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

[Smartie]

With the criticism directed at most of the current squad am sure Brooster would take Lionel Richie at this stage 😜

Lionel Ritchie is not who we are looking for.

[CropleyWasGod]

Lionel Ritchie is not who we are looking for.

He'd be our midfield commodore.

[NC1875]

He'd be our midfield commodore.

He’s once, twice, three times the player of Bartley

[SouthMoroccoStu]

With the criticism directed at most of the current squad am sure Brooster would take Lionel Richie at this stage 😜

Another black midfielder.... 😉

*runs for cover.....

[Time For Heroes]

Lionel Ritchie is not who we are looking for.

If he signed I'd be dancing on the ceiling

[CropleyWasGod]

He’s once, twice, three times the player of Bartley

But Marv is built like a brick house.

[The Modfather]

What’s Allan’s fitness level? My concern is whether he could go all night long in the evening kick offs?

[Springbank]

What’s Allan’s fitness level? My concern is whether he could go all night long in the evening kick offs?

Let us then hope that Scott Allan is not on the phone to Dave King saying Hello [hello] is it me you're looking for?

[dchibs]

With the criticism directed at most of the current squad am sure Brooster would take Lionel Richie at this stage 😜

Get his brother Maboza in.

[Speedway]

With the criticism directed at most of the current squad am sure Brooster would take Lionel Richie at this stage 😜

Err, Hello?!

[greenpaper55]

BBC highlighting that Allan might be a target for other clubs including the Hearts !

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46574062

[St Pauli Hibee]

How About the Following Names:

Craig Halkett (Livingston)
Chris Cadden (Motherwell)
Scott Allan (Celtic)
Cammy Kerr (Dundee)
Ryan Hardie (Livingston)
Shaun Byrne (Livingston)
Ryan Williamson (Dunfermline)
Pavol Safranko (Dundee United)

[Greenworld]

How About the Following Names:

Craig Halkett (Livingston)
Chris Cadden (Motherwell)
Scott Allan (Celtic)
Cammy Kerr (Dundee)
Ryan Hardie (Livingston)
Shaun Byrne (Livingston)
Ryan Williamson (Dunfermline)
Pavol Safranko (Dundee United)Nope our recruiting team have done due diligence and checks on all of these and they do not match the criteria...

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[MWHIBBIES]

How About the Following Names:

Craig Halkett (Livingston)
Chris Cadden (Motherwell)
Scott Allan (Celtic)
Cammy Kerr (Dundee)
Ryan Hardie (Livingston)
Shaun Byrne (Livingston)
Ryan Williamson (Dunfermline)
Pavol Safranko (Dundee United)

I think apart from Allan that's a decent championship team.

[bigwheel]

I think apart from Allan that's a decent championship team.


I'd argue that the first two names have more than proven themselves in the top league....

[BoomtownHibees]

I think apart from Allan that's a decent championship team.

I think Scott Allan would do alright in the Championship 😉

[calumhibee1]

I think apart from Allan that's a decent championship team.

Think most of them seem like the kind of players who have got us where we are now. Other than Allan I wouldn’t be that fussed for any of them although admittedly I know nothing about Cadden somehow.

[JimBHibees]

I'd argue that the first two names have more than proven themselves in the top league....

All apart from bottom 2 have IMO.

[Gaffer1875]

Jai Quitongo has left Partick - I’m sure we were linked with him a couple of years back


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[bigwheel]

All apart from bottom 2 have IMO.


that's fair enough too!

[mcfly]

Jai Quitongo has left Partick - I’m sure we were linked with him a couple of years back


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Why would we sign a player released from Partick?

Surely we must aim a bit higher than that.

We should be poaching players from killie, Livingston, etc. Teams that are doing better than us but we have a better budget

As for selling Kamberi this in my view would be a disaster. He’s a young player with huge potential. He needs service and this season has had none.

The laddie needs help. He will score goals given the service. Just look at last season.

[MWHIBBIES]

I'd argue that the first two names have more than proven themselves in the top league....

I don't really want any players from Livi because they only have any success on a disgrace of a home park. The actual players aren't that special.

Cadden yeah, you're probably right..

[bigwheel]

I don't really want any players from Livi because they only have any success on a disgrace of a home park. The actual players aren't that special.

Cadden yeah, you're probably right..


not sure you are calling that one right - the Livi players played well against us at our place recently - a number of them look more than capable of playing at a higher level..

[bigwheel]

Why would we sign a player released from Partick?

Surely we must aim a bit higher than that.

We should be poaching players from killie, Livingston, etc. Teams that are doing better than us but we have a better budget

As for selling Kamberi this in my view would be a disaster. He’s a young player with huge potential. He needs service and this season has had none.

The laddie needs help. He will score goals given the service. Just look at last season.


Agree with you on the specific player - but wouldn't rule out signing someone being released from other clubs if we feel he can progress. A good example would be Eamonn Brophy - released by Hamilton - now looking a top prospect playing with Killie .

[St Pauli Hibee]

Think most of them seem like the kind of players who have got us where we are now. Other than Allan I wouldn’t be that fussed for any of them although admittedly I know nothing about Cadden somehow.

How About:

Adam Matthews (Sunderland)
Josh Morris (S****horpe United)
Paul Caddis (Bradford City)
Graham Carey (Plymouth)
Igor Vetokele (Charlton)
Gary Hooper (Sheff Wed)
Darren Fletcher (Stoke City)
Sam Morsy (Wigan Athletic)
Lewis MacLeod (Brentford)
Craig Conway (Blackburn)

[HappyAsHellas]

Prior to them coming to ER, 23 of their 28 points were won on their plastic nightmare of a pitch.

[Fanforlife]

Don't have a Scooby about any in or out at Hibs but definitely think the feel good factor of last couple of years is draining away at an alarming rate,hopefully some of it can be restored this window & get us all backing everything Hibernian again.GGTTH

[bigwheel]

Prior to them coming to ER, 23 of their 28 points were won on their plastic nightmare of a pitch.


I'd bet a few of them will go on to get good moves and have good careers - like Livi teams of the past...

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

A very interesting stay from last season. 3 of the Top 4 players who made through balls were hibees who have not been replaced. Maybe that's why Flo and Mac are not doing it this year. Sorry if posted previously. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/bd0728009cf091f7d6ae246282092b2b.jpg

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[mcfly]

Don't have a Scooby about any in or out at Hibs but definitely think the feel good factor of last couple of years is draining away at an alarming rate,hopefully some of it can be restored this window & get us all backing everything Hibernian again.GGTTH

You have a good point.

The current crowds are at a huge level right now and to keep them the board have to show ambition and spend a bit of money.

There is still a lot to play for and a good cup run would also help

[MWHIBBIES]

not sure you are calling that one right - the Livi players played well against us at our place recently - a number of them look more than capable of playing at a higher level..

Possibly but it will be for hoofball sides if they do. They just lumped it for 90 minutes at Easter road. They just lumped it at home as well. Prefer proper footballers like Ambrose/Hanlon in my back 4.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Why would we sign a player released from Partick?

Surely we must aim a bit higher than that.

We should be poaching players from killie, Livingston, etc. Teams that are doing better than us but we have a better budget

As for selling Kamberi this in my view would be a disaster. He’s a young player with huge potential. He needs service and this season has had none.

The laddie needs help. He will score goals given the service. Just look at last season.


someone needs to tell our manager this :agree:




p.s. and also to stop publicly slating the laddie

[calumhibee1]

A very interesting stay from last season. 3 of the Top 4 players who made through balls were hibees who have not been replaced. Maybe that's why Flo and Mac are not doing it this year. Sorry if posted previously. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/bd0728009cf091f7d6ae246282092b2b.jpg

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Interesting stat that. Wonder what the figures would be like for this year?

