where two of them have a bit power and strength. Milligan, Mulumbu and Allan or Mallan would be perfect.

To be fair, we only really had one of those towards the end of last season in Mcginn. Mcgeouch was similar in stature to Mallan and Allan is, well.. Allan.

[Allant1981]

I keep getting shot down for saying it but as things stand out midfield will get over run in many games this season and we will get bullied in derbies with the side the way it is at the money, we are far too lightweight and lack real bite, Milligan may help change that but to be honest I still think we need another I.E Mulumbu or Kamara.

last seasons second best team in the country didnt over run our midfield last weekend so doubt that many others will manage it

[Blaster]

I would like to see Slivka go out on loan and get a full season of starting games under his belt

[Callum_62]

I would like to see Slivka go out on loan and get a full season of starting games under his belt

We cant be loaning out full internationals

If rather he stayed here and contributed - whether he does that enough is up to him

Hes certainly a more than decent squad player



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[Blaster]

We cant be loaning out full internationals

If rather he stayed here and contributed - whether he does that enough is up to him

Hes certainly a more than decent squad player



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We can if it benefits us in the longer term. He’s not started lots of games in his career and I think he needs that for a sustained period. Just not sure he will get that at us this season

[GreenArmyyy!]

last seasons second best team in the country didnt over run our midfield last weekend so doubt that many others will manage it

Aberdeen are also significantly weaker than last season. We hardly set the heather alight on Saturday did we?

If a game turns in to a battle, as it stands, we’ll lose IMO.

[J-C]

I would like to see Slivka go out on loan and get a full season of starting games under his belt


Don't think that'll happen, he was on loan for the 3 years he was at Juve, can't see him doing that here now. He's had a year to bed in and now it's time to deliver, at the moment he's simply a squad player and no more, is that what he wants or needs, maybe he'll make Lennon's mind up for him. I'd keep him for back up but at the moment that's all, definitely not a starter.

[Callum_62]

Wasnt it a recent european game that folk were raving about Slivka?

Funny player, but i rate him enough to want as part of our squad


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[bingo70]

We cant be loaning out full internationals

If rather he stayed here and contributed - whether he does that enough is up to him

Hes certainly a more than decent squad player



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So if he was German for example and had no chance of getting a call up we could loan him out but because he happened to be born in a country that are pish at football we shouldn't loan him out?

Don't follow your logic tbh. The fact he's a full international is irrelevant IMO. I think all parties would benefit from a loan to a club where midfield places aren't as competitive. Dundee, Motherwell or St Mirren for a while would be a good move IMO.

[Callum_62]

So if he was German for example and had no chance of getting a call up we could loan him out but because he happened to be born in a country that are pish at football we shouldn't loan him out?

Don't follow your logic tbh. The fact he's a full international is irrelevant IMO. I think all parties would benefit from a loan to a club where midfield places aren't as competitive. Dundee, Motherwell or St Mirren for a while would be a good move IMO.

Lithuania are hardly pish


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[brog]

Gotta love Hibs Net at times. There's a common theme emerging here re Slivka & Swanson, namely that as they can't get a game with us they mustn't be good enough, not showing enough in training etc. Meanwhile nearly the whole board ( me included ) is salivating over the prospect of a return for Scott Allan, who hasn't featured anywhere for Celtc all season. Before everyone says, ah that's because it's Celtc, Scotty only started 6 league games for Dundee in the 1st half of last season. We have to remember managers are only human, they have their favourites & they also have players they don't get. A favourite for Stubbs might not be quoted by Lenny & vice versa. That doesn't make them bad players. Personally I think Danny & Slivka (to a lesser extent) haven't had a great opportunity to show what they can do in their favoured position for a sustained period. However we can only play 11(14) at any time & you can't just choose your 11 best players. If either or both of them leave I'll be disappointed but if it means Scotty returns, my tears will be drying very quickly!

[Hermit Crab]

Is Slivka going to become the new scapegoat? Some incredible comments about him. He is a quality player.

[scoopyboy]

No way. Fyvie was as average as they come in the midfield. There’s a reason he’s down in the championship now.

If Fyvie and Hanlon had played against Ross County we would have scooshed the League Cup Final.

[bigwheel]

No way. Fyvie was as average as they come in the midfield. There’s a reason he’s down in the championship now.

Don’t agree with you - fully expect Fyvie to get back playing when fit and get a decent move ....very reliable and effective midfielder

Would happily have him in our squad again

[BSEJVT]

Is Slivka going to become the new scapegoat? Some incredible comments about him. He is a quality player.

Personally don't see at this stage how anyone can either say that or say that he is pish as we haven't seen enough of him on a sustained basis.

That in itself is a damning criticism given he has been here for a year.

He shows flashes of ability but then long periods of nothing.

I keep expecting a player to emerge from the cocoon but the likelihood of that happening diminishes each times he plays and it doesn't.

What I don't like about him is that he always seems to arrive a fraction too late to make a challenge and his body language and demeanour are awful.

He looks as though he would rather be anywhere else when you see him sauntering about as a sub.

[B.H.F.C]

Is Slivka going to become the new scapegoat? Some incredible comments about him. He is a quality player.

Why does someone automatically become a ‘scapegoat’ when anybody says anything negative about them?

He has qualities, but to say he’s quality when he isn’t a first pick in our current midfield is pushing it a bit is it not?

[SirDavidsNapper]

Getting exciting now with the lead up to the transfer window closing. Im sure Lennon will have a couple of gems lined up!

