Miquel Nelom

[04Sauzee]

Hibs are supposedly close to signing this guy. A Dutch left back, not sure how it works if the transfer window is closed unless he has been without a club since the close of the window?

[Callum_62]

Free transfer so could be

https://www.transfermarkt.com/miquel-nelom/profil/spieler/130257

[SteveHFC]

https://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=337657

Miquel Nelom (https://www.voetbalzone.nl/speler.asp?uid=100123) has not been a club since his departure from Feyenoord in (https://www.voetbalzone.nl/club.asp?uid=4) early July, but that seems to be changing in the short term. Football International knows Monday afternoon to report that the defender is working at Hibernian (https://www.voetbalzone.nl/club.asp?uid=549) . Because the 27-year-old Nelom has a transfer-free status, he can immediately sign a contract in Scotland.The left back was under contract with Feyenoord for the past seven years, but was told earlier this year that there was no more room for him in De Kuip. The second half of the past season, Nelom already played on a rental basis for Sparta Rotterdam (https://www.voetbalzone.nl/club.asp?uid=12) and under the leadership of Dick Advocaat he (https://www.voetbalzone.nl/speler.asp?uid=459) did not prevent the Spaniards from the Eredivisie from relegating.Nelom joined the youth academy of Feyenoord in 2009, but made his debut in professional football in the shirt of Excelsior. After his return to De Kuip in 2011, he came to a total of 157 official matches for Feyenoord and in 2013 also followed 2 international matches for the Dutch national team. Hibernian, the current number five of the Scottish Premier League, will be Nelom's first employer outside the Netherlands.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Signs, unfit, picks up injury, 2 weeks away, development game, second half sub appearance, released in January.

File alongside Adam Eckersley, Faycal Rherras and Neil Eardley

[JimBHibees]

Certainly need some cover in that area of the pitch.

[Famous Fiver]

Wow!!

Cup half empty or what?

Not much faith in our manager methinks.

[Diclonius]

Signs, unfit, picks up injury, 2 weeks away, development game, second half sub appearance, released in January.

File alongside Adam Eckersley, Faycal Rherras and Neil Eardley

Yup. We need a box-to-box midfielder to be a first choice, not a backup left back who will take game time away from Sean Mackie.

[bingo70]

Erm this boy is a Dutch international with 2 caps for them.

I wouldn't be so sure he is here to sit on the bench, the length of the deal may tell us a bit more but i think Lewis may have some competition on his hands.

[Smartie]

Welcome aboard Miquel.

Lewis hasn't seen off a challenger for at least half a season.

[bingo70]

Welcome aboard Miquel.

Lewis hasn't seen off a challenger for at least half a season.

Absolutely.

I've just posted that i doubt he'll have come here to sit on the bench but he'll have a job on his hand taking the shirt of Stevenson who i'm sure won't give it up without a fight.

[Speedway]

Signs, unfit, picks up injury, 2 weeks away, development game, second half sub appearance, released in January.

File alongside Adam Eckersley, Faycal Rherras and Neil Eardley

Don’t forget Tony Ruguero

[500miles]

If we don't toughen up in midfield, Stevenson may well take someone else's shirt.

[Wilson]

If we don't toughen up in midfield, Stevenson may well take someone else's shirt.

Sounds like a playground bully. You wouldn't think it from his interviews.

[worcesterhibby]

If we don't toughen up in midfield, Stevenson may well take someone else's shirt.

Marvin and Milligan will sort that.

[CapitalGreen]

Yup. We need a box-to-box midfielder to be a first choice, not a backup left back who will take game time away from Sean Mackie.

If we sign this lad does that prevent us signing a midfielder?

[Smartie]

If we don't toughen up in midfield, Stevenson may well take someone else's shirt.

He has a lot of the qualities we are lacking in midfield right now.

[bingo70]

He has a lot of the qualities we are lacking in midfield right now.

Lewis Stevenson was a terrible midfielder IMO. He's been excellent at Left Back in recent seasons, there's no way he'll be getting moved to midfield under any circumstances IMO.

I am aware though that he got MOTM in a cup final in midfield to save anyone mentioning it.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Read it as Micheal Nelson for a second. Panic over

[CapitalGreen]

Lewis Stevenson was a terrible midfielder IMO. He's been excellent at Left Back in recent seasons, there's no way he'll be getting moved to midfield under any circumstances IMO.

I am aware though that he got MOTM in a cup final in midfield to save anyone mentioning it.

Being a terrible midfielder hasn't stopped Lennon putting Whittaker back in there.

[lyonhibs]

He also seems to have the highly improbable 1st name of "Paddy", and on that basis alone I say "SIGN HIM UP" :agree:

[SirDavidsNapper]

Don't want to day this but.....he looks great on YouTube

[Souter96Mac]

Sounds like an experienced pro who will offer some competition for Stevenson. Another player with International caps, just give us the league title already.

[bigswissstriker]

Signs, unfit, picks up injury, 2 weeks away, development game, second half sub appearance, released in January.

File alongside Adam Eckersley, Faycal Rherras and Neil Eardley

What exactly is that based on ? Just the fact he’s a left back? Looks of good calibration to me and about time Lewis had some good competition it’s been a while.

[CMurdoch]

Hibs are supposedly close to signing this guy. A Dutch left back, not sure how it works if the transfer window is closed unless he has been without a club since the close of the window?

The issue that jumps out immediately is that he will be 28 in 5 days and yet has only played 200 career games.
On the upside he won't be worn out!
Seems to have been an ever present 2014/15 season then dropped off from there to finally being out of the picture last season

[Barman Stanton]

Signs, unfit, picks up injury, 2 weeks away, development game, second half sub appearance, released in January.

File alongside Adam Eckersley, Faycal Rherras and Neil Eardley

You seen him play then I take it?

Don’t know anything about him, so won’t say he will be great or terrible. But over 100 games for Feyenoord and 2 Dutch caps suggest he may have something about him. Also only 27.

This forum is a special place at times!

[Not In The Know]

comes with a good pedigree. Champs League, Uefa cup groups and a Dutch international!

[Diclonius]

Could this guy play in midfield?

[SirDavidsNapper]

How have Hearts missed out on this guy?

[hfc rd]

comes with a good pedigree. Champs League, Uefa cup groups and a Dutch international!


Also won the Eredivisie and Dutch Cup with Feyenoord

[hfc rd]

How have Hearts missed out on this guy?


They’ve gone for the boy from Sheffield Wednesday instead - Sean Clare

[My_Wife_Camille]

What exactly is that based on ? Just the fact he’s a left back? Looks of good calibration to me and about time Lewis had some good competition it’s been a while.


You seen him play then I take it?

Don’t know anything about him, so won’t say he will be great or terrible. But over 100 games for Feyenoord and 2 Dutch caps suggest he may have something about him. Also only 27.

This forum is a special place at times!
Based on absolutely nothing other than a hunch and no, I’ve never even heard of him let alone seen him play.

[cabbageandribs1875]

whether he signs or not something needs sorted on our left hand side, 4 goals conceded in two games down our left, i don't think stevenson is to blame for them all, if any

[Willis1875]

Also won the Eredivisie and Dutch Cup with Feyenoord

Played 17 times in there title winning campaign

[Lancs Harp]

He played 17 league games in Feyenoords Title winning team in 2016/17. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do. Welcome aboard Miquel.:thumbsup:

Sorry willis beat me by 3 minutes, i really need to type and read wiki faster

[SouthMoroccoStu]

They’ve gone for the boy from Sheffield Wednesday instead - Sean Clare

The guy that turned down English premier league teams to join hearts

EEN journalism at its finest

[Barman Stanton]

Based on absolutely nothing other than a hunch and no, I’ve never even heard of him let alone seen him play.

Cool well at least your giving him the benefit of the doubt eh.

[Lancs Harp]

The guy that turned down English premier league teams to join hearts

EEN journalism at its finest


I heard he also turned down the parts of the next James Bond and Doctor Who and the opportunity to switch on next years Blackpool Illuminations to join Hearts.

[EH54]

Looks like an attacking full back, around 130 appearances for feyenoord including champions league last season against Man City etc, and 2 caps. Must have a bit about him and should be at his peak at 27. Let's hope he can defend too!

[SouthMoroccoStu]

With such credibility how is this guy available on a free?!

[hfc rd]

Looks like an attacking full back, around 130 appearances for feyenoord including champions league last season against Man City etc, and 2 caps. Must have a bit about him and should be at his peak at 27. Let's hope he can defend too!


You’ve posted the exact same above post 20 mins ago?

[Speedway]

With such credibility how is this guy available on a free?!