[Allant1981]

I really hope about 90% of the players suggested on the last page or so are no where near Easter road, we need better than what we have, not worse

[FilipinoHibs]

We need quality not quantity so stop putting a load of dross forward please. 2 or 3 needed. No Duffy recruitment policy please.

[Cat Stanton]

Jai Quitongo has left Partick - I’m sure we were linked with him a couple of years back


Yes, left Partick for being arrested by police for beating up his partner. Allegedly.

Unallegedly, no thanks.

Ps is there actually anything on this thread with real transfer rumours rather than just folk saying "what about this player", and "I wouldn’t mind that player", and then folk arguing about it...???!!

[Gaffer1875]

Yes, for being arrested by police for beating up his partner. Allegedly.

Unallegedly, no thanks.

Ps is there actually anything on this thread with real transfer rumours rather than just folk saying "what about this player", and "I wouldn’t mind that player", and then folk arguing about it...???!!

Caught it on SSN and thought I’d share given our link a couple of years ago. I’ll think twice about posting next time [emoji85]


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[greenpaper55]

Sometimes you have to try and find a nugget of gold amongst the dross, Scott Allan was one we took a chance on as he had been kicking about the lower leagues of England before we took him on board.

[bigwheel]

We need quality not quantity so stop putting a load of dross forward please. 2 or 3 needed. No Duffy recruitment policy please.


you do realise it's a fans forum and not the recruitment team don't you? :wink:

[cabbageandribs1875]

Yes, left Partick for being arrested by police for beating up his partner. Allegedly.

Unallegedly, no thanks.

Ps is there actually anything on this thread with real transfer rumours rather than just folk saying "what about this player", and "I wouldn’t mind that player", and then folk arguing about it...???!!



absolutely not :greengrin

[Smartie]

Interesting stat that. Wonder what the figures would be like for this year?

Emerson Hyndman is top of the "muscled off the ball just as he was about to play a through ball" list.

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

Wouldn't mind Marcus taverner from Middlesbrough on loan

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[LaMotta]

The Martin Boyle of this season, meh, wouldn’t be too bothered if we got good money for him. The player of last season, he was a big part of how well we did.

I do worry if Boyle has peaked in terms of improvement and last season will end up the purple season of his career, with teams having found out how to defend against him now.

Or, hopefully, he is just having a dip this season like everyone else and with the right quality in the team he will flourish again.


Again.....Let's talk cash. Anything upwards of £500k and he is yours. Contributed very little this season. Can you tell I'm all for a total clear out lol.

Losing Boyle would be a total DISASTER as he is the only player we have with real pace.

Even when hes not at his best he is vital in terms of being able to carry the ball, provide a different option over the top for passes, winning fouls and penalties and getting opponents booked.

Hes not been as effective this season however his best period last year came with Brandon Barker also on the pitch. Having one fast player in your team means its easier for teams to double or treble up on a player (happening to Boyle a lot this year). Having 2 speed merchants makes it so much harder for teams to play against.

We should he adding another fast player to the team not taking our only pacey asset away!

[The 90+2]

Rangers trying to loan in Defoe.

[hibsbollah]

Rangers trying to loan in Defoe.

Hes apparently on £130k a week. He'll have to take a hefty pay cut to move to the bigots.

[Lago]

It would appear that all the rumours, apart from Scotty, are about players leaving Hibs, not coming to Hibs. Bit of a worry that.

[andybev1]

I see Hearts have signed David Vanacek from a czech side. Another big bruiser but looks like he knows where the goals are. I just hope we get people in soon.zo we are spared the usual agony. Lennon said they should be in sooner rather than later in one of his last interviews - lets hope so.

[Dinkydoo]

What has he contributed in terms of goals and assists in the last 3 months for example? Next to nothing, he's not trying a leg.The problem is that Lennon I think is expecting the likes of Kamberi and Boyle to do too much. Give them the ball in a forward position, breaking towards goal and it's an entirely different story - see Kamberi's last goal against Celtic.

The midfield are the real problem. They're performing inconsistently and giving the ball away needlessly, forcing our best attackers into coming deep to create the opportunities.

[SHODAN]

I see Hearts have signed David Vanacek from a czech side. Another big bruiser but looks like he knows where the goals are. I just hope we get people in soon.zo we are spared the usual agony. Lennon said they should be in sooner rather than later in one of his last interviews - lets hope so.

He was the pre-contract guy was he not?

[Hibee Mac]

A very interesting stay from last season. 3 of the Top 4 players who made through balls were hibees who have not been replaced. Maybe that's why Flo and Mac are not doing it this year. Sorry if posted previously. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/bd0728009cf091f7d6ae246282092b2b.jpg

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That's an incredible stat considering that Scott Allan probably played 50% of the games as all the others.

[matty_f]

It would appear that all the rumours, apart from Scotty, are about players leaving Hibs, not coming to Hibs. Bit of a worry that.

It's a really big worry. I would imagine that the club are active in trying to get players in but they have to deliver on it, after the backing the support have given the club through season ticket sales, attendances, and HSL it's time for the club to deliver.

They can't let us down this window, to do so would be very damaging, IMHO.

[mcfly]

If the trip to Dubai is sat I’m expecting some signings this afternoon or tomorrow.

This is such an important transfer window for us - got to get it right.

We must have money to spend - I’m expecting 3-4 quality players in that go straight into first team

[bingo70]

It's a really big worry. I would imagine that the club are active in trying to get players in but they have to deliver on it, after the backing the support have given the club through season ticket sales, attendances, and HSL it's time for the club to deliver.

They can't let us down this window, to do so would be very damaging, IMHO.

I was expecting a sarcastic response from you there but it never materialised.

Surely the fact there’s no rumours of players coming in is completely irrelevant? Probably just means we’re just being discreet.

That said, I think Lennon put pressure on the board by saying he wanted players in by the time we went to Dubai, if that doesn’t happen I’ll be concerned.

Is it Saturday or Monday we go? I’ve seen one poster saying Saturday and one Monday, both were said with absolute certainty so I don’t know who to believe?

[Hibeesmad]

I know a few have mentioned him. Adam Hammill is signing for S****horpe

[matty_f]

I was expecting a sarcastic response from you there but it never materialised.

Surely the fact there’s no rumours of players coming in is completely irrelevant? Probably just means we’re just being discreet.

That said, I think Lennon put pressure on the board by saying he wanted players in by the time we went to Dubai, if that doesn’t happen I’ll be concerned.

Is it Saturday or Monday we go? I’ve seen one poster saying Saturday and one Monday, both were said with absolute certainty so I don’t know who to believe?

I don't think it's irrelevant, it's very rare (though not unknown) that a signing happens without it being reported anywhere or someone getting wind of it.

My post was based on the premise that if the reports were all we had to go on (which at the moment is pretty much the case), then the board need to deliver.

I'm usually very optimistic, but just now I don't have a great deal of confidence that we're going to solve the problems we have at the moment.

[Allant1981]

I know a few have mentioned him. Adam Hammill is signing for S****horpe

Glad to see we didn't go for him, no better than what we have currently

[H18S NX]

Bristol City interested in Kamberi?

[Niffy]

If the trip to Dubai is sat I’m expecting some signings this afternoon or tomorrow.

This is such an important transfer window for us - got to get it right.