[Blaster]

Is Slivka going to become the new scapegoat? Some incredible comments about him. He is a quality player.

Definitely not a scapegoat for me. However if Slivka going on loan means we can bring in Scott Allan whilst getting Slivka a run of games elsewhere is a win/win for me

[calumhibee1]

Gotta love Hibs Net at times. There's a common theme emerging here re Slivka & Swanson, namely that as they can't get a game with us they mustn't be good enough, not showing enough in training etc. Meanwhile nearly the whole board ( me included ) is salivating over the prospect of a return for Scott Allan, who hasn't featured anywhere for Celtc all season. Before everyone says, ah that's because it's Celtc, Scotty only started 6 league games for Dundee in the 1st half of last season. We have to remember managers are only human, they have their favourites & they also have players they don't get. A favourite for Stubbs might not be quoted by Lenny & vice versa. That doesn't make them bad players. Personally I think Danny & Slivka (to a lesser extent) haven't had a great opportunity to show what they can do in their favoured position for a sustained period. However we can only play 11(14) at any time & you can't just choose your 11 best players. If either or both of them leave I'll be disappointed but if it means Scotty returns, my tears will be drying very quickly!

What Scott Allan does elsewhere is pretty irrelevant though. When he pulls on a Hibs strip he’s one of the best players in the league. The fact he played 6 games for Dundee before coming to us is irrelevant because when he came back to us he was outstanding. He could have been on the bench for Spartans before he signed for us for all it matters.

People keep saying how Slivka needs a sustained run in the team to show what he can do but the good players generally don’t need that. Since January we’ve had Allan, Flo, Mallan and Horgan all hit the ground running because they’re good players. Who was the last guy who came in, took ages to get up and running and then became a mainstay of the team? I can’t think of one off the top of my head really. I always just think it’s an excuse to give guys numerous chances in the hope they’ll come good.

[makaveli1875]

Getting exciting now with the lead up to the transfer window closing. Im sure Lennon will have a couple of gems lined up!

Zander Diamond ?

[Craig_HFC]

100% agree. I was really expecting Slivka to come good this year and unfortunately he hasn't delivered. He does go missing and as you say he hasn't even managed the redeeming feature of scoring. I think he may well leave this transfer window and personally would like to see him replaced with a box to box type plaver or at the very least someone who works hard, tackles well and doesn't give the ball away.

Are you having a laugh? It's still August FFS!

This place really is ****ing insane at times. It looks like this season's scapegoats have been selected in Whittaker & Slivka...

:rolleyes:

[Stevie Reid]

What Scott Allan does elsewhere is pretty irrelevant though. When he pulls on a Hibs strip he’s one of the best players in the league. The fact he played 6 games for Dundee before coming to us is irrelevant because when he came back to us he was outstanding. He could have been on the bench for Spartans before he signed for us for all it matters.

People keep saying how Slivka needs a sustained run in the team to show what he can do but the good players generally don’t need that. Since January we’ve had Allan, Flo, Mallan and Horgan all hit the ground running because they’re good players. Who was the last guy who came in, took ages to get up and running and then became a mainstay of the team? I can’t think of one off the top of my head really. I always just think it’s an excuse to give guys numerous chances in the hope they’ll come good.

How many players come in and score winning goals away at Ibrox and at home v Celtic in their first season with us? Slivka made some meaningful contributions last season, at both ends of the campaign, and was injured for many weeks too.

I can understand why some might not be fully convinced by him (I rate him, and think he will be a good player for us), but some people don't half exaggerate the perceived negatives, as perfectly exemplified by some of the most recent posts - where even his body language as a sub is being negatively assessed.

[SideBurns]

Is Slivka going to become the new scapegoat? Some incredible comments about him. He is a quality player.

I also think it's worth recalling that he scored 2 top quality winners v The Huns & Celtic last season. I agree he needs to push on, but I'd rather give him the chance to do it here than elsewhere. We need different kinds of players and options for midfield in what is going to be a long season (particularly with the run in Europe we've already had). If it doesn't work out for him then so be it, but he's definitely worth holding onto at the moment, imo.

[Crazyhorse]

Zander Diamond ?

A couple? Pele and Eusebio?
For older viewers....

[calumhibee1]

How many players come in and score winning goals away at Ibrox and at home v Celtic in their first season with us? Slivka made some meaningful contributions last season, at both ends of the campaign, and was injured for many weeks too.

I can understand why some might not be fully convinced by him (I rate him, and think he will be a good player for us), but some people don't half exaggerate the perceived negatives, as perfectly exemplified by some of the most recent posts - where even his body language as a sub is being negatively assessed.

But between doing that he done very little which is the issue. I don’t think he’s a bad player and I agree he did make a couple of contributions last year, but I just don’t think he’s that great either. I was going to say capable of some good and some bad but I wouldn’t even say he’s ever bad as such, he’s just totally anonymous far too often for me. I wouldn’t worry about keeping him on our books as a squad player but equally I’d lose no sleep if he was moved on to free up a wage for someone else.

[Stevie Reid]

But between doing that he done very little which is the issue. I don’t think he’s a bad player and I agree he did make a couple of contributions last year, but I just don’t think he’s that great either. I was going to say capable of some good and some bad but I wouldn’t even say he’s ever bad as such, he’s just totally anonymous far too often for me. I wouldn’t worry about keeping him on our books as a squad player but equally I’d lose no sleep if he was moved on to free up a wage for someone else.

He was injured for three months between Jan and March. Before then he featured in many games, in which our form was good.