Zlatan was available on a free.

[The_Sauz]

btw......His full name is Paddy Miquel Nelom :greengrin

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

How have Hearts missed out on this guy?

He's not 7 feet tall

[lord bunberry]

The guy has got a pedigree that we could rarely afford.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Cool well at least your giving him the benefit of the doubt eh.
I didn’t make a comment on his ability at all actually

[erin go bragh]

With such credibility how is this guy available on a free?!
We got Sauzee on a free :cb

[alihibs1]

Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham were linked with him in January. Celtic also wanted him last summer.

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[CapitalGreen]

We got Sauzee on a free :cb

Scott Allan and Darren McGregor were free agents too 👍

[SouthMoroccoStu]

I wasn’t trying to say that we’ve never got a good player on a free

Simply how is he still available?

[MrRobot]

Some of the comments on this thread are actually mental.

[Lancs Harp]

Some of the comments on this thread are actually mental.

"We are the mental Hibees" :wink:

[Dalianwanda]

With such credibility how is this guy available on a free?!

who gives a **** how much he doesn’t cost. If the recruitment team deem him good enough that’s fine by me..(plus if your with feyenoord for that long your not keek.

[J-C]

Lewis Stevenson was a terrible midfielder IMO. He's been excellent at Left Back in recent seasons, there's no way he'll be getting moved to midfield under any circumstances IMO.

I am aware though that he got MOTM in a cup final in midfield to save anyone mentioning it.


He was such a terrible midfielder he won MOM in the 2007 League cup final, where he played left midfield in front of Murphy.

[flash]

He was such a terrible midfielder he won MOM in the 2007 League cup final, where he played left midfield in front of Murphy.

To be fair his mum must-have made that decision.

[lapsedhibee]

To be fair his mum must-have made that decision.

He said himself he hardly deserved it and was probably only given it on account of his age. Modest response for sure, but it was a slightly strange decision.

[Chic Murray]

Welcome aboard Miquel.

Lewis hasn't seen off a challenger for at least half a season.

Lewis Stevenson is our most consistent player, and can't be dropped IMO.

[IGRIGI]

We all love a good highlights package before signing an Eredivisie star :greengrin

Https://vimeo.com/256913173

[ekhibee]

Found a small set of his highlights here:

https://youtu.be/n2ZE_4-SGAc

Seems a solid enough player, good defensively and attacking. Not sure why he would be on a free though.

[J-C]

To be fair his mum must-have made that decision.


He said himself he hardly deserved it and was probably only given it on account of his age. Modest response for sure, but it was a slightly strange decision.


The point being is Lewis started out as a left sided midfielder and only really started at LB around the Fenlon/Butcher era, his natural position is left defensive midfield.

[erin go bragh]

Lewis Stevenson is our most consistent player, and can't be dropped IMO.
If we sign a better left back than Lewis , he will be dropped imo .

[04Sauzee]

We all love a good highlights package before signing an Eredivisie star :greengrin

Https://vimeo.com/256913173

Great highlights package, bizarrely for a left back he love to tackle with his right foot?

[My_Wife_Camille]

Seems to be a bit of a joke figure among Dutch fans. He’s been ironically nicknamed ‘Lord Nelom’ by fans over there and there doesn’t seem to be much in the way of praise from Feyenoord supporters.

[overdrive]

The point being is Lewis started out as a left sided midfielder and only really started at LB around the Fenlon/Butcher era, his natural position is left defensive midfield.

He actually started out as a left back under Mowbray.

[SirDavidsNapper]

If we sign a better left back than Lewis , he will be dropped imo .

Yup. We should always be striving to sign the best players we can for each position. If this lad is better than Lewis I'll be chuffed.

[J-C]

He actually started out as a left back under Mowbray.


Better tell Wiki then as he's listed as a MF in season 2005-2006,also MF 2007, 2008 and it was under Yogi tat he is listed as a DF in 2009 season.

[B.H.F.C]

Better tell Wiki then as he's listed as a MF in season 2005-2006,also MF 2007, 2008 and it was under Yogi tat he is listed as a DF in 2009 season.

Stevenson definitely started out as a left back. Remember him making his debut at Ayr.

[Sir David Gray]

Seems to be a bit of a joke figure among Dutch fans. He’s been ironically nicknamed ‘Lord Nelom’ by fans over there and there doesn’t seem to be much in the way of praise from Feyenoord supporters.

I wonder what the Grasshopper Zurich fans forums were saying about Florian Kamberi when he signed for us last season.

He's turned out not too badly.

[blackpoolhibs]

I remember Stevenson came on in a pre season friendly in Ireland under Mowbray as a left back. Might have been the game Malklowski made his debut?

[04Sauzee]

Seems to be a bit of a joke figure among Dutch fans. He’s been ironically nicknamed ‘Lord Nelom’ by fans over there and there doesn’t seem to be much in the way of praise from Feyenoord supporters.

Football fans in fickle shocker

[Hermit Crab]

Finally some competition in that area, while Stevenson has be mostly fine for us he's had a relatively easy ride over the years with little or no competition for him to worry about.

[My_Wife_Camille]

I wonder what the Grasshopper Zurich fans forums were saying about Florian Kamberi when he signed for us last season.

He's turned out not too badly.
So did Efe Ambrose and he still is a joke figure in this country.

Just giving the views of those who have actually seen him play and I’ve yet to see anything good, try not to get too upset about it.

Heres some clips from twitter that didn’t make his showreel

https://twitter.com/frankvw_/status/995683914009251840?s=12

https://twitter.com/ironmaidenfr/status/1041703307239194626?s=12

[ancient hibee]

Stevenson is naturally missing McGinn working like a Trojan in front of him but also needs to smarten his ideas .It took him until half time on Saturday to get a grip of things.

[MSK]

So did Efe Ambrose and he still is a joke figure in this country.

Just giving the views of those who have actually seen him play and I’ve yet to see anything good, try not to get too upset about it.

Heres some clips from twitter that didn’t make his showreel

https://twitter.com/frankvw_/status/995683914009251840?s=12

https://twitter.com/ironmaidenfr/status/1041703307239194626?s=12So two clips of him miss kicking a ball, both equating to a grand total of 8 seconds, well done you for taking the time and effort to dig those out. How did he do the rest of the time on the park in those games ?

[My_Wife_Camille]

Football fans in fickle shocker
I’m not sure fickle is the correct word. The negative view of him from Dutch fans seems to have been pretty constant for years.

[04Sauzee]

So did Efe Ambrose and he still is a joke figure in this country.

Just giving the views of those who have actually seen him play and I’ve yet to see anything good, try not to get too upset about it.

Heres some clips from twitter that didn’t make his showreel

https://twitter.com/frankvw_/status/995683914009251840?s=12

https://twitter.com/ironmaidenfr/status/1041703307239194626?s=12

Both these clips are on one of the first YouTube clips available if you search his name on YouTube.

Maybe not good enough for Feyenoord, but not sure they would keep hold of a huddy until 27 years of age. Pretty sure he's been well scouted.

[04Sauzee]

I’m not sure fickle is the correct word. The negative view of him from Dutch fans seems to have been pretty constant for years.

Fair enough

[My_Wife_Camille]

So two clips of him miss kicking a ball, both equating to a grand total of 8 seconds, well done you for taking the time and effort to dig those out. How did he do the rest of the time on the park in those games ?
I don’t know, I didn’t watch the games.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

I remember Stevenson came on in a pre season friendly in Ireland under Mowbray as a left back. Might have been the game Malklowski made his debut?

Yeah, against shamrock rovers I think

*shudders at the thought*

[davhibby]

I’m not sure fickle is the correct word. The negative view of him from Dutch fans seems to have been pretty constant for years.

It seems there's a section of Feyenord fans that don't like him. I'll go with he opinions of the managers that have played him though and they clearly seemed to think he was good enough. He's played group stage european football in both of the last two seasons for a team better than anyone in our league with the probable exception of Celtic. I'd be surprised if he's anywhere near as bad as you're suggesting

[MSK]

I don’t know, I didn’t watch the games.Im sure you could do some digging though 👍

[My_Wife_Camille]

It seems there's a section of Feyenord fans that don't like him. I'll go with he opinions of the managers that have played him though and they clearly seemed to think he was good enough. He's played group stage european football in both of the last two seasons for a team better than anyone in our league with the probable exception of Celtic. I'd be surprised if he's anywhere near as bad as you're suggesting
I’ve not suggested at thing, just passing on the opinions of others. I’ve never seen the guy play, I have no opinion.