We must have money to spend - I’m expecting 3-4 quality players in that go straight into first team

No danger last minute bargains after weeks of upping target players deals at a £1 a time until they get fed up and go to Dundee Utd

[Lemonade]

I wasn’t worried that much until I read Broosters and Matty F’s opinions :-(

I would hate to lose Kamberi. He seems such a quality player.
Here’s hoping they all work it out during the training camp.

[The 90+2]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-cup-winner-niklas-gunnarsson-on-look-out-for-new-club-1-4851149

[Centre Hawf]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-cup-winner-niklas-gunnarsson-on-look-out-for-new-club-1-4851149

Gutted, would have loved to seen the big man back.

[Stuart93]

Nearly the end of the 3rd day of the window and still no signings, GTF hibs

[Hermit Crab]

Nearly the end of the 3rd day of the window and still no signings, GTF hibs


Disgrace, Lennon, Parker, Petrie and Dempster out!

[andybev1]

He was the pre-contract guy was he not?

I just seen it on EEN and checked his goals out from last season on youtube, did not know that tbh.

[bingo70]

Nearly the end of the 3rd day of the window and still no signings, GTF hibs

I don’t think it being the third day of the transfer window is a big deal, the fact we’re getting close to everyone going to Dubai is of far greater concern.

Even that wouldn’t be such a big deal if Lennon hasn’t specifically said he wanted a couple of players in before we go.

[Forza Fred]

I was expecting a sarcastic response from you there but it never materialised.

Surely the fact there’s no rumours of players coming in is completely irrelevant? Probably just means we’re just being discreet.

That said, I think Lennon put pressure on the board by saying he wanted players in by the time we went to Dubai, if that doesn’t happen I’ll be concerned.

Is it Saturday or Monday we go? I’ve seen one poster saying Saturday and one Monday, both were said with absolute certainty so I don’t know who to believe?

I was told by someone who is going on the plane that it is Saturday night.

[Callum_62]

I don’t think it being the third day of the transfer window is a big deal, the fact we’re getting close to everyone going to Dubai is of far greater concern.

Even that wouldn’t be such a big deal if Lennon hasn’t specifically said he wanted a couple of players in before we go.

Im pretty sure that happened a few times over summer too - “expect some soon” often turned into a damp squib


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[JimboHibs]

If the trip to Dubai is sat I’m expecting some signings this afternoon or tomorrow.

This is such an important transfer window for us - got to get it right.

We must have money to spend - I’m expecting 3-4 quality players in that go straight into first team

Aye ok

[hibsbollah]

Jason Cummings not getting a game for Peterborough, not apparently wanted at parent club Forest with 18 months left on his contract.

Just saying.

[mcfly]

Aye ok

So we don’t need 3-4 first team starters ??

Aye ok then 😳

[neil7908]

A very interesting stay from last season. 3 of the Top 4 players who made through balls were hibees who have not been replaced. Maybe that's why Flo and Mac are not doing it this year. Sorry if posted previously. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/bd0728009cf091f7d6ae246282092b2b.jpg

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That is absolutely staggering. I would love to compare with this season. I expect we wouldn't see a single Hibs player in the top 5.

Seems to back up the arguments that the forwards aren't solely to blame for our current form.

[The 90+2]

That is absolutely staggering. I would love to compare with this season. I expect we wouldn't see a single Hibs player in the top 5.

Seems to back up the arguments that the forwards aren't solely to blame for our current form.

I would love to see Hibs only stats. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ambrose is top of the list.

[Jim44]

Scott Allan appears to have turned into Lionel Messi in the last 6 months.

That lad’s done a lot of unseen work this season. :wink:

[MWHIBBIES]

Can't think of a single reason not to sign Gunnarsson.

[eastcoasthibby]

Each to their own but I personally don’t think the championship is much better than the top half of the Scottish Premiership.

Bit different but the money is 5- 10 times what we can offer ...

[bingo70]

I was told by someone who is going on the plane that it is Saturday night.

Hibs have confirmed it’s Saturday they fly out so really need someone in today or tomorrow.

Showing my ignorance here but as it’s outside the EU I’m assuming there would be a visa requirement to travel? With that being the case I’d have thought anyone signing now will be too late to be on the trip?

[ScottB]

That is absolutely staggering. I would love to compare with this season. I expect we wouldn't see a single Hibs player in the top 5.

Seems to back up the arguments that the forwards aren't solely to blame for our current form.

Absolutely, even if we just go by the Derby, our forwards have gone from getting on the end of well placed passes from those 3 last year, to being expected to compete for, mostly, aerial crosses into the box.

Last year would suggest that Kamberi and Maclaren are decent forwards with the right supply, but that supply is now totally different. None of our current options are target men, so either we need new forwards or new midfielders.

[bigwheel]

Hibs have confirmed it’s Saturday they fly out so really need someone in today or tomorrow.

Showing my ignorance here but as it’s outside the EU I’m assuming there would be a visa requirement to travel? With that being the case I’d have thought anyone signing now will be too late to be on the trip?


if I recall correctly, last time I was there, you just buy a visa on arrival if you are from the UK....

[Heisenberg]

How long are the team in Dubai for? If it’s only a week it’ll not make a huge difference if any new players aren’t signed before we go.

[bingo70]

How long are the team in Dubai for? If it’s only a week it’ll not make a huge difference if any new players aren’t signed before we go.

Other than Lennon saying he wanted new players in by the time we leave.

Would suggest we’ve not got our top targets imo.

[neil7908]

Other than Lennon saying he wanted new players in by the time we leave.

Would suggest we’ve not got our top targets imo.

I'm not too fussed if new players aren't in for Dubai. I'll start getting worried if they aren't in before the Elgin game though.

[Heisenberg]

Other than Lennon saying he wanted new players in by the time we leave.

Would suggest we’ve not got our top targets imo.

It would suggest we haven’t managed to secure them within a few days of the window opening. Still a whole month left.

[Tarrahib]

Can't think of a single reason not to sign Gunnarsson.
Maybe Gunnarson does not want to sign for us!

[bingo70]

It would suggest we haven’t managed to secure them within a few days of the window opening. Still a whole month left.

It was Lennon that said he wanted them in this week.

[eastcoasthibby]

[QUOTE=Brooster;5651355]I know. I'm disappointed I suppose. I would keep those 3 plus Gray, Horgan, Shaw and Mackie. Wouldn't be too fussed if any of the others left.[/QUOTE

Wow great example of what some people see and how different it can be when we watch our games ....I think 95% of us are disappointed in what we have seen so far this season, but your hopes of a super clear out, of, in my view some of our better players for little money, that we will be unable to spend on the quality players and positions we need sorted at this time, is just not the way to go I think. Its the wrong time to try and clear out, we need to win games after the break that keep us as high as possible in the league. So a masterplan needs to be developed for the summer not a free for all offload now.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Defoe to Rangers 18 month loan deal with two recall options...

[tamig]

Wow great example of what some people see and how different it can be when we watch our games ....I think 95% of us are disappointed in what we have seen so far this season, but your hopes of a super clear out, of, in my view some of our better players for little money, that we will be unable to spend on the quality players and positions we need sorted at this time, is just not the way to go I think. Its the wrong time to try and clear out, we need to win games after the break that keep us as high as possible in the league. So a masterplan needs to be developed for the summer not a free for all offload now.
Exactly. The squad needs fine tuning. The addition of two or three players could make all the difference to some of the guys folk appear to be writing off already. Far too many panic merchants around. Be careful what you wish for and all that.

[Heisenberg]

It was Lennon that said he wanted them in this week.

In an ideal world he would get them in before Saturday. It’s not always that easy though. Especially as most if not all of our targets will be under contract.