I would be amazed if we were even remotely thinking of moving him on. He started 5 out of 6 European games, the only one he didn't was the dead rubber in the Faroes. As I said, fair enough that some are not convinced, but some of the derogatory comments on here about him are bizarre.

[allmodcons]

Are you having a laugh? It's still August FFS!

This place really is ****ing insane at times. It looks like this season's scapegoats have been selected in Whittaker & Slivka...

:rolleyes:

Agree 100%. We have a couple of scapegoats in Whittaker & Slivka and this after a decent start to the season.

There will be some serious nonsense posted on here if our form dips.

[DstN75]

Whilst I’ll always appreciate his role in the cup run of 2016, I always felt he slowed the game down and was a very poor version of Dylan McGeouch. Also what has stuck with me was when we went 0-2 down to Aberdeen at Hampden in 2017 and he was taken off to be replaced by Holt after 35 mins or so he trudged off slow enough that he could have been accused of time wasting. I get he will have been gutted but the team is more important at the end of the day. Don’t know why that’s stuck with me so much but it has.

That's stuck with me too, oddly enough. Seemed really unprofessional and petulant.

I never thought he was all that good as a player. Like not at all bad, but nothing more than average.

[Stevie Reid]

Mitchell back to Hearts imminent, Burns going on loan to Livi:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45331740

[blackpoolhibs]

I would like to see Slivka go out on loan and get a full season of starting games under his belt

What is it with this fascination of loaning out players that are good quality squad/team players?

We need a strong squad, which means there will be players of variable quality, but players who we will need over the course of a season.

If we loan him out, along with others like Porteous and Shaw who i've also seen posts saying they should be loaned out, we'd need replacements in, where is this money coming from and would they be any better?

Either you have it or you dont, and over the course of last season, Slivka contributed towards us gaining 4th place.

We have lost a whole midfield, and to be perfectly honest, we need more stability, we dont need even more players coming in who'd need time to adjust.

If he's not a starter, he's a player who can come in and contribute, which he has done to some very good effect at times.

[007]

What is it with this fascination of loaning out players that are good quality squad/team players?

We need a strong squad, which means there will be players of variable quality, but players who we will need over the course of a season.

If we loan him out, along with others like Porteous and Shaw who i've also seen posts saying they should be loaned out, we'd need replacements in, where is this money coming from and would they be any better?

Either you have it or you dont, and over the course of last season, Slivka contributed towards us gaining 4th place.

We have lost a whole midfield, and to be perfectly honest, we need more stability, we dont need even more players coming in who'd need time to adjust.

If he's not a starter, he's a player who can come in and contribute, which he has done to some very good effect at times.

Agree with that.

Plus, I thought one of the reasons the Development League is now the Reserve League was so players such as Slivka can get more game time if they are not getting enough time in the 1st team.

[bingo70]

What is it with this fascination of loaning out players that are good quality squad/team players?

We need a strong squad, which means there will be players of variable quality, but players who we will need over the course of a season.

If we loan him out, along with others like Porteous and Shaw who i've also seen posts saying they should be loaned out, we'd need replacements in, where is this money coming from and would they be any better?

Either you have it or you dont, and over the course of last season, Slivka contributed towards us gaining 4th place.

We have lost a whole midfield, and to be perfectly honest, we need more stability, we dont need even more players coming in who'd need time to adjust.

If he's not a starter, he's a player who can come in and contribute, which he has done to some very good effect at times.

Fair points TBH.

I thought a loan move for him could be a good idea so we could try to work out what his best position is, i think he could do with a run of games to show that and i don't think he'll get that opportunity too often with us.

Can't argue with any of the points you've made though.

[Allant1981]

Aberdeen are also significantly weaker than last season. We hardly set the heather alight on Saturday did we?

If a game turns in to a battle, as it stands, we’ll lose IMO.

we were actually ok in spells, i think you are doing our players a big disservice, there are plenty players in that team who will be up for a scrap if need be, gray, mcgregor, porteous, stevenson are no shrinking violets, add in milligan who sounds like a decent DM and bartley if required also and you have a team of fighters

[SirDavidsNapper]

Whilst I’ll always appreciate his role in the cup run of 2016, I always felt he slowed the game down and was a very poor version of Dylan McGeouch. Also what has stuck with me was when we went 0-2 down to Aberdeen at Hampden in 2017 and he was taken off to be replaced by Holt after 35 mins or so he trudged off slow enough that he could have been accused of time wasting. I get he will have been gutted but the team is more important at the end of the day. Don’t know why that’s stuck with me so much but it has.

Sounds silly to say now but his ball to Stokes on the lead up to our winner on 21/5/16 really annoyed me. I thought he could have played him in quicker but he delayed it meaning Stokes had to slow down. Was fuming at the time. Little did i know the outcome would be so glorious.

[lumbo_hfc]

This place is mad sometimes. People describing Slivka as only showing flashes of brilliance and largely going missing in games have just described Stephen Mallan. How some people see him as the new messiah is beyond me, games just pass him by. Granted he has time on his side but so does Slivka. Take the second half vs Asteras, Slivka was moved centre midfield from right wing back and dragged us back into that game. Mallan could only dream of doing that!

[Spudster]

Sounds silly to say now but his ball to Stokes on the lead up to our winner on 21/5/16 really annoyed me. I thought he could have played him in but his ball was slightly behind him meaning Stokes had to slow down. Was fuming at the time. Little did i know the outcome would be so glorious.