Im sure you could do some digging though 👍


http://www.google.com

Knock yourself out 👍🏼

[Sir David Gray]

So did Efe Ambrose and he still is a joke figure in this country.

Just giving the views of those who have actually seen him play and I’ve yet to see anything good, try not to get too upset about it.

Heres some clips from twitter that didn’t make his showreel

https://twitter.com/frankvw_/status/995683914009251840?s=12

https://twitter.com/ironmaidenfr/status/1041703307239194626?s=12

I'm not getting upset about it in the slightest. I just prefer to trust the ability of Neil Lennon and the rest of the backroom staff to bring in players who will enhance our squad instead of writing players off just because fans of a past club make a few negative comments on social media.

I would also suggest that not being good enough for Feyenoord is hardly a sign that he's not good enough for us either.

If he signs then I'll wait and see how he plays for us before judging him.

[Iggy Pope]

Yeah, against shamrock rovers I think

*shudders at the thought*

Cork City. First appearance.

[BullsCloseHibs]

The guy that turned down English premier league teams to join hearts

EEN journalism at its finest

Exactly! The EPL, where the average bench sitter, playing no first team football whatsoever, will stand to be a millionaire at least a season.... "Nah, no thanks, I'll join Hertz instead!"

[JimBHibees]

You seen him play then I take it?

Don’t know anything about him, so won’t say he will be great or terrible. But over 100 games for Feyenoord and 2 Dutch caps suggest he may have something about him. Also only 27.

This forum is a special place at times!

Isn't it just. Decent win against a very good team on Saturday and the negativity has been nauseating almost like some don't want us to do well

[BullsCloseHibs]

So did Efe Ambrose and he still is a joke figure in this country.

Just giving the views of those who have actually seen him play and I’ve yet to see anything good, try not to get too upset about it.

Heres some clips from twitter that didn’t make his showreel

https://twitter.com/frankvw_/status/995683914009251840?s=12

https://twitter.com/ironmaidenfr/status/1041703307239194626?s=12

Two words. Big and deal. Not any worse than a penalty miss. Welcome on board son.

[The_Horde]

Is this the laddie we've had on trial?

[My_Wife_Camille]

I'm not getting upset about it in the slightest. I just prefer to trust the ability of Neil Lennon and the rest of the backroom staff to bring in players who will enhance our squad instead of writing players off just because fans of a past club make a few negative comments on social media.

I would also suggest that not being good enough for Feyenoord is hardly a sign that he's not good enough for us either.

If he signs then I'll wait and see how he plays for us before judging him.
Agree 100%.

As I have said, these are not my opinions, they are those of the Feyenoord and Dutch fans.

[Gordy M]

Agree 100%.

As I have said, these are not my opinions, they are those of the Feyenoord and Dutch fans.

You keep saying that this isnt you're opinion etc.....can you just re-post your first post on him. Thanks.

[SRHibs]

Will be confusing having 2 players with the surname Melon.

[My_Wife_Camille]

You keep saying that this isnt you're opinion etc.....can you just re-post your first post on him. Thanks.
My first post made no mention of his abilities whatsoever Gordy.

[SRHibs]

On a serious note, he must have the best pedigree of any player we’ve signed in recent history. Pretty excited by this.

[Gordy M]

My first post made no mention of his abilities whatsoever Gordy.

Ah right so the three players you mentioned in that post as being similar were all injured, and couldnt play.....nothing to do with their ability. Got you.

[Barman Stanton]

Isn't it just. Decent win against a very good team on Saturday and the negativity has been nauseating almost like some don't want us to do well

A lot of toys thrown out the pram due to 1 bad result, no deadline day signing and Hearts good start I think.

Still though, turning your nose up at signing a 27 year old Dutch International who a cpl of years ago was playing v Man Utd in the Champions League is baffling to me.

[hibsbollah]

Return of the admiral:rolleyes:

[The_Horde]

Reminds me of Pa Kujabi

And Patrice Evra

And Demetri Mitchell

[My_Wife_Camille]

Ah right so the three players you mentioned in that post as being similar were all injured, and couldnt play.....nothing to do with their ability. Got you.
Pretty much

[Gordy M]

Pretty much

Pretty much what? You posted a pretty poor post straight away about this guy and then admitted you have never seen him play. You have then spent the rest of the thread trying to justify it by posting links and opinions of others that are all negative. Well done:aok:

[Hermit Crab]

On a serious note, he must have the best pedigree of any player we’ve signed in recent history. Pretty excited by this.


Has he actually signed?

[My_Wife_Camille]

Pretty much what? You posted a pretty poor post straight away about this guy and then admitted you have never seen him play. You have then spent the rest of the thread trying to justify it by posting links and opinions of others that are all negative. Well done:aok:
I’m saying your post was pretty much correct.

The comparison I made is that those players were signed after the transfer window had closed and subsequently struggled for fitness which limited their game time and they then left at the next window.

I then posted the general opinions of Feyenoord and Dutch fans regarding his ability. Those views are theirs and not mine. I’ve made no comment at all on his ability because I’ve never seen him play.

[blackpoolhibs]

I’m saying your post was pretty much correct.

The comparison I made is that those players were signed after the transfer window had closed and subsequently struggled for fitness which limited their game time and they then left at the next window.

I then posted the general opinions of Feyenoord and Dutch fans regarding his ability. Those views are theirs and not mine. I’ve made no comment at all on his ability because I’ve never seen him play.

You have never seen him play, but felt the need to bracket him in with those 3 duds. Well done. :top marks

[My_Wife_Camille]

You have never seen him play, but felt the need to bracket him in with those 3 duds. Well done. :top marks
The comparison I made was clearly with regards to them signing after the window and the possibility of them struggling to break into the team due to fitness. At no point did I compare the ability of the players.

[The_Horde]

You have never seen him play, but felt the need to bracket him in with those 3 duds. Well done. :top marks

I think it was more an observation on how his career will pan out similarly to how theirs did here. Not that he's a dud.

FWIW I think he'll be a decent signing for us.

Welcome Aboard Nelson GGTTH

[IGRIGI]

Reminds me of Pa Kujabi

And Patrice Evra

And Demetri Mitchell

Don't forget Hong Kong Thierry.

[Eyrie]

I'll reserve judgement until he actually signs and plays for us.

However I'm not getting my hopes up for one simple reason. Being available on a free transfer isn't a negative in itself, but still being available as a free agent weeks after the transfer deadline does make me pause to wonder why he hasn't been signed by anyone else, particularly when he was good a couple of years ago.

[bingo70]

The comparison I made was clearly with regards to them signing after the window and the possibility of them struggling to break into the team due to fitness. At no point did I compare the ability of the players.

I think a lot will depend on the length of the deal, if it’s until the end of the season then I think you may end up being right.

If it’s a 2 or 3 year deal then I think he could end up being a pretty exciting signing.

[The_Horde]

Don't forget Hong Kong Thierry.

Think he's more similar to Zarabi tbh.

[My_Wife_Camille]

I think a lot will depend on the length of the deal, if it’s until the end of the season then I think you may end up being right.

If it’s a 2 or 3 year deal then I think he could end up being a pretty exciting signing.
Agree with that, the length of the deal will tell us a lot

[blackpoolhibs]

The comparison I made was clearly with regards to them signing after the window and the possibility of them struggling to break into the team due to fitness. At no point did I compare the ability of the players.

Signs, unfit, picks up injury, 2 weeks away, development game, second half sub appearance, released in January.

File alongside Adam Eckersley, Faycal Rherras and Neil Eardley

Thats what you said, looks to me as if you have written him off before actually seeing him?

[bingo70]

Signs, unfit, picks up injury, 2 weeks away, development game, second half sub appearance, released in January.

File alongside Adam Eckersley, Faycal Rherras and Neil Eardley

Thats what you said, looks to me as if you have written him off before actually seeing him?

I’m sure he can answer for himself but my interpretation of his post was that this type of signing rarely works out so chances are this one probably won’t either.

He’ll likely start off as Stevenson’s understudy, how many times has Lewis needed an understudy over the last couple of years? It’s hard to see how this guy could get a look in, which again probably means he won’t be here long term.

MWC May also correct me on this but I got the impression there was an element of tongue and cheek to his comment that everyone has taken far too seriously. I may be wrong with that though.

[blackpoolhibs]

I’m sure he can answer for himself but my interpretation of his post was that this type of signing rarely works out so chances are this one probably won’t either.

He’ll likely start off as Stevenson’s understudy, how many times has Lewis needed an understudy over the last couple of years? It’s hard to see how this guy could get a look in, which again probably means he won’t be here long term.

MWC May also correct me on this but I got the impression there was an element of tongue and cheek to his comment that everyone has taken far too seriously. I may be wrong with that though.