[HH81]

Defoe to Rangers 18 month loan deal with two recall options...

How can you have a loan for 18 months.

Guessing neither party wants to pay the full wages so split it until the end of his contract?

[tamig]

How can you have a loan for 18 months.

Guessing neither party wants to pay the full wages so split it until the end of his contract?

Celtic did it with Roberts in his first spell with them.

[bigwheel]

Defoe to Rangers 18 month loan deal with two recall options...


good signing that...looking forward to seeing him tbh...what a goal scorer!

[silverhibee]

I was expecting a sarcastic response from you there but it never materialised.

Surely the fact there’s no rumours of players coming in is completely irrelevant? Probably just means we’re just being discreet.

That said, I think Lennon put pressure on the board by saying he wanted players in by the time we went to Dubai, if that doesn’t happen I’ll be concerned.

Is it Saturday or Monday we go? I’ve seen one poster saying Saturday and one Monday, both were said with absolute certainty so I don’t know who to believe?

Couple of flights out to Dubai on Saturday from Edinburgh, not sure if any on Monday though.

[southsider]

IF, we sign new players they will be out of contract now or in the summer. SA & Jordan Jones please.

[Forza Fred]

I was told by someone who is going on the plane that it is Saturday night.

I have just checked the Hibs press release and it confirms a Saturday departure.

[bigwheel]

IF, we sign new players they will be out of contract now or in the summer. SA & Jordan Jones please.


he's off to Rangers is he not?

[southsider]

good signing that...looking forward to seeing him tbh...what a goal scorer!

Is he not about 37 ? Barnes & Roy K to Celtic rings bells.

[southsider]

he's off to Rangers is he not?

Hope not he always rips us a new one.

[bigwheel]

Is he not about 37 ? Barnes & Roy K to Celtic rings bells.


36.

still really fit though - great work ethic - good pace

Goals in him...

[Lago]

It's a really big worry. I would imagine that the club are active in trying to get players in but they have to deliver on it, after the backing the support have given the club through season ticket sales, attendances, and HSL it's time for the club to deliver.

They can't let us down this window, to do so would be very damaging, IMHO.

Your last sentence is key, it would be very damaging. Having supported Hibs for 45 years I looked forward to this season with high hopes & with record everything, STs, attendance, terrific stadium, I am sure many others did as well. However I just have a nagging doubt that maybe my initial optimism has been miss placed, if that is so it could result in setting the club back many years. And we've been there before with a core 8k/9k crowds & crap football.
Hope I'm smiling come the end of Jan. 😊

[bigwheel]

Hope not he always rips us a new one.


thing he is...regardless, he is beyond our means now....won't be coming to us

[bingo70]

In an ideal world he would get them in before Saturday. It’s not always that easy though. Especially as most if not all of our targets will be under contract.

Neil Lennon isn’t daft, he knows that better than anyone but he still felt it appropriate to set the target of Saturday to get new players in.

Between that and the statement about the current side won’t finish top 6 I think Lennon has laid down a marker to the board to back him and do it quickly in this window.

It’s worth remembering we still have the rest of today and tomorrow so I’m not at the panicking stage just yet but if we jet off to Dubai on Saturday with no new players I suspect we’ll have a very unhappy manager.

And wait till he finds out he’ll get nowt to replace Efe with 😉

[tamig]

Anyone heard how the big ultimatum meeting went? What colour of smoke is belching out the chimney?

[Stuart93]

3 days in and this windows already got a familiar feeling “lennon wants players in early” “Scott Allan’s signing”...

[we are hibs]

Wonder if Lewis Morgan or Jonny Hayes will be loaned out this month from Celtic..

[SirDavidsNapper]

Defoe to Rangers 18 month loan deal with two recall options...

Potentially a good signing but then so were Barton, Kranjcar and Senderos. They were going to stroll the "pub league". Our top division is far better than people down south think. Defoe will need to graft and not take it for granted he'll score loads.

[ThomasAgyepong]

Wonder if Lewis Morgan or Jonny Hayes will be loaned out this month from Celtic..

Think Hayes is slowly coming back into the Celtic team. Maybe Morgan though.

[SHODAN]

3 days in and this windows already got a familiar feeling “lennon wants players in early” “Scott Allan’s signing”...

I've had a feeling for a while that we're not going to see many signings this window. It'll be the usual stumbling blocks and missing out on targets and the big post mortem meltdown at the end.

[The 90+2]

Neil Lennon isn’t daft, he knows that better than anyone but he still felt it appropriate to set the target of Saturday to get new players in.

Between that and the statement about the current side won’t finish top 6 I think Lennon has laid down a marker to the board to back him and do it quickly in this window.

It’s worth remembering we still have the rest of today and tomorrow so I’m not at the panicking stage just yet but if we jet off to Dubai on Saturday with no new players I suspect we’ll have a very unhappy manager.

And wait till he finds out he’ll get nowt to replace Efe with 😉

The same thing happened before European matches when we first came back for pre-season. Dubai would be a perfect environment for new players to interact and integrate into the club/squad environment. In way it will be much easier for a player themself to join now than in the summer as the expectations and competitive for places are certainly lower.

[The 90+2]

Think Hayes is slowly coming back into the Celtic team. Maybe Morgan though.

You would think as stop gaps if they have any serious ambition in Europe and winning the league.

[ThomasAgyepong]

Would anyone consider Lee Wallace?

[The 90+2]

Would anyone consider Lee Wallace?

Yep 👍

[matty_f]

Would anyone consider Lee Wallace?

Probably that lot across the city.

[bigwheel]

Would anyone consider Lee Wallace?


not really a priority position is it - with Lewis and Mackie in the squad...

[Wilson]

Would anyone consider Lee Wallace?

The pitch is fine.

[The 90+2]

Probably that lot across the city.

He would a class signing I reckon, can fill a number of positions and has a winning mentality. Wasn’t he a boyhood hibs fan also? A disgruntled hun with a point to prove sounds good to me.

[ThomasAgyepong]

The pitch is fine.

🤣👍

[ThomasAgyepong]

He would a class signing I reckon, can fill a number of positions and has a winning mentality. Wasn’t he a boyhood hibs fan also? A disgruntled hun with a point to prove sounds good to me.

Na boyhood Jambo mate. Would be a decent signing. But not a priority.

[The 90+2]

Na boyhood Jambo mate. Would be a decent signing. But not a priority.

Sound 👍

[bigwheel]

Na boyhood Jambo mate. Would be a decent signing. But not a priority.


always thought Lee Wallace was a Hibee growing up...although, others will be better placed to confirm that one way or another...

[BlackSheep]

Defoe is a fantastic signing for Rangers and a huge step towards closing the gap on Celtic.... an interesting few months ahead.

[Allant1981]

Na boyhood Jambo mate. Would be a decent signing. But not a priority.

Pretty sure he used to go to hibs games as a laddie, his old man is a hibs fan as well

[Barney McGrew]

Defoe is a fantastic signing for Rangers and a huge step towards closing the gap on Celtic.... an interesting few months ahead.

On £130k a week at Bournemouth, so would imagine The The’s are picking up a huge percentage of that.

Thats a massive gamble for a club that canna balance the books, and just stinks of them doing anything to stop Celtic winning the league even if it means financial suicice for their own team :rolleyes:

[ThomasAgyepong]

Pretty sure he used to go to hibs games as a laddie, his old man is a hibs fan as well

I must be wrong then. A lot a people saying that he was a Hibee growing up so apologies 👍

[hhibs]

Your last sentence is key, it would be very damaging. Having supported Hibs for 45 years I looked forward to this season with high hopes & with record everything, STs, attendance, terrific stadium, I am sure many others did as well. However I just have a nagging doubt that maybe my initial optimism has been miss placed, if that is so it could result in setting the club back many years. And we've been there before with a core 8k/9k crowds & crap football.
Hope I'm smiling come the end of Jan. 😊




IMHO .