We (justifiably) moan about lack of movement at throw ins here on .net. Movement and a quick throw lead to that moment, Fyvie played a huge part that day. He didn’t want to play for Lennon, it was simple as that.

[calumhibee1]

This place is mad sometimes. People describing Slivka as only showing flashes of brilliance and largely going missing in games have just described Stephen Mallan. How some people see him as the new messiah is beyond me, games just pass him by. Granted he has time on his side but so does Slivka. Take the second half vs Asteras, Slivka was moved centre midfield from right wing back and dragged us back into that game. Mallan could only dream of doing that!

I actually agree with that to an extent. The difference is though that Mallan looks like he could be good for about 15 goals from midfield this season, so you can forgive him for being anonymous at times.

[bingo70]

This place is mad sometimes. People describing Slivka as only showing flashes of brilliance and largely going missing in games have just described Stephen Mallan. How some people see him as the new messiah is beyond me, games just pass him by. Granted he has time on his side but so does Slivka. Take the second half vs Asteras, Slivka was moved centre midfield from right wing back and dragged us back into that game. Mallan could only dream of doing that!

I've seen a few people describe Mallan this way and i don't think it could be further from the truth.

His distribution and passing range from the centre of the park was excellent on Saturday. As soon as he gets about 30 yards from goal he gets closed down though, he'll need to get used to that.

I can only assume he's getting this reputation as he's not running around flying into tackles, that's just not his game though.

[Franck Stanton]

Is Slivka going to become the new scapegoat? Some incredible comments about him. He is a quality player.


Scapegoat ? Slivka? 'fraid that "honour" appears to belong to Whitaker going by some comments made on previous threads. ( unwarranted imo)

[Heisenberg]

So we’re onto our third Fyvie debate of the transfer window. Fantastic stuff.

[Smartie]

Midfielders flit in and out of games. That's the way it goes sometimes.

You have to ask yourself if the player does enough over the piece - Mallan certainly does, Slivka mostly does.

These are also young and relatively inexperienced players, so you would expect a bit of inconsistency.

Replacing last season's midfield is going to be a big ask, and we're going to need to show a bit of patience with some players who have shown in patches that they have what it takes.

John McGinn used to flit in and out of games. Scott Allan took a very long time to get going during his first spell at Hibs. Dylan McGeouch wasn't necessarily a first pick at the start of last season, yet we (rightly) all hold these players in very high regard.

[blackpoolhibs]

Fair points TBH.

I thought a loan move for him could be a good idea so we could try to work out what his best position is, i think he could do with a run of games to show that and i don't think he'll get that opportunity too often with us.

Can't argue with any of the points you've made though.

No worries Bingo :aok:, dont get me wrong, if we were bringing in another midfielder who was a game changer, then perhaps it would be time to even sell/release him if there was another team who wanted him?

But at the moment, we need stability more than most, especially in midfield. Slivka knows how we play, he's not always done it but he has contributed well in a few games, and lets be honest here, he's not played that often for us from the start.

It is a squad game now, and the more decent players we have, and the more stability we have, the more consistent over a season we should be. :greengrin

[PatHead]

Scapegoat ? Slivka? 'fraid that "honour" appears to belong to Whitaker going by some comments made on previous threads. ( unwarranted imo)

Keep up. Our scapegoat started with the backroom staff for not making signings, then it was Bogdan, then Whittaker who has improved so we need another. Looks like it is now Slivka unless we sign a new one.

Come on Petrie, get it sorted!

[SHODAN]

Mitchell back to Hearts imminent, Burns going on loan to Livi:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45331740

Get your transfer news off this thread.

[Dancehibs]

I actually agree with that to an extent. The difference is though that Mallan looks like he could be good for about 15 goals from midfield this season, so you can forgive him for being anonymous at times.

with that goal threat Lenny needs to find away to have Mallan firing in the last third, playing to his strengths. Not tracking back where is limitations are amplified. As seen in last few games where contributed to two goals for St J and Ross C. And was seeping Aberdeen thow in , were Bogdan pulled off a great save.

[Blaster]

What is it with this fascination of loaning out players that are good quality squad/team players?

We need a strong squad, which means there will be players of variable quality, but players who we will need over the course of a season.

If we loan him out, along with others like Porteous and Shaw who i've also seen posts saying they should be loaned out, we'd need replacements in, where is this money coming from and would they be any better?

Either you have it or you dont, and over the course of last season, Slivka contributed towards us gaining 4th place.

We have lost a whole midfield, and to be perfectly honest, we need more stability, we dont need even more players coming in who'd need time to adjust.

If he's not a starter, he's a player who can come in and contribute, which he has done to some very good effect at times.

Agree with a lot of this BH. My thinking was along the lines of getting him proper game time to come back to us with more actual playing experience. And allowing Scott Allan to join.

Maybe if Swanson, Martin and Fraser Murray go on loan we have space to bring others in

Porteous and Shaw should be going nowhere

[JimBHibees]

How many players come in and score winning goals away at Ibrox and at home v Celtic in their first season with us? Slivka made some meaningful contributions last season, at both ends of the campaign, and was injured for many weeks too.

I can understand why some might not be fully convinced by him (I rate him, and think he will be a good player for us), but some people don't half exaggerate the perceived negatives, as perfectly exemplified by some of the most recent posts - where even his body language as a sub is being negatively assessed.

I actually think he seems one of the keener players when warming up.

[Dashing Bob S]

What is it with this fascination of loaning out players that are good quality squad/team players?

We need a strong squad, which means there will be players of variable quality, but players who we will need over the course of a season.