File alongside Adam Eckersley, Faycal Rherras and Neil Eardley, i wont file him anywhere until i have seen him play myself.

If i have actually seen a player before we've signed him, then i think i'm entitled to give some sort of opinion on him, if not i shall wait until such times as i can.

[B.H.F.C]

He’ll likely start off as Stevenson’s understudy, how many times has Lewis needed an understudy over the last couple of years? It’s hard to see how this guy could get a look in, which again probably means he won’t be here long term.


What you referred to in your previous post about length of deal will tell us a lot about how we view him.

If it’s a short term deal then he’s obviously seen as back up in an area that we don’t really have any.

If it’s a 2/3 year deal he’s coming in with a view to playing. In regards to how he gets a look in I think it’ll quite simply be if Lennon thinks he’s a better player. There’ll come a day when someone replaces Stevenson in the team.

Just on another point, is Stevenson in the last year of his deal?

[The Modfather]

What a depressing thread, 4 pages of trolling and people bitting.

Good to have competition for Stevenson, who has been ok but nowhere near the levels of the second half of last season. Hope he’s not another Rhryas (sp?) in just bringing in a body, to the potential detriment of the likes of Mackie.

[Pretty Boy]

This guy is going to be ****ing brilliant.

This guy is going to be ****ing terrible.

Just covering the bases so I can delete whatever statement doesn't fit with the consensus in a few weeks and I'll look like a real sage.

[My_Wife_Camille]

I’m sure he can answer for himself but my interpretation of his post was that this type of signing rarely works out so chances are this one probably won’t either.

He’ll likely start off as Stevenson’s understudy, how many times has Lewis needed an understudy over the last couple of years? It’s hard to see how this guy could get a look in, which again probably means he won’t be here long term.

MWC May also correct me on this but I got the impression there was an element of tongue and cheek to his comment that everyone has taken far too seriously. I may be wrong with that though.
More or less spot on Bingo

[The_Horde]

What a depressing thread, 4 pages of trolling and people bitting.

Good to have competition for Stevenson, who has been ok but nowhere near the levels of the second half of last season. Hope he’s not another Rhryas (sp?) in just bringing in a body, to the potential detriment of the likes of Mackie.

Don't see any trolling tbh. A statement about a player and a bunch of people taking said statement the wrong way as it wasn't what they wanted to hear and debate surrounding this since.

[007]

This guy is going to be ****ing brilliant.

This guy is going to be ****ing terrible.

Just covering the bases so I can delete whatever statement doesn't fit with the consensus in a few weeks and I'll look like a real sage.

He'll be f***ing average.

[SirDavidsNapper]

This guy is going to be ****ing brilliant.

This guy is going to be ****ing terrible.

Just covering the bases so I can delete whatever statement doesn't fit with the consensus in a few weeks and I'll look like a real sage.

I'd like to be the first to say "ah for **** sake Nelom you're pish get him off Lennon"

[pacoluna]

What's the reason for the amount of nagativy around this place atm:confused:

[bawheid]

It’s not so much what was meant by the post comparing this lad to Eckersley and Rherras, it’s just the fact that some folk will look for a negative slant to absolutely anything Hibs do. I wouldn’t have even thought to compare this guy to Eckersley.

Weirdly, there’s some folks in our support that just prefer it when Hibs are pish. I’m sure there’s an explainable psychological reason for it. It’s definitely worth a more in depth study.

I remember relatively early on in John Collins managerial stint, a game against Gretna at Easter Road. I was sitting in the East terracing as we went 2-0 down early in the second half. There were guys absolutely raging all around me. Starved of misery for so long during Mowbray’s reign, they finally had their Hibs back (although this was early in the season and Hibs would go on to win the League Cup a couple of months later). One guy in front of me dragged his young son off having seen enough, red faced, blood vessels bursting out of his temple. He wasn’t the only one. Hibs won 4-2.

The simple fact is, some people just prefer Hibs being crap. This forum reflects that.

[Gordy M]

Don't see any trolling tbh. A statement about a player and a bunch of people taking said statement the wrong way as it wasn't what they wanted to hear and debate surrounding this since.

He/she knew exactly what they were posting and how it would be construed......its nothing to do with what anyone wanted to hear.....its just another negative, which seems to be the norm around here these days, on what should be good news on a potential new signing.

[Shrekko]

What's the reason for the amount of nagativy around this place atm:confused:

Utterly baffling.

A lot of short memories amongst Hibs fans. We’re making a transition from losing our two best central midfielders in years and are still doing pretty well but you’d think the world had fallen in.

[Beefster]

What's the reason for the amount of nagativy around this place atm:confused:

Sexual tension imho.

[Smartie]

I don't see the problem here.

Eckersley, Rherras and Eardley might be great players and nobody here has put them down.

They've all been seen off by one of Hibs' most consistent ever players, and someone predicted that he will do so again.

That's a positive, no?

[lord bunberry]

Sexual tension imho.
That’s definitely my excuse

[SRHibs]

It’s not so much what was meant by the post comparing this lad to Eckersley and Rherras, it’s just the fact that some folk will look for a negative slant to absolutely anything Hibs do. I wouldn’t have even thought to compare this guy to Eckersley.

Weirdly, there’s some folks in our support that just prefer it when Hibs are pish. I’m sure there’s an explainable psychological reason for it. It’s definitely worth a more in depth study.

I remember relatively early on in John Collins managerial stint, a game against Gretna at Easter Road. I was sitting in the East terracing as we went 2-0 down early in the second half. There were guys absolutely raging all around me. Starved of misery for so long during Mowbray’s reign, they finally had their Hibs back (although this was early in the season and Hibs would go on to win the League Cup a couple of months later). One guy in front of me dragged his young son off having seen enough, red faced, blood vessels bursting out of his temple. He wasn’t the only one. Hibs won 4-2.

The simple fact is, some people just prefer Hibs being crap. This forum reflects that.

I don’t think that’s them exhibiting a preference for seeing Hibs losing. I think it’s just an example of how fickle many supporters are.

[blackpoolhibs]

It’s not so much what was meant by the post comparing this lad to Eckersley and Rherras, it’s just the fact that some folk will look for a negative slant to absolutely anything Hibs do. I wouldn’t have even thought to compare this guy to Eckersley.

Weirdly, there’s some folks in our support that just prefer it when Hibs are pish. I’m sure there’s an explainable psychological reason for it. It’s definitely worth a more in depth study.

I remember relatively early on in John Collins managerial stint, a game against Gretna at Easter Road. I was sitting in the East terracing as we went 2-0 down early in the second half. There were guys absolutely raging all around me. Starved of misery for so long during Mowbray’s reign, they finally had their Hibs back (although this was early in the season and Hibs would go on to win the League Cup a couple of months later). One guy in front of me dragged his young son off having seen enough, red faced, blood vessels bursting out of his temple. He wasn’t the only one. Hibs won 4-2.

The simple fact is, some people just prefer Hibs being crap. This forum reflects that.


He/she knew exactly what they were posting and how it would be construed......its nothing to do with what anyone wanted to hear.....its just another negative, which seems to be the norm around here these days, on what should be good news on a potential new signing.

Exactly. :agree:

[Borderhibbie76]

If we don't toughen up in midfield, Stevenson may well take someone else's shirt.Very true...could probably do a job in there at present

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[Borderhibbie76]

How have Hearts missed out on this guy?They've already got 12 left backs so plenty cover

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[Michael]

Sounds like an expensive backup option. Can't really see Stevenson getting dropped any time soon.

[bawheid]

I don’t think that’s them exhibiting a preference for seeing Hibs losing. I think it’s just an example of how fickle many supporters are.

I’ve studied this phenomenon over the various ups and downs since Alex Miller. I’m convinced that some people enjoy watching Hibs more when we’re poor! It’s a release for them. It’ll be something to do with frustrations elsewhere in their lives but as I said, it needs a psychologist to study it properly.

Good luck to the lad if he signs.

[Borderhibbie76]

Stevenson is naturally missing McGinn working like a Trojan in front of him but also needs to smarten his ideas .It took him until half time on Saturday to get a grip of things.Very harsh...he had no defensive support whatsoever from Horgan on the left and was overloaded at times

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[Leith Green]

Has the guy even signed?

[My_Wife_Camille]

I don't see the problem here.

Eckersley, Rherras and Eardley might be great players and nobody here has put them down.

They've all been seen off by one of Hibs' most consistent ever players, and someone predicted that he will do so again.

That's a positive, no?

In a nutshell :thumbsup: Lewis is an absolute gem

It’s just the usual suspects looking for arguments.