I suspect you already know the answer,in the normal way of Hibs ,we will likely continue our backward slide

Hibs boards seem to never learn nor care,bloody depressing after 6 decades of supporting the club.

STILL,I certainly could be wrong ,I hope so ,but history really is against it.

[bingo70]

Seen it a million times before when a player comes from down south and will apparently stroll it up here, rarely happens like that though.

Defoe will probably do alright and score a few goals but he’ll be nothing special.

Past it imo.

[The 90+2]

On £130k a week at Bournemouth, so would imagine The The’s are picking up a huge percentage of that.

Thats a massive gamble for a club that canna balance the books, and just stinks of them doing anything to stop Celtic winning the league even if it means financial suicice for their own team :rolleyes:

It’s a reported £65k he’s on with Bournemouth covering the majority of it apparently that’s why they have two recall clauses. Some deal for them! Ryan Hardie now anyone?

[eastmainsmsh]

Would anyone like Lawrence Shankland from Ayr

[ThomasAgyepong]

It’s a reported £65k he’s on with Bournemouth covering the majority of it apparently that’s why they have two recall clauses. Some deal for them! Ryan Hardie now anyone?

Would gladly take Hardie at Hibs. Young, tall, fast striker. Who actually looks like he wants the ball unlike our other tall, young striker...

[hibbymark]

With the squad being there for a full week let’s not forget that new signings can jump on a flight and join the rest of the squad at anytime during the week .

Managers have said in the past that January is a really difficult time to do business. There has pretty much been a full fixture list down south over the days since the window opened as well.

Im not a happy clapper and I haven’t on many occasions enjoyed watching Hibs post Mcginn, Allan and McGeouch but our current league position whilst unacceptable behind a St Johnstone team who have just been on the best domestic run in the clubs history. A Kilmarnock side who if the league run from January to December would have won it. A rejuvenated Rangers under SG. A Livingston team which has over performed by anyone’s expectations and Aberdeen who have finished 2nd 3/4 years on the bounce and of course a Hearts team that started so well they won the league in October !

Im not papering over the cracks but our bunch of poorly recruited huddies as some on here would have you believe have just drawn with Rangers home and away and beaten Celtic at Easter Rd .

our injuries this season have been horrendous and I’d personally rather see 3 quality signings to add to a decent but imbalanced squad at anytime during January rather than the lose to Hearts and sign a new team on New Year’s Day approach that many seem to be craving .

[cabbageandribs1875]

Na boyhood Jambo mate. Would be a decent signing. But not a priority.


hibby

[mcfly]

Would anyone like Lawrence Shankland from Ayr

Think we have missed the boat on him sadly.

We won’t be able to afford him. Thought he was going to Swansea.

Maybe hibs are just keeping the cards close to chest and saying nowt till it’s all done.

However the fans could do with a wee lift 😃

[Aldo]

Would anyone like Lawrence Shankland from Ayr

Would be a decent addition but wouldn’t be cheap!


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[ThomasAgyepong]

hibby

Look at my latest reply regarding that mate 👍

[ThomasAgyepong]

Would be a decent addition but wouldn’t be cheap!


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Their gaffer said they wanted 250k.

[HappyAsHellas]

Na boyhood Jambo mate. Would be a decent signing. But not a priority.

100% Hibby growing up, my mate's laddie's pal - they went to the games together.

[theonlywayisup]

Na boyhood Jambo mate. Would be a decent signing. But not a priority.

100% not a boyhood Hertz fan. A family relative told me that he was a Hibs fan when young. Then changed allegiances when he came through the ranks at Hertz.

[ThomasAgyepong]

100% not a boyhood Hertz fan. A family relative told me that he was a Hibs fan when young. Then changed allegiances when he came through the ranks at Hertz.

I was mistaken mate, as I said.

[Aldo]

Their gaffer said they wanted 250k.

Still a bit of cash tbh but would be worth it if he could replicate form.

Need something to give us a lift!




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[brog]

I've had a feeling for a while that we're not going to see many signings this window. It'll be the usual stumbling blocks and missing out on targets and the big post mortem meltdown at the end.


Have you ever had a positive feeling? Today's effectively the 1st day of the window & you're depressed already. Cheer up, it can be good for you. 😀

[bigwheel]

Would anyone like Lawrence Shankland from Ayr


Any player such as this, who are now sought after by a range of clubs, will command wages greater than we can pay - even if we could stump up the fee...

[theonlywayisup]

I was mistaken mate, as I said.

No worries

[SHODAN]

Have you ever had a positive feeling? Today's effectively the 1st day of the window & you're depressed already. Cheer up, it can be good for you. 😀

I was pretty solidly upbeat from the January 2015 window up until the end of the last one.

[Aldo]

Any player such as this, who are now sought after by a range of clubs, will command wages greater than we can pay - even if we could stump up the fee...

I’m not so sure tbh!

If you look at SJM and how he developed. some players might see this as a positive and use us as a stepping stone to bigger and potentially better things.

Ayr will also see how we have conducted ourselves with St Mirren which may also work in our favour.

Would also depend on the player/his family etc.

All in all there is always a chance.


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[SMAXXA]

Any player such as this, who are now sought after by a range of clubs, will command wages greater than we can pay - even if we could stump up the fee...

Would disagree with that at this stage as far as we know he’s not got any concrete offers and is on a few hundred a week. A firm offer of a few grand and a few years contract to give him security wouldn’t be unrealistic.

[Billy Whizz]

He would a class signing I reckon, can fill a number of positions and has a winning mentality. Wasn’t he a boyhood hibs fan also? A disgruntled hun with a point to prove sounds good to me.

Think his dad is or was a Hibs season ticket holder

[bigwheel]

Would disagree with that at this stage as far as we know he’s not got any concrete offers and is on a few hundred a week. A firm offer of a few grand and a few years contract to give him security wouldn’t be unrealistic.


fair points...pretty sure his Agent will have some demand for him already....genuinely think we have missed the boat on this one

[bingo70]

fair points...pretty sure his Agent will have some demand for him already....genuinely think we have missed the boat on this one

It’d be great to put a bid in and actually find out.

[bigwheel]

It’d be great to put a bid in and actually find out.


would be an exciting turn of events for sure...

[Billy Whizz]

Would disagree with that at this stage as far as we know he’s not got any concrete offers and is on a few hundred a week. A firm offer of a few grand and a few years contract to give him security wouldn’t be unrealistic.

Lennon gets on great with McCall the Ayr Manager. Think McCall said he helped him get the Ayr gig. Wouldn’t be be surprise if McCall suggested Hibs was a good career move for him, but his head may have been turned at the money Swansea may be offering
For me it’s too big a leap from the Scottish Championship to the English one. Just ask Jason

[Lago]

IMHO .

I suspect you already know the answer,in the normal way of Hibs ,we will likely continue our backward slide

Hibs boards seem to never learn nor care,bloody depressing after 6 decades of supporting the club.

STILL,I certainly could be wrong ,I hope so ,but history really is against it.

Sad isn't it ?

[Aldo]

It’d be great to put a bid in and actually find out.

I might be reading this wrong but maybe we have. I am sure Eastmainsmh has provided some decent snippets in the past regarding targets etc.

[Earlydelivery]

Na boyhood Jambo mate. Would be a decent signing. But not a priority.