If we loan him out, along with others like Porteous and Shaw who i've also seen posts saying they should be loaned out, we'd need replacements in, where is this money coming from and would they be any better?

Either you have it or you dont, and over the course of last season, Slivka contributed towards us gaining 4th place.

We have lost a whole midfield, and to be perfectly honest, we need more stability, we dont need even more players coming in who'd need time to adjust.

If he's not a starter, he's a player who can come in and contribute, which he has done to some very good effect at times.

I think some people believe you can compete in the modern game with eleven players and any more are superfluous to requirements. Lets be realistic, the fact that Slivka and Swanson are not regarded as good enough to be first team picks shows how high our expectations are now, and long may it continue. But them not being good enough to squad players is really stretching it a bit.

[Dancehibs]

Agree with that.

Plus, I thought one of the reasons the Development League is now the Reserve League was so players such as Slivka can get more game time if they are not getting enough time in the 1st team.

First teamers could have played last season. I was surprised Slivkia didn't play yesterday.

[HoboHarry]

So we’re onto our third Fyvie debate of the transfer window. Fantastic stuff.
Oh come now, lets be more positive about the window that that. At least no-one has suggested that we should sign Derek Riordan.......

[Haymaker]

Oh come now, lets be more positive about the window that that. At least no-one has suggested that we should sign Derek Riordan.......

He'd still do a job for us :agree:

[Dancehibs]

Is Slivka going to become the new scapegoat? Some incredible comments about him. He is a quality player.

what is a quality player? He has shown in patches he has talent. He the form he showed in second half against the Greeks, he'd a first pick for me in midfield.

[GreenArmyyy!]

That's stuck with me too, oddly enough. Seemed really unprofessional and petulant.

I never thought he was all that good as a player. Like not at all bad, but nothing more than average.

I remember going completely mental at the time for him to get off the pitch, he didn’t seem at all interested in doing anything other than taking the huff because he was being subbed after a nightmare start to the game from the entire team.

[GreenArmyyy!]

This place is mad sometimes. People describing Slivka as only showing flashes of brilliance and largely going missing in games have just described Stephen Mallan. How some people see him as the new messiah is beyond me, games just pass him by. Granted he has time on his side but so does Slivka. Take the second half vs Asteras, Slivka was moved centre midfield from right wing back and dragged us back into that game. Mallan could only dream of doing that!

Mallan has scored more goals in the last month than Slivka has during his entire first season and this month. That’s the difference between them.

[Sioux]

First teamers could have played last season. I was surprised Slivkia didn't play yesterday.

You're kidding.

Any game where it might be a bit rough and tumble, he can't play. He can't (or won't) run and can't (or won't) put a foot in.

[JimBHibees]

You're kidding.

Any game where it might be a bit rough and tumble, he can't play. He can't (or won't) run and can't (or won't) put a foot in.

Wow.

[stoneyburn hibs]

You're kidding.

Any game where it might be a bit rough and tumble, he can't play. He can't (or won't) run and can't (or won't) put a foot in.

Is this a whoosh?

[mcfly]

You're kidding.

Any game where it might be a bit rough and tumble, he can't play. He can't (or won't) run and can't (or won't) put a foot in.

What utter rubbish.

Call yourself a fan - shocking post.

Why not try backing the player and give him some confidence. From where I sit he creates chances and gets on the end of some. He just needs games and the disappointing thing for him is he’s usually played out of position.

Give the lad a break

[SHODAN]

Oh my god. Transfer news? Please?

[Allant1981]

You're kidding.

Any game where it might be a bit rough and tumble, he can't play. He can't (or won't) run and can't (or won't) put a foot in.

everything you have just posted is wrong

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Oh my god. Transfer news? Please?

You've come to the wrong place

[bingo70]

Oh my god. Transfer news? Please?

The Cat has posted on twitter we've made contact with Dundee about signing Kamara.

There you go, there's a rumour. Can we now get back to the petty bickering and slagging players off again please?

[SHODAN]

The Cat has posted on twitter we've made contact with Dundee about signing Kamara.

There you go, there's a rumour. Can we now get back to the petty bickering and slagging players off again please?

Thanks ya dick. Slivka's ***** and this is objectively true.

Am I doing it right?

[rotherhamrob]

Roll on the 31st and get this thread closed, it's chuffing mental.

[bingo70]

Thanks ya dick. Slivka's ***** and this is objectively true.

Am I doing it right?[/COLOR]

Reported

[SHODAN]

Reported

Nae need.

[cabbageandribs1875]

looks like no cheeky wee bids for Modric again then eh, every damn window it's the same, think out the box Hibs ffs :(

[MacGruber]

Do we need Kamara now?
Where would he fit in with Milligan in?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

The Cat has posted on twitter we've made contact with Dundee about signing Kamara.

There you go, there's a rumour. Can we now get back to the petty bickering and slagging players off again please?

Cheers Bingo!

Wonder if we’re getting nowhere with Allan and Celtic

[Heisenberg]

Do we need Kamara now?
Where would he fit in with Milligan in?

I think we do. It would allow Mallan to play further forward and hurt teams with his passing and long range efforts. Probably would mean no Scott Allan though.

[Callum_62]

Do we need Kamara now?
Where would he fit in with Milligan in?

Centre half possibly


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[JimBHibees]

Centre half possibly


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Could probably play both Milligan and Kamara centre mids in a 3.

[HibsNutter]

Do we need Kamara now?
Where would he fit in with Milligan in?

