Summer 2019 transfer thread

[Aldo]

I dont see McNulty happening tbh unless it's a loan later in window and think Flo will stay..Hecky has already said hes a big part of his plans

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I think McNulty will sign and on a permanent deal!


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[Robbo6-2]

Mcnulty is defo not coming back on a permanent deal as Reading have told both Mcnulty and Hibs they want to recoup the 1m they paid for him.

I believe there are a few League 1 clubs interested including his old side Pompy.

Last minute loan is the best we can hope for but it wouldn't surprise me if Hecky has already sorted his team out by then

[Borderhibbie76]

I think McNulty will sign and on a permanent deal!


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[Aldo]

Hope so mate...ru ITK at all??

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Nah! Just get a good vibe!


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[Since452]

http://forum.fgrfc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=105582 2nd post [emoji23]


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The comment about Sean Clare being the worst sriker ever is pretty accurate. Also the expected ignorant comments about the Premiership being no better than EL2. Mental.

[Torto7]

I think McNulty will sign and on a permanent deal!


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Reading need a goalkeeper. Maybe Ofir for MM?

[Since452]

Nah! Just get a good vibe!


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Just the same as everyone who claims to be ITK then 😂

[Aldo]

Reading need a goalkeeper. Maybe Ofir for MM?

Could be a shout


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[Aldo]

Just the same as everyone who claims to be ITK then [emoji23]

Whose itk! I just think he will sign. No info not itk just from what he has said whilst at club!




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[The 90+2]

Hecky has previously confirmed that he's a fan of the loan system so it wont be a shock to get a couple of loans near the end of the window.

English window closes early aug I think.

[ancient hibee]

You find it a remarkable coincidence that a Scottish team which monitors the lower leagues in England identifies the same free scoring striker that is also of interest to a promising young English lower league manager?

I'm surprised that a poster of your experience doesn't realise that the default position of many hibs fans seems to be to either disparage the club or the people who work for it for not knowing their jobs:greengrin

[Groathillgrump]

English window closes early aug I think.

5pm on 8th August.

[The 90+2]

5pm on 8th August.

👍 think they can loan internally within the country but not outwith England.

[Groathillgrump]

👍 think they can loan internally within the country but not outwith England.

Doesn't seem to be the case, 90+2

"No Premier League club will be able to buy or loan a player after Aug. 8 -- but they will be able to sign up players who are free agents.

The Championship has decided to match the Premier League's date of Aug. 8. Unlike last season, however, Championship clubs will not be able to continue to loan players after that date. Clubs in Leagues One and Two can continue to trade players freely up to Sept. 2."

[The 90+2]

Doesn't seem to be the case, 90+2

"No Premier League club will be able to buy or loan a player after Aug. 8 -- but they will be able to sign up players who are free agents.

The Championship has decided to match the Premier League's date of Aug. 8. Unlike last season, however, Championship clubs will not be able to continue to loan players after that date. Clubs in Leagues One and Two can continue to trade players freely up to Sept. 2."

Thanks for that mate. Makes things better for us.

[yonder1875]

http://forum.fgrfc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=105582 2nd post [emoji23]


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Jesus, some mad takes on that forum.

Hibs would be a sidewards step from Forest Green was a cracker and for any Forest Green fans looking in, Scottish Football is many things but it is certainly not ‘soulless’.

[Torto7]

Jesus, some mad takes on that forum.

Hibs would be a sidewards step from Forest Green was a cracker and for any Forest Green fans looking in, Scottish Football is many things but it is certainly not ‘soulless’.

I thought it was a cracking read to be fair. They're so far away in their own little world of soccer AM banter and the general sky sports brainwashing. It's even led one of them to think playing for Hibs in Edinburgh is a sideways step.:faf::faf:

I enjoyed the Aberdeen have loads of money compared to the gunts one as well. Leveins eye for an utter donkey is even known all those miles away it seems. Great read.

[Tyler Durden]

Mcnulty is defo not coming back on a permanent deal as Reading have told both Mcnulty and Hibs they want to recoup the 1m they paid for him.

I believe there are a few League 1 clubs interested including his old side Pompy.

Last minute loan is the best we can hope for but it wouldn't surprise me if Hecky has already sorted his team out by then

I doubt we’ll get him on a permanent deal either but Reading will recognise they won’t get anywhere near £1m back for him.

It shouldn’t be forgotten that Hibs were reportedly very close to agreeing a permanent deal back in January. So I doubt the clubs valuations were a million miles apart. Having said that I’d expect that there will a League 1 team more likely to spend £400k - £500k than we are. Surely that will be enough for someone looking to get him permanently.

[Glory Lurker]

Liked that Forest Green thread. A couple of posts apart, it was measured and surprisingly well-informed on the Scottish game. Imagine if we could say the same about this place! :-)

[Callum_62]

Turnbull to Celtic might be off again after issue with medical

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[calumhibee1]

I thought it was a cracking read to be fair. They're so far away in their own little world of soccer AM banter and the general sky sports brainwashing. It's even led one of them to think playing for Hibs in Edinburgh is a sideways step.:faf::faf:

I enjoyed the Aberdeen have loads of money compared to the gunts one as well. Leveins eye for an utter donkey is even known all those miles away it seems. Great read.

Someone said that it’s grim going to the north of England but living in Scotland is a whole other level of grim.. coming from fans of a team from somewhere the majority of folk have never heard of - Nailsworth.. wtf is that?!

[scotia44]

Turnbull to Celtic might be off again after issue with medical

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Celtic angling for a cheap deal based on a unknown injury with so much up front then never play him after 20 games 🙄

[Wilson]

Someone said that it’s grim going to the north of England but living in Scotland is a whole other level of grim.. coming from fans of a team from somewhere the majority of folk have never heard of - Nailsworth.. wtf is that?!

Whatever someone is willing to pay for a nail.

[Torto7]

Someone said that it’s grim going to the north of England but living in Scotland is a whole other level of grim.. coming from fans of a team from somewhere the majority of folk have never heard of - Nailsworth.. wtf is that?!

The value of Forest Green maybe?

[Robbo6-2]

Peterborough united owner is saying a top 4 SPFL club in for Mark OHara on twitter...

Either his knowledge of Scottish football is limited or we are not in for him...

He also said the offer was rubbish

[Billy Whizz]

Peterborough united owner is saying a top 4 SPFL club in for Mark OHaraon twitter...

Either his knowledge of Scottish football is limited or we are not in for him...

He also said the offer was rubbish

He’s an idiot, wouldn’t pay attention to what he says

[04Sauzee]

Peterborough united owner is saying a top 4 SPFL club in for Mark OHaraon twitter...

Either his knowledge of Scottish football is limited or we are not in for him...

