Winter transfer thread - repetitive discussion only (hardly any transfer news)

[The 90+2]

Was he tremendous? He only has 13 caps for a poor Scotland

He’s been sold for around £25m £12m only 2 years ago so in Scottish football standards I would say he’s been tremendous at stages of his career and he’s showing desire going back to Motherwell instead of living it large in Australia.

[The 90+2]

I agree, even 2 or 3 players on pre contracts would be a good start. A lot of players who’re running down their contracts are maybe eyeing up a move elsewhere though

True, but we should be in trying to convince players first, easier said than done I know but in an ideal world...

[eastcoasthibby]

Is that the official HSL Twitter account? If so you'd also have to question why, with this knowledge, they'd go over the clubs head to get this out... Very strange and extremely amateur looking.

Maybe cos they are equally pi&&ed of at what is happening with the club and the playing side appearing shambolic, with another player, under our current situation leaving, with already a lack of players and no apparent movement in the transfer market ..they decided to give us fans a sneaky naughty early insight to whats coming next ..!! ??

[jacomo]

Is this a new dot net fact, like we missed out on Griffiths because we wouldnt pay £150k? :rolleyes:


No I think it’s more a statement of exasperation at the state of things sometimes.

Hibs.net should absolutely be a place for a higher level of chat than other social media, we all have a responsibility here.

The Cat was treated badly by some imo, although equally he could have just risen above it. The abuse and nonsense on Twitter is still worse after all.

[truehibernian]

Maybe cos they are equally pi&&ed of at what is happening with the club and the playing side appearing shambolic, with another player, under our current situation leaving, with already a lack of players and no apparent movement in the transfer market ..they decided to give us fans a sneaky naughty early insight to whats coming next ..!! ??

What has Jamie McLaren given us this season so far ? Injury and one goal ?

Not good enough and he has had chances to score - and not taken them. We need better and we need more clinical strikers prepared to work harder. It's as simple as that, and in Neil Lennon we have a manager who is not afraid to cut losses early and get folk in that can make a difference - one of his good traits.

I think we will bring in two strikers.

[Lago]

Is Shinnie coming
Why would he come when he has offers from down South?

[Hibbyradge]

Handing out longer deals to players that age is a different issue to them being past it. I agree they shouldn’t get 3 year deals but it seems u don’t even want to take a look at a player after u find out they’re 31/32, which is wrong.

I think your namesake was going on 34 when he signed for Hibs.

[Keyser Sauzee]

I think your namesake was going on 34 when he signed for Hibs.

That didn’t work out too bad aswell 😉

[Hibbyradge]

Maybe cos they are equally pi&&ed of at what is happening with the club and the playing side appearing shambolic, with another player, under our current situation leaving, with already a lack of players and no apparent movement in the transfer market ..they decided to give us fans a sneaky naughty early insight to whats coming next ..!! ??

They won't be on the board long if that's how they behave.

[Hibbyradge]

That didn’t work out too bad aswell 😉

Exactly :thumbsup:

[Borderhibbie76]

I thought he was talking about HSL leaking the news that McLaren is leaving?

It's not exactly leaking the news that we've signed Steve Archibald from Barcelona.I was talking about the story in today's Scotsman that we want both Allan and gauld..nowt to do with Jamie Mac

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[Ozyhibby]

I think your namesake was going on 34 when he signed for Hibs.

And if we ever look at a player of his quality at 33 again then I might consider it worth the gamble. Not for these guys though.


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[NAE NOOKIE]

Hes only on loan at Gala Fairydean which is probably a lower level than our development team.

Right you … ootside !!! :take that

And its Gala Fairydean Rovers :greengrin

[CMac1988]

Maybe cos they are equally pi&&ed of at what is happening with the club and the playing side appearing shambolic, with another player, under our current situation leaving, with already a lack of players and no apparent movement in the transfer market ..they decided to give us fans a sneaky naughty early insight to whats coming next ..!! ??

You won't find me disagreeing with most of that but... Still don't think it gives them any justification for taking what may be privileged information and leaking it. They aren't some random punter passing on a rumour or hear say. It's the official media account for the company responsible in buying shares from the club, they need to be a little wiser and wait for official communications.

As for McLaren I've no qualms with him leaving if it is true. My patience is wearing thin for the amount of players we have always injured and if some of them need offloaded because they aren't coming good then so be it. At the end of the day he's still on loan and isn't our player. Waste of a wage being here and barely making the bench most weeks. Very happy and thankful for his contributions last year but I need to see more from our apparent 'BIG' players.

[Lago]

It's years since Gaul left for Portugal, with a tremendou fanfare, but for the life of me I can't think of anything he has achieved since going there, apart from being annually put out on loan.

[Hibees1973]

We have got to accept the fact that we are one of the smaller fish in the sea when it comes to signing players.

While I am as impatient as any other Hibby I think we should look longer term rather than trying to rush though signings in the current farce of a transfer window. I’m getting annoyed at comments on here about who is signing who. It is impossible to get this Hibs team into the top four this season as the squad needs major surgery.

It is clear Hibs made errors during the summer with the signings we made, Lennon admitted to this in his post match interview after the Hearts game.

We are well clear of the bottom two and have plenty enough to remain 7th/8th in the table. Know folk here won’t be happy with this but if we panic and bring in more loan signings I think it is difficult for new loan signings to fit into a struggling team. We could be wasting money. It was easier last year bringing in Kamberi/MacLaren/Allan to a team that was going well and in the top 4.

Our strategy should be to plan early for the summer. This season’s problems were caused by signing players too late...most of them did not get pre-season training with us.

Potter over the road signed 18 players last summer. Know this was a bit scatter gun and only half of them feature in their 1st team regularly, but between last season and the beginning of this session you could see their improvement.

Lennon should be well capable of matching this or doing even better with a patient and more considered approach. If he can’t then get someone else....results will decide this.

Fine, if we can get a proven and good value player permanently just now, for example Allan.

But, like I have said I would rather see us being patient and looking long term.

Taking a hit this season is painful, but we have had plenty of painful seasons in the past. If we can sign a raft of players on a pre contract for next season, or get them in early (before pre-season training starts), this would improve the mood of fans and boost season ticket sales.

Anyway, this is my thoughts and know may not be popular.

[Heisenberg]

It's years since Gaul left for Portugal, with a tremendou fanfare, but for the life of me I can't think of anything he has achieved since going there, apart from being annually put out on loan.

What had Scott Allan achieved before being picked up by us in the Scottish Championship? Probably less than Gauld IMO.

[Borderhibbie76]

We have got to accept the fact that we are one of the smaller fish in the sea when it comes to signing players.

While I am as impatient as any other Hibby I think we should look longer term rather than trying to rush though signings in the current farce of a transfer window. I’m getting annoyed at comments on here about who is signing who. It is impossible to get this Hibs team into the top four this season as the squad needs major surgery.

It is clear Hibs made errors during the summer with the signings we made, Lennon admitted to this in his post match interview after the Hearts game.

We are well clear of the bottom two and have plenty enough to remain 7th/8th in the table. Know folk here won’t be happy with this but if we panic and bring in more loan signings I think it is difficult for new loan signings to fit into a struggling team. We could be wasting money. It was easier last year bringing in Kamberi/MacLaren/Allan to a team that was going well and in the top 4.

Our strategy should be to plan early for the summer. This season’s problems were caused by signing players too late...most of them did not get pre-season training with us.

Potter over the road signed 18 players last summer. Know this was a bit scatter gun and only half of them feature in their 1st team regularly, but between last season and the beginning of this session you could see their improvement.

Lennon should be well capable of matching this or doing even better with a patient and more considered approach. If he can’t then get someone else....results will decide this.

Fine, if we can get a proven and good value player permanently just now, for example Allan.

But, like I have said I would rather see us being patient and looking long term.

Taking a hit this season is painful, but we have had plenty of painful seasons in the past. If we can sign a raft of players on a pre contract for next season, or get them in early (before pre-season training starts), this would improve the mood of fans and boost season ticket sales.

Anyway, this is my thoughts and know may not be popular.Yeah so let's just right off this season then ah?? Great idea!!
And what happens to this forward planning when our ST renewals drop off a cliff because of a poor 2nd half to the season. Coz this current squad without any further decent additions will struggle between now and may - make no mistake about that.

I do agree we should be forward planning for the summer but we can't just give up on this season

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[bingo70]

It's years since Gaul left for Portugal, with a tremendou fanfare, but for the life of me I can't think of anything he has achieved since going there, apart from being annually put out on loan.