[The Modfather]

In a nutshell :thumbsup: Lewis is an absolute gem

It’s just the usual suspects looking for arguments.

Usual suspects indeed!

[ancient hibee]

Very harsh...he had no defensive support whatsoever from Horgan on the left and was overloaded at times

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Not harsh in the slightest.I pointed out he was missing McGinn and now it’s up to him to step up his game and show his good qualities.

[Gordy M]

In a nutshell :thumbsup: Lewis is an absolute gem

It’s just the usual suspects looking for arguments.

Aye thats right, folk who want to give a possible new signing a chance before writing them off are looking for an argument??

[Borderhibbie76]

Not harsh in the slightest.I pointed out he was missing McGinn and now it’s up to him to step up his game and show his good qualities.So u don't think it's harsh expecting him to the job of 2?? The whole point I was making is he is missing someone like McGinn helping him out defensively?? Horgans tracking back in that 1st half on Sat was pretty abysmal hence the issues we had

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[My_Wife_Camille]

Aye thats right, folk who want to give a possible new signing a chance before writing them off are looking for an argument??
Not at all, that’s not who I’m talking about. I’m fact I’m one of them.

I’m talking about the folk who are accusing people of trolling and saying things that they clearly aren’t just so they can have a go at fellow Hibs fans.

[04Sauzee]

Not harsh in the slightest.I pointed out he was missing McGinn and now it’s up to him to step up his game and show his good qualities.

Or missing Hanlon playing as part of a back 3? Wouldn't say Lewis is missing McGinn at all.

[ancient hibee]

So u don't think it's harsh expecting him to the job of 2?? The whole point I was making is he is missing someone like McGinn helping him out defensively?? Horgans tracking back in that 1st half on Sat was pretty abysmal hence the issues we had

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I think it’s up to him to get it organised.McGinn was exceptionally hard working.In the first half he gave his man far too much room and stood off him.Shouldn’t need the manager to tell them at half time to get their act together.

[Gordy M]

Not at all, that’s not who I’m talking about. I’m fact I’m one of them.

I’m talking about the folk who are accusing people of trolling and saying things that they clearly aren’t just so they can have a go at fellow Hibs fans.
Mate, we are hopefully going to sign a left back, who has played in the Champs League and has 2 international caps and the first thing you post is that he will be away by January and then compared him to 3 players who were not a success at Hibs. How on earth do you expect folk to react? Especially when you then go onto say you have never seen him play?

[lord bunberry]

Or missing Hanlon playing as part of a back 3? Wouldn't say Lewis is missing McGinn at all.
Lewis missed having an outball most on Saturday. Normally there’s someone further down the line for him to pass to, but Horgan was pretty central for most of the game.

[SaulGoodman]

This sites a rare laugh

[My_Wife_Camille]

Mate, we are hopefully going to sign a left back, who has played in the Champs League and has 2 international caps and the first thing you post is that he will be away by January and then compared him to 3 players who were not a success at Hibs. How on earth do you expect folk to react? Especially when you then go onto say you have never seen him play?
I expected them to react in a similar fashion to Bingo70, Smartie and DexterStJock who all managed to understand me perfectly well

[Gmack7]

its not that im not a fan of Stevenson but i hope if this lad signs hes a huge step up.we must keep improving

[04Sauzee]

This sites a rare laugh

Agreed I only posted I had heard we were interested in him and it seems that Nelom isn't good enough and neither is Stevenson. Couldn't make some of it up.it would seem however, whoever is going to be first choice left back we will have a fantastic back up.

[The_Horde]

Mate, we are hopefully going to sign a left back, who has played in the Champs League and has 2 international caps and the first thing you post is that he will be away by January and then compared him to 3 players who were not a success at Hibs. How on earth do you expect folk to react? Especially when you then go onto say you have never seen him play?

Allen Orman played in the champs league.

Whittaker played in a UEFA cup final.

Means nowt until he's doing the business for hibs.

[Gordy M]

I expected them to react in a similar fashion to Bingo70, Smartie and DexterStJock who all managed to understand me perfectly well

Ah right, my apologies, you were actually being positive in that Lewis is better than him so he wont get a game, and anyway he wont be fit as he signed after the season started?....and just to be even more positive you posted links where he mis kicks the ball and that he was a joke figure in Holland. Gotcha. Silly me thinking that what you wrote was negative.

[lord bunberry]

Allen Orman played in the champs league.

Whittaker played in a UEFA cup final.

Means nowt until he's doing the business for hibs.
Orman was a decent player and Whittaker was part of our golden generation. I know what you’re saying, but disagree with the examples you’ve chosen.

[Gordy M]

Allen Orman played in the champs league.

Whittaker played in a UEFA cup final.

Means nowt until he's doing the business for hibs.

Yeh so why not wait and see what he is like with hibs before writing him off?

[Dashing Bob S]

How have Hearts missed out on this guy?

They realized that it was the Erdesdivision not the Ersedivision

[blackpoolhibs]

Ah right, my apologies, you were actually being positive in that Lewis is better than him so he wont get a game, and anyway he wont be fit as he signed after the season started?....and just to be even more positive you posted links where he mis kicks the ball and that he was a joke figure in Holland. Gotcha. Silly me thinking that what you wrote was negative.


:tee hee: . :agree:

[The_Horde]

Ah right, my apologies, you were actually being positive in that Lewis is better than him so he wont get a game, and anyway he wont be fit as he signed after the season started?....and just to be even more positive you posted links where he mis kicks the ball and that he was a joke figure in Holland. Gotcha. Silly me thinking that what you wrote was negative.

So the poster has done his homework on social media and reported some of the stuff he's found but you don't want to see it?

Isn't that the defintion of not hearing what you wanted to hear and spitting the dummy?

[The_Horde]

Yeh so why not wait and see what he is like with hibs before writing him off?

Nobody has said they won't?

[Wee Effen Bee]

So, a thread about a possible new signing, quickly transforms into a vehicle for having another go at one of the most consistent players we have. Is there an agenda I’m missing here?

[Lancs Harp]

Well we are happy bunch tonight arent we? :greengrin

Anyway, welcome Miquel, hope you do the business and enjoy your time with Hibs.

:flag:

[Diclonius]

So, a thread about a possible new signing, quickly transforms into a vehicle for having another go at one of the most consistent players we have. Is there an agenda I’m missing here?

:agree:

It'll take a very special left back to unseat Lewis.

[Callum_62]

This message board is absolutely ridiculous

[blackpoolhibs]

Well we are happy bunch tonight arent we? :greengrin

Anyway, welcome Miquel, hope you do the business and enjoy your time with Hibs.

:flag:

I hope he doesn't sign, just so i can file him alongside Scott Allan.

[mjhibby]

I’ve studied this phenomenon over the various ups and downs since Alex Miller. I’m convinced that some people enjoy watching Hibs more when we’re poor! It’s a release for them. It’ll be something to do with frustrations elsewhere in their lives but as I said, it needs a psychologist to study it properly.

Good luck to the lad if he signs.

Negative emotion is 2.5 times stronger than positive hence the threads on here and why news bulletins are always so bloody negative. Also moaning releases a lot of pent up annoyance whereas winning just leaves us slightly content. We arent as bad as other teams I could mention but the overreaction on here would have psychologists drooling at its deeper meaning. After two fantastic goals and a win you would have thought more hibs fans would be chilled, I certainly am, but most just can't resist a right good whinge.
Way of the modern world it would seem. This after 17 league games unbeaten at er, virtually a whole season.

[Mibbes Aye]

:agree:

It'll take a very special left back to unseat Lewis.

That or being able to sneak up on him from behind :agree:

[bingo70]

So, a thread about a possible new signing, quickly transforms into a vehicle for having another go at one of the most consistent players we have. Is there an agenda I’m missing here?

That’s not happened has it?

[Hiber-nation]

Another car crash of a thread with the usual suspects very prominent. So predictable.

[Gordy M]

So the poster has done his homework on social media and reported some of the stuff he's found but you don't want to see it?

Isn't that the defintion of not hearing what you wanted to?

Hahaha aye no bother, i think the poster found what he wanted to and posted it to back up their original post. Ive also done a quick search when he was linked to Watford last year.....not quite the opinion of ALL Feynoord fans ......

https://twitter.com/forzawatford/status/895393116332675072

[SRHibs]

Hahaha aye no bother, i think the poster found what he wanted to and posted it to back up their original post. Ive also done a quick search when he was linked to Watford last year.....not quite the opinion of ALL Feynoord fans ......

https://twitter.com/forzawatford/status/895393116332675072

Those people are taking the piss, lol. Not to say that he’s not good enough for us, but that link definitely doesn’t strengthen your argument.