He also said the offer was rubbish

If he's not talking out his council gritter then my Guess would be Killie, it won't be the uglies and couldn't see it being Aberdeen

[stoneyburn hibs]

I can't remember the last time we signed this many at this stage in pre season.

All very positive.

[S4uzee]

I can't remember the last time we signed this many at this stage in pre season.

All very positive.

Only positive if they turn out to be successful. Signing players from League 2 doesn’t fill me with much confidence

[FifeHibs]

If he's not talking out his council gritter then my Guess would be Killie, it won't be the uglies and couldn't see it being Aberdeen

Paul Coutts ex Sheffield United is the midfielder Aberdeen are looking at, he is currently in Aberdeen with them training.
Although he has had offers back in England.

[brog]

Peterborough united owner is saying a top 4 SPFL club in for Mark OHara on twitter...

Either his knowledge of Scottish football is limited or we are not in for him...

He also said the offer was rubbish

He'll consider us a top 4 club. Killie though know the player well.

[HFC93]

Only positive if they turn out to be successful. Signing players from League 2 doesn’t fill me with much confidence

That's the spirit.

[Allant1981]

Only positive if they turn out to be successful. Signing players from League 2 doesn’t fill me with much confidence

Does it really matter what league he came from, Andy Robertson was playing for queens park not so long ago, now considered to be one of if not the best LB in europe

[S4uzee]

That's the spirit.

I’m sure many feel the same way. It’s only an opinion after all. Just because signings are completed early doesn’t mean “great business” IMO

If say Aberdeen/Hearts were signing a full back from the 5th tier of English football I doubt people would be saying terrific signing

[Aldo]

Only positive if they turn out to be successful. Signing players from League 2 doesn’t fill me with much confidence

Dear o dear. I really do wonder sometimes. Who should we sign??

Would you rather we signed the likes of Craig Wighton who cost in the region of Doidge and who has scored 80 goals less in his career.





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[Iain G]

I’m sure many feel the same way. It’s only an opinion after all. Just because signings are completed early doesn’t mean “great business” IMO

If say Aberdeen/Hearts were signing a full back from the 5th tier of English football I doubt people would be saying terrific signing

Yet clearly we are getting in players that the manager and the club has targeted, surely a positive sign, no?

[Smartie]

Only positive if they turn out to be successful. Signing players from League 2 doesn’t fill me with much confidence

They have more chance of being successful being signed now so they can get a good pre-season and maximum fitness before we kick off the league season.

It's very unlike Hibs. We're usually getting folk in during July through to September then trying to get them up to fitness.

I think it says a lot for the players too that they are committed enough to sign early.

I'd be concerned if they were being signed from a pub league. League 2 in England is not a pub league, plenty of players have come from there and done well.

[HFC93]

I’m sure many feel the same way. It’s only an opinion after all. Just because signings are completed early doesn’t mean “great business” IMO

If say Aberdeen/Hearts were signing a full back from the 5th tier of English football I doubt people would be saying terrific signing

I can tell you're glass half full kind of person.

[Stuart93]

Only positive if they turn out to be successful. Signing players from League 2 doesn’t fill me with much confidence

Worth noting that the players we have signed from league 2 have been tracked by championship clubs, in fact one of them played for one, albeit a bad one

[S4uzee]

I can tell you're glass half full kind of person.

It’s more realistic I’d say from previous experience. Big improvements needed as 3 wins in 20 against the top six last season isn’t good enough

[Stuart93]

It’s more realistic I’d say from previous experience. Big improvements needed as 3 wins in 20 against the top six last season isn’t good enough

Everyone’s aware of that including the manager and his staff as he repeteadly said towards the end of last season

[The 90+2]

I’m sure many feel the same way. It’s only an opinion after all. Just because signings are completed early doesn’t mean “great business” IMO

If say Aberdeen/Hearts were signing a full back from the 5th tier of English football I doubt people would be saying terrific signing

If he was on the verge of joining West Brom with other clubs wanting him and he’s one of the best players in the league then I’m sure we would say it’s the kind of player we should go for. A certain Mr Gray in the same position came from the same league also.

[The 90+2]

Yet clearly we are getting in players that the manager and the club has targeted, surely a positive sign, no?

Exactly. Rather this than miss out on ****loads and be told all the best players come at the end of the window.

[Speedway]

My only concern at this point is that we’re replacing internationals with League 2 players.

I realise that those internationalists could only manage 8th before Heckingbottom arrived but I’m not keen on the trend.

We’ll see...

[calumhibee1]

Exactly. Rather this than miss out on ****loads and be told all the best players come at the end of the window.

:agree:

[CMurdoch]

My only concern at this point is that we’re replacing internationals with League 2 players.

I realise that those internationalists could only manage 8th before Heckingbottom arrived but I’m not keen on the trend.

We’ll see...

I think Heckinbottom is trying to get some balance into last seasons squad.
He definitely needs a quality midfield powerhouse or two next.

[The 90+2]

I think Heckinbottom is trying to get some balance into last seasons squad.
He definitely needs a quality midfield powerhouse or two next.

Signing players to play actual positions to do actual jobs is stuff dreams are made of. Instead of sign a player because they are available and try and integrate into the side.

[Col2]

My only concern at this point is that we’re replacing internationals with League 2 players.

I realise that those internationalists could only manage 8th before Heckingbottom arrived but I’m not keen on the trend.

We’ll see...

I know what you are saying but remains to be seen if we still get McNulty and if we do it’s been clear for a while that we need for physicality. I would expect Kamberi to be off if McNulty signs.

We haven’t replaced Omeonga yet so still time yet.

For me the players we are signing have played a good number of games down south and have had arguably bigger clubs after them over last 2 years.

[B.H.F.C]

A central midfield player away from a really good starting 11.

[madhatter]

Not a rumour by any means and sorry if this has already been mentioned.

Agyepong got injured again while playing for Ghana. It's such a shame but he may need to give up football at this rate.

In a crude way, it possibly puts in perspective we can't just recruit based on name, international experience, previous clubs etc. I've been critical of our recruitment team but we've been fortunate to have some gems that I thought would flop, and others that I thought would be a stand out performer every week but for whatever reason just did nothing. Shows how difficult it is to get it "right". Everything made it look like Man Utd were getting an excellent player in Sanchez and look how disastrous that has been for them.

Can't wait for the new season and to get to see these new signings, I think it's safe to say we'll have better competition for places this season (barring an injury crisis).

[DetroitHibs]

Remeber all that chat last season about how many internationalists we signed. I’d rather just focus on what the player actually brings, rather than what he’s done. Nelom had two caps for Holland and couldn’t even get a game. Mavrais eight caps.

[The 90+2]

Remeber all that chat last season about how many internationalists we signed. I’d rather just focus on what the player actually brings, rather than what he’s done. Nelom had two caps for Holland and couldn’t even get a game. Mavrais eight caps.

This. Identify a player from wherever to do a job in the team scout what he will bring to the team instead of looking at international credentials and perhaps not the right fit.

[04Sauzee]

Connor Washington close to signing for Hearts.

[K-Zazu]

Remeber all that chat last season about how many internationalists we signed. I’d rather just focus on what the player actually brings, rather than what he’s done. Nelom had two caps for Holland and couldn’t even get a game. Mavrais eight caps.

Slivka starts for Lithuania all the time. Hardly nailed down a starting spot with us.

[calumhibee1]

Connor Washington close to signing for Hearts.

Could be a half decent signing.

[The 90+2]

Could be a half decent signing.

More than half decent.

[calumhibee1]

More than half decent.

I just didn't want to give them too much credit :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

http://forum.fgrfc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=105582 2nd post [emoji23]


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Tree Hugging ****s.

Will be funny if they go back down this season.

[bingo70]

More than half decent.

Any word on why Championship clubs down south didn’t go for him?

Quite a well known player, surprised there wasn’t more interest in him.

[The_Horde]

Connor Washington close to signing for Hearts.

Isn't he a bit too fond of a goal for them?

[calumhibee1]

Any word on why Championship clubs down south didn’t go for him?

Quite a well known player, surprised there wasn’t more interest in him.

The article in the DR suggested there had been.

[bingo70]

Isn't he a bit too fond of a goal for them?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_Washington

Not recently according to Wikipedia?

[The 90+2]

Any word on why Championship clubs down south didn’t go for him?

Quite a well known player, surprised there wasn’t more interest in him.

No idea, a bit of a coup that can’t be argued against if he goes there. He must have underlying issues.

[B.H.F.C]

Any word on why Championship clubs down south didn’t go for him?

Quite a well known player, surprised there wasn’t more interest in him.

Quick look at the ever reliable Wikipedia shows that he has 13 goals in 107 Championship appearances over the last 5 seasons so don’t think teams would have been knocking his door down.

Played at a decent level and 20 international caps though.

[bingo70]

The article in the DR suggested there had been.

And Sean Clare turned town Premiership sides to join hearts.

Listen, the guy might be brilliant, I’ve no idea, don’t think I’ve ever seen him play. I always just laugh though when it’s assumed a player will be brilliant up here just because people have heard of them.

[The 90+2]

Quick look at the ever reliable Wikipedia shows that he has 13 goals in 107 Championship appearances over the last 5 seasons so don’t think teams would have been knocking his door down.

Played at a decent level and 20 international caps though.

Ipswich wanted him but they aren’t championship.

[calumhibee1]

And Sean Clare turned town Premiership sides to join hearts.

Listen, the guy might be brilliant, I’ve no idea, don’t think I’ve ever seen him play. I always just laugh though when it’s assumed a player will be brilliant up here just because people have heard of them.

I'm more just basing it on how I'd feel if we signed him. I don't necessarily think he'll be a 20 goal a season striker but his pedigree would suggest he'd be a very capable player at this level.

[RobR27]

My only concern at this point is that we’re replacing internationals with League 2 players.

I realise that those internationalists could only manage 8th before Heckingbottom arrived but I’m not keen on the trend.

We’ll see...

That's those internationals that got humped by Kazahkstan and struggled past San Marino and Cyprus yeah?

[Col2]

Washington has championship experience and pace to burn.

He would be a great addition to either Hearts or Hibs.

He is small though and may struggle with the hoofs

[The 90+2]

Danny G signing for Gala.

[The_Horde]

Danny G signing for Gala.

Rather have Dario.

[Stevie Reid]

Quick look at the ever reliable Wikipedia shows that he has 13 goals in 107 Championship appearances over the last 5 seasons so don’t think teams would have been knocking his door down.

Played at a decent level and 20 international caps though.

Goals to starts ratio is decent, but a lot of sub appearances too. Was transferred for a lot of money three years ago. Seems to be a good signing on paper, and even just by the law of averages they must be due a good signing:

https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=68000

[The 90+2]

Rather have Dario.

Lives at Crewe Toll these days.

[CMurdoch]

Danny G signing for Gala.

A really nice guy is Danny.
Did Edinburgh City not want him?

[MWHIBBIES]

A team of the best players from League 2 would do well in Scottish football, obviously disappointing to miss out on our first choice premier league and serie a players but I'm sure we'll be just fine.

[The 90+2]

A really nice guy is Danny.
Did Edinburgh City not want him?

He is that, very talented player ruined by injury. Massive Hibee too now.

No, more to do with what he’s doing out of football I think.

[Unseen work]

Connor Washington would be a very good signing imo.

[Ronniekirk]

[QUOTE=Nicho87;5823709]McNulty liked the hibs announcement today on twitter. Not sure if that means anything[/

He is a Hibs supporter so he will like some Hibs comments


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[MacGruber]

Connor Washington would be a very good signing imo.

On the face of it I would rather have signed Washington than Doidge - and we paid £350K for him and they are picking up a free. Lets hope the face of it proves to be wrong!

[CMurdoch]

He is that, very talented player ruined by injury. Massive Hibee too now.

No, more to do with what he’s doing out of football I think.

He will do well in the real world and will enjoy playing football in his hometown.

[CMurdoch]

On the face of it I would rather have signed Washington than Doidge - and we paid £350K for him and they are picking up a free. Lets hope the face of it proves to be wrong!

Suspect they will have to chuck a hefty signing on fee his way

[Ronniekirk]

Could be a shout


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[The 90+2]

[QUOTE=Nicho87;5823709]McNulty liked the hibs announcement today on twitter. Not sure if that means anything[/

He is a Hibs supporter so he will like some Hibs comments


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Every single McNulty supports Celtic mate.

[CMurdoch]

Liam Lindsay ex Partick Thistle has moved from Barnsley to Stoke for £2million.
I trust Partick will be getting a few quid kicked their way.

Aberdeen have signed Greg Leigh, a full back from NAC Breda on a seasons loan

[Hermit Crab]

On the face of it I would rather have signed Washington than Doidge - and we paid £350K for him and they are picking up a free. Lets hope the face of it proves to be wrong!


Says who?? :confused:

[CMurdoch]

On the face of it I would rather have signed Washington than Doidge - and we paid £350K for him and they are picking up a free. Lets hope the face of it proves to be wrong!

Different types of players.
Doidge scores more goals but Washington has played at a higher level
Wish we had signed both.
Austin McPhee will have been driving the move for Washington who he knows well through the Northern Ireland national team.

P.S. i am pretty sure we didn't pay more than £250k for Doidge and Hearts will have to drop a decent signing fee on Washington. They will also have to pay him a handsome wage. Accordingly they could easily pay out more than £250k in the 1st 6 months of his contract.

[Speedway]

That's those internationals that got humped by Kazahkstan and struggled past San Marino and Cyprus yeah?

No, it wouldn’t, yeah?

[Since452]

I've never heard of Connor Washington but the I'd never heard of Christian Doidge either

[Onceinawhile]

Connor Washington would be a very good signing imo.

13 goals in his last 108 championship game.

27 in 82 in league one.

4 in 24 in league Two.

Hardly seems prolific.

[flash]

No, it wouldn’t, yeah?

Every transfer window they wheel you out.

[we are hibs]

If the boy Washington is quick then we will just do what they done to barker and kick him off the park early on :greengrin

[Todi114]

Can’t believe some of the comments
Doidge is a massive step up from big Dave the Lithuanian
He describes himself as the type of forward who likes to chase down defenders
just what we need

[Golden Bear]

The knowledge of Hibs Net posters on seemingly every football player we sign or intend to sign never ceases to amaze me. I confess to having never heard of some of these guys but I daresay I could always use the Internet to carry out some investigative work then go on to fans forums and profess to be an expert.

:rolleyes:

[DetroitHibs]

From reading the Forest Green forum, seems he’s also very handy at defending corners.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

The knowledge of Hibs Net posters on seemingly every football player we sign or intend to sign never ceases to amaze me. I confess to having never heard of some of these guys but I daresay I could always use the Internet to carry out some investigative work then go on to fans forums and profess to be an expert.

:rolleyes:

You do realise it's a football fans forum? It's one of the main reasons sites like this exist.

[Speedway]

Every transfer window they wheel you out.

Yet they never ever wheel you away.

[MacGruber]

Different types of players.
Doidge scores more goals but Washington has played at a higher level
Wish we had signed both.
Austin McPhee will have been driving the move for Washington who he knows well through the Northern Ireland national team.

P.S. i am pretty sure we didn't pay more than £250k for Doidge and Hearts will have to drop a decent signing fee on Washington. They will also have to pay him a handsome wage. Accordingly they could easily pay out more than £250k in the 1st 6 months of his contract.

Yeah you are right, very true.

Also my thoughts are based completely in ignorance as I know nothing about Jackson, Newell or Doidge.

We have been better than Hearts for 3 years now so just anxious we continue the trend and want to see Levein especially complete a hat trick of seasons finishing below Hibs. He is on 2 for 2 and it will be killing him inside. Relying on drawing Auchinlect Tullybelton in the cup for a straw to cling to😅

Lets hope Heckingbottom has unearthed some diamonds here.
My nerves are that on the face of it I would have picked Halkett ahead of Jackson, Walker ahead of Newell and Washington ahead of Doidge. Although, as said, that opinion is pretty much worthless and based in ignorance. Only time will tell.

Besides I would be picking Scott Allan ahead of them all

[sean04]

I'm pretty sure if Washington was a better option then hibs would've went for him instead of splashing the cash on doidge. Hecky and team ovb see something they really like and think he was the best option available. Trust the manager and the backroom team. It's no pat fenlon or terry butcher were dealing with now. Really good manager and set up behind the scenes

[weecounty hibby]

What position does Washington play? If it is a winger type we already have, Boyle, Horgan and Newell. As for Walker, I may be proven wrong buy it has Jambo written all over it. There have been so many of these £10m superstars that left them, for way less than the Jambo value usually, that come back having been massive flops. What has Walker actually done of note since leave Tinycastle? And why is there little interest in him from anywhere else. Halkett as well, one decent season in a pretty poor side, jury is out with him as well. Maybe just my intense dislike of all things hearts but I think our signings will prove to be better than theirs.

[hfc rd]

What position does Washington play? If it is a winger type we already have, Boyle, Horgan and Newell. As for Walker, I may be proven wrong buy it has Jambo written all over it. There have been so many of these £10m superstars that left them, for way less than the Jambo value usually, that come back having been massive flops. What has Walker actually done of note since leave Tinycastle? And why is there little interest in him from anywhere else. Halkett as well, one decent season in a pretty poor side, jury is out with him as well. Maybe just my intense dislike of all things hearts but I think our signings will prove to be better than theirs.


Washington is a striker.

[J-C]

We have seen our competitors using the lower English leagues to good effect over the years and we bemoaned the fact we didn't seem to pick up these wee gems of players like Moult, Billy Mackay, Adam Rooney etc and now when we do we question if they're good enough for us.

[JimBHibees]

Washington is a striker.

Stocky powerful runner hard working would be reasonable signing not prolific.

[04Sauzee]

We have seen our competitors using the lower English leagues to good effect over the years and we bemoaned the fact we didn't seem to pick up these wee gems of players like Moult, Billy Mackay, Adam Rooney etc and now when we do we question if they're good enough for us.
Add to that Liam Boyce

[J-C]

Add to that Liam Boyce


I could've added more but 2-3 was enough to get the point across.

[GloryGlory]

We have seen our competitors using the lower English leagues to good effect over the years and we bemoaned the fact we didn't seem to pick up these wee gems of players like Moult, Billy Mackay, Adam Rooney etc and now when we do we question if they're good enough for us.

Yes - when these guys played in Scotland, some were giving it "why don't Hibs look at the lower leagues in the EFL - some real gems to be had there?". And now that we have - "that's not exciting me, the players can't be very good if they're playing for Little Town FC, never heard of him, not a great standard in the lower leagues in the EFL, blah, blah, blah...".

Give the lads a chance to show what they can do, eh?

[brog]

Tree Hugging ****s.

Will be funny if they go back down this season.

There's actually some decent comments on there from FGR fans. I hadn't realised Bolton were going to pay £1m for CD. Incidentally i like that we're making signings from 2/3 of English clubs to wear green!

[Speedway]

Yes - when these guys played in Scotland, some were giving it "why don't Hibs look at the lower leagues in the EFL - some real gems to be had there?". And now that we have - "that's not exciting me, the players can't be very good if they're playing for Little Town FC, never heard of him, not a great standard in the lower leagues in the EFL, blah, blah, blah...".

Give the lads a chance to show what they can do, eh?

But are these contradictory views posted by the same .netters?

[GloryGlory]

But are these contradictory views posted by the same .netters?

They're contradictory views posted by .netters! :greengrin :wink:

[Speedway]

They're contradictory views posted by .netters! :greengrin :wink:

Damn free speech! 😄

[GloryGlory]

Damn free speech! 😄

:aok:

Changing the subject - any white smoke yet re Tom James signing?

[Leitherhibs]

:aok:

Changing the subject - any white smoke yet re Tom James signing?

Anyone else worried that it's no longer a 'done deal' our heavily reported interest might have acted as an alert to another bidder, hope not, just a premonition I have.

[CapitalGreen]

Anyone else worried that it's no longer a 'done deal' our heavily reported interest might have acted as an alert to another bidder, hope not, just a premonition I have.

Not in the slightest.

[GloryGlory]

Anyone else worried that it's no longer a 'done deal' our heavily reported interest might have acted as an alert to another bidder, hope not, just a premonition I have.

I am hoping that the reason for the delay is that he is not out of contract with Yeovil until 30 June. But he's been here since at least Sunday, so don't know what the hold up is.

[AllyT]

I am hoping that the reason for the delay is that he is not out of contract with yeovil until 30 June. But he's been here since at least Sunday, so don't know what the hold up is.

Still under contract with Yeovil, so I would guess announcement on Monday?

[Leitherhibs]

Not in the slightest.

I feel more confident now, I think my main worry bead is that there was english championships interest in the lad as recently as last summer..

[Greenworld]

Different types of players.
Doidge scores more goals but Washington has played at a higher level
Wish we had signed both.
Austin McPhee will have been driving the move for Washington who he knows well through the Northern Ireland national team.

P.S. i am pretty sure we didn't pay more than £250k for Doidge and Hearts will have to drop a decent signing fee on Washington. They will also have to pay him a handsome wage. Accordingly they could easily pay out more than £250k in the 1st 6 months of his contract.I'm fairly sure we didn't pay 250k for him ..it's Hibs

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[MWHIBBIES]

I'm fairly sure we didn't pay 250k for him ..it's Hibs

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We payed fees for a few players last summer, including 150k for Kamberi and Horgan, so I don't see why this is hard to believe.

[Borderhibbie76]

I’m sure many feel the same way. It’s only an opinion after all. Just because signings are completed early doesn’t mean “great business” IMO

If say Aberdeen/Hearts were signing a full back from the 5th tier of English football I doubt people would be saying terrific signingAnd who exactly should we be signing in your expert opinion???

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[BoomtownHibees]

Kenny Miller signed for Partick

[My_Wife_Camille]

Kenny Miller signed for Partick
Another one missed out on

[GloryGlory]

Another one missed out on

:faf:

[FilipinoHibs]

Anyone else worried that it's no longer a 'done deal' our heavily reported interest might have acted as an alert to another bidder, hope not, just a premonition I have.

Get the nappies out!

[FilipinoHibs]

:faf:

Only if he has an electric wheel chair. Expect some really big signings now that Barclays Bank have made their multi-million investment.

[MyJo]

I'm fairly sure we didn't pay 250k for him ..it's Hibs

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We've spent about £1m on transfer fees for players since we came back up to the premiership according to our chief exec. And that was before our spending this summer.

We are talking about signing McNulty and Omeonga again and I'm pretty sure Reading and Genoa don't accept seashells and buttons as a method of payment.

[GreenCastle]

Kenny Miller signed for Partick

Not the way forward for us and too much influence off the pitch.

[MyJo]

And who exactly should we be signing in your expert opinion???

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Jordan Jones - no wait, he played in league 2 before killie signed him so he must be pish.

Louis Moult - goodness no, played non-league football before motherwell signed him. cant have that.

Stephen O'Donnell - don't let the Scotland cap and interest from big English clubs fool you, this clown played in league two before signing for killie.

Curtis Main - foolish Aberdeen, don't they know they have just signed a player that used to play for Portsmouth in league 2 before he signed for motherwell. bit of a riddie for them.

[Leitherhibs]

Get the nappies out!

Lol wheesht! Perfectly rational worry I think.

[Brightside]

Next one announced.

[Benny Brazil]

Tom James signed

[GloryGlory]

Next one announced.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10077

[The 90+2]

Erm Welcome Thomas 😁

[04Sauzee]

Next one announced.

Certainly getting them in early as Heckingbottom wanted. Nice to see some long term deals as well

[Bostonhibby]

Another one missed out onWe'll get him next time [emoji6]

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[we are hibs]

if i were guessing i would say a goalie in next

[worcesterhibby]

Welcome Tom :greengrin

[Vault Boy]

Welcome Tam, excited about this signing!

[SHODAN]

So much for Hecky using the loan market. :wink:

[MrSmith]

I'm having a crisis here! I've banged on about the lack of preseason signings for years and we have signed 5 to date! Whilst I'm pleased we have, my crisis is one in that , I find myself contemplating good signings or fillers to pacify us or maybe I was happy with last minute signings in the first instance? Life is complicated ... It could be the lack of being able to moan that's getting me down! :D

[GreenCastle]

Ok who is next ?

GK ? possibly need 2 ?
Holding midfielder ?
Striker ? Depends if Flo is sold

Mark O Hara ?

McNulty and Omeonga would be nice.

[Vault Boy]

So much for Hecky using the loan market. :wink:

I think we'll see at least one of our new keepers here on loan. Fingers crossed for Omeonga and Sparky too!

[tamig]

We have seen our competitors using the lower English leagues to good effect over the years and we bemoaned the fact we didn't seem to pick up these wee gems of players like Moult, Billy Mackay, Adam Rooney etc and now when we do we question if they're good enough for us.

The usual suspects do anyway. Not all of us. I’m very excited with what’s arrived so far.

[Vault Boy]

Very encouraged that the average age of our signings this summer is 25.6 years. We needed to lower our average age amongst the squad IMO.

[GloryGlory]

Ok who is next ?

GK ? possibly need 2 ?
Holding midfielder ?
Striker ? Depends if Flo is sold

Mark O Hara ?

McNulty and Omenega would be nice.

Anyone hiding in the bushes at EM? Is there anyone on a trial - a goalie perhaps? :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Very encouraged that the average age of our signings this summer is 25.6 years. We needed to lower our average age amongst the squad IMO.

Good point, can only be a good thing (I'm sure someone will be along to disagree soon)! 😁

[GreenCastle]

Anyone hiding in the bushes at EM? Is there anyone on a trial - a goalie perhaps? :greengrin

You need to attend Testimonial dinners now to find out the new signings.

Hiding in the bushes was so 2015.

[Since452]

Anyone hiding in the bushes at EM? Is there anyone on a trial - a goalie perhaps? :greengrin

Ah the back up keeper. The rich tea biscuit of footballers.

[Bobby's Cinema]

The new guys along with Boyle and Allan back is an encouraging start.

Priority for me I would still like to see another striker in ahead of Kamberi and a centre mid come in.

[Speedway]

Anyone think we still need an enforcer in midfield?

[RobR27]

Anyone think we still need an enforcer in midfield?

Yeah this is the only real 'gap' left to me.

Could do with another keeper and some depth all over the place, but in terms of the main spine.

[SHODAN]

Anyone think we still need an enforcer in midfield?

Omeonga and Gravenberch, a backup winger and striker and we're good IMO.

[GreenCastle]

Anyone think we still need an enforcer in midfield?

100%

Past few seasons we needed pace / width / creativity.

We got that..

Then we didn’t have a Holt type number 9. Flo tried but that isn’t his game.

McNulty did better in that role.

Now we have lost Marv and Milligan - we know there will be game this season we need someone to do the dirty work and get on the ball / Male tackles etc.

Mallan and Allan won’t turn the ball over enough.

[neil7908]

Yeah this is the only real 'gap' left to me.

Could do with another keeper and some depth all over the place, but in terms of the main spine.

Another keeper, defensive midfielder and possibly a forward for me. Very close to a complete squad given the DM is the only one I'd say is an absolute must.

[IncredibleHibee]

I see most saying another striker ahead of/instead of Kamberi. To be honest, I think he will be back to his old self this season, or at least I hope he is.

[hfc rd]

Think we only need 4 , maybe 5 more and we are good to go.

GK (if Marciano leaves)
Defensive midfielder
Backup winger
X2 strikers

Send Oli Shaw out on loan for regular 1st team football

[PH91]

Think we only need 4 , maybe 5 more and we are good to go.

GK (if Marciano leaves)
Defensive midfielder
Backup winger
X2 strikers

Send Oli Shaw out on loan for regular 1st team football

Horgan, newell and boyle with mackie, murray and kamberi as options is enough for me. Maybe even one of the new strikers able to play wide too.

Gk
Defensive midfielder
Box to box midfielder
Striker x 2

is my wish list.

[MrRobot]

Get the impression that McNulty may not be back with us paying money for Doidge and him taking number 9.

[drumatic44]

Welcome Tom :greengrin
Indeed , good one , but are the Shondelles coming too ??, sorry, one for the oldies, !!

[CapitalGreen]

Get the impression that McNulty may not be back with us paying money for Doidge and him taking number 9.

We’ll take him on a season long loan.

[Onceinawhile]

I see most saying another striker ahead of/instead of Kamberi. To be honest, I think he will be back to his old self this season, or at least I hope he is.


Even if he is though, we will only have Flo, Doidge and Shaw. If we play with two up front, we probably need a 4th. Unless Gullan is deemed to be ready (given he didn't seem to set the heather on fire at Raith, I'd be slightly worried by that).

[calumhibee1]

Even if he is though, we will only have Flo, Doidge and Shaw. If we play with two up front, we probably need a 4th. Unless Gullan is deemed to be ready (given he didn't seem to set the heather on fire at Raith, I'd be slightly worried by that).

If we want to play 2 then we definitely need 4. I doubt we’ll play 2 though, very few teams do. If that’s the case then 3 with Boyle as a last resort would probably be enough.

[The_Horde]

Even if he is though, we will only have Flo, Doidge and Shaw. If we play with two up front, we probably need a 4th. Unless Gullan is deemed to be ready (given he didn't seem to set the heather on fire at Raith, I'd be slightly worried by that).

Raith fans loved him but he mostly played wide too.

[BegbieHSC]

May be overly ambitious, but I’d be delighted with the 3 below to complete our window:

McNulty
Omeonga
Mulumbu as an enforcer. Do Celtic really want to keep him?

[Hibee Mac]

I want to see one of these presentations now 😂

Sent one to Messi please

[Brightside]

Get the impression that McNulty may not be back with us paying money for Doidge and him taking number 9.

Dont worry about the shirt number. :wink:

[southsider]

Season ticket numbers site says 'progress being made on another few new faces', so anyone ITK ?

[K-Zazu]

Washington having medical at hearts

[Greenworld]

This is ridiculous were signing players every day now [emoji23][emoji23]

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[BSEJVT]

Washington having medical at hearts


Possible but I doubt it

Just saw the lot of them having lunch at Craigielaw Golf Club less than an hour ago

Fair put me off my Cullen Skink!

[ElginHibbie]

Washington having medical at hearts

I text my QPR supporting pal about him and his response was "Yes he' s**t, works hard, no end product", which surprised me as when he was at QPR I thought he was the next big for them

[southsider]

Possible but I doubt it

Just saw the lot of them having lunch at Craigielaw Golf Club less than an hour ago

Fair put me off my Cullen Skink!
What about lunch at their own training centre ? On wait......

[GloryGlory]

Season ticket numbers site says 'progress being made on another few new faces', so anyone ITK ?

Leeann, George, Hecky and the recruitment team? :dunno:

:greengrin :greengrin

[BSEJVT]

What about lunch at their own training centre ? On wait......

I thought the enlightened Craig Levein must have taken them down to Gullane to re-indulge in the prehistoric training regime so favoured by Jock Wallace and this was their stop off on the way back.

That's the problem with modern-day golf courses not owned by the members they let any old riff-raff in, in the pursuit of filthy lucre.

Would never have been allowed in the old East Lothian bastion of hibbyiness that was Longniddry

[04Sauzee]

Season ticket numbers site says 'progress being made on another few new faces', so anyone ITK ?

Not being a twat here but what's the season ticket number site?

[Nevi_SOL]

Not being a twat here but what's the season ticket number site?

Official site

[Nicho87]

Left winger and striker next.

[J-C]

Even if he is though, we will only have Flo, Doidge and Shaw. If we play with two up front, we probably need a 4th. Unless Gullan is deemed to be ready (given he didn't seem to set the heather on fire at Raith, I'd be slightly worried by that).


If we want to play 2 then we definitely need 4. I doubt we’ll play 2 though, very few teams do. If that’s the case then 3 with Boyle as a last resort would probably be enough.


We will only go 2 up top is we play 3 at the back, we need 3 in the middle as Mallan/Slivka and Allan can't do that, we'll need a solid tackling mobile DM which allows the other 2 to do their thing, similar to what Dylan did 2 seasons ago.

Hecky played 4-5-1 but was that due to the players available? Most teams play a fluid 4-3-3 which can adapt depending on how the game is going. The modern striker isn't like the old days of being an out and out no.9, they have to be more mobile and adaptable playing anywhere across the front line.

[J-C]

Left winger and striker next.


Horgan and Newell both play on the let as attacking players.

[MyJo]

Left winger and striker next.

Horgan and Newell are lefties, we need cover for Boyle on the right IMO

[Since452]

Marciano

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
James
Stevenson
Jackson
Porteous

Allan
Mallan
Horgan
Newell
Slivka
Mackie

Kamberi
Doidge
Shaw
Boyle

For the end of June that looks very good indeed.

[Ronniekirk]

Very encouraged that the average age of our signings this summer is 25.6 years. We needed to lower our average age amongst the squad IMO.

And no history of injury


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[04Sauzee]

Marciano

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
James
Stevenson
Jackson
Porteous

Allan
Mallan
Horgan
Newell
Slivka
Mackie

Kamberi
Doidge
Shaw
Boyle

For the end of June that looks very good indeed.

Fraser Murray will be added to that

[Bostonhibby]

What about lunch at their own training centre ? On wait......Their cost of their meat and two veg will have been picked up by a mysterious benefactor.

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[J-C]

Marciano

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
James
Stevenson
Jackson
Porteous
Mackie

Allan
Mallan
Horgan
Newell
Slivka
Boyle

Kamberi
Doidge
Shaw
Boyle

For the end of June that looks very good indeed.

That's better :greengrin

[J-C]

Fraser Murray will be added to that


And possibly Gullan

[7 Up]

Washington having medical at hearts

Only 5'10", bit short for a Levein striker.

[Juice-Terry]

I text my QPR supporting pal about him and his response was "Yes he' s**t, works hard, no end product", which surprised me as when he was at QPR I thought he was the next big for them
That's pretty much what my Sheffield United supporting mate said about him too.

[snedzuk]

Possible but I doubt it

Just saw the lot of them having lunch at Craigielaw Golf Club less than an hour ago

Fair put me off my Cullen Skink!

Were you actually having Cullen Skink or did it just smell fishy all of a sudden

[Leith Green]

Marciano

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
James
Stevenson
Jackson
Porteous

Allan
Mallan
Horgan
Newell
Slivka
Mackie

Kamberi
Doidge
Shaw
Boyle

For the end of June that looks very good indeed.



That really shows how lightweight we are in midfield. Need a couple of new additions that can do the uglier side well

[MrRobot]

Dont worry about the shirt number. :wink:



:hyper

[hibsquaker]

That's better :greengrin

What about Whitaker?

[Tug Wilson]

That really shows how lightweight we are in midfield. Need a couple of new additions that can do the uglier side well

Totally agree.

With the ball we could be very very good.

Without it we could be very very bad.

Still need minimum of:

1 goalkeeper

2 defensive midfielders

1 striker

McNulty fits the bill for the striker.

Not sure Omeonga is a defensive midfielder but would happily have him back in addition.

However we might have to wait a while for those 2.

[brog]

I text my QPR supporting pal about him and his response was "Yes he' s**t, works hard, no end product", which surprised me as when he was at QPR I thought he was the next big for them

I saw him at QPR & the phrase headless chicken came to mind. He's a bit like Laugherty in that he plays better (& more often) for his country than he does for his club. Having said that I'd be delighted if we were in for him.

[J-C]

What about Whitaker?


What about him, I hope he's nowhere near our squad this season.

[hfc-1875]

Seen in the paper today Dundee Utd were trying to tempt Lawrence Shankland to them and it was an offer no one else in Scotland could compete with other that the old firm, where are they getting the dough??

[HFC93]

I saw him at QPR & the phrase headless chicken came to mind. He's a bit like Laugherty in that he plays better (& more often) for his country than he does for his club. Having said that I'd be delighted if we were in for him.

Northern Ireland seem to have loads of players like that. Excellent for N Ireland, meh club careers.

[HFC93]

Seen in the paper today Dundee Utd were trying to tempt Lawrence Shankland to them and it was an offer no one else in Scotland could compete with other that the old firm, where are they getting the dough??

Seemed to lots of serious interest in Shankland in January and now he might end up at Dundee Utd. Strange one.

[GloryGlory]

Northern Ireland seem to have loads of players like that. Excellent for N Ireland, meh club careers.

Michael O'Neill a great manager and coach? Gets more out of players. Discuss.

[jacomo]

Michael O'Neill a great manager and coach? Gets more out of players. Discuss.


He’s done a great job, no question. But this phenomenon predates him... David Healy comes to mind.

[Brightside]

Seen in the paper today Dundee Utd were trying to tempt Lawrence Shankland to them and it was an offer no one else in Scotland could compete with other that the old firm, where are they getting the dough??

If hibs wanted him he would be here.

[DetroitHibs]

Rumors of Shankland having a Billy big baws attitude while at Aberdeen. I’d be concerned about that when he starts earning a decent few quid again.

[Since452]

Seen in the paper today Dundee Utd were trying to tempt Lawrence Shankland to them and it was an offer no one else in Scotland could compete with other that the old firm, where are they getting the dough??

Do they not have rich American owners? The players they signed in January were crazy for that level and Neilson managed to balls it up.

[The 90+2]

Rumors of Shankland having a Billy big baws attitude while at Aberdeen. I’d be concerned about that when he starts earning a decent few quid again.

There wasn’t at all. More to do with physical aspects.

[HoboHarry]

There wasn’t at all. More to do with physical aspects.
Wouldn't having big baws count as a physical aspect?

[Ronniekirk]

Do they not have rich American owners? The players they signed in January were crazy for that level and Neilson managed to balls it up.

Yep. Both Dundee Clubs have hence the persistent rumours of some form of merger it ground sharing arrangement are always occupying thier fans websites despite the respective owners both stating that’s not on the cards
Assume the Guys that bought Dundee didn’t expect to be in the Championship and problem same goes for United


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[AlbertK86]

Horgan and Newell are lefties, we need cover for Boyle on the right IMO

Horgan played quite a few games on the right when Kamberi was on the left.

He can cover both wings


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[Franck Stanton]

Marciano

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
James
Stevenson
Jackson
Porteous

Allan
Mallan
Horgan
Newell
Slivka
Mackie

Kamberi
Doidge
Shaw
Boyle

For the end of June that looks very good indeed.

If we could play that team we would win the league however don't think they would let us play 18 players.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Seen in the paper today Dundee Utd were trying to tempt Lawrence Shankland to them and it was an offer no one else in Scotland could compete with other that the old firm, where are they getting the dough??

Maybe it is a Jackie Mac deal where he gets a cut of any future transfer fee?

[The 90+2]

Maybe it is a Jackie Mac deal where he gets a cut of any future transfer fee?

Footballers get a cut of a future deal unless they hand in a transfer request.

[The 90+2]

Wouldn't having big baws count as a physical aspect?

True :greengrin

[MacGruber]

Whilst I hope we sign both McNulty and Omeonga are there now any other names in the frame? We need some new rumours...

[DetroitHibs]

Mate of mine texted me and said we are having a look at some Austrian player. Holzhauser

[Heisenberg]

Mate of mine texted me and said we are having a look at some Austrian player. Holzhauser

He’s just signed for some second division Belgian team by the looks of it. Was previously a free agent.

[stokesmessiah]

Mate of mine texted me and said we are having a look at some Austrian player. Holzhauser

Take him for the name alone.

[DetroitHibs]

He’s just signed for some second division Belgian team by the looks of it. Was previously a free agent.

Maybe had him in for a look and didn’t fancy him. Belgium second division is a step down from the SPL.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Evening news fella saying we're still working on deals to bring Omeonga and McNulty back with comments from others saying MM might happen sooner than we might think?

Imo Rocky and Flo will be gone by the season starting.

If we can get SO/MM in and Rocky Flo leave then we're Bogdan, a CDM and probably 4th choice striker away from having a belter of a squad

[The_Horde]

Take him for the name alone.

Wait til you see his highlight reel 😱

[Brightside]

Evening news fella saying we're still working on deals to bring Omeonga and McNulty back with comments from others saying MM might happen sooner than we might think?

Imo Rocky and Flo will be gone by the season starting.

If we can get SO/MM in and Rocky Flo leave then we're Bogdan, a CDM and probably 4th choice striker away from having a belter of a squad

Bit of a leap to say Rocky and Flo are leaving. And you are assuming that we would be able to sign Bogdan?

[DetroitHibs]

Bit of a leap to say Rocky and Flo are leaving. And you are assuming that we would be able to sign Bogdan?

Don’t get where the Rocky rumors come from. Two years left on his deal and no real interest from any clubs. If he leaves, he shouldn’t leave for anything under a million quid. Worth that and more.

[GloryGlory]

Mate of mine texted me and said we are having a look at some Austrian player. Holzhauser

Six feet four, according to Wiki. Last played for Grasshoppers Zurich, so maybe knows Flo quite well?

[we are hibs]

What happened to that goalie we had on trial from spurs? Glover?

[Juice-Terry]

Don’t get where the Rocky rumors come from. Two years left on his deal and no real interest from any clubs. If he leaves, he shouldn’t leave for anything under a million quid. Worth that and more.

I think Rocky is worth more than a million. Full international who's had an absolutely brilliant season. I'd be disappointed with anything less than £2M - especially since he's got another two years on his contract with us.

[GloryGlory]

What happened to that goalie we had on trial from spurs? Glover?

He was released by Spurs at the end of the season, but not heard anything.

[04Sauzee]

Six feet four, according to Wiki. Last played for Grasshoppers Zurich, so maybe knows Flo quite well?

Wiki has him with Grasshoppers but it does appear he's with a Belgian team now. Transfermarket rates him around 1.8m

[DetroitHibs]

I think Rocky is worth more than a million. Full international who's had an absolutely brilliant season. I'd be disappointed with anything less than £2M - especially since he's got another two years on his contract with us.

I agree mate, I just have a sneaky feeling his contracts pretty complicated. I think his previous club are due a wedge if we sell him and probably some release fee clause in the contract too. Rather he just stayed for two more years myself.

[Winston Ingram]

I think Rocky is worth more than a million. Full international who's had an absolutely brilliant season. I'd be disappointed with anything less than £2M - especially since he's got another two years on his contract with us.

His former club have a significant sell on IIRC

[1van Sprou7e]

Yeah thought it was 50%? That should increase our asking price if anyone comes in for him

[04Sauzee]

BBC gossip is reporting that its Killie who are after Mark O'Harra and have offered 100k

[SouthMoroccoStu]

BBC gossip is reporting that its Killie who are after Mark O'Harra and have offered 100k

Hmmmm

Killie are a real unknown element this season, loss of the boss and some big names for them

[Speedway]

Has Naismith signed for the yam yet?

[Callum_62]

Has Naismith signed for the yam yet?Don't think so no

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[Souter96Mac]

Has Naismith signed for the yam yet?

They'll be waiting for a while, so they can save on his wages.

[calumhibee1]

Yeah thought it was 50%? That should increase our asking price if anyone comes in for him

I’d suspect with sell ons that there’s a price we have to sell at or else you would just put these in and wait for double the price the players worth to make sure you get what you’re due. If that’s the case then we could be forced to sell him. I don’t think we will though, I think he’ll be here next season.

[brog]

They'll be waiting for a while, so they can save on his wages.

It's more on his side. Seeing out his Norwich contract & continuing to be paid by them.

[we are hibs]

Naismith is at pre season training with hearts. Let's hope the dunes don't take an effect on his dodgy knee and they have a highly paid player sitting on his arse for a year
...

[CapitalGreen]

It's more on his side. Seeing out his Norwich contract & continuing to be paid by them.

Similar to us with Whittaker, that seemed to drag on for ages. Apparently Norwich contracts contain a clause that if a player’s contract expires and they have not yet signed with a new club they will be paid a further months salary.

[brog]

Similar to us with Whittaker, that seemed to drag on for ages. Apparently Norwich contracts contain a clause that if a player’s contract expires and they have not yet signed with a new club they will be paid a further months salary.

Pretty much what I was told.

[Onceinawhile]

Has Naismith signed for the yam yet?

If he doesn't sign a pre-contract before a certain date, Norwich have to pay him an extra month's salary. As a result, he'll be waiting until that's paid before he signs.

[Onceinawhile]

Similar to us with Whittaker, that seemed to drag on for ages. Apparently Norwich contracts contain a clause that if a player’s contract expires and they have not yet signed with a new club they will be paid a further months salary.

I don't think it's a Norwich thing, I think it's a PFA thing.

[Hermit Crab]

https://twitter.com/BBCSportsound/status/1144207525723672577

[Steven79]

https://twitter.com/BBCSportsound/status/1144207525723672577

Celtic being tight and trying to get him for cheaper because of it.

That worked well for them last season...

[JohnM1875]

Celtic being tight and trying to get him for cheaper because of it.

That worked well for them last season...

Don't think that's the case here man. Apparently the laddie needs 'immediate preventative surgery' obviously hope he comes through it the same player.

[Peevemor]

Celtic being tight and trying to get him for cheaper because of it.

That worked well for them last season...

To be fair they're probably right.

Hibs signed Fabian Yantorno when he was injured and he only managed 7 games for us before being released.

Alex Harris is another who didn't look like the same player at all when he returned from injury.

[Hibbyradge]

Celtic being tight and trying to get him for cheaper because of it.

That worked well for them last season...

He's worth a lot less if he's crocked.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Jeezo what a shame for the lad

[Winston Ingram]

Celtic being tight and trying to get him for cheaper because of it.

That worked well for them last season...

By all accounts, the injury will see him out for 12 weeks.

[Steven79]

By all accounts, the injury will see him out for 12 weeks.

Yeah and I'm sure the offer they made was much lower than they originally agreed.

Celtic never learn!

[BoomtownHibees]

Yeah and I'm sure the offer they made was much lower than they originally agreed.

Celtic never learn!

I don’t think they’ve done much wrong for once tbh

[Unseen work]

Could you imagine if Doidge needed a knee operation after we just paid 240-350k for him? There would be an absolute outrage.

I think Celtic are right enough.

[660]

Motherwell really are tinpot

[HoboHarry]

Yeah and I'm sure the offer they made was much lower than they originally agreed.

Celtic never learn!
Its probably more to do with increased insurance costs on the player given what they have found....