We need options.

[04Sauzee]

Could probably player both Milligan and Kamara centre mids in a 3.

Absolutely we could l have been saying we could play 4-3-3 with Horgan , Boyle and Kamberi up top. Having Milligan and Kamara would allow us to do that I think

[DstN75]

You're kidding.

Any game where it might be a bit rough and tumble, he can't play. He can't (or won't) run and can't (or won't) put a foot in.

I disagree but there's a kernel of truth in there. He's a more deliberate (in the old days we would have said something stupid like 'continental') type of player. His abilities are largely technical and he's not relying on quickness or physicality so suits games where we need to build up a bit more and the opposition aren't trying to crash through us.

Thus it's not surprise he's featured a lot in the euro games and not in the more rough and tumble Prem ones I guess.

[MyJo]

Do we need Kamara now?
Where would he fit in with Milligan in?

Looks like Lennon will always want to have a midfield anchor in the team, someone capable of putting it about and challenging for the ball while being capable of carrying it forward or making a clinical pass.

Bartley is good at what he does but he is limited on the ball and whilst he has tried a lot more this season he isn't going to drive us forward after winning the ball. He make's us very defensive and difficult to break down so will be useful for games where we are up against much superior opposition (not very often) and coming off the bench when we're closing out games and defending a lead.

Milligan appears to be a good option for this role but is an unknown quantity to us and is likely to be spending the last couple of years of his career at Easter Road so in two years time both Milligan and Bartley will likely need to be replaced anyway. Milligan also operates at centre half so he can drop back and cover in defence if needed but will need someone to come in and play his role in midfield when that happens.

Kamara has shown he can cut it in Scottish Football with Dundee and is young enough to look at a longer term contract where he might not be first name on the teamsheet straight away but has the potential to develop with us and have sell-on value like McGinn.

If we do bring Kamara in I would imagine Martin will be loaned out again.

[HibsNutter]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5oIaVpznoI

From what I've seen and the above clips, he looks a serious player. Bartley's strength with McGeouch's composure. Surely worth considering paying our record fee for.

[calumhibee1]

Could probably player both Milligan and Kamara centre mids in a 3.

Definitely. There would be a different balance to the centre 3 from last season but it could still work. Mallan is probably poorer defensively than the 3 that finished the season last year so having 2 more defensive minded players in there could help negate that and allow him to concentrate less on defending. It could potentially also allow you to go with Horgan on the left and Boyle on the right of a 3-5-2 as you’d have a holding midfielder to help plug the gaps for each side.

[GreenCastle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5oIaVpznoI

From what I've seen and the above clips, he looks a serious player. Bartley's strength with McGeouch's composure. Surely worth considering paying our record fee for.

Clips look good and exactly what we need..though doesn’t look like a sitting midfielder.

Does look comfortable on the ball and breaks up play. Dundee friend really rates him.

He’s only 22 as well - could make money off him if he keeps improving.

Think Dundee are looking for good money for him so could be the stumbling block.

[JimBHibees]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5oIaVpznoI

From what I've seen and the above clips, he looks a serious player. Bartley's strength with McGeouch's composure. Surely worth considering paying our record fee for.

Very impressive on the ball with good confidence, athletic and good passing range would be a huge asset to the team IMO.

[bingo70]

Clips look good and exactly what we need..though doesn’t look like a sitting midfielder.

Does look comfortable on the ball and breaks up play. Dundee friend really rates him.

He’s only 22 as well - could make money off him if he keeps improving.

Think Dundee are looking for good money for him so could be the stumbling block.

If he's out of contract next summer this will be their last chance to make any money from him.

If we are interested in him then it would make sense we've left it so late in the window, i'm sure if we had tried earlier they would have held off for a better off from down south.

A fee now, player in return as part of a swap deal and a decent sell on % may be more appealing now than it was a month or so ago.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

If he's out of contract next summer this will be their last chance to make any money from him.

If we are interested in him then it would make sense we've left it so late in the window, i'm sure if we had tried earlier they would have held off for a better off from down south.

A fee now, player in return as part of a swap deal and a decent sell on % may be more appealing now than it was a month or so ago.

Weren't Dundee one of the teams interested in Swanson?

A deal like McGinn - small development fee and a promise of a sell on %, could be a very attractive offer

[Allant1981]

I disagree but there's a kernel of truth in there. He's a more deliberate (in the old days we would have said something stupid like 'continental') type of player. His abilities are largely technical and he's not relying on quickness or physicality so suits games where we need to build up a bit more and the opposition aren't trying to crash through us.

Thus it's not surprise he's featured a lot in the euro games and not in the more rough and tumble Prem ones I guess.

he has ran at and beaten quite a few players in the european games, he is quicker than a lot of people make him out to be, i agree though he is a more technical player

[MacGruber]

We need options.

Agree we need options and is clearly a good player. If he is coming along with a striker then all is good.
Just can't see us having room for him and Allan and would much rather have Allan. Hibs have maybe tried though and not been able to make that work.

Hopefully get a striker too - otherwise be a bit imbalanced with the options of 9 or 10 midfielders and 3 strikers (& 1 left back unless some of the kids are showing something in training)

[SouthMoroccoStu]

We definitely need another striker

[Brightside]

You're kidding.

Any game where it might be a bit rough and tumble, he can't play. He can't (or won't) run and can't (or won't) put a foot in.

This thread is mental.

[eastcoasthibby]

Kamara would do nicely and add a fair bit to the squad and most probably help give options as to us playing in 2-3 different formations. His age I think will be a big bonus looking ahead in building our team and /or getting a good return on investing in him.

