Summer 2019 transfer thread

[ian cruise]

Alex Harris signs for Edinburgh City.

Safe to say his career hasn’t went the way we all expected.

Callum Antell, Handling, Harris and Callum Crane all there now.

Basically a mini hibs

Hopefully a good platform for some of these guys to re-find (I don't think that's a word...) some form and a love of the game. If we're lucky then one or two will have a similar path to Dobbie and Robertson who dropped down the leagues to then improve and go on to have good careers. As long as they're enjoying their football then good on them.

[ian cruise]

Danny was outstanding for us in two matches. Away at Livi and that time he farcically got sent off in Glasgow then lost his place in the side to Scotty Rob, both times bang in the middle of the park, confidence flowing.

Absolutely, as I said earlier I always thought he had potential. Out of that bunch (Harris, Stanton, Caldwell, Crane and going back Kurtis Byrne) Danny was the one I really thought would be our next big home grown signing.

[Ronniekirk]

Heard the St Mirren manager is going to chuck it because of transfer ideas and funds.

I was told before the end of the Season that he had already decided he was heading back to Ireland because of family reasons Tony Fitzpatrick indicates in the interview before their playoff game he wanted to keep him before being asked if he was thinking of leaving so he was obviously pre empting a question he thought was going to be asked
But the interviewer sounded surprised and grilled him on it
So wouldn’t be surprised if this is the case


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[bigswissstriker]

At least he's not got 12 year old girls in his phone book like one of his players.


Disgraceful club

Wind it in man.

[The 90+2]

Absolutely, as I said earlier I always thought he had potential. Out of that bunch (Harris, Stanton, Caldwell, Crane and going back Kurtis Byrne) Danny was the one I really thought would be our next big home grown signing.

Yeah I was the same, Sammy had a great chance too. Sad how things have went. Injuries definitely ruined it for him.

[The 90+2]

I was told before the end of the Season that he had already decided he was heading back to Ireland because of family reasons Tony Fitzpatrick indicates in the interview before their playoff game he wanted to keep him before being asked if he was thinking of leaving so he was obviously pre empting a question he thought was going to be asked
But the interviewer sounded surprised and grilled him on it
So wouldn’t be surprised if this is the case


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👍 thanks for sharing that. I think he will be off then in that case.

[Brightside]

At least he's not got 12 year old girls in his phone book like one of his players.


Disgraceful club

Well that’s taken a sinister turn

[Hibernian32]

Wind it in man.

I certainly will not when there is a convincted sex offender in our game and people think its okay to applaud him on saturdays absolutely disgusting

[Onceinawhile]

Me either. Or Santon.

Done pretty well for himself Imo. Playing for roma doesn't come easy.

[The 90+2]

I certainly will not when there is a convincted sex offender in our game and people think its okay to applaud him on saturdays absolutely disgusting

Are people not allowed second chances in life? As far as I’m aware there have been no other allegations or convictions. Players football career already ruined. He made a mistake as a silly little boy and paid the price since. Away and get your daily mail.

[The 90+2]

Well that’s taken a sinister turn

There’s always one.

[StevesFamau5]

Are people not allowed second chances in life? As far as I’m aware there have been no other allegations or convictions. Players football career already ruined. He made a mistake as a silly little boy and paid the price since. Away and get your daily mail.


If someone of the age of say 19/20 was texting or messaging your 14/15 year old daughter, would you be OK with it? Now let's say the chat was of a sexual nature, would you be OK with it?

I am all for second chances but with this one I am a bit uneasy about it.

Yes he was a daft laddie, but still old enough to know the difference between legal age and non legal age (I would assume). Given the nature of the crime it doesn't appear to be just an innocent mistake.

"Thomson was convicted on 17 June 2011 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after admitting 'lewd, libidinous and indecent behaviour' towards two girls aged 12 and 14. He admitted to showing them male genitalia, asking the older one for sex and engaging them in sexual chat. He was fined £4,000 and placed on the sex offenders register for five years"

Personally as a father, I think he shouldn't be allowed to play professional football again, someone like that is not a role model are they?

Anyway moving on from this..... any new signing rumors this sunny Friday????

[Hibernian32]

If someone of the age of say 19/20 was texting or messaging your 14/15 year old daughter, would you be OK with it? Now let's say the chat was of a sexual nature, would you be OK with it?

I am all for second chances but with this one I am a bit uneasy about it.

Yes he was a daft laddie, but still old enough to know the difference between legal age and non legal age (I would assume). Given the nature of the crime it doesn't appear to be just an innocent mistake.

"Thomson was convicted on 17 June 2011 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after admitting 'lewd, libidinous and indecent behaviour' towards two girls aged 12 and 14. He admitted to showing them male genitalia, asking the older one for sex and engaging them in sexual chat. He was fined £4,000 and placed on the sex offenders register for five years"

Personally as a father, I think he shouldn't be allowed to play professional football again, someone like that is not a role model are they?

Anyway moving on from this..... any new signing rumors this sunny Friday????
Glad to see somebody gets it

[matty_f]

If someone of the age of say 19/20 was texting or messaging your 14/15 year old daughter, would you be OK with it? Now let's say the chat was of a sexual nature, would you be OK with it?

I am all for second chances but with this one I am a bit uneasy about it.

Yes he was a daft laddie, but still old enough to know the difference between legal age and non legal age (I would assume). Given the nature of the crime it doesn't appear to be just an innocent mistake.

"Thomson was convicted on 17 June 2011 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after admitting 'lewd, libidinous and indecent behaviour' towards two girls aged 12 and 14. He admitted to showing them male genitalia, asking the older one for sex and engaging them in sexual chat. He was fined £4,000 and placed on the sex offenders register for five years"

Personally as a father, I think he shouldn't be allowed to play professional football again, someone like that is not a role model are they?

Anyway moving on from this..... any new signing rumors this sunny Friday????

If that's his line of work then he should be allowed to return to work once his conviction is spent.

[Alex Trager]

Done pretty well for himself Imo. Playing for roma doesn't come easy.

Who’s playing for Roma?

[PH91]

Who’s playing for Roma?

Davide Santon. Not to be confused with Sam Stanton.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Absolutely, as I said earlier I always thought he had potential. Out of that bunch (Harris, Stanton, Caldwell, Crane and going back Kurtis Byrne) Danny was the one I really thought would be our next big home grown signing.

I didn’t have any confidence that any of that batch of youngsters would be sold on.

Compare to the break through of O’Connor, Thomson, then Riordan & Brown, Fletcher. These lads played with a swagger from the get go, and grabbed games by the scruff of the neck. They knew they were good enough.

It seemed to me the likes of Stanton, Handling, Caldwell didn’t have the inner self belief or strut to make it. Cummings did, and was derided by many for his one attribute that set him apart from the youngsters that broke through ahead of him - confidence in his ability.

[easty]

Are people not allowed second chances in life? As far as I’m aware there have been no other allegations or convictions. Players football career already ruined. He made a mistake as a silly little boy and paid the price since. Away and get your daily mail.

Are folk who don't like convicted sex offenders automatically supporters of the Daily Mail? :dunno:

[easty]

I didn’t have any confidence that any of that batch of youngsters would be sold on.

Compare to the break through of O’Connor, Thomson, then Riordan & Brown, Fletcher. These lads played with a swagger from the get go, and grabbed games by the scruff of the neck. They knew they were good enough.

It seemed to me the likes of Stanton, Handling, Caldwell didn’t have the inner self belief or strut to make it. Cummings did, and was derided by many for his one attribute that set him apart from the youngsters that broke through ahead of him - confidence in his ability.

:agree:

I quite liked Stanton, thought he was more capable than the others, but even then, I never thought he looked like a great player. I never saw the big deal about Handling. I could never work out what he was bringing to them team.

[The 90+2]

Are folk who don't like convicted sex offenders automatically supporters of the Daily Mail? :dunno:

I don’t exactly like the boy and I take on board the comments about if it was my own girls. What I don’t go for is the burn the witch attitude towards another human who made massive shocking mistakes and paid for it with a top level football career in tatters. I also don’t think he’s any kind of a role model.

Well off topic but Edinburgh City are hardly a horrible club.

[Heisenberg]

Tom James from Yeovil.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4393615/hibs-tom-james-transfer-news-yeovil-town/

Appears to be a right back so solid competition for Gray. WBA had a 400k bid accepted in 2018 but he failed to agree terms with them.

[GloryGlory]

Gosh, this thread has taken a few wrong turns! :confused:

[Northernhibee]

I don’t exactly like the boy and I take on board the comments about if it was my own girls. What I don’t go for is the burn the witch attitude towards another human who made massive shocking mistakes and paid for it with a top level football career in tatters. I also don’t think he’s any kind of a role model.

Well off topic but Edinburgh City are hardly a horrible club.

People seem to think that the concept of justice is a cuddly, warming idea but if anything it means more difficult decisions than anything.

If our justice system is there to reform, then you can't have a system where people don't get the chance to rebuild their lives and rehabilitate themselves into normal society.

It doesn't mean that I don't dislike the guy but he deserves to rebuild his life and show signs that he is indeed reformed. Otherwise you just drive people underground and into a cycle of reoffending.

[Souter96Mac]

Tom James from Yeovil.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4393615/hibs-tom-james-transfer-news-yeovil-town/

Appears to be a right back so solid competition for Gray. WBA had a 400k bid accepted in 2018 but he failed to agree terms with them.

On paper it sounds like he'd be a great signing. Long term replacement for sir David.

[PPZPOL]

I think we need a defensive midfielder who will sit break up play and make an easy pass. No need for him to stray to far past the half way line all the rest of the current midfielders all do that.

The two Killie boys were the best I seen last season at that. Dicker and Power maybe their names? Every time I watched them on tv and the times against us I thought the two of them were pivotal.

[GloryGlory]

Tom James from Yeovil.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4393615/hibs-tom-james-transfer-news-yeovil-town/

Appears to be a right back so solid competition for Gray. WBA had a 400k bid accepted in 2018 but he failed to agree terms with them.

At last! A genuine Hibs rumour! :greengrin

[The 90+2]

People seem to think that the concept of justice is a cuddly, warming idea but if anything it means more difficult decisions than anything.

If our justice system is there to reform, then you can't have a system where people don't get the chance to rebuild their lives and rehabilitate themselves into normal society.

It doesn't mean that I don't dislike the guy but he deserves to rebuild his life and show signs that he is indeed reformed. Otherwise you just drive people underground and into a cycle of reoffending.

Totally agree bearing in mind also football isn’t just a normal career, the boy could and should have played top level football so he not only got justice given for the disguising crime but lost out on the fortunes of a top playing career too as well as facing abuse every week of his life on and off the pitch.

[brog]

Danny was outstanding for us in two matches. Away at Livi and that time he farcically got sent off in Glasgow then lost his place in the side to Scotty Rob, both times bang in the middle of the park, confidence flowing.

I would add the 4-0 destruction of Sevco to that. Who would have thought that a midfield of Liam Craig, Scott Robertson, Danny Handling & Scott Allan could turn in such a wonderful display.

[matty_f]

I would add the 4-0 destruction of Sevco to that. Who would have thought that a midfield of Liam Craig, Scott Robertson, Danny Handling & Scott Allan could turn in such a wonderful display.

The way Scott Allan played that day, we'd have done 4-0 with a midfield of Scott Allan. :greengrin

[The 90+2]

I would add the 4-0 destruction of Sevco to that. Who would have thought that a midfield of Liam Craig, Scott Robertson, Danny Handling & Scott Allan could turn in such a wonderful display.

Great shout.

[CapitalGreen]

On paper it sounds like he'd be a great signing. Long term replacement for sir David.

He will be an immediate replacement for David Gray based on the reports of his ability.

[Unseen work]

Tom James is an interesting one, seems very highly rated and again alot of championship teams after him. Got to wonder why he failed to agree personal terms with West Brom?

Wonder where that leaves Gray if this lad comes in.

Seems to be a high energy full back and another who is a bit of s specialist at free kicks. Interestingly Celtic were also linked with him a few times.

Hopefully he leaves this type of own goal at Yeovil :greengrin https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/watch-yeovil-towns-thomas-james-bags-stunning-own-goal-league-two?_format=amp - skip to 1 minute

[yerauldda]

Succession planning is a huge part of what Hibs do these days so wouldn't be surprised to see us bring in Gray's replacement and drip feed him in throughout the course of this season.

It's Whittaker I'd be concerned about.. I'd imagine he would be on a decent salary but can't see much opportunity for him in the way of game time in either midfield or at right back.

I've never heard of James but on paper it ticks a lot of boxes and is exactly the type of signing you'd expect Heckingbottom to make. It seems we are going back to the recruitment strategy we had in place with Stubbs.. signing guys with potential in their early to mid-twenties that haven't quite reached a higher level for one reason or another. It says a lot about him that WBA were interested, a club with ambitions of returning to the PL. Hope we can get this one done.

[Barman Stanton]

Hopefully anyone replacing Gray won’t see him ever leave the club. Must be the most iconic Hibs player of all time.

[The 90+2]

Turnbull signs for Celtic after all. Deals done.

[SHODAN]

Tom James?

https://i.imgur.com/an2Uvdf.png

[HibeeSince85]

Hopefully anyone replacing Gray won’t see him ever leave the club. Must be the most iconic Hibs player of all time.

Pretty sure with SDG's 4 year deal we will see him and hopefully this new boy at RB for the next two seasons before he drops into his coaching/ambassador role.

[hfc rd]

Tom James is an interesting one, seems very highly rated and again alot of championship teams after him. Got to wonder why he failed to agree personal terms with West Brom?

Wonder where that leaves Gray if this lad comes in.

Seems to be a high energy full back and another who is a bit of s specialist at free kicks. Interestingly Celtic were also linked with him a few times.

Hopefully he leaves this type of own goal at Yeovil :greengrin https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/watch-yeovil-towns-thomas-james-bags-stunning-own-goal-league-two?_format=amp - skip to 1 minute


Game time maybe?

[The 90+2]

Game time maybe?

Failed a medical apparently.

[GloryGlory]

Failed a medical apparently.

Ooops! Hope we're not going to sign another player who has a closer relationship with the treatment table than with the playing field.

[hughio]

At last! A genuine Hibs rumour! :greengrin

:thumbsup:

[JDHibs]

With Gray & Whittakers injury troubles, we need decent right back cover. Also looking to the future, again with their injury records, whitty & gray wont go on much longer. This lads 23, long term planning is something we should being constantly trying to do.

[04Sauzee]

Ooops! Hope we're not going to sign another player who has a closer relationship with the treatment table than with the playing field.

42 appearances lst season would suggest he had a good relationship with the playing field last season

[Ronniekirk]

[emoji106] thanks for sharing that. I think he will be off then in that case.

But am surprised he hasn’t left before now so sounds like he was persuaded to stay on but yet they haven’t signed anyone yet Time will tell


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[Unseen work]

Could be an awkward one with this guy if he comes straight into the team considering we’ve just gave Gray a 4 year deal and he is our captain.

I also think with guys like Gray, Stevenson, Bartley we are losing more than a player, it’s that they know how much certain fixtures mean to the fans and won’t let us get bullied or be off the pace for them. Some new players coming in don’t get that. With those 3 you know they will compete for every ball and make it a real game, they will handle the frantic manner.

This guy must be some player if he’s going to dislodge Gray.

[we are hibs]

Apparently the boy James can play across the whole back 4 comfortably.

[matty_f]

Could be an awkward one with this guy if he comes straight into the team considering we’ve just gave Gray a 4 year deal and he is our captain.

I also think with guys like Gray, Stevenson, Bartley we are losing more than a player, it’s that they know how much certain fixtures mean to the fans and won’t let us get bullied or be off the pace for them. Some new players coming in don’t get that. With those 3 you know they will compete for every ball and make it a real game, they will handle the frantic manner.

This guy must be some player if he’s going to dislodge Gray.

If he's a better player then it's a good thing, Sir David hasn't shirked a single challenge since he arrived at the club and I imagine he'll rise to this one as well.

[hibbie02]

Ooops! Hope we're not going to sign another player who has a closer relationship with the treatment table than with the playing field.

I'd be more concerned he was part of the defence from a team that dropped out the bottom division down South..... doesn't fill me with optimism. However I know nowt about him and happy to reserve judgement until he signs and shows us what he can do. We don't have a good record of signing good (better than we have) full backs in recent years.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Tom james ......how do we get a pun for him?

[Unseen work]

Any update on Forde or Taylor?

[Unseen work]

Apparently the boy James can play across the whole back 4 comfortably.

Played defensive mid on occasion aswell. Wonder if this is where we see him playing?

[Allant1981]

42 appearances lst season would suggest he had a good relationship with the playing field last season

BBC reported that the player and WBA couldnt agree terms, nothing to suggest fitness was an issue and as you say he played a lot last year

[The_Horde]

Tom james ......how do we get a pun for him?

Why, why, why delilah?

Oh wait.

[Northernhibee]

Tom james ......how do we get a pun for him?

Write 'The Ballad of Tom James'. At every set piece after that he'll find himself in Space.

[Robbo6-2]

Any update on Forde or Taylor?

Taylor has said he wants to stay in the English Championship.

[Northernhibee]

I'd be more concerned he was part of the defence from a team that dropped out the bottom division down South..... doesn't fill me with optimism. However I know nowt about him and happy to reserve judgement until he signs and shows us what he can do. We don't have a good record of signing good (better than we have) full backs in recent years.

Wasn't John McGinn part of a relegated team? Just because his team mates are pish doesn't mean that he might not be a relevation with good players around him.

[The 90+2]

BBC reported that the player and WBA couldnt agree terms, nothing to suggest fitness was an issue and as you say he played a lot last year

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-transfer-tom-james-14980857.amp

[Speedway]

Tom james ......how do we get a pun for him?

It’s not unusual to take some poetic license in these situations.

[HoboHarry]

Wasn't John McGinn part of a relegated team? Just because his team mates are pish doesn't mean that he might not be a relevation with good players around him.
Could be wrong but wasn't he in the company of Kenny McLean when they got relegated?

[HoboHarry]

It’s not unusual to take some poetic license in these situations.
Any mair puns and I'll be Burning down the House......

[Allant1981]

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-transfer-tom-james-14980857.amp

Depends on what website or paper you read, most have said terms this one says fitness, cant see how fitness would have been an issue if he played over 40 games but who knows

[bingo70]

Could be wrong but wasn't he in the company of Kenny McLean when they got relegated?

Think they had a midfield 3 if Mcginn, Mclean and Mallan.

The rest of their team must have been really ***** 😂

[big gogs]

Any mair puns and I'll be Burning down the House......

Never heard of him.is he the boy from nowhere.

[The 90+2]

Depends on what website or paper you read, most have said terms this one says fitness, cant see how fitness would have been an issue if he played over 40 games but who knows

Not idea mate, it was the first link when I googled Tom James West Brom.

I liked Craig James when he was here so for that reason I like this signing 😁

[The 90+2]

Linked to a Norwich goalie who Blackburn want too.

[davhibby]

We spent half of this season with no good rb because Gray was injured. Do people think we should be going into the season with only Gray as a rb? Whittaker is no where near good enough so we need one in, just means Gray will have to play well to keep his place which is how it should be.

[MWHIBBIES]

Think they had a midfield 3 if Mcginn, Mclean and Mallan.

The rest of their team must have been really ***** 😂

McLean left before they went down for sure.

[bingo70]

McLean left before they went down for sure.

Stand corrected then, apologies.

Just remember this being discussed on here before and someone saying that, that’s what I get for believing what I read on hibs.net.

[Since452]

He sounds highly rated. Promising.

[Unseen work]

Jon McCracken linked, Young Scottish goal keeper.

Previously with Hamilton, seems we would have competition though as Newcastle also interested.

[Souter96Mac]

Jon McCracken linked, Young Scottish goal keeper.

Previously with Hamilton, seems we would have competition though as Newcastle also interested.

I know his dad Phil quite well

[SHODAN]

I reckon we'll see a signing in the next couple days. No inside info, just seems to be the momentum.

[HoboHarry]

I know his dad Phil quite well
Here now - the PC Polis will be on your case :greengrin

[hibbie02]

Wasn't John McGinn part of a relegated team? Just because his team mates are pish doesn't mean that he might not be a relevation with good players around him.

I was waiting for that one. I specifically said he was relegated with the bottom team in the English leagues. SJM was relegated with a premier League Team. I wouldn't have the same reservations with a relegated EPL Team full back, as they would be Championship Standard, I do with a League 2 relegated team. That makes him Non-League now. It's not the relegation, it is the League they are relegated from.

[Unseen work]

I was waiting for that one. I specifically said he was relegated with the bottom team in the English leagues. SJM was relegated with a premier League Team. I wouldn't have the same reservations with a relegated EPL Team full back, as they would be Championship Standard, I do with a League 2 relegated team. That makes him Non-League now. It's not the relegation, it is the League they are relegated from.

I get your point, sometimes players just need to drop a couple of levels to rediscover their confidence or get that run of games. James is still young and seems to have went to Yeovil to get game time which he has done, during that time he’s had a lot of interest in him from championship teams, Celtic and won player of the season.

That gives me hope, if he was 28 and a run of the mill midfielder for them I wouldn’t be too excited.

Hopefully he can make the step up.

[hibbie02]

I get your point, sometimes players just need to drop a couple of levels to rediscover their confidence or get that run of games. James is still young and seems to have went to Yeovil to get game time which he has done, during that time he’s had a lot of interest in him from championship teams, Celtic and won player of the season.

That gives me hope, if he was 28 and a run of the mill midfielder for them I wouldn’t be too excited.

Hopefully he can make the step up.

:thumbsup:

[Speedway]

NL saying Celtic is a great stepping stone for Turnbull.

Wonder how the plastics will like their manager describing the club in that way?

[bingo70]

NL saying Celtic is a great stepping stone for Turnbull.

Wonder how the plastics will like their manager describing the club in that way?

Well he used them as a stepping stone to get the Bolton job so shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise to them.

[Bostonhibby]

NL saying Celtic is a great stepping stone for Turnbull.

Wonder how the plastics will like their manager describing the club in that way?Celtc are a stepping stone to Southampton for whom they are a feeder club.

Deals like the Turnbull one are important to celtc because they get to collect the bigger fee from the eventual step up. Pity the richer club didn't just cut them out the deal like Villa did with SJM.

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[Unseen work]

“There’ll be some more. I’m not going to say how many or what positions because people will hold me to it!
We’re really clear on who we want, what positions and what type of character.
As it stands, we’re getting our first choices in which is great. But with that, you’ve got to be really patient, you’ve got to push and there may come a point with any of those where we can’t get any of those and move on - that’s just the way it is.
We want to keep pushing and pushing to get the best possible quality.”

Sounds positive Fromm Heckingbottom.

[GloryGlory]

Jon McCracken linked, Young Scottish goal keeper.

Previously with Hamilton, seems we would have competition though as Newcastle also interested.

Chris Maxwell from Preston not happening then? :dunno::dunno:

[HoboHarry]

NL saying Celtic is a great stepping stone for Turnbull.

Wonder how the plastics will like their manager describing the club in that way?
The sensible ones will get it, the ones that don't probably think they are in with a shout of winning the CL next year......

[SHODAN]

“There’ll be some more. I’m not going to say how many or what positions because people will hold me to it!
We’re really clear on who we want, what positions and what type of character.
As it stands, we’re getting our first choices in which is great. But with that, you’ve got to be really patient, you’ve got to push and there may come a point with any of those where we can’t get any of those and move on - that’s just the way it is.
We want to keep pushing and pushing to get the best possible quality.”

Sounds positive Fromm Heckingbottom.

I'm glad he can say that having got in a few first choices already - doesn't sound like the usual platitudes.

[#2 Double Tap]

I'd be more concerned he was part of the defence from a team that dropped out the bottom division down South..... doesn't fill me with optimism. However I know nowt about him and happy to reserve judgement until he signs and shows us what he can do. We don't have a good record of signing good (better than we have) full backs in recent years.

well to be fair to the scouts, it is hard to replace the best ; right back in the world and left back in Scotland. :na na:.

[Billy Whizz]

I know his dad Phil quite well

His sadly departed dad was Dougie McCracken, who I knew well, was at his wedding
He’s also the step brother of Paul De Resta

[hfc rd]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-transfer-news-yeovil-defender-tom-james-close-to-signing-1-4951949/amp

EEN now reporting Tom James could be our 4th summer signing.

Great to see we are getting our deals done early, so the players can have a good pre-season together, and as Heckingbottom said we are managing to get our 1st choice targets in compared to last season

[GloryGlory]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-transfer-news-yeovil-defender-tom-james-close-to-signing-1-4951949/amp

EEN now reporting Tom James could be our 4th summer signing.

Great to see we are getting our deals done early, so the players can have a good pre-season together, and as Heckingbottom said we are managing to get our 1st choice targets in compared to last season

They're just recycling The Sun story. Nothing new.

[we are hibs]

https://twitter.com/YTFC/status/1060230401635962880?s=09

A few Tom James. Look how much the ball moved for the 1st and 3rd goals. Jeez

[Speedway]

He plays 23. No way he’s coming now. His number isn’t available.

[PatHead]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-transfer-news-yeovil-defender-tom-james-close-to-signing-1-4951949/amp

EEN now reporting Tom James could be our 4th summer signing.

Great to see we are getting our deals done early, so the players can have a good pre-season together, and as Heckingbottom said we are managing to get our 1st choice targets in compared to last season

Does he have a Facebook page? What is his Fifa ranking?

[hfc rd]

https://twitter.com/YTFC/status/1060230401635962880?s=09

A few Tom James. Look how much the ball moved for the 1st and 3rd goals. Jeez


Looks like Stevie Mallan is gonna have some competition for free-kicks if this is what this potential new lad is capable of.

[Vault Boy]

He plays 23. No way he’s coming now. His number isn’t available.

Always encouraging to see a defender with this kind of technique in their locker.


*Meant to reply to the post with the video.

[GloryGlory]

Looks like Stevie Mallan is gonna have some competition for free-kicks if this is what this potential new lad is capable of.

Good. Keeps the opposition guessing.

[HoboHarry]

Always encouraging to see a defender with this kind of technique in their locker.
Looks like he's even better than the Gambian Roberto Carlos........

[hfc rd]

Does he have a Facebook page? What is his Fifa ranking?


There are a lot of people called Tom James on Facebook

FIFA rating will be anything up to 100

[hibbie02]

https://twitter.com/YTFC/status/1060230401635962880?s=09

A few Tom James. Look how much the ball moved for the 1st and 3rd goals. Jeez

Needs some work on that goal celebration.

[HFC93]

I'm glad he can say that having got in a few first choices already - doesn't sound like the usual platitudes.

It’s clear that Adam Jackson and Joe Newell have been key Hecky targets. Both signed early and the club had clearly been courting them.

Certainly worth highlighting when the numpties in our support inevitably say that, the board isn’t backing the manager etc.

[The 90+2]

It’s clear that Adam Jackson and Joe Newell have been key Hecky targets. Both signed early and the club had clearly been courting them.

Certainly worth highlighting when the numpties in our support inevitably say that, the board isn’t backing the manager etc.

What “numpties” are suggesting that? Start a fight in an empty room springs to mind.

[HFC93]

What “numpties” are suggesting that? Start a fight in an empty room springs to mind.

I’m not looking for a fight, I just heard and read it a lot during the Lennon fallout. Even though the board clearly backed him with signings. Also it's Heckys first transfer window hence the use of inevitably.

[SHODAN]

It’s clear that Adam Jackson and Joe Newell have been key Hecky targets. Both signed early and the club had clearly been courting them.

Certainly worth highlighting when the numpties in our support inevitably say that, the board isn’t backing the manager etc.

We haven't been saying that this season because the evidence suggests the manager is being backed.

[Borderhibbie76]

I certainly will not when there is a convincted sex offender in our game and people think its okay to applaud him on saturdays absolutely disgustingThe guy made a mistake and has heavily paid the price...a bit OTT

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[weecounty hibby]

Right Hibs that's the important business of getting a new strip out, let's get on with the more boring job of making more signings!!

[The 90+2]

I’m not looking for a fight, I just heard and read it a lot during the Lennon fallout. Even though the board clearly backed him with signings. Also it's Heckys first transfer window hence the use of inevitably.

No problem, understand 👍 more of the media saying he wasn’t backed.

[04Sauzee]

Tom James from Yeovil.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4393615/hibs-tom-james-transfer-news-yeovil-town/

Appears to be a right back so solid competition for Gray. WBA had a 400k bid accepted in 2018 but he failed to agree terms with them.

So far the media haven't got much right regarding our transfer targets. We seem to be keeping things within the club.

Guy sounds a prospect mind

[SouthMoroccoStu]

So far the media haven't got much right regarding our transfer targets. We seem to be keeping things within the club.

Guy sounds a prospect mind

Exactly this

[PH91]

So far the media haven't got much right regarding our transfer targets. We seem to be keeping things within the club.

Guy sounds a prospect mind

Sounds like exactly the right back we are looking for, good prospect coming up to scotland to prove a point, get some game time and look to take over from sir david.

[A Hi-Bee]

Sounds like exactly the right back we are looking for, good prospect coming up to scotland to prove a point, get some game time and look to take over from sir david.

So will we see Tam James wi the scarf above his head tomorrow?

or TJ to his friends!

[Billy Whizz]

So will we see Tam James wi the scarf above his head tomorrow?

or TJ to his friends!

Wouldn’t be unusual to have a Saturday morning signing

[The 90+2]

Wouldn’t be unusual to have a Saturday morning signing

You just can’t help yourself eh? 😁

[southsider]

Wouldn’t be unusual to have a Saturday morning signing

Again he’ll touch the green, green grass of home

[Eyrie]

Wouldn’t be unusual to have a Saturday morning signing

I think he'll sign on the Sabbath.



(One for those who remember the Kerrang! (https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tony-iommi-tom-jones/) story)

[southsider]

I think he'll sign on the Sabbath.



(One for those who remember the Kerrang! (https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tony-iommi-tom-jones/) story)
Don’t go there ypu’ll get me Paranoid

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[MacGruber]

The McNulty transfer sounds far from done. Reading apparently looking for big fee according to EEN

[BILLYHIBS]

The McNulty transfer sounds far from done. Reading apparently looking for big fee according to EEN

Must be someone elsewhere that actually scores goals at a reasonable price?

Edit:

8:20 no bad works hard off the ball but went over two months without scoring

All I am saying is look around

Might be too expensive for our gravy

Reading playing Hardball

In Hecky we trust

[eastcoasthibby]

We haven't been saying that this season because the evidence suggests the manager is being backed.

Or maybe the manager has a much better set out strategy and vision of how he wants to play and the type of player he needs, that has been communicated to his recruitment team and that's why we are seeing the targets coming in. His approach since day one for me, has been a lot more professional than Lennon's ...so looking back on Lennon's transfers and last summer, maybe he just hadn't got himself organised had a clear strategy, hence we were scrambling about in the transfer market without real direction from Lennon. Also it seems that Hecky has a sound knowledge of players down south and has done his homework and prep , did Lennon ????

[Hibs90]

The McNulty transfer sounds far from done. Reading apparently looking for big fee according to EEN

Wouldn't be paying more than 2/300k tbh.

[MWHIBBIES]

Must be someone elsewhere that actually scores goals at a reasonable price?

Edit:

8:20 no bad works hard off the ball but went over two months without scoring

All I am saying is look around

Might be too expensive for our gravy

Reading playing Hardball

In Hecky we trust

I can name better players than him than went 2 months without scoring, shouldn't factor into our decision at all.

[Leitherhibs]

Wouldn't be paying more than 2/300k tbh.

Agree. But not sure most players with a fee of 300k will be tempted by wages we can offer, not saying that there isn’t any out there but targets will be restricted.

[BILLYHIBS]

I can name better players than him than went 2 months without scoring, shouldn't factor into our decision at all.
Agree!

My point is I am not convinced about him as an out and out goal scorer

He has not set the heather in fire imho

If we could get him cheap enough I would still be looking to get a poacher to play along beside him

[Nicho87]

Can only see hibs getting from a Marciano type agreement. 50% sell on, add ons,

cant see hibs going past £350k up front.

Im sure hecky will have others already lined up.

[Leitherhibs]

Agree!

My point is I am not convinced about him as an out and out goal scorer

He has not set the heather in fire imho

If we could get him cheap enough I would still be looking to get a poacher to play along beside him

Don’t think anyone would suggest McNulty should be our only attacker coming in, doubt whether a poacher is the answer if hecky wants to play 451 more often than not, IMO he needs a guy capable of being an effectice, upwardly mobile lone striker.

[BILLYHIBS]

Don’t think anyone would suggest McNulty should be our only attacker coming in, doubt whether a poacher is the answer if hecky wants to play 451 more often than not, IMO he needs a guy capable of being an effectice, upwardly mobile lone striker.

Agree

[jeffers]

Can only see hibs getting from a Marciano type agreement. 50% sell on, add ons,

cant see hibs going past £350k up front.

Im sure hecky will have others already lined up.

If things had worked out had we not agreed to pay Darmstadt £500k for McLaren this summer ? If we thought he was worth that McNulty definitely is.

[southsider]

Any news about Brandon Barker ?

[Billy Whizz]

Any news about Brandon Barker ?

Have we been linked with him?

[Leitherhibs]

Any news about Brandon Barker ?

I’d say forget it, been no suggestion he’s joining.

[southsider]

Have we been linked with him?
A while back but all has gone quiet. Would love the guy back at ER.

[hfc rd]

A while back but all has gone quiet. Would love the guy back at ER.


Don’t think it was anything reputable in those early reports.

Think we need to strengthen the midfield and striker department.

[J-C]

IMHO I think Kamberi is the better finisher between him and McNulty and if Hecky wants to play a fluent 4-5-1/4-3-3 then it might be a case of one or both will have to start playing a wider role.

[we are hibs]

I'm not overly bothered if mcnulty comes back. He started well but towards the end of the season there were games where he was rarely getting involved.

[bigwheel]

I'm not overly bothered if mcnulty comes back. He started well but towards the end of the season there were games where he was rarely getting involved.

I’d love to see him back - thought our service was poor in the later games, so would expect him to get towards 20 goals in a full season ..worked hard , even without the ball ..

However, there will be others out there if he gets a different move [emoji106]

[500miles]

I think whatever striker we bring in will have a much better time of it this season.

[hfc rd]

I'm not overly bothered if mcnulty comes back. He started well but towards the end of the season there were games where he was rarely getting involved.


My thoughts too.

Wouldn’t mind him back but wouldn’t pay anything excessively big to bring him back.

[JimBHibees]

I’d love to see him back - thought our service was poor in the later games, so would expect him to get towards 20 goals in a full season ..worked hard , even without the ball ..

However, there will be others out there if he gets a different move [emoji106]

Agree hugely important signing. Imo tremendous movement which will be emphasised even more when Scotty Allan can find him. Many times he was making great runs but not found by our midfielders.

[04Sauzee]

Watching some Scott Allan clips on YouTube and with his vision and passing I could see McNulty scoring 20 goals easily next season assuming he stayed fit. I also think we will win alot more free kicks around the 18 yard box which could get us more goals from the likes of Mallan and Allan

[JohnM1875]

If its another loan for McNulty then we should definitely go for it. If its a transfer then that obviously depends on the fee as we need another two strikers in my opinion.

Saying that I'd love to see the link up play with Allan and Mcnulty. Could be a thing of beauty! Hopefully Flo will be firing on all cylinders again too

[Brightside]

If its another loan for McNulty then we should definitely go for it. If its a transfer then that obviously depends on the fee as we need another two strikers in my opinion.

Saying that I'd love to see the link up play with Allan and Mcnulty. Could be a thing of beauty! Hopefully Flo will be firing on all cylinders again too

They want him sold.

[supermcginn]

Any news about Brandon Barker ?

Joining celtic.

[brog]

My thoughts too.

Wouldn’t mind him back but wouldn’t pay anything excessively big to bring him back.

How much is excessively big? We can assume Reading will want some of their £1m outlay back. We'll probably offer about £250k plus add ons. Personally, i believe £0.5m would be a bargain. He's now a full cap & 1 good full season would see that value increase. :I'm not sure where people think we can get an improvement on Mark for less or the same money.

[Unseen work]

I would like to see McNulty back but still feel we would need another striker.

8 goals and 4 assists for us is impressive especially when you consider he had the dry spell right after he missed the sitter for Scotland.

He is sharp and has good movement and plays a lot of clever balls for the wingers to run onto, with Scott Allan returning and more attacking players coming in I think he would look even better.

Fwiw I think he’s a better finisher than Kamberi who to me always seems a bit rash and lacks composure.

He would certainly be a good options to have and add quality to the squad which is what we need.

Omeonga seems to be a fan favourite from his loan spell with folk desperate to see him back, however I would much rather see McNulty return.

[JimBHibees]

I would like to see McNulty back but still feel we would need another striker.

8 goals and 4 assists for us is impressive especially when you consider he had the dry spell right after he missed the sitter for Scotland.

He is sharp and has good movement and plays a lot of clever balls for the wingers to run onto, with Scott Allan returning and more attacking players coming in I think he would look even better.

Fwiw I think he’s a better finisher than Kamberi who to me always seems a bit rash and lacks composure.

He would certainly be a good options to have and add quality to the squad which is what we need.

Omeonga seems to be a fan favourite from his loan spell with folk desperate to see him back, however I would much rather see McNulty return.

Tend to agree I think the balance in midfield isn't quite right if we were to have Allan Omeonga and Mallan. Would need to IMO be a different type more athletic and powerful possibly to get better balance. Agree also need another striker and personally think Flo will go.

[Lago]

The McNulty transfer sounds far from done. Reading apparently looking for big fee according to EEN
Well one thing's for sure they won't be getting it from Hibs.:agree:

[The 90+2]

Well one thing's for sure they won't be getting it from Hibs.:agree:

They won’t be getting a big fee from anyone.

[Lago]

They won’t be getting a big fee from anyone.
But they may well get a bigger one than Hibs can afford from someone.

[Leitherhibs]

They won’t be getting a big fee from anyone.

This. No point in us breaking the bank when Reading are unlikely to be beating away the offers.

[Heisenberg]

But they may well get a bigger one than Hibs can afford from someone.

While this is true, McNulty might dig his heels in and say he’ll only come to Hibs so get something sorted with them or you’ll be stuck paying my massive wages for no return.

[Roxyhibee]

Tend to agree I think the balance in midfield isn't quite right if we were to have Allan Omeonga and Mallan. Would need to IMO be a different type more athletic and powerful possibly to get better balance. Agree also need another striker and personally think Flo will go.

Respect to your opinions, but I think we tend to overplay things like balance in midfield. A good midfield player who can tackle, chase, hold onto the ball and find short or long passes should always get a game, regardless of some similarities in style to another - or even 2 other midfielders. I really liked Omeonga and would love him back.

However, definitely agree we need at least one more striker more urgently and they are more difficult to find, so if it was between Omeonga and McNulty right now, Marc is our priority.

[Unseen work]

Is there an update on James?

Are we genuinely on the brink of signing him or have the paper completely made it up again?

[GreenCastle]

Kieran Tierney off to Arsenal.

[bingo70]

Kieran Tierney off to Arsenal.

Think the offer has been rejected hasn’t it?

[BoomtownHibees]

Kieran Tierney off to Arsenal.

Have they upped their offer? Seen Celtc had rejected £15m

[hfc rd]

Kieran Tierney off to Arsenal.

Thought a £15M bid was rejected?

[Silversand]

Arsenal to improve bid & are optimistic

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48731196

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[The 90+2]

Arsenal to improve bid & are optimistic

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48731196

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Great news.

[SHODAN]

Great news. Tierney rescued from the young Scottish players' quagmire that is Celtic and we have another player playing for a world-class team. Ryan Fraser next?

[bingo70]

Not sure Arsenal would be a great move for him.

I know it’s the Premiership and to some that’s the ultimate destination but there’d be no champions league football for him, unlikely to win anything and the atmosphere at the Emirates always looks flat, probably not a good stepping stone to other English clubs either.

If I was him I’d hold out for a move abroad to a German, Spanish or Italian side, realise it’s not that simple though.

[PatHead]

When I was young the English first division was full of Scots. Good to see a number appearing again.

[weecounty hibby]

I'm not convinced that Tierney is ll that good. £20m for him would be unbelievable.

[Michael]

Not sure Arsenal would be a great move for him.

I know it’s the Premiership and to some that’s the ultimate destination but there’d be no champions league football for him, unlikely to win anything and the atmosphere at the Emirates always looks flat, probably not a good stepping stone to other English clubs either.

If I was him I’d hold out for a move abroad to a German, Spanish or Italian side, realise it’s not that simple though.

Could be CL next season though. Arsenal are a club that could quickly become really strong again. Emirates would probably be less bad if Arsenal get better.

[hfc rd]

Could be CL next season though. Arsenal are a club that could quickly become really strong again. Emirates would probably be less bad if Arsenal get better.

I cannot see that happening with Stan Kroenke at the helm.

[The Modfather]

Not sure Arsenal would be a great move for him.

I know it’s the Premiership and to some that’s the ultimate destination but there’d be no champions league football for him, unlikely to win anything and the atmosphere at the Emirates always looks flat, probably not a good stepping stone to other English clubs either.

If I was him I’d hold out for a move abroad to a German, Spanish or Italian side, realise it’s not that simple though.

Think it would be a great move. He will be playing at a higher level than he currently is and could really kick on playing against the likes of Man City and Liverpool. Not to mention hopefully kick on again training daily with a better standard of player.

A couple of seasons proving himself at Arsenal and he could end up at someone like Man City, just have to look at them probably signing Harry Maguire as a possible similar career path.

[MWHIBBIES]

Not sure Arsenal would be a great move for him.

I know it’s the Premiership and to some that’s the ultimate destination but there’d be no champions league football for him, unlikely to win anything and the atmosphere at the Emirates always looks flat, probably not a good stepping stone to other English clubs either.

If I was him I’d hold out for a move abroad to a German, Spanish or Italian side, realise it’s not that simple though.

3 fa cups in 5 years, league cup final, Europa League final, 2nd place recently. Wish Hibs were that unlikely to win something. Would be a excellent move for him, more than he has earned after a injury stricken last year.

Clubs like Arsenal are the ultimate destination never mind the premier league

[bingo70]

3 fa cups in 5 years, league cup final, Europa League final, 2nd place recently. Wish Hibs were that unlikely to win something. Would be a excellent move for him, more than he has earned after a injury stricken last year.

Clubs like Arsenal are the ultimate destination never mind the premier league

Fair enough, didnt realise they had some success recently, my perception of them is a team in a bit of a rut just now.

If that’s wrong then fair enough, don’t pay masses of attention to English football any more.

[JimBHibees]

Not sure Arsenal would be a great move for him.

I know it’s the Premiership and to some that’s the ultimate destination but there’d be no champions league football for him, unlikely to win anything and the atmosphere at the Emirates always looks flat, probably not a good stepping stone to other English clubs either.

If I was him I’d hold out for a move abroad to a German, Spanish or Italian side, realise it’s not that simple though.

Arsenal are a huge club in a huge league it would be a great move for him.

[bingo70]

Arsenal are a huge club in a huge league it would be a great move for him.

Don’t dispute the size of the club, in that regard I can see the appeal.

If you see my post above my perception of them was a big club that has been stagnating for a few years, when that’s the case it’s not always a good place for a player to go to.

If that’s wrong and the club are still going places then yeah, it would be a good move for him.

[MWHIBBIES]

Fair enough, didnt realise they had some success recently, my perception of them is a team in a bit of a rut just now.

If that’s wrong then fair enough, don’t pay masses of attention to English football any more.

They're in transition but they're definitely not some middle of the road team. Always laugh at how Spurs are bummed up but have 1 trophy in 20 years and a stadium 500 million over budget.

[660]

3 fa cups in 5 years, league cup final, Europa League final, 2nd place recently. Wish Hibs were that unlikely to win something. Would be a excellent move for him, more than he has earned after a injury stricken last year.

Clubs like Arsenal are the ultimate destination never mind the premier league

This honestly means nothing to arsenal fans. If it was hibs I would need to wear fanny pads I would be so consistently moist. Success is relative.

[Allant1981]

3 fa cups in 5 years, league cup final, Europa League final, 2nd place recently. Wish Hibs were that unlikely to win something. Would be a excellent move for him, more than he has earned after a injury stricken last year.

Clubs like Arsenal are the ultimate destination never mind the premier league

3 trophies in 14 years isnt really that great for a team like arsenal though

[Smartie]

3 trophies in 14 years isnt really that great for a team like arsenal though

It's not, but that has been at a time when they've had to find a good few quid for a new stadium at a time when some of their competitors have had cash thrown at them.

Arsenal are a great club, and even when they are not winning things they have a certain prestige about them.

This would be a superb move for any Scottish player(apart from Robertson who is better off where he is).

[GreenCastle]

I'm not convinced that Tierney is ll that good. £20m for him would be unbelievable.

I’ve said for a while he’s over rated.

Young Scot with talent but not sure he’s good enough for Arsenal especially that price !

You could argue McGinn has more impact in games.

[neil7908]

Don’t dispute the size of the club, in that regard I can see the appeal.

If you see my post above my perception of them was a big club that has been stagnating for a few years, when that’s the case it’s not always a good place for a player to go to.

If that’s wrong and the club are still going places then yeah, it would be a good move for him.

I personally don't see Tierney getting better than Arsenal. He's a good player and could possibly end up at Spurs but no chance he'd get near Man City, Liverpool or Chelsea.

[MWHIBBIES]

This honestly means nothing to arsenal fans. If it was hibs I would need to wear fanny pads I would be so consistently moist. Success is relative.
Not true at all, FA cup wins mean plenty to any Arsenal fan Ive ever spoken to.

3 trophies in 14 years isnt really that great for a team like arsenal though

Liverpool have 2 in 13 years, Spurs 1 in 20 years, both are seen as a brilliant sides with the media loving them. Arsenal will be just fine and are more than good enough a move for Tierney.

[bingo70]

I personally don't see Tierney getting better than Arsenal. He's a good player and could possibly end up at Spurs but no chance he'd get near Man City, Liverpool or Chelsea.

Each to their own and time will tell but I think he’s an excellent player that’ll go right to the top.

£20m in the current market down south isn’t an unreasonable figure for Celtic to be asking imo

[MWHIBBIES]

I personally don't see Tierney getting better than Arsenal. He's a good player and could possibly end up at Spurs but no chance he'd get near Man City, Liverpool or Chelsea.

Arsenal's current left back would get in Chelsea's team (Alonso is hopelessly) and wouldn't be miles away from City considering Mendy is crocked.

[HoboHarry]

I personally don't see Tierney getting better than Arsenal. He's a good player and could possibly end up at Spurs but no chance he'd get near Man City, Liverpool or Chelsea.
More than a few would have said the same of Robertson when he was at Hull City.

[The Spaceman]

Great move for all connected parties for Kieran Tierney.

Arsenal lack guts/drive/determination in their defence, Tierney will give them that. Also brilliant for the promotion of our game having him, Robertson and Fraser tearing it up, with hopefully SJM to follow this year as well.

[Billy Whizz]

Each to their own and time will tell but I think he’s an excellent player that’ll go right to the top.

£20m in the current market down south isn’t an unreasonable figure for Celtic to be asking imo

Like you Bingo, I think he’s a fantastic player

Wonder if celtic will go for the Killie left back, who played for Scotland recently

[Allant1981]

It's not, but that has been at a time when they've had to find a good few quid for a new stadium at a time when some of their competitors have had cash thrown at them.

Arsenal are a great club, and even when they are not winning things they have a certain prestige about them.

This would be a superb move for any Scottish player(apart from Robertson who is better off where he is).

I agree, think it would be a cracking move for him

[Scouse Hibee]

More than a few would have said the same of Robertson when he was at Hull City.


Yes including me, I even said when Liverpool signed him that he wasn't of the standard Liverpool required to compete at the top level. :faf::whistle:

[we are hibs]

I'm not convinced that Tierney is ll that good. £20m for him would be unbelievable.

Shoehoring him into the Scotland side is a nonsense. Robertson is a far superior player so should be playing left back and a right back should be playing right back.

[Golden Bear]

Tierney in my humble opinion is one of the two truly international class players that we have at our disposal. Robertson is obviously the other one, how typical that they both play in the same position.

[Robbo6-2]

Anyone else heard we may of accepted a bid for Kamberi?

[MSK]

Yes including me, I even said when Liverpool signed him that he wasn't of the standard Liverpool required to compete at the top level. :faf::whistle:Has your opinion changed ? 😆

[MSK]

Anyone else heard we may of accepted a bid for Kamberi?From whom ?

[Robbo6-2]

From whom ?

No idea, just seeing if anyone else heard it, told off someone who normally spot on that a team has met his release clause value.

[bingo70]

No idea, just seeing if anyone else heard it, told off someone who normally spot on that a team has met his release clause value.

You would have to assume it would be that Croatian side.

[hfc rd]

No idea, just seeing if anyone else heard it, told off someone who normally spot on that a team has met his release clause value.


What is his release clause value?

[MSK]

No idea, just seeing if anyone else heard it, told off someone who normally spot on that a team has met his release clause value.Nae bother mate, was just wondering if it was on some media platform or something 👍

[GreenCastle]

Gael Bigirimana playing in the African Nations Cup and looking decent against Nigeria.

Have Hibs released him or ?

Would be good to see him back at ER.

[SHODAN]

Tierney in my humble opinion is one of the two truly international class players that we have at our disposal. Robertson is obviously the other one, how typical that they both play in the same position.

It's incredible. Left back must be one of the rarest positions in which to actually have a world-class player, and we have two.

[MSK]

Gael Bigirimana playing in the African Nations Cup and looking decent against Nigeria.

Have Hibs released him or ?

Would be good to see him back at ER.Yeah got released 👍

[JimBHibees]

Yes including me, I even said when Liverpool signed him that he wasn't of the standard Liverpool required to compete at the top level. :faf::whistle:

I can remember you saying that and to be honest I thought it was a big jump also however his improvement has been astounding.

[PH91]

It's incredible. Left back must be one of the rarest positions in which to actually have a world-class player, and we have two.

3 if you include Tierney. :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Yeah got released 👍

Only played in one 1st team game

[B.H.F.C]

Shoehoring him into the Scotland side is a nonsense. Robertson is a far superior player so should be playing left back and a right back should be playing right back.

Tierney playing out of position is a better bet than Stephen O’Donnell.

[The Modfather]

Only played in one 1st team game

That cameo against Aberdeen seems to get better the more time passes. I thought he looked neat and tidy in a poor Hibs performance that day. Nothing more, nothing less.

[supermcginn]

Gael Bigirimana playing in the African Nations Cup and looking decent against Nigeria.

Have Hibs released him or ?

Would be good to see him back at ER.
Really? Jeez he couldn't get even one start!

[Unseen work]

Respect to your opinions, but I think we tend to overplay things like balance in midfield. A good midfield player who can tackle, chase, hold onto the ball and find short or long passes should always get a game, regardless of some similarities in style to another - or even 2 other midfielders. I really liked Omeonga and would love him back.

However, definitely agree we need at least one more striker more urgently and they are more difficult to find, so if it was between Omeonga and McNulty right now, Marc is our priority.

I disagree regarding balance, imo that’s why we fell away so much last season. Had a severe lack of pace, creativeness and defensive minded people all at the same time.

For me Omeonga is good at pressing and winning the ball back and provides the odd good turn, but imo is passing is poor and isn’t creative or good enough defensively to start for us. He would be a good player to have in the squad but I just don’t see the big fuss.

[Tarrahib]

That cameo against Aberdeen seems to get better the more time passes. I thought he looked neat and tidy in a poor Hibs performance that day. Nothing more, nothing less.
Yes.He had only been on about 10 minutes when he started telling our players what he wanted them to do as regards free kicks etc.He showed a lot of confidence in the short time he was on the park plus a fair bit of skill.

[GreenCastle]

Really? Jeez he couldn't get even one start!

Yes true but doesn’t make him a bad player.

[Callum_62]

Omeonga currently on tele playing against Italy u21s

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[neil7908]

More than a few would have said the same of Robertson when he was at Hull City.

That may be true at some point but I was responding to a post suggesting it wasn't a great move for him.

Robertson didn't go straight to Liverpool, he had to server his time at Hull.

Arsenal would be a fantastic move for Tierney.

[Is It On....]

That may be true at some point but I was responding to a post suggesting it wasn't a great move for him.

Robertson didn't go straight to Liverpool, he had to server his time at Hull.

Arsenal would be a fantastic move for Tierney.

Pat Bonner wonders whether Arsenal are a big enough club for Tierney...

[The 90+2]

Aberdeen sign as guy on loan from Atlanta.

[DetroitHibs]

Aberdeen sign as guy on loan from Atlanta.

Gonna be hard to bypass them this year unless we start bringing a bit more quality in, especially up front. They have been pretty shrewd this year, I think Main will be a big asset to them this year, especially with the style they play.

[MWHIBBIES]

Gonna be hard to bypass them this year unless we start bringing a bit more quality in, especially up front. They have been pretty shrewd this year, I think Main will be a big asset to them this year, especially with the style they play.

I agree but I don't think signing a 23 year old with 38 career appearances in the reserves of an MLS team is the reason for it.

[The 90+2]

Celtic bid £5m for McKenna.

[Callum_62]

Celtic bid £5m for McKenna.Crikey [emoji102][emoji51] and Aberdeen have rejected it!

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[The 90+2]

Gonna be hard to bypass them this year unless we start bringing a bit more quality in, especially up front. They have been pretty shrewd this year, I think Main will be a big asset to them this year, especially with the style they play.

I think we will be neck and neck with them for third if we get our forwards right. Boyle was a massive miss and Allan supplying will give us something totally different.

[DetroitHibs]

I think we will be neck and neck with them for third if we get our forwards right. Boyle was a massive miss and Allan supplying will give us something totally different.

I agree, if we get the right players in upfront, we’ll go far. Really like to see a big target man like Moult brought in. With the width and creativity we’d be a massive threat going forward.

[BoomtownHibees]

Celtic bid £5m for McKenna.

5m Turkish Lira is closer to his value #hopeless

[Borderhibbie76]

Don’t dispute the size of the club, in that regard I can see the appeal.

If you see my post above my perception of them was a big club that has been stagnating for a few years, when that’s the case it’s not always a good place for a player to go to.

If that’s wrong and the club are still going places then yeah, it would be a good move for him.Hardly stagnating mate they've just been in a major European final

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[Borderhibbie76]

If a bid for Kamberi has been accepted I hope we have a couple of strikers lined up pronto as we are already short in that dept ...if Kamberi is going leaves Oli Shaw as our only senior striker...

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[Aldo]

If a bid for Kamberi has been accepted I hope we have a couple of strikers lined up pronto as we are already short in that dept ...if Kamberi is going leaves Oli Shaw as our only senior striker...

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I would think that PH would have a say and would also suggest that a replacement (s) are being or have been lined up.

If Flo does go I would expect to see at least 2 new Strikers brought to the club!




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[PH91]

I agree, if we get the right players in upfront, we’ll go far. Really like to see a big target man like Moult brought in. With the width and creativity we’d be a massive threat going forward.

Id love to see louis moult come to us as he is a very good player with experience in the league but not sure many would describe him as a "big target man".

[NC1875]

Heard today Jamie Walker (Ex Jambo) is looking for a house in East Lothian. No mention if it was anything to do with football.

[Borderhibbie76]

I would think that PH would have a say and would also suggest that a replacement (s) are being or have been lined up.

If Flo does go I would expect to see at least 2 new Strikers brought to the club!




Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI actually believe we need 2 in with Flo...if he goes I'd argue we need 3 in as dont really think Shaw is good enough tbh mate

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[Borderhibbie76]

Heard today Jamie Walker (Ex Jambo) is looking for a house in East Lothian. No mention if it was anything to do with football.Hes going back to Hertz

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[Aldo]

I actually believe we need 2 in with Flo...if he goes I'd argue we need 3 in as dont really think Shaw is good enough tbh mate

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We do and you are correct!

If I’m honest I can see us cashing in on Flo and using some of the cash to buy Mcnulty and to bring others in.

Regards Shaw, I am not sure he takes us to a level where we want to be!


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[Cod Boy]

Heard today Jamie Walker (Ex Jambo) is looking for a house in East Lothian. No mention if it was anything to do with football.

Going back to hearts

[pacorosssco]

Going back to hearts

Wouldn't be sure him levein hate each other

[DetroitHibs]

Id love to see louis moult come to us as he is a very good player with experience in the league but not sure many would describe him as a "big target man".

Ticks the boxes of a target man for me. Six foot, strong, good in the air. Reminds me of Keith Wright when he was playing for Motherwell. Haven’t seen much of him since he left Scotland though.

[Unseen work]

Aberdeen reject 5 million for McKenna and value him at 10 million.

Hopefully he goes for huge money as it would set the standard for Porteous who hopefully can get over his injury and kick on to be the player we all know he can.

No reason Porteous can’t be a international within a couple of seasons

[pacorosssco]

Aberdeen reject 5 million for McKenna and value him at 10 million.

Hopefully he goes for huge money as it would set the standard for Porteous who hopefully can get over his injury and kick on to be the player we all know he can.

No reason Porteous can’t be a international within a couple of seasons

Correct mcginn might make clubs pay more boys up here but no sure dons get 10 million unless he's a standout for Scotland over next year

[Smartie]

Aberdeen reject 5 million for McKenna and value him at 10 million.

Hopefully he goes for huge money as it would set the standard for Porteous who hopefully can get over his injury and kick on to be the player we all know he can.

No reason Porteous can’t be a international within a couple of seasons

In my opinion the only thing that can stop Porteous being a full international within the next year is injury.

[NC1875]

Going back to hearts

That a guess or you heard something ?

[04Sauzee]

That a guess or you heard something ?

Most jambos who pride themselves of being ITK say its a done deal

[Cod Boy]

That a guess or you heard something ?

Heard something

[Unseen work]

In my opinion the only thing that can stop Porteous being a full international within the next year is injury.

He certainly has the potential and prior to his injury showed signs that he was beginning to really kick on.

He needs to tone down his rashness a bit which I sometimes thinks he does to appease the fans.

Must be working though as I love the guy.

I wonder if Lennon would fancy him at Celtic? Priced out McKenna and knows he could get Porteous for a fraction of the price and will know his ability and potential.

[Cod Boy]

Wouldn't be sure him levein hate each other

Does anyone like Levein

[K-Zazu]

Is Porteous injury free now?

[ElginHibbie]

Is Porteous injury free now?

He posted something during the other day about running on grass so think he's probably not with the rest of the squad for pre season but getting there

[Vault Boy]

Correct mcginn might make clubs pay more boys up here but no sure dons get 10 million unless he's a standout for Scotland over next year

Aye £10m is dreamland stuff, they probably know that too, it's very likely that it's just Aberdeen posturing.

They will do very well to get much more than £5m, McKenna has underperformed at international level so many times now, I don't think he's anything special. It's an absolute sickener that he's going to be worth significantly more than McGinn when he's barely half the player.

Still, it's a strong and purposeful statement that more clubs in Scotland could benefit from making.

[pacorosssco]

Aye £10m is dreamland stuff, they probably know that too, it's very likely that it's just Aberdeen posturing.

They will do very well to get much more than £5m, McKenna has underperformed at international level so many times now, I don't think he's anything special. It's an absolute sickener that he's going to be worth significantly more than McGinn when he's barely half the player.

Still, it's a strong and purposeful statement that more clubs in Scotland could benefit from making.

Contracts talk. Mcginn had. Year left. It's just the way it is. Only Celtic will pay 5 million they won't get a better offer

[007]

Does anyone like Levein

I do, because he's got them underachieving, playing sh*te football whilst wasting their money on numerous sh*te players. Hope he's around for a good while yet.

[Unseen work]

Worth noting Aberdeen also rejected 7 million for him last year too from Villa.

They're getting the offers for him so are quite right to hold off, he’s a perfect championship player - big brute.

I personally don’t rate him that much but good to see young Scottish players get linked with big moves, can only enhance our game.

[pacorosssco]

Worth noting Aberdeen also rejected 7 million for him last year too from Villa.

They're getting the offers for him so are quite right to hold off, he’s a perfect championship player - big brute.

I personally don’t rate him that much but good to see young Scottish players get linked with big moves, can only enhance our game.

Mm not sure . Rangers turned down 8 for Morelos too. Not saying your wrong but papers make up bids too

[The 90+2]

Worth noting Aberdeen also rejected 7 million for him last year too from Villa.

They're getting the offers for him so are quite right to hold off, he’s a perfect championship player - big brute.

I personally don’t rate him that much but good to see young Scottish players get linked with big moves, can only enhance our game.

Stoke and Swansea bid £6-7m last year not Villa.

[The 90+2]

Mm not sure . Rangers turned down 8 for Morelos too. Not saying your wrong but papers make up bids too

If Aberdeen are turning down £5m for McKenna (and I rate him and he will become a top defender) Morelos is worth £8m easily.

[pacorosssco]

If Aberdeen are turning down £5m for McKenna (and I rate him and he will become a top defender) Morelos is worth £8m easily.

I personally don't think so for Morelos and Gerrard played defo ahead end season . A player though is worth whatever another club is willing to pay. A Leigh gee two season ago is better Morelos but never given that value. Opinions yes

[Unseen work]

Stoke and Swansea bid £6-7m last year not Villa.

Villa bid for him on deadline day.

[The 90+2]

I personally don't think so for Morelos and Gerrard played defo ahead end season . A player though is worth whatever another club is willing to pay. A Leigh gee two season ago is better Morelos but never given that value. Opinions yes

Boy only turned 23 tho. I agree about Griff but he wasn’t worth £8m when at us at 23. (Priceless)

[The 90+2]

Villa bid for him on deadline day.

Didn’t know that, sorry.

[Dr_Regal]

Atdhe Nuhiu from Sheff Wed, 29 year old unit of a striker at 6’6 and bulky. Looks to be leaving Hillsborough this summer, need a target man. Would imagine Heckingbottom has faced him quite a bit and he seems to be shopping in that type market.

[Heisenberg]

Christian Doidge. Forest Green striker. I’m sure we’ve been linked with him before, maybe last season?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/christian-doidge-hibs-transfer-target-16805635

[Unseen work]

Christian Doidge. Forest Green striker. I’m sure we’ve been linked with him before, maybe last season?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/christian-doidge-hibs-transfer-target-16805635

Good goal scoring record albeit in league 2.

Alistair Durden reported on 14th of this month a Spl side had bid a 6 figure sum for him so I imagine it’s us and there’s something in it.

[BILLYHIBS]

If Aberdeen are turning down £5m for McKenna (and I rate him and he will become a top defender) Morelos is worth £8m easily.
Agree with you on the real Sparky ( it would be great to have him back) but not McKenna
He gash!
If the Sheep get offered even 5m (which I doubt) they should take it
They must be kicking themselves

[SMAXXA]

I always find it a bit strange when people are shooting down clubs when asking for big money for players but on the same token talk about some of the inflated transfer fees down south. I think it’s great teams like Aberdeen arnt bending over and taking what they value as too low an offer it’s the only way we as a league and country will start increasing the value of our players as generally they go down south and do very well.

[BlackSheep]

If a bid for Kamberi has been accepted I hope we have a couple of strikers lined up pronto as we are already short in that dept ...if Kamberi is going leaves Oli Shaw as our only senior striker...

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A lot of chat on here about Aberdeen, Celtic and Rangers players values, etc... and not enough about this rumour...!

Where did you hear this? Who has placed a bid? And for how much?