[Danderhall Hibs]

It’s not so much what was meant by the post comparing this lad to Eckersley and Rherras, it’s just the fact that some folk will look for a negative slant to absolutely anything Hibs do. I wouldn’t have even thought to compare this guy to Eckersley.

Weirdly, there’s some folks in our support that just prefer it when Hibs are pish. I’m sure there’s an explainable psychological reason for it. It’s definitely worth a more in depth study.

I remember relatively early on in John Collins managerial stint, a game against Gretna at Easter Road. I was sitting in the East terracing as we went 2-0 down early in the second half. There were guys absolutely raging all around me. Starved of misery for so long during Mowbray’s reign, they finally had their Hibs back (although this was early in the season and Hibs would go on to win the League Cup a couple of months later). One guy in front of me dragged his young son off having seen enough, red faced, blood vessels bursting out of his temple. He wasn’t the only one. Hibs won 4-2.

The simple fact is, some people just prefer Hibs being crap. This forum reflects that.

The voice of reason - welcome back!

The Gretna game was my eldest’s first game - I think it was the Ivan on a motorbike guys first start as well. Some folk had written him off before he signed as well, while others thought he was the saviour. No one thought he was just going to be ok.

[hfc rd]

There was more excitement on here when we were poised to sign Dylan Bikey before the yams got him.

[Gordy M]

Those people are taking the piss, lol. Not to say that he’s not good enough for us, but that link definitely doesn’t strengthen your argument.

Yeh i thought that as well and some obviously are, but i took it to mean that he was well liked a bit like and was a cult hero.

[My_Wife_Camille]

So the poster has done his homework on social media and reported some of the stuff he's found but you don't want to see it?

Isn't that the defintion of not hearing what you wanted to hear and spitting the dummy?
:top marks Did a bit of research and posted what I found. It would have been just the same if it was genuine positive stuff

Hahaha aye no bother, i think the poster found what he wanted to and posted it to back up their original post. Ive also done a quick search when he was linked to Watford last year.....not quite the opinion of ALL Feynoord fans ......

https://twitter.com/forzawatford/status/895393116332675072

You do realise these replies are sarcastic? Don’t you?

[Carheenlea]

Not a position we desperately need to improve, but a position we definitely could do with competition and cover.

[Gordy M]

:top marks Did a bit of research and posted what I found. It would have been just the same it it was genuine positive stuff


You do realise these replies are sarcastic? Don’t you?

Yes some are, some arent in imo.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Yes some are, some arent in imo.
Haha ok mate, I think they all are. Apart from the one that says they would need to pay £800,000,000 :greengrin

[B.H.F.C]

Not a position we desperately need to improve

I find this an interesting comment. It’s an opinion I don’t necessarily disagree with. But on the other hand it’s probably the one position we haven’t tried to improve over the last 3 or 4 years. We’ve had players on short term deals but never anyone that was going to take the position.

This guy has played champions league and won a Dutch title in recent years so he must have something about him. Also capped by Holland.

Maybe Lennon sees upgrading this position as the final piece of the jigsaw?

[Heisenberg]

I find this an interesting comment. It’s an opinion I don’t necessarily disagree with. But on the other hand it’s probably the one position we haven’t tried to improve over the last 3 or 4 years. We’ve had players on short term deals but never anyone that was going to take the position.

This guy has played champions league and won a Dutch title in recent years so he must have something about him. Also capped by Holland.

Maybe Lennon sees upgrading this position as the final piece of the jigsaw?

He tried to sign Izaguirre as well, so you might be onto something with your last point. Will wait and see what Nelom is like. Efe came with a dreadful write up from Celtc fans and he’s done very well for us.

[hibbydog]

Not a position we desperately need to improve, but a position we definitely could do with competition and cover.

I thought we were poor down our left on Saturday. Horgan didn’t track his man so well and Stevenson was left exposed.

Delighted to see what looks to be a quality signing who adds a bit of competition to the mix.

A bit tired of all the negative stuff right now.

[Carheenlea]

I find this an interesting comment. It’s an opinion I don’t necessarily disagree with. But on the other hand it’s probably the one position we haven’t tried to improve over the last 3 or 4 years. We’ve had players on short term deals but never anyone that was going to take the position.

This guy has played champions league and won a Dutch title in recent years so he must have something about him. Also capped by Holland.

Maybe Lennon sees upgrading this position as the final piece of the jigsaw?

Lennon has spoke before of not having a lot of cover for Stevenson, and you could be right, he may well be looking to upgrade. Competition for places is no bad thing, even for club stalwarts like Lewis.

[The_Horde]

Hahaha aye no bother, i think the poster found what he wanted to and posted it to back up their original post. Ive also done a quick search when he was linked to Watford last year.....not quite the opinion of ALL Feynoord fans ......

https://twitter.com/forzawatford/status/895393116332675072

You've had a bit of a nightmare there mate.

Posting all those negative comments, deary me. Folks looking to drag hibs down at any opportunity..

[SquashedFrogg]

I’m saying your post was pretty much correct.

The comparison I made is that those players were signed after the transfer window had closed and subsequently struggled for fitness which limited their game time and they then left at the next window.

I then posted the general opinions of Feyenoord and Dutch fans regarding his ability. Those views are theirs and not mine. I’ve made no comment at all on his ability because I’ve never seen him play.

I think your first post in this thread counts as your opinion. You then managed to dig up stuff that matched it.

Predictable stuff all the same.

[Michael]

Yes some are, some arent in imo.

Is the genuine reply the one where he's holding 5 Ballon D'ors?

[Gordy M]

You've had a bit of a nightmare there mate.

Posting all those negative comments, deary me. Folks looking to drag hibs down at any opportunity..

Some negative, some positive, maybe i have read it wrongly and didnt pick up on sarcasm apart from the obvious ones....im sure some folk had tweeted they didnt want him to leave and others that he was better than Watfords left back? Gibbs is it? Not sure those are negative.

[burtis97]

Linked with Celtic and Stoke City previously with a fee of one million pounds quoted...

[My_Wife_Camille]

I think your first post in this thread counts as your opinion. You then managed to dig up stuff that matched it.

Predictable stuff all the same.
I didn’t dig anything up. I searched his name on twitter and posted what I found.

If you’re that upset about it and you are able to find a different consensus then go ahead and be my guest. Not that it matters, I’ll make my own opinion if and when he plays.

[The Green Goblin]

This guy is going to be ****ing brilliant.

This guy is going to be ****ing terrible.

Just covering the bases so I can delete whatever statement doesn't fit with the consensus in a few weeks and I'll look like a real sage.

Yup. For weeks now it’s been “our squad is too thin” and “we’re not covered in some areas”. Cue rumours of Hibs’ potential interest in signing a 27 year old Dutch international with a ton of experience under his belt and it’s ‘he’s gonnae vanish or not deliver or get injured like all those other rejects’ before he’s even officially signed never mind kicked a ball. It’s funny in a way, but sort of weird and tragic at the same time.

[SRHibs]

Just wish it’d been a highly-rated, goalscoring, box-to-box Dutch midfielder that we were in for. 🙈

[Iggy Pope]

See, if we weren't in the business of hounding out folk who got told stuff by other folk and then only posted what they were told on here, mate, no need to lie, only what I wast told, passed it on, then we wouldn't be having this. No. We would be stroking his virtual ego for him and breathlessly waiting on the signing, scarf aloft, no questions asked.
Instead of which we are second guessing about some boy we've never, ever, heard of (admit it) and even Agent Scotland has scattered.
Hope youse are happy.

[houstonhibbee]

a lot of opinions are black and white rather than grey. At least its not dull even if we don't all agree with each other all of the time...................

one thing I will say is that Neil Lennon seems to have a penchant for getting the best out of players...............it just takes some time and patience but he gets there. Key is to reduce turnover as we go forward. I think its been very frustrating for Neil.

[ChilliEater]

I think you're all missing the really exciting aspect of this signing - if we feel the need to get a Dutch cap then it can only mean one thing.

Welcome home Leigh Griffiths :hyper:hyper:hyper

[kaimendhibs]

I despair. Guy isn't even here yet but loads want to write him off ffs

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[My_Wife_Camille]

I have to say I think it’s a shame that the person behind the Hibs.net twitter felt it was appropriate to make a sarcastic dig at one of its members.

Just to be clear, it wasn’t ‘selected opinions’ that I posted. It was the overwhelming consensus from Feyenoord and Dutch fans. It’s all there for everyone to see for themselves

The person who tweeted would know what if they had a look for themselves instead of making petty digs at their own members.