Know him and his family well ... all born and bred Hibs fans m8

[bingo70]

I might be reading this wrong but maybe we have. I am sure Eastmainsmh has provided some decent snippets in the past regarding targets etc.

Interesting, I hadn’t noticed that.

[Aldo]

Interesting, I hadn’t noticed that.

‘Would anyone like Lawerence Shankland from Ayr’

Posted by Eastmainsmh about 40 or so minutes ago.




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[Haymaker]

:hyper

[ThomasAgyepong]

Somebody on Instagram saying Tom Lockyer from Bristol Rovers. Has 5 caps for Wales and is only 24. Could be decent.

[hhibs]

Sad isn't it ?


Indeed it is Lago,indeed it is.

[calumhibee1]

Would anyone consider Lee Wallace?

Definitely. Although as others have said it’s not a position we’re desperate to recruit in.

[The 90+2]

Somebody on Instagram saying Tom Lockyer from Bristol Rovers. Has 5 caps for Wales and is only 24. Could be decent.

Could be a key signing 👍

[JohnM1875]

Somebody on Instagram saying Tom Lockyer from Bristol Rovers. Has 5 caps for Wales and is only 24. Could be decent.

Just looked him up and he's a defender. Gutted, was hoping for a box to box midfield genius! Probably means Efe is definitely gone as well.

[bingo70]

Somebody on Instagram saying Tom Lockyer from Bristol Rovers. Has 5 caps for Wales and is only 24. Could be decent.

Who on Instagram is saying that?

[SMAXXA]

fair points...pretty sure his Agent will have some demand for him already....genuinely think we have missed the boat on this one

Yeah your right i think the same if his agents not punting him around and trying to get him a fairly life changing deal on the back of his current performances then he needs the bullet

[JimboHibs]

So we don’t need 3-4 first team starters ??

Aye ok then 😳

Where did can you quote me saying that ?

You just said it thicko.

[Brummie_Hibs]

‘Would anyone like Lawerence Shankland from Ayr’

Posted by Eastmainsmh about 40 or so minutes ago.
£350,000 with 25% sell on?

[Aldo]

£350,000 with 25% sell on?

Is this what you’ve heard??


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[RedHibby]

If we sign anyone that we have to pay a fee for I will be totally surprised. I would like to know where the increased income from this club is going because I don’t think they are spending it.

[ThomasAgyepong]

Who on Instagram is saying that?

Was on somebody’s story. A Hibs page.

[ThomasAgyepong]

Was on somebody’s story. A Hibs page.

Will try and find the account

[bingo70]

Is this what you’ve heard??


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It was on one of these nonsense hibs transfer pages on twitter, ignore.

The signing may be a possibility but ignore the fee mentioned in the post you quoted.

[Aldo]

It was on one of these nonsense hibs transfer pages on twitter, ignore.

The signing may be a possibility but ignore the fee mentioned in the post you quoted.

Cheers Bingo. Would suspect any fee would be undisclosed!


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[mcfly]

Where did can you quote me saying that ?

You just said it thicko.


Read out loud what you just sent. Doesn’t even make sense

I think you’ve proved to all who the thicko is.

👏👏

[Scotty Leither]

If we sign anyone that we have to pay a fee for I will be totally surprised. I would like to know where the increased income from this club is going because I don’t think they are spending it.

We'll be the last to know, that's for sure.

If we're saving up for the indoor arena at the expense of the team it kind of puts to bed the no more infrastructure line, and IMO would currently be an act of supreme folly when the team is in dire need of some major surgery and the fans are choking on some good news.

[The 90+2]

If we sign anyone that we have to pay a fee for I will be totally surprised. I would like to know where the increased income from this club is going because I don’t think they are spending it.

Good old infrastructure. It certainly worked the last time so I can’t see any problems developing 👍

Ive a feeling the board will tell Lennon he spent enough in the summer and it’s not worked so loans will happen.

[The 90+2]

We'll be the last to know, that's for sure.

If we're saving up for the indoor arena at the expense of the team it kind of puts to bed the no more infrastructure line, and IMO would currently be an act of supreme folly when the team is in dire need of some major surgery and the fans are choking on some good news.

2007/2008 all over again.

[Speedway]

2007/2008 all over again.

I was just thinking that.

[flash]

Some amount of wind and pish in the posts above this one.

[brianmc]

Some amount of wind and pish in the posts above this one.

Yep. And more to follow ...

[Speedway]

Some amount of wind and pish in the posts above this one.

How are the pre-Dubai quality signings with pace that the manager has publicly requested coming along?

[The_Horde]

Some amount of wind and pish in the posts above this one.

This. It's like the final 20 of the derby all over again, loads of action but you never felt like anything was coming.

[RedHibby]

Yes, that horrible feeling of dejavu is haunting me.

[Joe6-2]

If the trip to Dubai is sat I’m expecting some signings this afternoon or tomorrow.

This is such an important transfer window for us - got to get it right.

We must have money to spend - I’m expecting 3-4 quality players in that go straight into first team

Surely Allan should be a done deal by now, if we are getting him

[flash]

How are the pre-Dubai quality signings with pace that the manager has publicly requested coming along?

No idea.

[Joe6-2]

On £130k a week at Bournemouth, so would imagine The The’s are picking up a huge percentage of that.

Thats a massive gamble for a club that canna balance the books, and just stinks of them doing anything to stop Celtic winning the league even if it means financial suicice for their own team :rolleyes:

Hope so!

[Speedway]

No idea.

Precisely

[HibbyAndy]

That Dharma guy and Jim White are absolutely creaming themselves of Defoe signing , Seriously its disgusting , For that reason alone i Hope Celtic finish 20 points clear !

[Brightside]

36.

still really fit though - great work ethic - good pace

Goals in him...

Isnt he on 68k a week? how on earth can Rangers pay for that?

[bigwheel]

Isnt he on 68k a week? how on earth can Rangers pay for that?

Bewildering that isn’t it - even if they are paying half of it ...crazy numbers for our league

[Ozyhibby]

No way are new Rangers paying anywhere close to that.


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[Connollys11]

Bewildering that isn’t it - even if they are paying half of it ...crazy numbers for our league

They'll be cheating again it's the only way they know.

[Billy Whizz]

Isnt he on 68k a week? how on earth can Rangers pay for that?

What’s even more galling is Bournemouth have a 12,000 seater stadium, and can pay wages of £68K per week. It’s obscene

[The 90+2]

Bewildering that isn’t it - even if they are paying half of it ...crazy numbers for our league

Rangers will pay 20% of that Max.

[Scotty Leither]

Other clubs are making moves already. It'd be nice to be first for once to have one/two players in the door, but I daresay we'll take our time, ask the fans to be patient, etc.

It'd be good to have two/three players in for the Elgin game, scouted, fitness levels checked out, signed and ready to play straight away.

I sincerely hope that is indeed the case and that can spark us to kick on in January and beyond, but the old radio silence button seems to be getting pressed again; i'd love to be proved wrong but right now this lack of activity or even talk of a new signing doesn't bode well.

[Aldo]

No way are new Rangers paying anywhere close to that.


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Talk is they have a debt of £25 million and this is before they sign anyone this window!


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[bigwheel]

Rangers will pay 20% of that Max.

What makes you say that? when they have paid much more than that recently - over 30k per week for Alves last season for example ?

[madhatter]

We'll be the last to know, that's for sure.

If we're saving up for the indoor arena at the expense of the team it kind of puts to bed the no more infrastructure line, and IMO would currently be an act of supreme folly when the team is in dire need of some major surgery and the fans are choking on some good news.

This window is massive, if we finish bottom six it won’t go down well with fans...

Fans are making sacrifices to get ST and making donations to HSL etc. I’m already considering what I should do next season, I’m sure others are as well. Money is tight, I’d be unhappy finding out I’m turning up every week to watch the current rubbish so we can get more facility work done...

You need sporting success to develop as a club, not buildings. Finishing below clubs that still train on fields or at Universities is not great for fan confidence. Huge window.

[flash]

Precisely

Eh?

[Brightside]

£350,000 with 25% sell on?

Thats 100% bollix.

[Juice-Terry]

I asked an impeccable source about our interest in Gunnarsson. He replied "Niklas has had a few offers but nothing over the line yet. He's knocked back offers from clubs in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden." I asked if there had been an offer from Hibs and he replied, cryptically, "No offer of a contract."

[theonlywayisup]

Can we keep this thread to Hibs transfer talk? :greengrin

[Greenworld]

How are the pre-Dubai quality signings with pace that the manager has publicly requested coming along?The problem has got complicated if Effe and possibly kamberi move then it's really hard to see how you sign enough quality to replace all the players we need .
You would be looking at 5 players to come in.
It's a nightmare position we should not be in .

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[JimboHibs]

Read out loud what you just sent. Doesn’t even make sense

I think you’ve proved to all who the thicko is.

👏👏

I give up keep playing fantasy football in that gap between your ears thicko 👍

[Joe6-2]

The problem has got complicated if Effe and possibly kamberi move then it's really hard to see how you sign enough quality to replace all the players we need .
You would be looking at 5 players to come in.
It's a nightmare position we should not be in .

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True, but no sign of anybody coming in

[Juice-Terry]

Maybe the offer to Gunnarsson is to come over to train with us - or possibly even to go to Dubai?

[flash]

True, but no sign of anybody coming in

FFS should the club tell us who they are trying to bring in?

[Joe6-2]

FFS should the club tell us who they are trying to bring in?

Hardly, but if Lennon wants them for Saturday, you'd think at least one deal by now! ffs!

[Nicho87]

Can see the usual end of month race to sign some dross.

[bigwheel]

True, but no sign of anybody coming in

Come on - there is no doubt the club will be very active trying to get 2-3 guys in ...let’s be patient.

[Greenworld]

True, but no sign of anybody coming inYes I know to be frank it's a shambles the club should be in a position when they only need to replace or recruit 2 players mid season .

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[Scotty Leither]

FFS should the club tell us who they are trying to bring in?

Of course not...but maybe they could have a decent signing lined up in the early days of the window for once to try and generate a bit of enthusiasm about their intentions?

[Callum_62]

Of course not...but maybe they could have a decent signing lined up in the early days of the window for once to try and generate a bit of enthusiasm about their intentions?

We are always told to be patient - i wish we just went out and got our target in the door early


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[flash]

Of course not...but maybe they could have a decent signing lined up in the early days of the window for once to try and generate a bit of enthusiasm about their intentions?

Who cares when we get them as long as they come?

[Greenworld]

Come on - there is no doubt the club will be very active trying to get 2-3 guys in ...let’s be patient.2 - 3 is not enough though if Effe moves on and kamberi moves on ( big if) we are looking at needing 4-5 players

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[bigwheel]

2 - 3 is not enough though if Effe moves on and kamberi moves on ( big if) we are looking at needing 4-5 players

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[emoji23]. Yes, if we lose two key players we will need more in ...[emoji106]

[Scotty Leither]

Who cares when we get them as long as they come?

It would be good to get players in now, because we sure as hell need them, they would be able to train with their new team-mates at this training camp, it would give a lift to the fans, and it would break the mould of our recent m.o. of signing here today-gone today players who contribute nothing in the grand scheme of things.

Getting two decent, worthwhile signings in for the Elgin game will hopefully give the whole place a lift and let us cut loose and score a few goals in that game, as well as getting the New Year off to a better start than the last one ended on.

[EH54]

2 - 3 is not enough though if Effe moves on and kamberi moves on ( big if) we are looking at needing 4-5 players

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We were already needing 3 or 4 with hyndman. Now he's away..so we need at least 4, preferably 5 quality signings to push on for me. And we should use this window to build for next season aswell if we can. Even if there is a couple of pre contracts lined up. I wouldn't renew the likes of Mcgregor or David gray's contracts, unless they had a great injury free second half of the season, no good when they can't stay fit. Right now we need 2 midfielders, one wide man, a striker and someone to come in and make right back theirs!

[Greenworld]

£350,000 with 25% sell on?No chance I'm sure his contract is up end of this season ?
He can sign for who he wants now or a small fee would get him now .
Do you not find it strange no one has moved for him though before now

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[madhatter]

Who cares when we get them as long as they come?

Like Milligan and Agyepong you mean? Or are you referring to Mavrias and Nelom? Waiting brings quality doesn’t it?

I understand us needing to be patient but why are we virtually always the slowest to get things moving even though we need new players desperately?

The important thing with Hibs is who rather than when but sadly we seem to miss out on players then get strange loans which tend to be unprepared and I get a sense of them being a means for short term relief for fans.

Imagine announcement tomorrow from Aberdeen - “Scott Allan signs a 3 year contract after Aberdeen agreed an undisclosed fee with Celtic”. Two weeks later we reveal Lewis Morgan on loan to try to alleviate the rage from fans...

[Leith Green]

I’m no big fan of Rod Petrie or our boards transfer dealings in the past. But Im struggling to see how it is their fault regarding our recent recruitment, we cannot go out and replace a 3 million pound player like for like or spend a million on a player and pay say 15k a week wages Lennon will have asked for the board to sign mallan , milligan , kamberi , horgan etc and i certainly dont see them as having been cheap options , they probably didnt come ceaply. Im looking at things and im thinking as much as i like Lennon we are facing a second january in a row replacing his summer signings. Lets not forget that the board backed him last january in replacing some of the guff he had just signed.

[bingo70]

Who cares when we get them as long as they come?

Neil Lennon.

He specifically said he wanted new players in for the trip to Dubai.

[tonyrougier123]

If niklas gunnarsson is available it would be criminal if hibs are not even trying to sign him!

[Lee Marvin]

I’m no big fan of Rod Petrie or our boards transfer dealings in the past. But Im struggling to see how it is their fault regarding our recent recruitment, we cannot go out and replace a 3 million pound player like for like or spend a million on a player and pay say 15k a week wages Lennon will have asked for the board to sign mallan , milligan , kamberi , horgan etc and i certainly dont see them as having been cheap options , they probably didnt come ceaply. Im looking at things and im thinking as much as i like Lennon we are facing a second january in a row replacing his summer signings. Lets not forget that the board backed him last january in replacing some of the guff he had just signed.

The board are bottom of the list of reasons we are 8th in the league out of Lennon, injuries, the players and the board.

Last by some distance

[Weegreenman]

What player would want to come to Hibs and be managed by Neil Lennon after the way he’s treated Kamberi? Just saying :cb

[Gmack7]

What player would want to come to Hibs and be managed by Neil Lennon after the way he’s treated Kamberi? Just saying :cb

Ibrahimovic 😎

[Hi Heid Yin]

What player would want to come to Hibs and be managed by Neil Lennon after the way he’s treated Kamberi? Just saying :cb

What club would want Kamberi and his "down-tools" attitude and his short-changing his manager and team-mates?

[The 90+2]

Ibrahimovic 😎

Good shout, Zlatan wouldn’t take the **** Kameri has 👍

[Leith Green]

What club would want Kamberi and his "down-tools" attitude and his short-changing his manager and team-mates?

But whats changed his attitude and performances from him being a class act last season?

[The 90+2]

What club would want Kamberi and his "down-tools" attitude and his short-changing his manager and team-mates?

Probably a club with a side that has a hint of creativity in it which is getting severely overlooked in terms of slating the forward.

[Stuart93]

£350,000 with 25% sell on?

Yep baws, posted by Hibernian Fans ITK on Twitter, deary me

[houstonhibbee]

Maybe the offer to Gunnarsson is to come over to train with us - or possibly even to go to Dubai?

According to EEN we haven't made any approaches...…………..

[Leith Green]

At the end of the day we have lost brilliant players who were signed by the same board but different manager with less of a budget. Lennons replacement signings look terrible in comparison

[Lago]

What’s even more galling is Bournemouth have a 12,000 seater stadium, and can pay wages of £68K per week. It’s obscene
Big shiny new one on the way.

[Weegreenman]

What club would want Kamberi and his "down-tools" attitude and his short-changing his manager and team-mates?


Bristol City rumoured to be interested :cb

[Unseen work]

I was a fan of Gunnarson first time round but feel like some people are remembering auch better player than he actually was.

would he get a game ahead of McGregor Hanlon and Porteous? Maybe McGregor as he’s getting on a bit but Lennon seems a big fan. Hanlon has a mistake in him but also appears to be a favourite

[Hibs90]

Hibs are always so slow when it comes to transfers. Gets on my tits.

[SloopJB]

Hibs are playing in the wrong shade of green, no wonder we are garbage.

( think I'm getting the hang of this forum)

[SquashedFrogg]

But whats changed his attitude and performances from him being a class act last season?

A perm contract and poor attitude? Lack of ability? The player has to take responsibility. He plays for the club, not the manager.

[The Modfather]

A perm contract and poor attitude? Lack of ability? The player has to take responsibility. He plays for the club, not the manager.

The club is also bigger than the manager and he has a duty to do what is best for the team ahead of any personal grievances he may have with with certain players.

[Leith Green]

A perm contract and poor attitude? Lack of ability? The player has to take responsibility. He plays for the club, not the manager.

There was no lack of ability last season , so disagree on that one. His attitude was fine until he was being asked to feed off of scraps from a poor midfield signed by lennon and the team lumping high balls , instructed by lennon because his team lack creativity

[bingo70]

There was no lack of ability last season , so disagree on that one. His attitude was fine until he was being asked to feed off of scraps from a poor midfield signed by lennon and the team lumping high balls , instructed by lennon because his team lack creativity

I agree.

I’ve not seen anything wrong with Kamberis attitude and I think if Lennon didn’t mention it then it wouldn’t be an issue on here.

What sums it up for me was Kamberi getting the blame after the livi game. We were so bad going forward in the first half it was unreal, second half he came on and we were instantly much better. Obviously Flo missed the penalty but that could happen to anyone and he gave the ball away before their goal but to blame a striker for losing the ball 70 yards from goal is very very harsh imo.

[Shrekko]

What player would want to come to Hibs and be managed by Neil Lennon after the way he’s treated Kamberi? Just saying :cb

This is just getting embarrassing.

[Hi Heid Yin]

A perm contract and poor attitude? Lack of ability? The player has to take responsibility. He plays for the club, not the manager.

:agree::agree: That's called being "professional"

[Leith Green]

I agree.

I’ve not seen anything wrong with Kamberis attitude and I think if Lennon didn’t mention it then it wouldn’t be an issue on here.

What sums it up for me was Kamberi getting the blame after the livi game. We were so bad going forward in the first half it was unreal, second half he came on and we were instantly much better. Obviously Flo missed the penalty but that could happen to anyone and he gave the ball away before their goal but to blame a striker for losing the ball 70 yards from goal is very very harsh imo.

There are more stark failings in our recent starting 11s than Kamberi. Mallan constantly losing possession and teams countering us from it , milligan being slower than a week in jail , hyndman and horgans end product. Its our midfield that is the problem , clear as day. Slow , ponderous , and no quality in possession

[tamig]

What club would want Kamberi and his "down-tools" attitude and his short-changing his manager and team-mates?

So you’re going with the implied view of your namesake as per usual. Kamberi hasn’t hit the heights of last season but I’ve not seen evidence to suggest any downing of tools - as you put it.

[The 90+2]

:agree::agree: That's called being "professional"

Lennon seemed happy enough sticking by all the “unprofessional” players that got Mowbray the sack when he took over at Celtic?

[SquashedFrogg]

Lennon seemed happy enough sticking by all the “unprofessional” players that got Mowbray the sack when he took over at Celtic?

Jesus. Your dislike for Lennon has hit new depths. How far back in time are you prepared to go to lay the boot in?

Unreal.

[The 90+2]

Jesus. Your dislike for Lennon has hit new depths. How far back in time are you prepared to go to lay the boot in?

Unreal.

Your slating players for being unprofessional and not working hard enough for the manager (in your opinion) yet it’s okay for Lennon to work with completely unprofessional players who got another manager the sack basically? I can’t remember much ripping of players for being unprofessional when he took over at Celtic?

I’ve no dislike of Lennon, he had two very good seasons with us. I think it’s not the best way to go about business ripping players all the time for not giving 100% especially when he’s threatened to walk times - hardly 100 % commitment to the club is that the players seemingly should be playing for is it?

[tamig]

Other clubs are making moves already. It'd be nice to be first for once to have one/two players in the door, but I daresay we'll take our time, ask the fans to be patient, etc.

It'd be good to have two/three players in for the Elgin game, scouted, fitness levels checked out, signed and ready to play straight away.

I sincerely hope that is indeed the case and that can spark us to kick on in January and beyond, but the old radio silence button seems to be getting pressed again; i'd love to be proved wrong but right now this lack of activity or even talk of a new signing doesn't bode well.
Think your being a bit harsh with that radio silence comment. What other clubs are telling all and sundry about their transfer dealings? How are you honestly expecting Hibs to act? A bit of realism required bud.

[SquashedFrogg]

Your slating players for being unprofessional and not working hard enough for the manager (in your opinion) yet it’s okay for Lennon to work with completely unprofessional players who got another manager the sack basically? I can’t remember much ripping of players for being unprofessional when he took over at Celtic?

I’ve no dislike of Lennon, he had two very good seasons with us. I think it’s not the best way to go about business ripping players all the time for not giving 100% especially when he’s threatened to walk times - hardly 100 % commitment to the club is that the players seemingly should be playing for is it?

No. I originally answered a question on a post with possible answers. An alternate view if you like.

I get that you have issues with his time at Celtic. I tend not to bother what happens at other clubs. Especially 8 years ago.

[Tornadoes70]

So you’re going with the implied view of your namesake as per usual. Kamberi hasn’t hit the heights of last season but I’ve not seen evidence to suggest any downing of tools - as you put it.

Lenny must have thought he had too or wouldn't have singled him out for direct criticism to be fair mate.

Bar the Celtic goal he's been like the proverbial headless chicken this season.

I'd happily see the club pay £300 000 for the goal machine that is Lawrence Shankland.

Cue outrage.

:greengrin

Mon the Cabbage!!!

[Blocks Biloxi]

I've not seen this posted elsewhere, so apologies if it has been.

The graph of through balls during the 2017/8 season from this article (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46574062) represents a huge factor in Kamberi's, and by extension Hibs', struggles this season.

It's no surprise to most of us, but I didn't realise the true extent of what we've lost compared with other PL sides.