[MyJo]

Agree we need options and is clearly a good player. If he is coming along with a striker then all is good.
Just can't see us having room for him and Allan and would much rather have Allan. Hibs have maybe tried though and not been able to make that work.

Hopefully get a striker too - otherwise be a bit imbalanced with the options of 9 or 10 midfielders and 3 strikers (& 1 left back unless some of the kids are showing something in training)

I think Lennon is looking at Boyle and Agyepong as filling in as back up strikers when needed and I would consider Agyepong to be a replacement for Simon Murray if anything.

Assuming we move on Swanson and get Allan back our midfield options compared to last season would be:

Slivka - Slivka
Bartley - Bartley
Allan - Allan
Mcginn - Milligan
McGeouch - Mallan
Swanson - Hyndman
Barker - Horgan

Pretty comparable to last season in terms of balance (if not quality)

If we signed Kamara I think guys like Martin and Murray would end up going out on loan while Bartley is likely to find his playing time limited this season as a result.

Defensively we have Stevenson, Hanlon and Mackie who can operate at left back while Horgan seems quite capable of playing in the left wing-back role if called upon.

We have 4 excellent centre-halfs and Milligan for cover with Gray, Whittaker & Ambrose able to play right back and Boyle as a wing-back on that side also.

Don't see the need for any more defensive players unless there is someone available who would vastly improve on what we have at the moment and its too good an opportunity to pass up.

[weecounty hibby]

I think Lennon is looking at Boyle and Agyepong as filling in as back up strikers when needed and I would consider Agyepong to be a replacement for Simon Murray if anything.

Assuming we move on Swanson and get Allan back our midfield options compared to last season would be:

Slivka - Slivka
Bartley - Bartley
Allan - Allan
Mcginn - Milligan
McGeouch - Mallan
Swanson - Hyndman
Barker - Horgan

Pretty comparable to last season in terms of balance (if not quality)

If we signed Kamara I think guys like Martin and Murray would end up going out on loan while Bartley is likely to find his playing time limited this season as a result.

Defensively we have Stevenson, Hanlon and Mackie who can operate at left back while Horgan seems quite capable of playing in the left wing-back role if called upon.

We have 4 excellent centre-halfs and Milligan for cover with Gray, Whittaker & Ambrose able to play right back and Boyle as a wing-back on that side also.

Don't see the need for any more defensive players unless there is someone available who would vastly improve on what we have at the moment and its too good an opportunity to pass up.
There's no place on this thread for anyone talking sense. Go and find another thread for that. And there were no rumours in your post either!!!

[DstN75]

he has ran at and beaten quite a few players in the european games, he is quicker than a lot of people make him out to be, i agree though he is a more technical player

You're right. I think I was just trying to describe something a bit different than pure running speed, like he doesn't necessarily lack pace, he just doesn't hurl himself about or rush into stuff. He's a bit more considered.

[MyJo]

There's no place on this thread for anyone talking sense. Go and find another thread for that. And there were no rumours in your post either!!!

Sorry my mistake......I've seen Lee Wallace punching a Jambo and shouting 'Mon the Hibs so it looks like he is definitely signing for us within the next 14 hours.

[My old man]

Sorry my mistake......I've seen Lee Wallace punching a Jambo and shouting 'Mon the Hibs so it looks like he is definitely signing for us within the next 14 hours.

That’s better M J

[Nevi_SOL]

Is there anything in the Kamara rumour or is just for the sake of a rumour

[weecounty hibby]

Sorry my mistake......I've seen Lee Wallace punching a Jambo and shouting 'Mon the Hibs so it looks like he is definitely signing for us within the next 14 hours.

Now your getting the hang of it. Now you just need to criticize at least one of our players and you'll be right on track

[SirDavidsNapper]

Sorry my mistake......I've seen Lee Wallace punching a Jambo and shouting 'Mon the Hibs so it looks like he is definitely signing for us within the next 14 hours.

Well i heard Griffiths stuck the head on Fenlon then went back and punched Billy Brown and had to wear the ****** bib for the rest of the week in training..........sorry got stuck in a time warp

[Billychaotic182]

Got excited when I saw that there was three pages added on here since I last looked. Sadly it’s just folk bitching about Slivka....... sake!

[MyJo]

Now your getting the hang of it. Now you just need to criticize at least one of our players and you'll be right on track

Having never seen Milligan play I feel confident in saying he is a terrible signing and will end up getting us relegated again.

Damn you PETRIE!!!!!!!

I think I’m getting the hang of this :greengrin

[HoboHarry]

Having never seen Milligan play I feel confident in saying he is a terrible signing and will end up getting us relegated again.

Damn you PETRIE!!!!!!!

I think I’m getting the hang of this :greengrin
Nope you're still not there yet. You forgot to add FACT at the end of your post ya daftie......

[Billychaotic182]

For excited when I saw that there was three pages added on here since I last looked. Sadly it’s just folk bitching about Slivka....... sake!

[Greenworld]

Is there anything in the Kamara rumour or is just for the sake of a rumourWe spoke to Dundee a while back but they were holding out for English teams.
They need money the owner had to pump 500k in to keep them going
I think there is every chance we have asked again especially with swanson perhaps going the other way.

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[portyfelly]

Oh my god. Transfer news? Please?

They can be washed off with hot soapy water:flag:

[SouthMoroccoStu]

They can be washed off with hot soapy water:flag:

FFS LOL That's brilliant :greengrin:top marks

[BILLYHIBS]

LEE WALLACE SIGNS FOR HIBS BUT TURNS UP AT TINYCASTLE BY MISTAKE!

https://youtu.be/RTuYfo4wDK4

[brog]

Mallan has scored more goals in the last month than Slivka has during his entire first season and this month. That’s the difference between them.

You could pretty much make the same comparison re goalscoring between Mallan & any of our midfield players in last few seasons. That doesnt mean Stevie is better than SJM, Dylan, Scotty etc.

[GreenArmyyy!]

You could pretty much make the same comparison re goalscoring between Mallan & any of our midfield players in last few seasons. That doesnt mean Stevie is better than SJM, Dylan, Scotty etc.

What I was trying to say was both Mallan and Slivka go missing during games but Mallan gets away with it because he scores goals.

Would never accuse SJM, Allan or McGeouch of going missing during games. Didn’t always play well but never stopped getting stuck in.

[Thomson]

The Cat has posted on twitter we've made contact with Dundee about signing Kamara.

There you go, there's a rumour. Can we now get back to the petty bickering and slagging players off again please?What's The Cats twitter name?

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[04Sauzee]

What's The Cats twitter name?

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Freddie White

If he gets this one wrong we can start using the term talking a load of Freddie :)

[Thomson]

Freddie White

If he gets this one wrong we can start using the term talking a load of Freddie :):) thank you. Need more sources to add to my ever growing transfer list on there.

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[Thecat23]

Freddie White

If he gets this one wrong we can start using the term talking a load of Freddie :)

😁 I’m not saying he’s signed btw. Hibs are in talks though I know that! Really hope this happens he’d be a cracking signing.

[04Sauzee]

😁 I’m not saying he’s signed btw. Hibs are in talks though I know that! Really hope this happens he’d be a cracking signing.

I know I'm just kidding. Would love this one to go through, would be a great addition.

[staunchhibby]

In the cat we trust.

[Iggy Pope]

Christ, here we go.

[MacGruber]

😁 I’m not saying he’s signed btw. Hibs are in talks though I know that! Really hope this happens he’d be a cracking signing.

Do you think this is instead of Allan or any possibility we could be after/afford both?

[Sean1875]

Love how TC seems to have turned into the .net Oracle these days :greengrin

[Thecat23]

Do you think this is instead of Allan or any possibility we could be after/afford both?

No idea, I’d love both though.

[Thecat23]

Love how TC seems to have turned into the .net Oracle these days :greengrin

😂😂 few more on here know more than me about signings.

[SquashedFrogg]

What I was trying to say was both Mallan and Slivka go missing during games but Mallan gets away with it because he scores goals.

Would never accuse SJM, Allan or McGeouch of going missing during games. Didn’t always play well but never stopped getting stuck in.

Can't remember McGeouch getting stuck in too often? Not that type of player.

Think you're clutching at straws here tbh

[coldingham hibs]

Just to break the discussion, I see Hearts have made signing number 15, Mitchell back on loan. Looked a decent prospect unfortunately.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Just to break the discussion, I see Hearts have made signing number 15, Mitchell back on loan. Looked a decent prospect unfortunately.

It's like the conveyor belt challenge on the generation game trying to remember all their signing!

[Thecat23]

Just to break the discussion, I see Hearts have made signing number 15, Mitchell back on loan. Looked a decent prospect unfortunately.

Yep very good player, I’d take him at us.

[coldingham hibs]

It's like the conveyor belt challenge on the generation game trying to remember all their signing!

Some interesting info on the Transfer Market website (albeit not factual) . Hibs squad of 23 valued at 10.46m, Hearts squad of 26 valued at 8.6m.

Quality over quantity 😉

[stokesmessiah]

Just to break the discussion, I see Hearts have made signing number 15, Mitchell back on loan. Looked a decent prospect unfortunately.

Is it not 16??

[coldingham hibs]

Is it not 16??

Maybe I lost count, they are talking on Keekback about another 3 signings still in the pipeline!

[CRAZYHIBBY]

I can confirm that hibs have indeed held talks with representatives of dundee fc....however i have no idea which player or players were being discussed

[SHODAN]

I can confirm that hibs have indeed held talks with representatives of dundee fc....however i have no idea which player or players were being discussed

Kevin McBride.

[Captain Trips]

I can confirm that hibs have indeed held talks with representatives of dundee fc....however i have no idea which player or players were being discussed

Rab Shannon

[Inconsequential]

I can confirm that hibs have indeed held talks with representatives of dundee fc....however i have no idea which player or players were being discussed Scott Bain... oops.

[Famous Fiver]

I see two of our Gorgie neighbour's recent signings are already away out on loan, Burns and the boy from Partick Thistle.

If that is not p**sing the fans money against the wall I don't know what is.

They are being taken for right mugs.

[Mr_F]

I can confirm that hibs have indeed held talks with representatives of dundee fc....however i have no idea which player or players were being discussed

Claudio Caniggia

[Thecat23]

Bobby Mann!!!

[oneone73]

Bobby Mann!!!

Wasn't he at ICT?

[Tug Wilson]

Kamara is in the last year of his contract with Dundee. The English market is closed. So maybe Dundee will be agreeable to a small transfer fee with a decent sell on clause.

He then signs for us on a 3 year contract, improves his profile whilst becoming a better player and playing in a better team.

We then sell him on to an English side for a decent wedge, Dundee get a good share of that and our reputation for developing young players grows.

Seems good to me.