[HoboHarry]

I think you're all missing the really exciting aspect of this signing - if we feel the need to get a Dutch cap then it can only mean one thing.

Welcome home Leigh Griffiths :hyper:hyper:hyper

A Dutch cap is no match for our Leigh......

[SRHibs]

I have to say I think it’s a shame that the person behind the Hibs.net twitter felt it was appropriate to make a sarcastic dig at one of its members.

Just to be clear, it wasn’t ‘selected opinions’ that I posted. It was the overwhelming consensus from Feyenoord and Dutch fans. It’s all there for everyone to see for themselves

The person who tweeted would know what if they had a look for themselves instead of making petty digs at their own members.

C’mon, man. I agree with you re. Nelom and the Feyenoord fans: clearly they think he’s ***** (although I’m still excited, as a mediocre player for Feyenoord could easily be a great one for us), but I think you’re being a bit precious about the tweet. It’s a pretty reasonable synopsis of the thread I think, and not meant to be a dig at you.

The opinions are selected in a sense too, as they’re only drawn from a single medium. Some of the nonsense I see on Twitter about Hibs players isn’t necessarily mirrored on here.

[My_Wife_Camille]

C’mon, man. I agree with you re. Nelom and the Feyenoord fans: clearly they think he’s ***** (although I’m still excited, as a mediocre player for Feyenoord could easily be a great one for us), but I think you’re being a bit precious about the tweet. It’s a pretty reasonable synopsis of the thread I think, and not meant to be a dig at you.

The opinions are selected in a sense too, as they’re only drawn from a single medium. Some of the nonsense I see on Twitter about Hibs players isn’t necessarily mirrored on here.
On second thoughts you make a valid point and you’re probably right 😂

[sydneyhibee]

From his Wikipedia page

In September 2018 Nelom signed a contract with Scottish Premiership club Hibernian. With Edinburgh rivals Heart of Midlothian already celebrating winning the league after only five games Nelom stated his desire to help his new team finish best of the rest in Scotland.

[matty_f]

I have to say I think it’s a shame that the person behind the Hibs.net twitter felt it was appropriate to make a sarcastic dig at one of its members.

Just to be clear, it wasn’t ‘selected opinions’ that I posted. It was the overwhelming consensus from Feyenoord and Dutch fans. It’s all there for everyone to see for themselves

The person who tweeted would know what if they had a look for themselves instead of making petty digs at their own members.

I did the tweet, it was meant to be a bit of self-deprecation, rather than a dig at anyone. Apologies if it didn't come across that way.

[My_Wife_Camille]

I did the tweet, it was meant to be a bit of self-deprecation, rather than a dig at anyone. Apologies if it didn't come across that way.
No need, I take it back

[Hermit Crab]

From his Wikipedia page

In September 2018 Nelom signed a contract with Scottish Premiership club Hibernian. With Edinburgh rivals Heart of Midlothian already celebrating winning the league after only five games Nelom stated his desire to help his new team finish best of the rest in Scotland.


Haha, someone’s at the lash. :greengrin

[matty_f]

No need, I take it back

:aok:

[weecounty hibby]

What I don't get is folk are working themselves up into a frenzy about hearts signing Sean Clare, a guy who couldn't get a game for Sheffield Wednesday, played on loan in the lower divisions in England but apparently would walk into our team. We then look to be signing a Dutch international, league and cup winner with champions League experience and apparently he will be pish. I'm willing to bet no-one here will have seen both play so why don't we see how it all pans out

[Northernhibee]

Looking at the name Im expecting Michael Nelson to turn up with a sombrero, drawn on pencil moustache and a very bad put on Mexican accent.

[bigswissstriker]

Just wish it’d been a highly-rated, goalscoring, box-to-box Dutch midfielder that we were in for. 🙈

Ruud Gullit then?

[Juniper Greens]

Looking at the name Im expecting Michael Nelson to turn up with a sombrero, drawn on pencil moustache and a very bad put on Mexican accent.

Oh God!

[SirDavidsNapper]

Ruud Gullit then?

He's finished

[Austinho]

He's finishedNo he’s not - he’s Dutch.

[mjhibby]

And nobody would want Scott Allan on his Dundee form yet superb at us. I'm sure boozy didn't get anybody excited until we seen him. I'm all for having an opinion but surely base it on what we see. Milligan in less than 20 mins looks a player despite loads of negative stuff. Too many just wanting to jump on negativity and not waiting till we see him in the flesh. I don't care if hertz sign Julian clary I support the mighty hibees and its our signings that interest me.

[SirDavidsNapper]

No he’s not - he’s Dutch.

:greengrin

[Not In The Know]

Not harsh in the slightest.I pointed out he was missing McGinn and now it’s up to him to step up his game and show his good qualities.
Every player is missing SJM.

[wallpaperman]

According to his wiki page, he plays for 'Edinburgh's biggest team' :-)

[SlickShoes]

One of the worst threads of all time this, it should be archived so people can go back and read it.

I suppose we have to say he is terrible so we can get him prepared for all the boos when he mis places his first pass, then we can call him a bombscare for months like we did with Sol Bamba as well, he was terrible eh, never went on to achieve anything.

[Lancs Harp]

I'm emailing the club to suggest we never sign anymore players, it just causes too much turmoil on Hibs.net

[SMAXXA]

What I don't get is folk are working themselves up into a frenzy about hearts signing Sean Clare, a guy who couldn't get a game for Sheffield Wednesday, played on loan in the lower divisions in England but apparently would walk into our team. We then look to be signing a Dutch international, league and cup winner with champions League experience and apparently he will be pish. I'm willing to bet no-one here will have seen both play so why don't we see how it all pans out

Spot on

[bingo70]

What I don't get is folk are working themselves up into a frenzy about hearts signing Sean Clare, a guy who couldn't get a game for Sheffield Wednesday, played on loan in the lower divisions in England but apparently would walk into our team. We then look to be signing a Dutch international, league and cup winner with champions League experience and apparently he will be pish. I'm willing to bet no-one here will have seen both play so why don't we see how it all pans out

Nobody is saying he will be pish?

There was one poster who was posting stuff that was miss understood, his points have since been clarified and that’s it.

[BILLYHIBS]

Has he signed yet? :dunno:

[Greenworld]

It's a strange one the feedback is terrible from Holland ,really not rated at all from all teams over there.



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[One Day Soon]

Negative emotion is 2.5 times stronger than positive hence the threads on here and why news bulletins are always so bloody negative. Also moaning releases a lot of pent up annoyance whereas winning just leaves us slightly content. We arent as bad as other teams I could mention but the overreaction on here would have psychologists drooling at its deeper meaning. After two fantastic goals and a win you would have thought more hibs fans would be chilled, I certainly am, but most just can't resist a right good whinge.
Way of the modern world it would seem. This after 17 league games unbeaten at er, virtually a whole season.


This is why it's so much easier to be a Bed Wetter. It's harder work being in the other cliques.

[Arch Stanton]

This is why it's so much easier to be a Bed Wetter. It's harder work being in the other cliques.

I don't see why - if you can't criticise the club then just criticise the criticisers - it's a win-win really. :greengrin

[Stevie Reid]

All I can say is that he looks fast as ****, and has a good pedigree - also, at 27, he should be coming into his peak years. May well be quite a coup, we'll see.

I do wonder if there may be something in the suggestion that Lewis could end up in midfield. Milligan on the right side of central midfield with Lewis on the left and Mallan ahead of them would be well balanced - and Lewis can definitely offer the same tenacity that McGinn did.

Probably won't happen, but an interesting thought - this guy will be a high earner I'd imagine. However, if he is being brought in simply as cover, that's fine by me.

[The_Horde]

All I can say is that he looks fast as ****, and has a good pedigree - also, at 27, he should be coming into his peak years. May well be quite a coup, we'll see.

I do wonder if there may be something in the suggestion that Lewis could end up in midfield. Milligan on the right side of central midfield with Lewis on the left and Mallan ahead of them would be well balanced - and Lewis can definitely offer the same tenacity that McGinn did.

Probably won't happen, but an interesting thought - this guy will be a high earner I'd imagine. However, if he is being brought in simply as cover, that's fine by me.

See I think he looks fairly quick too. But one of the Dutch fans on Twitter said he's "as fast as a thick ****"

[hibsbollah]

All I can say is that he looks fast as ****, and has a good pedigree - also, at 27, he should be coming into his peak years. May well be quite a coup, we'll see.