What would you have expected him to have achieved?

If it had been regular first team football at Sporting Lisbon he’d be well out of our price range.

[Ozyhibby]

What would you have expected him to have achieved?

If it had been regular first team football at Sporting Lisbon he’d be well out of our price range.

He hasn’t exactly been tearing it up on his loan moves either.


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[Heisenberg]

He hasn’t exactly been tearing it up on his loan moves either.


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I understand I’m repeating myself...but neither had Scott Allan before we signed him.

[Lago]

What had Scott Allan achieved before being picked up by us in the Scottish Championship? Probably less than Gauld IMO.
Your probably right, however you haven't explained why the excitement re Gauld.

[Lago]

What would you have expected him to have achieved?

If it had been regular first team football at Sporting Lisbon he’d be well out of our price range.
That's a different argument, as I said he went with a great fanfare & appearsa to have achieved little else.

[Ozyhibby]

I understand I’m repeating myself...but neither had Scott Allan before we signed him.

Allan’s loan moves were at a much higher level. I’m not saying it won’t be a good signing, just that I give it a 50/50 chance of working out. It’s a long time since this guy played consistently at a good level. Hopefully he can get up to speed soon and adapt to the Scottish game but it’s not a given. And with it only being a short term loan we really need him to be up to speed right away.



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[Heisenberg]

Your probably right, however you haven't explained why the excitement re Gauld.

Because he was an outstanding talent at Dundee United. Has played quite regularly in Portugal since leaving at various levels. Don’t imagine he’ll have lost any of his talent. Plenty to be excited about with this potential transfer.

Only downside is we are patching up the side with short term loans. We’ll be scrambling again by the time the summer comes round.

[Lago]

Because he was an outstanding talent at Dundee United. Has played quite regularly in Portugal since leaving at various levels. Don’t imagine he’ll have lost any of his talent. Plenty to be excited about with this potential transfer.

Only downside is we are patching up the side with short term loans. We’ll be scrambling again by the time the summer comes round.
Ok accept his Dundee Utd, no argument on that. Less sure about his Portugal time, if he comes hopefully play as per his Dundee Utd days.

Totally agree re your point on loans they are not really progressing the club in the way I want them to. Scrambling perfect description.

[Joe6-2]

Does anyone else think we would have Allan by now if he was coming this window?

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

Is this a new dot net fact, like we missed out on Griffiths because we wouldnt pay £150k? :rolleyes:

I don’t understand what you really mean?

My point was quite obvious, I felt/hoped. But the fact you challenged me immediately reinforces my point.

This is fast becoming as toxic as twitter, giving a voice box to folk who seem incapable of treating others appropriately.

The Cat suggesting he was ‘hounded out’ was an embarrassment. From the way he went on about how he was treated to the gangs of T-Birds who ‘had his back’ against the The Scorpions who felt what he said was incorrect. Primary school stuff.

I used to enjoy chatting on here with people with similar views but equally, with folk who I disagreed with.

If you can’t say what you type to the person’s face if you met them, why type it? I, like many other decent posters are probably considering paying £10 a year or signing off this platform indefinitely, which is a shame.


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[hibees 7062]

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[we are hibs]

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Another fake. If it's not got the blue tick next to Hibernian fc then it's not hibs.

[bodhibs]

Think gauld has signed for the sheep?

[bingo70]

Think gauld has signed for the sheep?

I’ve seen a few people saying that on Twitter.

[1620]

Yeah so let's just right off this season then ah?? Great idea!!
And what happens to this forward planning when our ST renewals drop off a cliff because of a poor 2nd half to the season. Coz this current squad without any further decent additions will struggle between now and may - make no mistake about that.

I do agree we should be forward planning for the summer but we can't just give up on this season

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I agree with certain points made by both of you but where is the evidence that the club are in the habit of doing this forward planning. I know they say they have a back room team working all year round to identify signing targets but where is the evidence of that? As many others have already said on here we are usually scrambling at the back end of windows to sign those that no other clubs want!
It really hurts me to say this but look at what is going on with the huns at the moment. First week of the window and two really experienced senior players (who will be ready to take their places in the first team) from down south about to sign for them and two of cream of Scottish youngsters about to sign pre contracts for them. Now there is evidence of pre planning in action. A far cry from what we are experiencing,

[Hibs90]

Think gauld has signed for the sheep?

It's a fake tweet.

I have no idea how people fall for these.

[SHODAN]

Think gauld has signed for the sheep?

Fake tweet.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

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I don't think I've seen a Photoshop that bad for a long time🤣🤣🤣

[Hibees1973]

Yeah so let's just right off this season then ah?? Great idea!!
And what happens to this forward planning when our ST renewals drop off a cliff because of a poor 2nd half to the season. Coz this current squad without any further decent additions will struggle between now and may - make no mistake about that.

I do agree we should be forward planning for the summer but we can't just give up on this season

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I’m not saying we give up on this season. We should sign players that we can get permanently, just feel loan players are not a good fit for a struggling team.

Can’t see Hibs getting many players they ‘really’ want permanently in such a short transfer window. I think we need 5 or 6 players to get into the top 4 and can’t see this happening. It is financial risk and short term thinking taking on loan players even if their parent club pay a portion of their wages.

Feel Hibs have already had their fingers burned signing players like Mavrias and Nelom purely because they were available to sign at that time. Should have been patient, planned properly and waited until more/better players became available.

[bodhibs]

It's a fake tweet.

I have no idea how people fall for these.

I don't do twitter, was just passing on what a member of the flock just told me

[Callum_62]

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Well, im convinced [emoji23][emoji23]


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[mcfly]

I’m not saying we give up on this season. We should sign players that we can get permanently, just feel loan players are not a good fit for a struggling team.

Can’t see Hibs getting many players they ‘really’ want permanently in such a short transfer window. I think we need 5 or 6 players to get into the top 4 and can’t see this happening. It is financial risk and short term thinking taking on loan players even if their parent club pay a portion of their wages.

Feel Hibs have already had their fingers burned signing players like Mavrias and Nelom purely because they were available to sign at that time. Should have been patient, planned properly and waited until more/better players became available.

We can’t give up on this season.

If we get loans who are better than what we have then great.

We must have a cup run and at least finish top 6. Anything else is unnacceptable.

Club have to show they are ambitious and splash out. Cause what we have is not performing. Fingers crossed the players are identified and sign

[bingo70]

So many photoshop snobs on here 😂

When I first saw the link on twitter I barely looked at the photo and I don’t mind admitting I was taken in hook, line and sinker.......obviously looking at the photo after realising it was a wind up I can see how clearly it wasn’t him but at first glance i thought it was real.

Oops

[Ronniekirk]

So many photoshop snobs on here 😂

When I first saw the link on twitter I barely looked at the photo and I don’t mind admitting I was taken in hook, line and sinker.......obviously looking at the photo after realising it was a wind up I can see how clearly it wasn’t him but at first glance i thought it was real.

Oops

So has he missed the s Flight then

[Borderhibbie76]

I agree with certain points made by both of you but where is the evidence that the club are in the habit of doing this forward planning. I know they say they have a back room team working all year round to identify signing targets but where is the evidence of that? As many others have already said on here we are usually scrambling at the back end of windows to sign those that no other clubs want!
It really hurts me to say this but look at what is going on with the huns at the moment. First week of the window and two really experienced senior players (who will be ready to take their places in the first team) from down south about to sign for them and two of cream of Scottish youngsters about to sign pre contracts for them. Now there is evidence of pre planning in action. A far cry from what we are experiencing,Completely agree...we also barely hear from Dempster these days about anything going on at the club...when everything in the garden was rosy the communication was great...she's been very very quiet of late. No news on what s happening behind the scenes at the club at all

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[southsider]

I don't do twitter, was just passing on what a member of the flock just told me

Any fans working at the airport ? Post on here if any new players headed to Dubai this eve please.

[1620]

Completely agree...we also barely hear from Dempster these days about anything going on at the club...when everything in the garden was rosy the communication was great...she's been very very quiet of late. No news on what s happening behind the scenes at the club at all

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Yes I don’t know if it is relevant or not but when Stubbs was manager she seemed to a lot to say about the club’s management but since Lennon took over we hear very little from her.

[Delboy4]

IMO the cat never acted irrationally at all, all he did was pass on information that most folk didn't want to hear, and was hounded out, he must have some source within E.R because the majority of what he says turns out to be true, which is why people like myself enjoy his posts, you can call that a cult following if you like, I just call it trying to find out what's going on behind the scenes, that doesn't get released by the press.

I agree with what you are saying. I passed on a few pieces of information last year and I got grief from a couple of people...why, I don’t really understand, so I just keep my mouth shut.

My understanding of this forum is that we want to hear snippets of possible signings.

[SaulGoodman]

No one got hounded out where did this rumour start from?

[Connollys11]

So many photoshop snobs on here 😂

When I first saw the link on twitter I barely looked at the photo and I don’t mind admitting I was taken in hook, line and sinker.......obviously looking at the photo after realising it was a wind up I can see how clearly it wasn’t him but at first glance i thought it was real.

Oops
It definitely caught me off guard as well bingo mate haha

[brog]

No one got hounded out where did this rumour start from?

You ain't nothing like a Hound Cat!

[Hermit Crab]

Eaves assisted Gillinghams goal today. They beat Cardiff 1-0 in the FA cup.

[lyonhibs]

When was the last time we signed someone in January permanently (that wasn't an ex-player returning) who then went on to have a real impact on the starting XI over say, the following 2 seasons?

January is the season of short loans or left field signings that may or may not work out. Same for most clubs.

[The Sundance Kid]

When was the last time we signed someone in January permanently (that wasn't an ex-player returning) who then went on to have a real impact on the starting XI over say, the following 2 seasons?

January is the season of short loans or left field signings that may or may not work out. Same for most clubs.

Fraser Fyvie probably the last one that springs to mind.

[BroxburnHibee]

You are correct noone got hounded out. Thecat is a big boy and left of his own accord. He got fed up of constant digs (from one poster in particular) every time he posted a rumour. The final straw for him was when he posted about Scott Allan right after the last window closed.

I know most people have their opinion on the rights and wrongs of that post, but I still believe what he posted he genuinely believed although with hindsight it could have been reworded (I heard the same story from someone else.) My take is that it come across as jealousy from others when someone on here has some info which we know is just a rumour and can't wait to have a go when it doesn't come to pass. Personally I miss reading TheCats updates and enjoyed reading them same as I do scoopyboy, underscore, Brooster and Dellboy4 to name but a few.

Ok the admin team have now posted quite a few requests to keep this thread on track and yet still we've got this discussion ongoing.

Last chance guys or the thread will be closed.

[jeffers]

Ok the admin team have now posted quite a few requests to keep this thread on track and yet still we've got this discussion ongoing.

Last chance guys or the thread will be closed.

Sorry, I've deleted quoted post.

[Aldo]

Eaves assisted Gillinghams goal today. They beat Cardiff 1-0 in the FA cup.

Don’t think we will be signing Eaves HC! Wishful thinking on behalf of NL and co but he is destined elsewhere.

I really do hope I am wrong.


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[Hibbyradge]

Don’t think we will be signing Eaves HC! Wishful thinking on behalf of NL and co but he is destined elsewhere.

I really do hope I am wrong.


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Has NL mentioned Eaves?

I thought it was just hibs.net speculation.

[Aldo]

Has NL mentioned Eaves?

I thought it was just hibs.net speculation.

Could well be. Doesn’t change that he is out with our budget!


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[The 90+2]

When was the last time we signed someone in January permanently (that wasn't an ex-player returning) who then went on to have a real impact on the starting XI over say, the following 2 seasons?

January is the season of short loans or left field signings that may or may not work out. Same for most clubs.

Kamberi?

[BoomtownHibees]

Kamberi?

We only “signed” him in the summer

[Ozyhibby]

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[The Leith Dutch]

So many photoshop snobs on here 😂

When I first saw the link on twitter I barely looked at the photo and I don’t mind admitting I was taken in hook, line and sinker.......obviously looking at the photo after realising it was a wind up I can see how clearly it wasn’t him but at first glance i thought it was real.

Oops

The link in the article is to the Mavrias signing on the official site.

[Borderhibbie76]

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[The Leith Dutch]

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Wording on that is interesting.
Suggests they've been reprimanded.

Question would now be is MacLaren staying and they've either been duped or told to apologise or are they acting out about getting **** for publishing without permission?

Hopefully just a genuine mistake.

[Heisenberg]

To be fair going by what it’s like on here a lot of folk get duped by fake Twitter accounts. Easy done if you just glance quickly at something.

[c31]

HSL’s should not be tweeting negative news. Whoever is running that organisation should know that.

[bingo70]

HSL’s should not be tweeting negative news. Whoever is running that organisation should know that.

Don’t think they did?

Did they not just tweet good luck to what they thought was an ex player?

[Ozyhibby]

HSL’s should not be tweeting negative news. Whoever is running that organisation should know that.

They did not think they were. They thought the club had already released the player based on a fake tweet and all they were doing was thanking the player for his service.


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[CMac1988]

They really have made a bit of a tit of themselves in all honestly...very silly thing to have done...duped or not

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Whomever is in charge needs to wisen up if they've actually fell for a 'fake' tweet and haven't just jumped the gun. The pessimist in me says the latter is more likely but regardless I'm happy they've apologised and held they're hands up.

[bodhibs]

Whomever is in charge needs to wisen up if they've actually fell for a 'fake' tweet and haven't just jumped the gun. The pessimist in me says the latter is more likely but regardless I'm happy they've apologised and held they're hands up.

Whatever the reason things should be thoroughly checked before anyone is even considering sharing anything

[we are hibs]

When was the last time we signed someone in January permanently (that wasn't an ex-player returning) who then went on to have a real impact on the starting XI over say, the following 2 seasons?

January is the season of short loans or left field signings that may or may not work out. Same for most clubs.


When was the last time we actually signed someone on a pre contract? Liam Craig? Can't remember us doing it very often

[oneone73]

When was the last time we actually signed someone on a pre contract? Liam Craig? Can't remember us doing it very often

Danny Swanson?

[Heisenberg]

When was the last time we actually signed someone on a pre contract? Liam Craig? Can't remember us doing it very often

Danny Swanson I think? But aye, it’s not a regular occurrence. Only other one I can recall is Paul Cairney.

[Michael]

Danny Swanson I think? But aye, it’s not a regular occurrence. Only other one I can recall is Paul Cairney.

Carmichael too.

[Heckys Wheel]

Whomever is in charge needs to wisen up if they've actually fell for a 'fake' tweet and haven't just jumped the gun. The pessimist in me says the latter is more likely but regardless I'm happy they've apologised and held they're hands up.

HSL isn’t run by the club. They don’t get heads up on signings allowing them to jump the gun.

Their marketing, including their social media, is piss poor so it’s hardly a surprise they’ve been duped by a fake account. Their posts are similar to my gran’s posts on Facebook.

[stevie-bee]

I read on Twitter we have signed a defender from Livingston on a pre contract ,
Might be more fake news

[Billy Whizz]

HSL isn’t run by the club. They don’t get heads up on signings allowing them to jump the gun.

Their marketing, including their social media, is piss poor so it’s hardly a surprise they’ve been duped by a fake account. Their posts are similar to my gran’s posts on Facebook.

Is LD not a director of HSL

[SHODAN]

I read on Twitter we have signed a defender from Livingston on a pre contract ,
Might be more fake news

Craig Halkett?

[bingo70]

I read on Twitter we have signed a defender from Livingston on a pre contract ,
Might be more fake news

If true, once signed we should stick in a bid and put a bit pressure on them to sell him to us in this window.






Exactly what I’ve just been criticising the Huns for doing but this is different as it would benefit Hibs 😉

[Heisenberg]

Craig Halkett?

Would be a great addition based on his form for Livi this season. Lots of competition for him it seems.

[we are hibs]

Danny Swanson I think? But aye, it’s not a regular occurrence. Only other one I can recall is Paul Cairney.

QUOTE=oneone73;5655178]Danny Swanson?[/QUOTE]

Completely forgot about Swanson.


Carmichael too.


I'm sure Carmichael signed start of June time did he not?

[The 90+2]

We only “signed” him in the summer

Well we got him last January and is still making a contribution to the team.

[The 90+2]

I read on Twitter we have signed a defender from Livingston on a pre contract ,
Might be more fake news

Please be the captain.

[Joe6-2]

His choice.

He was never hounded out and can come back whenever he wants.

Wish he would

[BoomtownHibees]

Well we got him last January and is still making a contribution to the team.

You’re right however the question was when we last signed someone permanently in January

[The_Horde]

You’re right however the question was when we last signed someone permanently in January

Cammy Bell.

[Billy Whizz]

Please be the captain.

Who’s the captain

[The 90+2]

Who’s the captain

Halkett.

[The 90+2]

You’re right however the question was when we last signed someone permanently in January

Sorry 👍

[1van Sprou7e]

Tommy Block just tweeted "All packed and ready for the big move tomorrow ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿"

[bodhibs]

Tommy Block just tweeted "All packed and ready for the big move tomorrow ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿"

Hibs?

[Joe6-2]

Tommy Block doo doo.....

[1van Sprou7e]

Tommy Block doo doo.....

Someone on another thread mentioned a song for him, what is it?

[Joe6-2]

Someone on another thread mentioned a song for him, what is it?

Google baby shark song
You won't get it out your head tho, be warned

[1van Sprou7e]

Google baby shark song
You won't get it out your head tho, be warned

Aw **** using that for a football chant lol

[Joe6-2]

Aw **** using that for a football chant lol

Works great! 😂😂

[Speedway]

HSL’s should not be tweeting negative news. Whoever is running that organisation should know that.

Nothing negative about that news.

[HFC 0-7]

Tommy Block doo doo.....

this has been stuck in my head for a couple of days now! I even heard my son singing it this morning!

[bodhibs]

this has been stuck in my head for a couple of days now! I even heard my son singing it this morning!

Here to stay!

[jacomo]

HSL’s should not be tweeting negative news. Whoever is running that organisation should know that.


HSL should not be announcing transfer news at all. Something baffling is going on between HSL and the club, it’s not working as it should.

[AugustaHibs]

Scott Allan Instagram story maybe a hidden message?

[bingo70]

HSL should not be announcing transfer news at all. Something baffling is going on between HSL and the club, it’s not working as it should.

They didn’t.

They thanked a player they thought the club had announced had left.

[Bob1875]

Scott Allan Instagram story maybe a hidden message?

Defo!

[bodhibs]

Scott Allan Instagram story maybe a hidden message?

Do tell?

[Hermit Crab]

Scott Allan Instagram story maybe a hidden message?


Defo!


For us non insta folk is there a link?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Scott Allan Instagram story maybe a hidden message?

For those not on the Instagram, can someone post a screen shot please

[Joe6-2]

Do tell?

Yes please?

[SirDavidsNapper]

Something about staying patient

[Speedway]

For those not on the Instagram, can someone post a screen shot please

He’s posted a quote about patience and waiting.

Looks like he’ll finally get his move to the sheep.

[bodhibs]

He’s posted a quote about patience and waiting.

Looks like he’ll finally get his move to the sheep.

Naughty

[Heckys Wheel]

He’s posted a quote about patience and waiting.

Looks like he’ll finally get his move to the sheep.

Or Rangers. Or getting out of Celtic.

Could mean anything.

[Heisenberg]

Defo a wee message. Looking into it waaaaay too much but it’s green as well :greengrin

[bodhibs]

Or Rangers. Or getting out of Celtic.

Could mean anything.

Or nothing

[SouthMoroccoStu]

He’s posted a quote about patience and waiting.

Looks like he’ll finally get his move to the sheep.

Naughty 😉

[Hermit Crab]

He’s posted a quote about patience and waiting.

Looks like he’ll finally get his move to the sheep.

It’s not a case of when, it’s how many.

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[Radium]

For those not on the Instagram, can someone post a screen shot please

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[jacomo]

They didn’t.

They thanked a player they thought the club had announced had left.


Well ok, still a mess though.

[Hermit Crab]

Defo a wee message. Looking into it waaaaay too much but it’s green as well :greengrin


Could be waiting for his Mrs to get ready for a night out? Or he's waiting on a flight to Dubai.

[neil7908]

Could be waiting for his Mrs to get ready for a night out? Or he's waiting on a flight to Dubai.

Or his pot noddle to be done in the microwave? 😂😂

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Yass Scotty boy! Get us telt!

[bingo70]

Well ok, still a mess though.

How is it a mess?

They made a mistake, explained how it happened and no harm has been done.

HSL are a different entity to the club, surely nobody relies on them for news on the playing side of the club?

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[sambajustice]

Saw Scott Allan outside Harvey nicks at 3.25pm on Saturday 22nd December.

Thought he was going down to ER for the 2nd half to pull the boots on.

Clearly that far out the picture he doesn't even need to turn turn up for Celtic home games

[MyJo]

Or his pot noddle to be done in the microwave? 😂😂

What kind of monster makes a pot noodle in the microwave :no way:

[bodhibs]

What kind of monster makes a pot noodle in the microwave :no way:

Made me laugh eh

[Scorrie]

Just seen that Oliver Burke has signed for Celtc. Even less opportunity for Leigh!!

[Allant1981]

Just seen that Oliver Burke has signed for Celtc. Even less opportunity for Leigh!!

Why? Totally different types of players and positions

[Hibbyradge]

Just seen that Oliver Burke has signed for Celtc. Even less opportunity for Leigh!!

:hyper

[hibsbollah]

Just seen that Oliver Burke has signed for Celtc. Even less opportunity for Leigh!!

Was listening to Rafael Honegstein, apparently RB Leipzig were disappointed with him; 'great physical attributes but nothing between his ears'. And they reckoned they'd wasted their money. Not remotely a £15 million calibre player.

[calumhibee1]

Was listening to Rafael Honegstein, apparently RB Leipzig were disappointed with him; 'great physical attributes but nothing between his ears'. And they reckoned they'd wasted their money. Not remotely a £15 million calibre player.

I saw him for Scotland under 21s not long ago and he was absolute garbage. I doubt he’ll be much use for them.

[Scorrie]

Why? Totally different types of players and positions

Was a slightly tounge in cheek comment from myself but given Forrest’s form, Celtic May opt to play Burke slightly further forward?

[Billy Whizz]

I saw him for Scotland under 21s not long ago and he was absolute garbage. I doubt he’ll be much use for them.

I’d agree with that, and he’s got a poor attitude too

[JimboHibs]

I saw him for Scotland under 21s not long ago and he was absolute garbage. I doubt he’ll be much use for them.

You obviously didnt see him rip the French to bits on the Toulon Tournament 🙄

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Big announcement monday 2pm

[JXM73]

Or his pot noddle to be done in the microwave? 😂😂

Who does pot noodles in the microwave?

[The 90+2]

Big announcement monday 2pm

Nae need.

[J-C]

Nae need.

Ignore him, always at it,just loves a troll.

[calumhibee1]

You obviously didnt see him rip the French to bits on the Toulon Tournament 🙄

I didn’t. I didn’t even know that happened (or I’ve forgot :greengrin). The time I seen him recently though he was still awful.

[jacomo]

Big announcement monday 2pm


Bless you and your little ways.

[hibsbollah]

I didn’t. I didn’t even know that happened (or I’ve forgot :greengrin). The time I seen him recently though he was still awful.

You need to consider as well that West Bromwich are 4th, just on the cusp of automatic promotion to the promised land and £100 million or whatever it is. They've had him for a season and a half; if they had any confidence he could make an impact in the championship, even coming off the bench, they wouldn't have sent him off to Celtic on a six month loan deal.

[Heisenberg]

https://bit.ly/2F8dXc9

Not hugely keen on him playing one last game for Farense tomorrow. Guaranteed to get injured!

[McIntosh]

Big announcement monday 2pm I didn't think it was possible that you could parody yourself :na na:

[1875Sean]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/hibs-strike-ryan-gauld-loan-13818548.amp?__twitter_impression=true

Daily ranger saying it’s a done deal

[Lago]

Just seen that Oliver Burke has signed for Celtc. Even less opportunity for Leigh!!
Burke plays on the wing.

[hibsbollah]

https://bit.ly/2F8dXc9

Not hugely keen on him playing one last game for Farense tomorrow. Guaranteed to get injured!

I like that it sounds like he was pushing to come here:aok:

[Ronniekirk]

I’d agree with that, and he’s got a poor attitude too

Celtic doing thier best to give The Rangers Encouragement to overspend in hope they win the League
Once The Rangers have shown thier hand we will see Celtic make the key signings Just a Theory

[JimboHibs]

You need to consider as well that West Bromwich are 4th, just on the cusp of automatic promotion to the promised land and £100 million or whatever it is. They've had him for a season and a half; if they had any confidence he could make an impact in the championship, even coming off the bench, they wouldn't have sent him off to Celtic on a six month loan deal.

Didnt Wolves do that with Lee Griffiths loaning him to us ?

[Captain Trips]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/hibs-strike-ryan-gauld-loan-13818548.amp?__twitter_impression=true

Daily ranger saying it’s a done deal

His Wiki says he is at Aberdeen on loan lol.

[SirDavidsNapper]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/hibs-strike-ryan-gauld-loan-13818548.amp?__twitter_impression=true

Daily ranger saying it’s a done deal

Every Sporting player kicked and spat on after Gauld told the manager he wanted Hibs switch.

[Hermit Crab]

Big announcement monday 2pm


You'll be banned from here by then!

[Hermit Crab]

His Wiki says he is at Aberdeen on loan lol.


Been altered again.

[AgentDaleCooper]

Big announcement monday 2pm

i predict an announcement on here monday 2pm that the Big Announcement will happen at 5pm.

[K-Zazu]

Big announcement monday 2pm

Don’t feed the troll

[SteveHFC]

Big announcement monday 2pm

Griffiths to be announced.

[McIntosh]

Griffiths to be announced. by Crazyhibby (:jamboclow)

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[CMurdoch]

Ah well, that's Hyndman replaced with a slightly better built model of 65kg to Emersons 61kg.
Emerson never seemed able to get enough power behind his shots. Hopefully Ryan's extra 4kg will make a difference.

In all seriousness i am not sure how Ryan will do but is well worth throwing the dice on.
A little concerned he is another wee guy brought into our midfield on top of Mallan, Horgan & Hyndman.
I was very surprised at how little Hyndman achieved. Nothing to do with effort as others suggested , just didn't work in our present team.

Gauld like Hyndman will be a good reliable hard working guy
Hyndman had good technical ability. Gauld will have that and hopefully a bit more vision and desperation to get on the ball to show what he can do.

Experience - very limited in the last 4.5 years

Jury's out but he is match fit and ready to go. Well done the recruitment team.

[The_Horde]

Ah well, that's Hyndman replaced with a slightly better built model of 65kg to Emersons 61kg.
Emerson never seemed able to get enough power behind his shots. Hopefully Ryan's extra 4kg will make a difference.

In all seriousness i am not sure how Ryan will do but is well worth throwing the dice on.
A little concerned he is another wee guy brought into our midfield on top of Mallan, Horgan & Hyndman.
I was very surprised at how little Hyndman achieved. Nothing to do with effort as others suggested , just didn't work in our present team.

Gauld like Hyndman will be a good reliable hard working guy
Hyndman had good technical ability. Gauld will have that and hopefully a bit more vision and desperation to get on the ball to show what he can do.

Experience - very limited in the last 4.5 years

Jury's out but he is match fit and ready to go. Well done the recruitment team.

Couldn't care about his size. Nobody complains about Messi's..

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Was talking about gaulds loan deal..but looks like it will be leaked early

[Speedway]

Was talking about gaulds loan deal..but looks like it will be leaked early

Naw, really?

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Naw, really?

Seriously....im hardly ever wrong when it comes to things like this

[McIntosh]

Big announcement monday 2pm


Seriously....im hardly ever wrong when it comes to things like this :na na::kbacker::trumpet::jamboclow your trolling does not annoy me, I take it as a complement that Hibs are now more important to you than the team you originally supported. I say originally as you have become obsessed by us, a true fanatic. :wink:

[CMurdoch]

Couldn't care about his size. Nobody complains about Messi's..

It's not height that is important, it's power.
That is generally reflected in their weight.
Messi is over 70kg.
He is packed with power.

[The_Horde]

It's not height that is important, it's power.
That is generally reflected in their weight.
Messi is over 70kg.
He is packed with power.

Ryan Gauld is a footballer. I'd rather watch 11 Gaulds than 11 Slivkas. Any day of the week!

[CRAZYHIBBY]

[QUOTE=McIntosh;5655480]:na na::kbacker::trumpet::jamboclow your trolling does not annoy me, I take it as a complement that Hibs are now more important to you than the team you originally supported. I say originally as you have become obsessed by us, a true

Yawn:confused:

[Speedway]

Seriously....im hardly ever wrong when it comes to things like this

True. You’re ALWAYS wrong when it comes to things like this.

[badabing67]

Griffiths to be announced.

Where did u here that, I think it is highly unlikely, Its possible Leigh might not even kick a ball for months.

[3pm]

Big announcement monday 2pm

Padraig Harrington.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Big announcement monday 2pm

Aye gauld announcement.

[Hermit Crab]

Where did u here that, I think it is highly unlikely, Its possible Leigh might not even kick a ball for months.


Whoosh.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Ok im trolling......need to get up pretty early to catch you guys out

[CMurdoch]

Ryan Gauld is a footballer. I'd rather watch 11 Gaulds than 11 Slivkas. Any day of the week!

I suspect 11 slivka's would easily beat 11 gaulds
Imagine how bad he would be as a goalkeeper or centre half!

[Tornadoes70]

Ok im trolling......need to get up pretty early to catch you guys out

I must admit there's at least a dozen posters on here or more I'd call 'trolls' before you but I'm no expert.

Mon the Cabbage!!!

[DC_Hibs]

I must admit there's at least a dozen posters on here or more I'd call 'trolls' before you but I'm no expert.

Mon the Cabbage!!!

To be fair to “Crazy” he is not trolling. He’s just George Raft and an absolute Cheesy Quaver.

Knees up Mother Brown

[Beefster]

I’m hoping that Gauld and Eaves don’t represent a new direction in Hibs player hairdos. I’m not renewing my ST if the prospect is watching a bunch of players running about with beautifully conditioned, flowing locks sumptuously swishing in the wind behind them.

6 on top, 2 at the back and sides minimum if you want to play for the Hibees. Gauld, sort it ****ing out.

[Gloucester Hibs]

I’m hoping that Gauld and Eaves don’t represent a new direction in Hibs player hairdos. I’m not renewing my ST if the prospect is watching a bunch of players running about with beautifully conditioned, flowing locks sumptuously swishing in the wind behind them.

6 on top, 2 at the back and sides minimum if you want to play for the Hibees. Gauld, sort it ****ing out.

Spot on. And I’m afraid for me this criteria also excludes ponytails, “top-knots”, “man buns” and other variations as sported by Stevie May and the likes!

[Allant1981]

Ah well, that's Hyndman replaced with a slightly better built model of 65kg to Emersons 61kg.
Emerson never seemed able to get enough power behind his shots. Hopefully Ryan's extra 4kg will make a difference.

In all seriousness i am not sure how Ryan will do but is well worth throwing the dice on.
A little concerned he is another wee guy brought into our midfield on top of Mallan, Horgan & Hyndman.
I was very surprised at how little Hyndman achieved. Nothing to do with effort as others suggested , just didn't work in our present team.

Gauld like Hyndman will be a good reliable hard working guy
Hyndman had good technical ability. Gauld will have that and hopefully a bit more vision and desperation to get on the ball to show what he can do.

Experience - very limited in the last 4.5 years

Jury's out but he is match fit and ready to go. Well done the recruitment team.

Martin Boyle must weigh about the same if not lighter and he can skelp a ball, your statement is pretty much all that's wrong with Scottish football, who cares what he weighs, if they are good players that will see them through a game rather than how big or strong they are, latapy was tiny but we would take him in a heartbeat, I've seen plenty of big laddies play that have been gash

[Leitherhibs]

Martin Boyle must weigh about the same if not lighter and he can skelp a ball, your statement is pretty much all that's wrong with Scottish football, who cares what he weighs, if they are good players that will see them through a game rather than how big or strong they are, latapy was tiny but we would take him in a heartbeat, I've seen plenty of big laddies play that have been gash

This.

[jeffers]

Martin Boyle must weigh about the same if not lighter and he can skelp a ball, your statement is pretty much all that's wrong with Scottish football, who cares what he weighs, if they are good players that will see them through a game rather than how big or strong they are, latapy was tiny but we would take him in a heartbeat, I've seen plenty of big laddies play that have been gash

I don’t think in isolation Gauld being small/lightweight is a concern it’s just when you add him to an already small/lightweight midfield that it could become an issue.

[Allant1981]

I don’t think in isolation Gauld being small/lightweight is a concern it’s just when you add him to an already small/lightweight midfield that it could become an issue.

Slivka is a big unit, Bartley is a big unit, Milligan is a big unit, granted not all 3 start each week but the way some people go on you would think our team were all the size of our under 11s

[bingo70]

Martin Boyle must weigh about the same if not lighter and he can skelp a ball, your statement is pretty much all that's wrong with Scottish football, who cares what he weighs, if they are good players that will see them through a game rather than how big or strong they are, latapy was tiny but we would take him in a heartbeat, I've seen plenty of big laddies play that have been gash

I would also add that this gained little experience in the last 4.5 years as being wrong.

He’s gained experience of being at one of the biggest clubs in Europe and he’s experienced life abroad getting used to a different culture and environment, these things can all add to the footballer he is and enhance his all round maturity.

It sounds like he’s been working on his overall game, so much so that he’s not a ‘luxury player’ any more and is playing in a deeper lying midfield role which no doubt comes with the responsibility of trying to control games rather than being someone who pops up with a flashy touch now and again.

I think this will be a very good signing and we’re getting a player at a great age.

[jeffers]

Slivka is a big unit, Bartley is a big unit, Milligan is a big unit, granted not all 3 start each week but the way some people go on you would think our team were all the size of our under 11s


Bartley has barely figured, Slivka, despite his size does not put himself about, and Milligan after a promising start looks slow and off the pace. If we had someone with the drive and dig that SJM had playing alongside side all the other small midfielders we have then I’d be less concerned.

You may disagree but I think our midfield is pretty lightweight.

[scotiaf]

I don’t think in isolation Gauld being small/lightweight is a concern it’s just when you add him to an already small/lightweight midfield that it could become an issue.

Depends how you plan on playing football on the ground or in the air

[Allant1981]

Bartley has barely figured, Slivka, despite his size does not put himself about, and Milligan after a promising start looks slow and off the pace. If we had someone with the drive and dig that SJM had playing alongside side all the other small midfielders we have then I’d be less concerned.

You may disagree but I think our midfield is pretty lightweight.

I'm currently watching the man utd game from yesterday, their midfield wasn't exactly full of giants, mctominay probably the biggest,while I'm not comparing teams it proves if you have quality then that will see you through, being lightweight is not a huge deal, last season they were all small but we had one of the best midfields in the country

[JimBHibees]

Bartley has barely figured, Slivka, despite his size does not put himself about, and Milligan after a promising start looks slow and off the pace. If we had someone with the drive and dig that SJM had playing alongside side all the other small midfielders we have then I’d be less concerned.

You may disagree but I think our midfield is pretty lightweight.

Good analysis we lack a physical and athletic player in midfield who can play.

[jeffers]

Depends how you plan on playing football on the ground or in the air

Playing on the ground you still need to have strength to hold off the opposition, be able to win tackles etc.

[jeffers]

I'm currently watching the man utd game from yesterday, their midfield wasn't exactly full of giants, mctominay probably the biggest,while I'm not comparing teams it proves if you have quality then that will see you through, being lightweight is not a huge deal, last season they were all small but we had one of the best midfields in the country

I’m talking about height/size alone and despite not being the biggest all three of last seasons midfield to varying degrees were able to tackle and hold off opposition. I know he was an exceptional talent but SJM while not being a giant is very strong. We have no one of that style in our squad now.

[greenginger]

I would also add that this gained little experience in the last 4.5 years as being wrong.

He’s gained experience of being at one of the biggest clubs in Europe and he’s experienced life abroad getting used to a different culture and environment, these things can all add to the footballer he is and enhance his all round maturity.

It sounds like he’s been working on his overall game, so much so that he’s not a ‘luxury player’ any more and is playing in a deeper lying midfield role which no doubt comes with the responsibility of trying to control games rather than being someone who pops up with a flashy touch now and again.

I think this will be a very good signing and we’re getting a player at a great age.

I don't think international experience and playing for big clubs is a guarantee of maturity in a player. :greengrin

https://www.google.com/search?q=gazza+playing+flute&rlz=1C1RNLE_enGB597GB597&oq=gaza+playing+flute&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.14181j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[scotiaf]

Playing on the ground you still need to have strength to hold off the opposition, be able to win tackles etc.

Id say some of the guys are still fairly strong without being "tall"

Would you say Scott Allan is lightweight ? just purely for interest purposes ?

I appreciate we would all love a ****e type player or a Scott brown of a season ago, Christ we courted Jim Goodwin for 2 years and could never tempt him thank god.

[bingo70]

I don't think international experience and playing for big clubs is a guarantee of maturity in a player. :greengrin

https://www.google.com/search?q=gazza+playing+flute&rlz=1C1RNLE_enGB597GB597&oq=gaza+playing+flute&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.14181j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Ha ha very true, there’s no guarantees with anything in football but this guy seems to have his head screwed on.

[jeffers]

Id say some of the guys are still fairly strong without being "tall"

Would you say Scott Allan is lightweight ? just purely for interest purposes ?

I appreciate we would all love a ****e type player or a Scott brown of a season ago, Christ we courted Jim Goodwin for 2 years and could never tempt him thank god.

I know I’m repeating myself now but we lack someone like SJM who was strong, had drive and can tackle. Having a midfield of “players” sounds good but you need a balance I don’t think we have that.

No I wouldn’t say Scott Allan was lightweight. He’s a player I love and want back at ER more than any other player. What particularly impressed me about him in his second spell was his willingness to work and put in a challenge. I doubt the Scott Allan from the first spell would have put in a challenge like the one he did against the Hun in the 5-5 game. In saying all that if we do sign him I’d want another midfielder brought in to play alongside him.

[Allant1981]

I’m talking about height/size alone and despite not being the biggest all three of last seasons midfield to varying degrees were able to tackle and hold off opposition. I know he was an exceptional talent but SJM while not being a giant is very strong. We have no one of that style in our squad now.

I agree but that's different to what the previous poster was talking about I think, I'd love to see someone in the midfield with a bit of fight, but also want the flair players, in all honesty I don't care what size they are as long as we win games!!

[brog]

I was hoping to go to Faro today to give Ryan a welcome shout but unfortunately they're away at Arouca, near Porto. Realistically Tues/Wed is earliest he could get to Dubai, assuming he returns to Faro post game today. No scarf over head moment until next week i think.

[we are hibs]

I was hoping to go to Faro today to give Ryan a welcome shout but unfortunately they're away at Arouca, near Porto. Realistically Tues/Wed is earliest he could get to Dubai, assuming he returns to Faro post game today. No scarf over head moment until next week i think.

Maybe hibs have had representatives over in Portugal to do that. We done it with kamberi I think

[GreenOnions]

I know I’m repeating myself now but we lack someone like SJM who was strong, had drive and can tackle. Having a midfield of “players” sounds good but you need a balance I don’t think we have that.

No I wouldn’t say Scott Allan was lightweight. He’s a player I love and want back at ER more than any other player. What particularly impressed me about him in his second spell was his willingness to work and put in a challenge. I doubt the Scott Allan from the first spell would have put in a challenge like the one he did against the Hun in the 5-5 game. In saying all that if we do sign him I’d want another midfielder brought in to play alongside him.

Totally agree with this.

[calumhibee1]

I know I’m repeating myself now but we lack someone like SJM who was strong, had drive and can tackle. Having a midfield of “players” sounds good but you need a balance I don’t think we have that.

No I wouldn’t say Scott Allan was lightweight. He’s a player I love and want back at ER more than any other player. What particularly impressed me about him in his second spell was his willingness to work and put in a challenge. I doubt the Scott Allan from the first spell would have put in a challenge like the one he did against the Hun in the 5-5 game. In saying all that if we do sign him I’d want another midfielder brought in to play alongside him.

I’ve actually recently went back to watch the highlights of that game, not for the goals but purely for that challenge. A thing of beauty.

[Smartie]

Mobility, strength, pace and athleticism are what our midfield was lacking.

If you don't have those, it becomes too easy to hustle players out of possession by pressing them.

You don't need to be big, but you must have the ability to either move away from players or hold them off. It helps when you have good movement elsewhere allowing the ball to be moved on.

Last season's midfield had all of these things, and was effective. This season's don't, and are not.

[lochhibs]

I think our recruitment team needs to be questioned. Granted our midfield from last season was going to be difficult to replace but not one player brought in could be deemed a success.

[DarlingtonHibee]

I think our recruitment team needs to be questioned. Granted our midfield from last season was going to be difficult to replace but not one player brought in could be deemed a success.

Leeann and George Craig are the people who will have daily contact with the team. It's the 6th January....

[lochhibs]

Leeann and George Craig are the people who will have daily contact with the team. It's the 6th January....

I know the date. My point is aimed at the summer recruitment.

[DarlingtonHibee]

We have limited resources.

I would imagine sjm fee is being paid in instalments.

English champions clubs and even first division clubs can easily out bid because of tv money. Read today that romerham ham players are averaging £300k per season.

Neil will have had the final say on signing, but agents are going to push for the best deal for the players and them.

[Scouse Hibee]

We’ve signed Tommy Block!

What more do you want?

Hopefully he’s a bit like his Dad.

[calumhibee1]

Hopefully he’s a bit like his Dad.

Daddy Block doo doo doo doo doo doo

[Billy Whizz]

Daddy Block doo doo doo doo doo doo

And Ryan Gauld

[lochhibs]

We have limited resources.

I would imagine sjm fee is being paid in instalments.

English champions clubs and even first division clubs can easily out bid because of tv money. Read today that romerham ham players are averaging £300k per season.
Neil will have had the final say on signing, but agents are going to push for the best deal for the players and them.

We were told the budget was the biggest in history. It hasn’t been spent wisely at all. Other teams with less resources seem to been able to sign players that have done well. The fact is only bogdan could be classed as a success out of all the players we’ve signed since the summer.

[hhibs]

I know the date. My point is aimed at the summer recruitment.


Yep.the rectuitment team failed.

[DarlingtonHibee]

We were told the budget was the biggest in history. It hasn’t been spent wisely at all. Other teams with less resources seem to been able to sign players that have done well. The fact is only bogdan could be classed as a success out of all the players we’ve signed since the summer.

Yes the biggest in our history. Not the other clubs.

Well bodgan came to hibs, a big part of the deal was Neil.

I accept killie are punching above their budget

[hibsbollah]

Daddy Block doo doo doo doo doo doo

Please God no. Stop this from happening

[elevengoats]

I want Hibs to play attractive football, keep ball on the ground, one-touch passes etc. When defending, I prefer high pressing and smart interceptions (think ****e or Herrera) rather than pushing someone / hard tackling. So when I hear talks about a need for 'big units', I would always choose fitness / stamina (so you can run a lot and press a lot) over size. Granted, you probably need someone like Bartley when you go to Tynecastle but as far as the style is concerned it's like watching Manchester United with Fellaini - horrendous.

I want us to build something people get excited about, so people want to come to the stadium and watch our team play on TV. It would excite young talented players as well (another area I want us to focus on - developing the youth). Winning games is secondary for me and winning while playing hoof-ball does not interest me at all.

Focusing on style = more excitement = more fans = more money = more success long term.

[DarlingtonHibee]

Yep.the rectuitment team failed.

Want to explain the changes you would make, and if you want to spend more, please tell me where it's coming from

[SirDavidsNapper]

Yep.the rectuitment team failed.

i.e Neil Lennon

[B.H.F.C]

Yes the biggest in our history. Not the other clubs.

Well bodgan came to hibs, a big part of the deal was Neil.

I accept killie are punching above their budget

Livi? St Johnstone?

Our summer recruitment was a disaster.

[DarlingtonHibee]

i.e Neil Lennon


The recruitment team are responsible for shortlisted the players for Neil.

He has the final say with his managers.

We need to try and get the best we can within a budget.

It's called business not fifa 19

[Springbank]

Yes the biggest in our history. Not the other clubs.

Well bodgan came to hibs, a big part of the deal was Neil.

I accept killie are punching above their budget

Livi are also above us
St johnstone are above us (with Liam Craig, Kennedy, Swanson, Wotherspoon)
Motherwell are not far behind us
Hearts & Aberdeen are a distance away

It's not that other clubs are punching above their weight
It's that we are punching well well below ours

Too many showponies, happy to prove, on a weekly basis, that hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard

[DarlingtonHibee]

Livi? St Johnstone?

Our summer recruitment was a disaster.

It's been an interesting season, but few games to go.

[BlackSheep]

All those of the opinion that the recruitment team failed... do you know for sure what our recruitment goals were?

It’s seems like you all assume it was to replace the players that departed? What if that was not the aim... I don’t think we have played the same style of football this season that we did last year... perhaps due to personnel but likely due to a change of tact.

Lennon brought in players to do certain jobs, all I have seen is that they’ve not yet gelled or built the appropriate relationships with each other, coupled with injuries and the lack of one or two key player-types it has been a bit of a muddle so far.

Let’s hope January’s recruitment and the winter break fills those gaps and gels the players further.


Also, Motherwell are as close to us as we are to 5th place.

[wookie70]

I want Hibs to play attractive football, keep ball on the ground, one-touch passes etc. When defending, I prefer high pressing and smart interceptions (think ****e or Herrera) rather than pushing someone / hard tackling. So when I hear talks about a need for 'big units', I would always choose fitness / stamina (so you can run a lot and press a lot) over size. Granted, you probably need someone like Bartley when you go to Tynecastle but as far as the style is concerned it's like watching Manchester United with Fellaini - horrendous.

I want us to build something people get excited about, so people want to come to the stadium and watch our team play on TV. It would excite young talented players as well (another area I want us to focus on - developing the youth). Winning games is secondary for me and winning while playing hoof-ball does not interest me at all.

Focusing on style = more excitement = more fans = more money = more success long term.

I agree with all of that and when we beat Celtc there were large chunks of that game which showed that is possible even with our lightweight midfield. There was a combination of us being good and them being terrible but much of that came from a high press which looked deliberate and organised. I can hardly think of another game this season where we had anything like that purpose and certainly not that level of organisation.

Maybe one of the big issues is we don't have a style of play for players and supporters to buy into. Lennon has shown us a bit of everything from hoofball in the Championship to some of the best attacking stuff I have seen in 40 years plus. We rock up not knowing what to expect and most weeks the players look similarly confused.

We look at our best when we play at a high energy level and get players and the ball moving quickly. The problem is that you need a team to all do that or you end up running about chasing the ball when your team mates sit and watch. Leadership, passion and energy are far more important to our success this year than a big unit. It wasn't SJM size but his will to win and boundless energy that made him so important. The current players and manager need to show a bit more of that to lift us from our current malaise. We look lifeless, and lacking leadership on the touchline and that is being mirrored on the pitch.

[SloopJB]

Yep.the rectuitment team failed.
I think you need to put more meat on the bone here.

Who were we trying to get that we didn't?
What was the reason potential deals fell though?
where did potential targets end up?


Just adding some facts might make your post more of a constructive criticism rather just a jump on the stupefying bandwagon that is doing the rounds on .net just now.

[Rumble de Thump]

Anyone got a link to the transfer thread?

[jeffers]

Anyone got a link to the transfer thread?

Other than Gauld there are heehaw rumours about signings so hardly a surprise this thread has gone off track. I'm sure the club are happy that there are less leaks recently but I much preferred it when we heard about potential signings before they happened.

[B.H.F.C]

Anyone got a link to the transfer thread?

If there is one it might not have much content.

[DarlingtonHibee]

I think you need to put more meat on the bone here.

Who were we trying to get that we didn't?
What was the reason potential deals fell though?
where did potential targets end up?


Just adding some facts might make your post more of a constructive criticism rather just a jump on the stupefying bandwagon that is doing the rounds on .net just now.

Your wasting your time asking sensible questions.

This forum has really gone down hill.

Especially over the last few weeks.

It's easy to critisis, but when you have no evidence to back it up, or offer a better solution,it's pretty pathetic.

Still, we should be fine, we've got a lot of experts on here who obviously have worked at a professional football club at a senior level....

[ThatDayInMay]

Yep.the rectuitment team failed.

Nonsense.

The recruitment team work tirelessly all year round to identify potential transfer targets. Lennon has the final say on the matter with regards to the shortlisted players. Indecisiveness and poor decision making is the reason for the lack of quality, not poor recruitment.

[makaveli1875]

Livi are also above us
St johnstone are above us (with Liam Craig, Kennedy, Swanson, Wotherspoon)
Motherwell are not far behind us
Hearts & Aberdeen are a distance away

It's not that other clubs are punching above their weight
It's that we are punching well well below ours

Too many showponies, happy to prove, on a weekly basis, that hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard

The irony of St J being above us with a midfield of hibs rejects :greengrin

[S4uzee]

The irony of St J being above us with a midfield of hibs rejects :greengrin

It is quite staggering how I’d take none of those players back at Hibs yet they’re above us and we can’t beat them

[calumhibee1]

Nonsense.

The recruitment team work tirelessly all year round to identify potential transfer targets. Lennon has the final say on the matter with regards to the shortlisted players. Indecisiveness and poor decision making is the reason for the lack of quality, not poor recruitment.

Could it not be asked why there was players with a lack of quality on the shortlist in the first place if that’s the case?

[jeffers]

Your wasting your time asking sensible questions.

This forum has really gone down hill.

Especially over the last few weeks.

It's easy to critisis, but when you have no evidence to back it up, or offer a better solution,it's pretty pathetic.

Still, we should be fine, we've got a lot of experts on here who obviously have worked at a professional football club at a senior level....

OK then look at it another way. We signed and paid fees for Mallan and Horgan. We presumably offered big money in Hibs terms to sign Milligan. All three we were told had been on our radar for a while. We signed an injury prone winger who surprise surprise has missed most of the season out injured.

I've never worked at a professional club but I'd say that our summer recruitment was poor.

[eastmainsmsh]

Sorry if posted anyone heard of a Hungarian striker being linked to us Márkó Futács

[jodjam]

OK then look at it another way. We signed and paid fees for Mallan and Horgan. We presumably offered big money in Hibs terms to sign Milligan. All three we were told had been on our radar for a while. We signed an injury prone winger who surprise surprise has missed most of the season out injured.

I've never worked at a professional club but I'd say that our summer recruitment was poor.

We’ve done this to death at the games mate (i sit next to Jeff) but the one factor I think that Hibs didn’t account for when they signed these international players was some not giving 100%. Experienced players not tracking runners etc. If this makes the summer window a bad one then so be it but I think this has taken management by surprise

[04Sauzee]

Sorry if posted anyone heard of a Hungarian striker being linked to us Márkó Futács

Sure I read about him being linked in the summer but that may have been from one of those dodgy Twitter accounts. Looks like he hasn't played football since August??

[ThatDayInMay]

Could it not be asked why there was players with a lack of quality on the shortlist in the first place if that’s the case?

Shortlists are designed with ‘Top Priority’ targets in mind. When indecisiveness leads to these targets signing for other clubs or circumstances change, the next stage of potential players are considered.

You don’t seriously think that every potential signing that is identified is of the same quality?

[J-C]

Your wasting your time asking sensible questions.

This forum has really gone down hill.

Especially over the last few weeks.

It's easy to critisis, but when you have no evidence to back it up, or offer a better solution,it's pretty pathetic.

Still, we should be fine, we've got a lot of experts on here who obviously have worked at a professional football club at a senior level....


There are 4-5 relatively new members on here who have an agenda against either management or the club itself and most threads turn into nasty bickering and name calling, definitely this forum has gone way downhill recently, thankfully we have the private member forum for a wee bit sanity, just a wee bit mind. :greengrin

[Johnny_Leith]

Livi are also above us
St johnstone are above us (with Liam Craig, Kennedy, Swanson, Wotherspoon)
Motherwell are not far behind us
Hearts & Aberdeen are a distance away

It's not that other clubs are punching above their weight
It's that we are punching well well below ours

Too many showponies, happy to prove, on a weekly basis, that hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard

Motherwell "not far behind us" (8 points behind)
Hearts "a distance away" (7 points ahead)

[cleanyman]

Nonsense.

The recruitment team work tirelessly all year round to identify potential transfer targets. Lennon has the final say on the matter with regards to the shortlisted players. Indecisiveness and poor decision making is the reason for the lack of quality, not poor recruitment.

How do you know ?

Everyone has failed here. An entire department to shortlist players and barely any of the ones we've signed have been a success.

Surely there's more to this

[jeffers]

We’ve done this to death at the games mate (i sit next to Jeff) but the one factor I think that Hibs didn’t account for when they signed these international players was some not giving 100%. Experienced players not tracking runners etc. If this makes the summer window a bad one then so be it but I think this has taken management by surprise

The thing is though mate, we have been told more than once that we don't recruit purely based on the ability of a player but what type of player they are and their character. Either we got that wrong or there is something going on behind the scenes that is causing these players to perform as they are.

My big issue with our recruitment as we've discussed more than once wasn't that the players signed are lacking in ability I just never worked out how they were going to fit together in a working formation and five months into our season neither has NL.

[calumhibee1]

Shortlists are designed with ‘Top Priority’ targets in mind. When indecisiveness leads to these targets signing for other clubs or circumstances change, the next stage of potential players are considered.

You don’t seriously think that every potential signing that is identified is of the same quality?

Of course I don’t think that. But I wouldn’t expect players with a lack of quality to be put on the shortlist at all, especially if they work tirelessly all year to identify these guys to end up padding the shortlist out with guys who aren’t good enough.

[Lago]

OK then look at it another way. We signed and paid fees for Mallan and Horgan. We presumably offered big money in Hibs terms to sign Milligan. All three we were told had been on our radar for a while. We signed an injury prone winger who surprise surprise has missed most of the season out injured.

I've never worked at a professional club but I'd say that our summer recruitment was poor.
Totally agree, poor & lacking in excitement.

[Hermit Crab]

Ryan Gauld starts for Farense today. 3pm kick off.

[blackpoolhibs]

I think you need to put more meat on the bone here.

Who were we trying to get that we didn't?
What was the reason potential deals fell though?
where did potential targets end up?


Just adding some facts might make your post more of a constructive criticism rather just a jump on the stupefying bandwagon that is doing the rounds on .net just now.

I think recruitment failed in the summer, its obvious now while sitting in the bottom 6 that those we brought in have not been good enough to continue the good work we had seen up to last summer.

All the budget has not been spent, and we've just had a kick in the baws with Efe leaving too.

I personally did not think we would match last seasons 4th place, maybe an outside chance, and early doors we showed good promise.

This seasons injury list is bigger than i can ever remember, and resources have been stretched to the limit.

We still have some money left over from this biggest budget ever, and clearly we need to spend it a bit wiser than we did in the summer.

[hhibs]

I think you need to put more meat on the bone here.

Who were we trying to get that we didn't?
What was the reason potential deals fell though?
where did potential targets end up?


Just adding some facts might make your post more of a constructive criticism rather just a jump on the stupefying bandwagon that is doing the rounds on .net just now.



I refer you to our league position and points total.

If we are going all out to cast blame,I also would not let LN off the hook BUT he does not do the recruitment

Just to add fuel ,the sick and injured list of players continues to be a worry,is something not right in that department too ?

Marketing communications has never been much good at Hibs but seems to getting worse.

There seems a systemic problem at Hibs,again,just when it looked like we might be set fair.

In short,not looking great.

[Hibbyradge]

I’m hoping that Gauld and Eaves don’t represent a new direction in Hibs player hairdos. I’m not renewing my ST if the prospect is watching a bunch of players running about with beautifully conditioned, flowing locks sumptuously swishing in the wind behind them.

6 on top, 2 at the back and sides minimum if you want to play for the Hibees. Gauld, sort it ****ing out.

Scott Allan not coming back, then?

[Callum_62]

Sorry if posted anyone heard of a Hungarian striker being linked to us Márkó Futács

Wrong thread mate. [emoji23][emoji3166]


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[Hibbyradge]

Livi? St Johnstone?

Our summer recruitment was a disaster.

Our treatment room is a disaster.

[weecounty hibby]

Motherwell "not far behind us" (8 points behind)
Hearts "a distance away" (7 points ahead)

That in a nutshell is what is wrong with .net at the moment. Knee jerk, irrational statements from a fair number of folk

[eastcoasthibby]

We have to have money available to spend on top of Efe's , Hyndman, Mavrios wages so far, decent crowd sizes still ..so no excuses from the Board please, they control what happens now to save not only the season, but also the next couple of seasons !!

[B.H.F.C]

Our treatment room is a disaster.

We have a lot of injured players in the treatment room, yes. But not a lot of quality players.

Of all those who have been out for an extended period of time how many are real first picks?

David Gray and Hanlon maybe?

[Centre Hawf]

Your wasting your time asking sensible questions.

This forum has really gone down hill.

Especially over the last few weeks.

It's easy to critisis, but when you have no evidence to back it up, or offer a better solution,it's pretty pathetic.

Still, we should be fine, we've got a lot of experts on here who obviously have worked at a professional football club at a senior level....

... but the summer recruitment was poor?

[calumhibee1]

... but the summer recruitment was poor?

:agree:

If people are adamant that there needs to be proof given of that then just look at where we are in the league.

[DarlingtonHibee]

... but the summer recruitment was poor?

What about sharing your plan to make recruitment better?

[brog]

Motherwell "not far behind us" (8 points behind)
Hearts "a distance away" (7 points ahead)

Beat me to it. Inaccurate garbage by people with an agenda.

[Stuart93]

What about sharing your plan to make recruitment better?

Pish argument. He doesn’t get paid thousands a year to deal with hibs’ recruitment