I do wonder if there may be something in the suggestion that Lewis could end up in midfield. Milligan on the right side of central midfield with Lewis on the left and Mallan ahead of them would be well balanced - and Lewis can definitely offer the same tenacity that McGinn did.

Probably won't happen, but an interesting thought - this guy will be a high earner I'd imagine. However, if he is being brought in simply as cover, that's fine by me.

Interesting thought. Lewis in midfield has always made a lot of sense to me, in the 352 the lines are a bit blurry between the skill set of a tucking in wide mid and the skill set of a fullback anyway.

[JimBHibees]

From his Wikipedia page

In September 2018 Nelom signed a contract with Scottish Premiership club Hibernian. With Edinburgh rivals Heart of Midlothian already celebrating winning the league after only five games Nelom stated his desire to help his new team finish best of the rest in Scotland.

Hats off to whoever did that. :greengrin

[Franck Stanton]

Haven't read entire thread so apologies if stated already, why are we assuming he is being signed as a left back? Yes it s his usual position but can and has played central defence as well. Lennon does play players in different positions, take Horgan for instance, left winger being more often used by us as left central midfield player. Me be signing him as centre half.

[Stevie Reid]

Interesting thought. Lewis in midfield has always made a lot of sense to me, in the 352 the lines are a bit blurry between the skill set of a tucking in wide mid and the skill set of a fullback anyway.

It is - it wasn't my suggestion btw, another poster mentioned it earlier in the thread. It does make a lot of sense (on paper at least), though.

[JimBHibees]

All I can say is that he looks fast as ****, and has a good pedigree - also, at 27, he should be coming into his peak years. May well be quite a coup, we'll see.

I do wonder if there may be something in the suggestion that Lewis could end up in midfield. Milligan on the right side of central midfield with Lewis on the left and Mallan ahead of them would be well balanced - and Lewis can definitely offer the same tenacity that McGinn did.

Probably won't happen, but an interesting thought - this guy will be a high earner I'd imagine. However, if he is being brought in simply as cover, that's fine by me.

Thought he looked good in the admittedly very short clips from the Man City game which must have been recent given the players like Bernardo were playing. Hopefully he does well. No doubt he will be boosted by the warm welcome he has received on here.

[SirDavidsNapper]

What I don't get is folk are working themselves up into a frenzy about hearts signing Sean Clare, a guy who couldn't get a game for Sheffield Wednesday, played on loan in the lower divisions in England but apparently would walk into our team. We then look to be signing a Dutch international, league and cup winner with champions League experience and apparently he will be pish. I'm willing to bet no-one here will have seen both play so why don't we see how it all pans out

Have you not heard about this guy? Sean Clare turned down EPL clubs and massive salaries as he wanted to test himself in Scotland on peanuts. He's world class. He was even linked to Rangers.

[Ryan69]

Hats off to whoever did that. :greengrin

They also changed his middle name to 5-1

[JimBHibees]

They also changed his middle name to 5-1

Not so good. :greengrin

[pacoluna]

Interesting thought. Lewis in midfield has always made a lot of sense to me, in the 352 the lines are a bit blurry between the skill set of a tucking in wide mid and the skill set of a fullback anyway.

Or dare I say it maybe Stevenson might find him self on the bench.

[Sioux]

Have you not heard about this guy? Sean Clare turned down EPL clubs and massive salaries as he wanted to test himself in Scotland on peanuts. He's world class. He was even linked to Rangers.

One thing about that lot is they are mainly positive about new signings. They think that the manager and coaching staff have done their homework in identifying players that will work for them.

A bit like here!

[Stevie Reid]

Haven't read entire thread so apologies if stated already, why are we assuming he is being signed as a left back? Yes it s his usual position but can and has played central defence as well. Lennon does play players in different positions, take Horgan for instance, left winger being more often used by us as left central midfield player. Me be signing him as centre half.

He's only 5' 7" (according to Soccerbase) or 5' 8 and a half (according to Wikipedia).

Turns 28 on Saturday as well.

[blackpoolhibs]

Have you not heard about this guy? Sean Clare turned down EPL clubs and massive salaries as he wanted to test himself in Scotland on peanuts. He's world class. He was even linked to Rangers.

I turned down Stormy Daniels last week, much prefer my sock.

[The_Horde]

Have you not heard about this guy? Sean Clare turned down EPL clubs and massive salaries as he wanted to test himself in Scotland on peanuts. He's world class. He was even linked to Rangers.

EPL clubs were looking at him aye, but none of them chose to sign him.

[Speedway]

Does no-one remember Lewis playing midfield in the late 2000s?

(Spoiler alert: his confidence got shattered and couldn’t pass the ball 10 yards.)

[Beefster]

I turned down Stormy Daniels last week, much prefer my sock.

There are some sentences that break grown men because of the mental images they trigger. This is one.

[neil7908]

I like the sound of this guy, in terms of experience you couldn't really ask for more and he's at an age where he still has plenty years ahead of him.

If he signs, the length of contract will be telling. 1 year deal or less and I'd imagine he's brought in mainly for cover.

2 years+ and Lewis could have a real fight on his hands.

[One Day Soon]

I turned down Stormy Daniels last week, much prefer my sock.

That's a code violation right there. Plus an overshare, an infraction, improper use of footwear, improper use of a tadger and probably poor washing machine etiquette. Not to mention an iffy judgment call.

[hibsbollah]

Does no-one remember Lewis playing midfield in the late 2000s?

(Spoiler alert: his confidence got shattered and couldn’t pass the ball 10 yards.)

I was assuming someone would have mentioned the Killie cup final MOTM performance in 2007 in centre mid. But noone has so ive just done so:greengrin I actually thought Fletch or Benji should have been MOTM in that game. Whatever, he clearly knows how to play in that position.

[Stevie Reid]

I was assuming someone would have mentioned the Killie cup final MOTM performance in 2007 in centre mid. But noone has so ive just done so:greengrin I actually thought Fletch or Benji should have been MOTM in that game. Whatever, he clearly knows how to play in that position.

Lewis was as magnanimous in winning that MOTM award as he was when he won fans' player of the year award in 2011-12 (also when playing midfield).

He was right both times though. And has come a long, long way since then anyway.

[SirDavidsNapper]

Has this lad signed yet? Any white smoke?

[hibsbollah]

Lewis was as magnanimous in winning that MOTM award as he was when he won fans' player of the year award in 2011-12 (also when playing midfield).

He was right both times though. And has come a long, long way since then anyway.

Most obviously in terms of his physique. I met him in 2006 and he looked like he could get blown over in a fresh breeze. He's noticeably bulked up since then. Still as modest and unassuming as ever though.

[Hibbyradge]

That's a code violation right there. Plus an overshare, an infraction, improper use of footwear, improper use of a tadger and probably poor washing machine etiquette. Not to mention an iffy judgment call.

Each to their own, I suppose.

I found his post quite inspiring.

[Austinho]

EPL clubs were looking at him aye, but none of them chose to sign him.Barcelona were looking at a Robert Snodgrass once upon a time.

[ryantaylor]

Stevenson to do a Shinnie and move into CM for this Dutch lad??

[Smartie]

I turned down Stormy Daniels last week, much prefer my sock.

At least your sock hasn't had Donald Trump's tadger in it.

[matty_f]

At least your sock hasn't had Donald Trump's tadger in it.

That's what you think...

[flash]

Stevenson to do a Shinnie and move into CM for this Dutch lad??

Absolutely no chance. If Nelom is better then Lewis will be out the team simple as that.

[hibbiedon]

It seems there's a section of Feyenord fans that don't like him. I'll go with he opinions of the managers that have played him though and they clearly seemed to think he was good enough. He's played group stage european football in both of the last two seasons for a team better than anyone in our league with the probable exception of Celtic. I'd be surprised if he's anywhere near as bad as you're suggesting
There’s a section of Hibs fans that don’t like anyone :na na:

[Keith_M]

I think he's crap and a total waste of money.

Iv nothing to back up up this opinion, as Iv never actually seen him play, but decided to follow the general consensus.

[houstonhibbee]

I think he's crap and a total waste of money.

Iv nothing to back up up this opinion, as Iv never actually seen him play, but decided to follow the general consensus.

No official announcement yet - maybe they'll change their minds after reading on here how useless he is................

[bingo70]

I think he's crap and a total waste of money.

Iv nothing to back up up this opinion, as Iv never actually seen him play, but decided to follow the general consensus.

Nobody is actually saying that?

One poster made a couple of posts that were miss-understood which he has since clarified.

[Hi Heid Yin]

I think he's crap and a total waste of money.

Iv nothing to back up up this opinion, as Iv never actually seen him play, but decided to follow the general consensus.

:tee hee::tee hee: