Summer 2019 transfer thread

[FilipinoHibs]

Maybe has told Levein he hasn't a clue about how to manage a team to play football, so binned for not buying into Leveins football strategy 😁

One lucky swipe sums him up.

[jacomo]

A legend !


Definitely a hero.

[jacomo]

He wasn’t even close to being as good as McGinn but I do want him back.





They complemented each other brilliantly though.

Hibs play best when we have a deep lying midfielder who can retain and recycle the ball - as Dylan did so well.

His final season with us was best injury-wise too, he finally seemed to have found a way to manage all those niggly muscle injuries.

[mjhibby]

Dylan nice to watch but Mallan has goals a great dead ball and a wider range of passing.

Dylan is without doubt the more gifted footballer and got us moving with his passing but as a few have said mallan has scored regularly and set up a few as well. It will all depend on how Hecky sees them fitting in. I loved watching Dylan play but he didn't play a lot last season so no guarantee we would get the player back we had. I'll leave it to Hecky who I think knows better what suits us.

[SHODAN]

If Hecky prefers Whittaker at LB then Mackie can forget about getting first team football any time soon.

[Heisenberg]

Mallan needs to improve big time off the ball this season for me. He was losing runners in midfield far too easily last season. I have no problem with Mallan on the ball when he has time and space as he can ping a pass and his set piece delivery (when it's whipped in not floated) is excellent. But in terms of an overall footballer on the ball in midfield I would still trust mcgeouch over him to get out a tight situation. He may have suffered from having an average midfield alongside him last season and maybe allan coming in will lighten the load alongside a defensive mid. Maybe I'm being too harsh and there was too much pressure put on him last season being the only midfielder who was capable of winning us a game (through his goals and assists) but I expected more from him last season and think he still needs to make a big jump up to be classed as a consistently good player for us.

Dylan used to lose his runners all the time as well. He wasn’t the best defensively but was brilliant at receiving the ball and keeping it moving. Mallan, Allan and a more defensive midfielder should be a very good mix in the middle.

[Bangkok Hibby]

Mallan got our players and fans poty in his first season in a midfield that had just lost it's two best players. He's still improving and if he kicks on from last season we'll struggle to keep hold of him.


Agree completely, I'm sure he'll shine again this season.

[Hibs1969]

He wasn’t even close to being as good as McGinn but I do want him back.


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In his own way he was. He was a completely different type of player to McGinn whose strength was driving forward with the ball at his feet whereas McGeouch was excellent at taking the ball, finding space and making good passes. Him, McGinn and Allan were part of the best Hibs midfield in years and I'd take him back in a minute but it doesn't look like Heckingbottom likes the look of him.

[ThatDayInMay]

Maxwell to be announced today.

[Barman Stanton]

In his own way he was. He was a completely different type of player to McGinn whose strength was driving forward with the ball at his feet whereas McGeouch was excellent at taking the ball, finding space and making good passes. Him, McGinn and Allan were part of the best Hibs midfield in years and I'd take him back in a minute but it doesn't look like Heckingbottom likes the look of him.

I loved McGeouch when he was with us but always thought McGinn lwas a few levels above. This is why McGinn is being linked with Man Utd and Dylan with Aberdeen.

[AlbertK86]

In semi he was caught ball watching & allowed Arfield (IIRC) to score with a free header at back post. I suspect if it had been Paul Hanlon everyone would have remembered it.

So bald at the front post but yep bang on he was sleeping


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[brog]

If Hecky prefers Whittaker at LB then Mackie can forget about getting first team football any time soon.

Before it becomes a Hibs Net "fact" (not having a dig at you) PH never mentions left back at any time in his interview about Whitty. That's a leap made by the Glasgow journo given Lewis is out at start. He says words to the effect that there's a place in the team for him if he's fit & performing. That could be RB, LB or possibly even the holding midfielder we're all waiting on!! :wink:

[Ozyhibby]

They are different players .I don't understand the flack Mallan gets from some on here .

Agreed. I think he had a very good season last year and his goals and assists would compare favourably with most midfielders in the league.


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[blaikie]

In his own way he was. He was a completely different type of player to McGinn whose strength was driving forward with the ball at his feet whereas McGeouch was excellent at taking the ball, finding space and making good passes. Him, McGinn and Allan were part of the best Hibs midfield in years and I'd take him back in a minute but it doesn't look like Heckingbottom likes the look of him.

True :agree:

Similar to the McBride/Miller midfield a good few years ago.

McBride was good at the dirty work and allowed Miller to play.

[J-C]

Got told by a mate who is very friendly with an ER staff member that Kamberi is wanting away, seemingly wants to play centrally but with Doidge coming and still possibly McNulty it looks like they might want to play him wider again, also one of the top earners it would free up his wage which might not be a bad thing.

As for Whittaker, Hecky's letting others out there know he's fit and ready to play, I'd be astonished if Whittaker was a regular this season, or even on the bench.

[AlbertK86]

Lots of thing constitute the make up of a footballer.

If we're comparing McGeouch v Mallan then Mallon has him beat all ends up on assists and goals scored. There are other aspects that Dylan will be better at but the two I have highlighted are very important IMHO.

Spot on but I’d still take Dylan back .... however I’m gonna trust Hecky ... done well so far


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[JimBHibees]

https://twitter.com/hibsboy69/status/1145456545976725505?s=21

From that I’d say McGeogh is not coming back.


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Not that I know any different however what managers say during transfer windows are sometimes not the whole truth. :greengrin

[Franck Stanton]

Before it becomes a Hibs Net "fact" (not having a dig at you) PH never mentions left back at any time in his interview about Whitty. That's a leap made by the Glasgow journo given Lewis is out at start. He says words to the effect that there's a place in the team for him if he's fit & performing. That could be RB, LB or possibly even the holding midfielder we're all waiting on!! :wink:

At last, someone who listened & understood what the manager said.

[PH91]

In his own way he was. He was a completely different type of player to McGinn whose strength was driving forward with the ball at his feet whereas McGeouch was excellent at taking the ball, finding space and making good passes. Him, McGinn and Allan were part of the best Hibs midfield in years and I'd take him back in a minute but it doesn't look like Heckingbottom likes the look of him.

Maybe not the case of PH not liking him as a player but more about hibs having a finite budget and other priorities.

We seem to be trying to mould mallan into a similar role to what dylan played when here. I dont think they would work together effectively as a pair and guess PH thinks the same. Given we have invested in mallan and looking to develop him it wouldnt make sense to bring in a similar player as a high earner.

[ancient hibee]

If Hecky prefers Whittaker at LB then Mackie can forget about getting first team football any time soon.


It's called motivation isn't it.Gives Whittaker encouragement and also others to do their best to keep him out of the team.Excellent management.

[B.H.F.C]

Got told by a mate who is very friendly with an ER staff member that Kamberi is wanting away, seemingly wants to play centrally but with Doidge coming and still possibly McNulty it looks like they might want to play him wider again, also one of the top earners it would free up his wage which might not be a bad thing.

As for Whittaker, Hecky's letting others out there know he's fit and ready to play, I'd be astonished if Whittaker was a regular this season, or even on the bench.

Regarding Whittaker, I can quite easily see him making a reasonable number of appearances this season. Heckingbottom is on record as saying he wants to run with a smaller squad. I don’t think he will be in anyone’s first 11, or in some cases anyone’s 18, but I still think he’ll get time on the pitch when players are missing, which will probably be quite often.

[sean04]

Once hecky gets the squad he wants I wouldn't be surprised to see whitty move on to get 1st team football. No the worst player but legs are gone. Worry about him at full back against quick wingers

[we are hibs]

If Whittaker was barely good enough 2 seasons ago I doubt now he's 35 and been injured for months that he's going to be good enough now. He's just too slow.

[worcesterhibby]

Dylan is too injury prone...we need players who play. In Hecky we trust.

[04Sauzee]

More on the Ojo saga

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/s****horpe-united-midfielder-funso-ojos-3039580.amp?__twitter_impression=true

[JimBHibees]

More on the Ojo saga

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/s****horpe-united-midfielder-funso-ojos-3039580.amp?__twitter_impression=true

Seems a strange one about the clause only applying in England. Wonder if that position has been clarified or just an assumption on the clubs part.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

More on the Ojo saga

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/s****horpe-united-midfielder-funso-ojos-3039580.amp?__twitter_impression=true

No inside knowledge but I can see this one still happening for us

GGTTH

[malcky]

Seems a strange one about the clause only applying in England. Wonder if that position has been clarified or just an assumption on the clubs part.
You would think they would prefer him to go to a different national league as opposed to being possibly an opponent to them next season

[Hibernian32]

More on the Ojo saga

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/s****horpe-united-midfielder-funso-ojos-3039580.amp?__twitter_impression=true

S****horpe thought his wage demands were ridiculous wonder what we offered him

[PH91]

You would think they would prefer home to go to s different national league as opposed to being possibly an opponent to them next season

From what i read it seems the clause doesn't stipulate it must be an english club but england was the only country with a transfer window open to allow registration to happen.

[NC1875]

From what i read it seems the clause doesn't stipulate it must be an english club but england was the only country with a transfer window open to allow registration to happen.

Surely if he informed them he would be leaving then it was upto them to release him ? Making him a free agent who could then sign for whoever he wanted ?

[500miles]

You would think they would prefer him to go to a different national league as opposed to being possibly an opponent to them next season

They're enforcing the contract to the letter, but you could argue not in the spirit of the agreement. I think we may well see him at Hibs as things rumble on.

[PH91]

Surely if he informed them he would be leaving then it was upto them to release him ? Making him a free agent who could then sign for whoever he wanted ?

"This clause allowed Funso to leave if we went into League Two as long as by the end of May 31 he transferred to another club – that did not happen because the transfer window in Scotland until June 11."

Taken from https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/funso-ojo-latest-s****horpe-swann-3035195

[malcky]

"This clause allowed Funso to leave if we went into League Two as long as by the end of May 31 he transferred to another club – that did not happen because the transfer window in Scotland until June 11."

Taken from https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/funso-ojo-latest-s****horpe-swann-3035195
That I understand cheers

[GloryGlory]

S****horpe thought his wage demands were ridiculous wonder what we offered him

It seems to suggest that the contract had a 50% wage cut in the case of relegation, but the agent wanted SUFC to increase the lower wage by 15% - still a cut.

I don't understand the club's position - it seems him and his agent activated the release clause, but because he wanted to come to a club in a league where the transfer window wasn't open at the time, the clause didn''t apply. Eh? Was the English window open before 31 May? Was any league in Europe (apart from amybe the ones with summer football)? What difference does it make if he has an offer from Hibs within a few days or if decided to wait until later in the window? He was already a free agent by 31 May, surely? Plus according to the agent, both him and Hibs had already contacted SUFC about their intentions.

I wonder if the PFA will get involved.

[NC1875]

So if he signed for a team in England they’d pat him on the back and say goodbye. S****horpe are at it. They were happy to put the clause in when he signed now they’re trying to wriggle out of it.

[Hibee Mac]

Don't like to see this kind of thing from S****horpe, you made an agreement and now trying to get out of it on a mere technicality.

Yes this may be in the contract but it's not in their best interest to have a legal battle or a player who doesn't want to be there, just honour the spirit of the deal.

[craigiehibs]

Don't like to see this kind of thing from S****horpe, you made an agreement and now trying to get out of it on a mere technicality.

Yes this may be in the contract but it's not in their best interest to have a legal battle or a player who doesn't want to be there, just honour the spirit of the deal.

dont claim to be ITK but given that he was one if PHs first choices, we had him in edinburgh in May, agreed personal terms and a 3 year contract, id be surprised if we dont settle at c 5ok or so - theyre skint, been relegated and will want him off wage bill as he wont play for them....save a bit of face for their chairman??

[Greenbeard]

Got told by a mate who is very friendly with an ER staff member that Kamberi is wanting away, seemingly wants to play centrally but with Doidge coming and still possibly McNulty it looks like they might want to play him wider again, also one of the top earners it would free up his wage which might not be a bad thing.

As for Whittaker, Hecky's letting others out there know he's fit and ready to play, I'd be astonished if Whittaker was a regular this season, or even on the bench.
Pleased to hear this tbh. He can prob do a decent enough job for someone running through on to balls hoofed speculatively up the park (would he dare cross to Duncanland?) but he's had his chances here and we need someone with a better first touch.
Agree re Whittaker being too slow now to be a first-choice regular. Would be targetted for sure. But maybe a role slotting in as cover towards the end of games already won?

[ekhibee]

A Celtic fan in my work says that it looks like Tierney's away to Arsenal. £25 million was what he quoted, but the BBC website it said £19 million, and seemingly Napoli have been sniffing about as well.

[JimBHibees]

It seems to suggest that the contract had a 50% wage cut in the case of relegation, but the agent wanted SUFC to increase the lower wage by 15% - still a cut.

I don't understand the club's position - it seems him and his agent activated the release clause, but because he wanted to come to a club in a league where the transfer window wasn't open at the time, the clause didn''t apply. Eh? Was the English window open before 31 May? Was any league in Europe (apart from amybe the ones with summer football)? What difference does it make if he has an offer from Hibs within a few days or if decided to wait until later in the window? He was already a free agent by 31 May, surely? Plus according to the agent, both him and Hibs had already contacted SUFC about their intentions.

I wonder if the PFA will get involved.

I think the best for all would be a small payment to Scunny and he moves to Hibs.

[WhileTheChief..]

What’s with all the McGeoch chat?

Heckingbottom said he wasn’t interested at all the other day. Has something changed since then?

[Mikey]

What’s with all the McGeoch chat?

Heckingbottom said he wasn’t interested at all the other day. Has something changed since then?

Only that lots of toys have been thrown out of lots of prams.

[sean04]

McNulty has been told to find a new club

[Wilson]

McNulty has been told to find a new club

His golf must be getting worse.

[sean04]

His golf must be getting worse.

Haha hopefully we can get him on a free if there clearing players out

[Oscar T Grouch]

Southamptons announcement for their new signing is pretty funny. :greengrin

https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1145648211912208384

[Onceinawhile]

Haha hopefully we can get him on a free if there clearing players out

Not going to happen after they paid the best part of £1,000,000 for him.

I'd take Mcnulty back, but I wouldn't be keen to spend big cash on him tbh.

[sean04]

Mcnulty part of a group of players who hasn't travelled to there pre season camp in Spain

[Heisenberg]

Mcnulty part of a group of players who hasn't travelled to there pre season camp in Spain

I think it was always going to happen like this. Won’t make any difference to us unless Reading drop their asking price or agree to another loan.

[PH91]

It seems to suggest that the contract had a 50% wage cut in the case of relegation, but the agent wanted SUFC to increase the lower wage by 15% - still a cut.

I don't understand the club's position - it seems him and his agent activated the release clause, but because he wanted to come to a club in a league where the transfer window wasn't open at the time, the clause didn''t apply. Eh? Was the English window open before 31 May? Was any league in Europe (apart from amybe the ones with summer football)? What difference does it make if he has an offer from Hibs within a few days or if decided to wait until later in the window? He was already a free agent by 31 May, surely? Plus according to the agent, both him and Hibs had already contacted SUFC about their intentions.

I wonder if the PFA will get involved.

It was a release clause not the end of his contract. He had to have transferred to another club otherwise his contract there would continue, albeit on a lower wage. As another poster has said, hopefully hibs can pay a nominal fee and all can walk away without a legal battle. It seems like hibs have wanted him for a while and were building a team based on having him so would be a blow for it not to happen.

[sean04]

I think it was always going to happen like this. Won’t make any difference to us unless Reading drop their asking price or agree to another loan.

Really depends how hard mcnulty pushes it. If he digs his heals in and says he's only wanting to back to Scotland then reading either pay his wages to not even be in there squad or cut there loses

[GloryGlory]

It was a release clause not the end of his contract. He had to have transferred to another club otherwise his contract there would continue, albeit on a lower wage. As another poster has said, hopefully hibs can pay a nominal fee and all can walk away without a legal battle. It seems like hibs have wanted him for a while and were building a team based on having him so would be a blow for it not to happen.

I'm beginning to think that SUFC have been a bit sly in this - someone mentioned the letter but not the spirit of the contract. A relegation release clause should mean just that, surely?

Anyway, I am sure Petrie and Dempster will be playing their usual hardball. If we come to an agreement, fine. If not, we move on.

One thing's for sure - SUFC have to get this sorted or they are going to have one very disgruntled player on their books for another year.

[Wilson]

One thing's for sure - SUFC have to get this sorted or they are going to have one very disgruntled player on their books for another year.

Yes. And incoming players will see how they 'honor' their contracts and think twice before signing.

[blackpoolhibs]

Stevie Mallan started the season much further forward than the position he ended up playing under PH, the goals and assists from that deeper position diminished after that move.

So comparing their stats is a little unbalanced, and if we play Mallan as that deep lying midfielder who starts things off, then Dylan in my opinion is a much better player in that role.

I'd love him back, but i dont think it will happen.

[The 90+2]

Mark Milligan joins Southend

[J-C]

More on the Ojo saga

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/s****horpe-united-midfielder-funso-ojos-3039580.amp?__twitter_impression=true


The agent states there is no additional clauses in the contract, looks like Scu nthorpe are at it, may not have been to an English club at a certain date but the release clause was still there.

[Since452]

Mark Milligan joins Southend

Bit of a fall from grace!

[MrRobot]

The game at St mirren park in January, when Eddie May was in charge, Whittaker was fantastic at left back. Picked up his injury in the last minute

:agree:

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Mark Milligan joins Southend

Makes Blackpool look like Las Vegas! 🤨

It's still got a Wimpy so, gets a bonus point for that 🍔

[JimBHibees]

Southamptons announcement for their new signing is pretty funny. :greengrin

https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1145648211912208384

Jurgen Klopp in the plane is brilliant. :greengrin

[PH91]

I'm beginning to think that SUFC have been a bit sly in this - someone mentioned the letter but not the spirit of the contract. A relegation release clause should mean just that, surely?

Anyway, I am sure Petrie and Dempster will be playing their usual hardball. If we come to an agreement, fine. If not, we move on.

One thing's for sure - SUFC have to get this sorted or they are going to have one very disgruntled player on their books for another year.

I totally agree, i was just pointing out what the issue seems to be.

[NC1875]

Maxwell signed

[SHODAN]

Two midfielders and a striker and we're done?

[Speedway]

Two midfielders and a striker and we're done?

The wording on the fishy about Maxwell's signing is interesting.

It states that the manager and club have 'delivered' (past tense) on their promise to get their first pick signings in early.

6 in by July 1st is unheard of at Hibs and I wonder if we're now going to go with the squad we've got until our remaining first picks (Omeonga, McNulty and Funbags) get their futures sorted out.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Two midfielders and a striker and we're done?

I'd agree with that

Omeonga, McNulty and...

[Mikey]

I'd agree with that

Omeonga, McNulty and...

Ojo.

[SHODAN]

Ojo.

Get those three and we've got a really promising squad together.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Ojo.

Agreed

[we are hibs]

I wouldn't be surprised if we end up with Omeonga mcnulty and ojo. I seem to recall last year Lennon said Maclaren was unlikely to return then all of a sudden he had signed.

[The 90+2]

Makes Blackpool look like Las Vegas! 🤨

It's still got a Wimpy so, gets a bonus point for that 🍔

Good call 👍

[Iggy Pope]

The wording on the fishy about Maxwell's signing is interesting.

It states that the manager and club have 'delivered' (past tense) on their promise to get their first pick signings in early.

6 in by July 1st is unheard of at Hibs and I wonder if we're now going to go with the squad we've got until our remaining first picks (Omeonga, McNulty and Funbags) get their futures sorted out.

:greengrin

[sean04]

Funny that maxwell was here for the Edinburgh Derby.
Hibs been getting things in place for a long time.

[Speedway]

'Decent shot stopper'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr112WrmSEA

[04Sauzee]

Funny that maxwell was here for the Edinburgh Derby.
Hibs been getting things in place for a long time.

The one in October before Heckingbottom was appointed, think that's just because of his family up here anf to support Horgan

[GloryGlory]

The wording on the fishy about Maxwell's signing is interesting.

It states that the manager and club have 'delivered' (past tense) on their promise to get their first pick signings in early.

6 in by July 1st is unheard of at Hibs and I wonder if we're now going to go with the squad we've got until our remaining first picks (Omeonga, McNulty and Funbags) get their futures sorted out.

The wording also suggests we're not looking to sell Rocky, because Hecky's looking to them to compete for the gloves..

[BILLYHIBS]

Mark Milligan signs for Southend United

[Iggy Pope]

Mark Milligan signs for Southend United

:greengrin
And they have a Wimpy burger bar.

[BILLYHIBS]

:greengrin
And they have a Wimpy burger bar.

Love a Wimpy 💚

[Billy Whizz]

:greengrin
And they have a Wimpy burger bar.

In the ground?

[hfc rd]

Goalkeeper Chris Maxwell now signed.

Reckon we will only bring two more in now (midfielder & striker) and that’s us sorted.

[Stuart93]

Goalkeeper Chris Maxwell now signed.

Reckon we will only bring two more in now (midfielder & striker) and that’s us sorted.

Holding midfielder and a striker would do

[GreenCastle]

I wouldn't be surprised if we end up with Omeonga mcnulty and ojo. I seem to recall last year Lennon said Maclaren was unlikely to return then all of a sudden he had signed.

I’m fairly certain we won’t get McNulty as he’s looking at options down south.

[CapitalGreen]

I’m fairly certain we won’t get McNulty as he’s looking at options down south.

I think we'll get McNulty on loan for another season with an option to buy next summer. Reading loan manager has been at East Mains in the last couple of weeks to discuss the possibility.

[J-C]

I’m fairly certain we won’t get McNulty as he’s looking at options down south.


Where has he said that or is it a guess?

[The 90+2]

I’m fairly certain we won’t get McNulty as he’s looking at options down south.

Definitely not the case. It’s a game of Reading hard balling all their players they don’t want to keep.

[GreenCastle]

I think we'll get McNulty on loan for another season with an option to buy next summer. Reading loan manager has been at East Mains in the last couple of weeks to discuss the possibility.

I would hope another loan then permanent would be ideal.

My info was telling me he was looking at options down south.

Hopefully info is wrong..

Omeonga would love to have back if we could.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Would love us to sign gauld

[Speedway]

I would hope another loan then permanent would be ideal.

My info was telling me he was looking at options down south.

Hopefully info is wrong..

Omeonga would love to have back if we could.

Sheep are in for McNulty according to the radio earlier.


Would love us to sign gauld

For the development squad?

[04Sauzee]

Sheep are in for McNulty according to the radio earlier.



For the development squad?

Thought Aberdeen were still trying to get Wilson from Man Utd? At the moment they have Cosgrove, Main and May. Adding McNulty to 5hat list would give them a fair amount of strikers

[neil7908]

The wording on the fishy about Maxwell's signing is interesting.

It states that the manager and club have 'delivered' (past tense) on their promise to get their first pick signings in early.

6 in by July 1st is unheard of at Hibs and I wonder if we're now going to go with the squad we've got until our remaining first picks (Omeonga, McNulty and Funbags) get their futures sorted out.

I really hope we don't wait too long. Getting 6 in is fantastic but our current midfield will struggle imo against a half decent team as none of them can tackle.

We could just about make do update front if we get lucky with injuries and Doidge hits the ground running.

I don't mind waiting for players but it's a bit of a gamble

[Stuart93]

Sheep are in for McNulty according to the radio earlier.



For the development squad?

Be a kick in the sack should he go there over us

[berwickhibee]

Milligan signs for southend. Good luck mark.

[neil7908]

Milligan signs for southend. Good luck mark.

Looks like we made the right call there letting him go.

[craigiehibs]

I really hope we don't wait too long. Getting 6 in is fantastic but our current midfield will struggle imo against a half decent team as none of them can tackle.

We could just about make do update front if we get lucky with injuries and Doidge hits the ground running.

I don't mind waiting for players but it's a bit of a gamble

and u really believe hecky doesnt know that????

[B.H.F.C]

I really hope we don't wait too long. Getting 6 in is fantastic but our current midfield will struggle imo against a half decent team as none of them can tackle.

We could just about make do update front if we get lucky with injuries and Doidge hits the ground running.

I don't mind waiting for players but it's a bit of a gamble

I wouldn’t say we’re waiting for players. There is one obvious area that we need to get a bit quality in. But we’re miles in front of where we’ve been in previous years IMO.

Whether or not the players are any good remains to be seen, but the manager clearly has a plan in terms of how they all fit in.

[Stuart93]

Looks like we made the right call there letting him go.

Think we got him a season or two too late

[Jonnyboy]

Milligan signs for southend. Good luck mark.

Another ex Hibby on their books ✅

[Vault Boy]

I think we absolutely need two more midfielders with more energy and defensive awareness. What if the new CDM gets an injury or suspension? Would be very imbalanced in that area IMO.

[The_Horde]

I think we absolutely need two more midfielders with more energy and defensive awareness. What if the new CDM gets an injury or suspension? Would be very imbalanced in that area IMO.

Whittaker.

[Ozyhibby]

Whittaker.

Whittaker is finished as a credible option for Hibs. And that’s been the case since he arrived.


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[The_Horde]

Whittaker is finished as a credible option for Hibs. And that’s been the case since he arrived.


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Not according to our gaffer.

[we are hibs]

Heard from a livi fan at work they are meant to be signing that Nathan Oduwa that played for rangers a few years back. Pretty sure that's the boy who was just going about trying to flick it over people's heads without actually doing anything

[Stuart93]

Not according to our gaffer.

Did you actually listen to what he said? He absolutely did not say Whittaker will definitely be back in the team next season he said if he manages to get into the team he’ll have to perform well the keep a place. Big difference from saying he’ll definitely be in the team

[The_Horde]

Did you actually listen to what he said? He absolutely did not say Whittaker will definitely be back in the team next season he said if he manages to get into the team he’ll have to perform well the keep a place. Big difference from saying he’ll definitely be in the team

I never said a thing about him starting. But he'll almost definitely at least be the backup DM the OP was asking for.

[Stuart93]

I never said a thing about him starting. But he'll almost definitely at least be the backup DM the OP was asking for.

Disagree, I think Tom James would be applied in that role if need be

[04Sauzee]

Lee Cattermole leaves Sunderland, defensive midfield player and played under Stockdale.

Not a real rumor just thoughr I'd say 😀

[Souter96Mac]

Lee Cattermole leaves Sunderland, defensive midfield player and played under Stockdale.

Not a real rumor just thoughr I'd say 😀

Walking yellow card. Might temp Aberdeen away from Mcgeouch 😂

[tonyrougier123]

Lee Cattermole leaves Sunderland, defensive midfield player and played under Stockdale.

Not a real rumor just thoughr I'd say 😀
Good shout,could be the skewer in the kebab 👍.be interesting to see if we go for him.

[franck sauzee]

Heard from a livi fan at work they are meant to be signing that Nathan Oduwa that played for rangers a few years back. Pretty sure that's the boy who was just going about trying to flick it over people's heads without actually doing anything

That's the one! Thought he was garbage myself

[bingo70]

If we’re back to speculating about potential signings again I’m going to throw another hat in the ring.....

Matthew Smith, 18 year old Man City defensive midfielder.

Last two summers we’ve got a player on loan from Man City who had spent the previous year in Holland. I personally think we never cancelled Agyepongs loan when we had the chance as we are trying to build a relationship with them. Smith is a Welsh internationalist and won the Dutch second division last season with Twente (I think it was then anyway) and he’s been told he’ll be out on loan again this coming season.

Absolutely zero inside knowledge but reckon he fits the bill for what we’re after.

Possibly worth noting the last time I suggested a young welsh boy from Man City he joined a German side for about £10m so my record isn’t great at this game but I think this is the time I get it right.

[bingo70]

Lee Cattermole leaves Sunderland, defensive midfield player and played under Stockdale.

Not a real rumor just thoughr I'd say 😀

He’ll have been on fortunes at Sunderland. He’ll join a Championship club I reckon.

[mentalhibee]

If we’re back to speculating about potential signings again I’m going to throw another hat in the ring.....

Matthew Smith, 18 year old Man City defensive midfielder.

Last two summers we’ve got a player on loan from Man City who had spent the previous year in Holland. I personally think we never cancelled Agyepongs loan when we had the chance as we are trying to build a relationship with them. Smith is a Welsh internationalist and won the Dutch second division last season with Twente (I think it was then anyway) and he’s been told he’ll be out on loan again this coming season.

Absolutely zero inside knowledge but reckon he fits the bill for what we’re after.

Possibly worth noting the last time I suggested a young welsh boy from Man City he joined a German side for about £10m so my record isn’t great at this game but I think this is the time I get it right.

Signed for QPR on loan.

[tonyrougier123]

If we’re back to speculating about potential signings again I’m going to throw another hat in the ring.....

Matthew Smith, 18 year old Man City defensive midfielder.

Last two summers we’ve got a player on loan from Man City who had spent the previous year in Holland. I personally think we never cancelled Agyepongs loan when we had the chance as we are trying to build a relationship with them. Smith is a Welsh internationalist and won the Dutch second division last season with Twente (I think it was then anyway) and he’s been told he’ll be out on loan again this coming season.

Absolutely zero inside knowledge but reckon he fits the bill for what we’re after.

Possibly worth noting the last time I suggested a young welsh boy from Man City he joined a German side for about £10m so my record isn’t great at this game but I think this is the time I get it right.
Another good shout.👍,looks the type who would really benifit from a season in the spl.

[bingo70]

Signed for QPR on loan.

Was he not just linked?

It was a Man City forum that were discussing where he could go next after a successful season last year.

Edit:- see he signed for QPR an hour ago FFS

Aye, Lee Cattermole, he’d be good.

[Torto7]

If we’re back to speculating about potential signings again I’m going to throw another hat in the ring.....

Matthew Smith, 18 year old Man City defensive midfielder.

Last two summers we’ve got a player on loan from Man City who had spent the previous year in Holland. I personally think we never cancelled Agyepongs loan when we had the chance as we are trying to build a relationship with them. Smith is a Welsh internationalist and won the Dutch second division last season with Twente (I think it was then anyway) and he’s been told he’ll be out on loan again this coming season.

Absolutely zero inside knowledge but reckon he fits the bill for what we’re after.

Possibly worth noting the last time I suggested a young welsh boy from Man City he joined a German side for about £10m so my record isn’t great at this game but I think this is the time I get it right.

We were offered the guy Killie are signing Fernandes but turned it down according to my Killie mate who knows about stuff like this according to him. Tbf he mentioned their new coach before it was announced.

I'm not sure the City thing will be continuing reading between the lines. It's also notable that Breda the club City have been sending players to haven't been to happy with the injury record of the loanees. Sounds familiar to be fair.

[bingo70]

We were offered the guy Killie are signing Fernandes but turned it down according to my Killie mate who knows about stuff like this according to him. Tbf he mentioned their new coach before it was announced.

I'm not sure the City thing will be continuing reading between the lines. It's also notable that Breda the club City have been sending players to haven't been to happy with the injury record of the loanees. Sounds familiar to be fair.

Interesting, cheers.

I was reading they’re starting a new link up with Anderlecht now Kompany is there but I’m guessing the ones that go to Anderlecht will be the ones they’ve got higher hopes for or need work permits.

[Torto7]

Interesting, cheers.

I was reading they’re starting a new link up with Anderlecht now Kompany is there but I’m guessing the ones that go to Anderlecht will be the ones they’ve got higher hopes for or need work permits.


Yeah I'd think the bigger prospects will go there. I'm sure they'll want to support Kompany with a view of him returning to City in the future. It actually gives me the boak seeing how much money/players/power the wealthy clubs have at every level.

[Billy Whizz]

Yeah I'd think the bigger prospects will go there. I'm sure they'll want to support Kompany with a view of him returning to City in the future. It actually gives me the boak seeing how much money/players/power the wealthy clubs have at every level.

I think in a couple of years, teams like City/Chelsea etc, will only be allowed to loan out a few players each season

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6164017/amp/FIFAs-new-loan-rules-disastrous-Chelsea.html

[Paisley Hibby]

Lee Cattermole leaves Sunderland, defensive midfield player and played under Stockdale.

Not a real rumor just thoughr I'd say 😀

Headed for Sheffield Wednesday apparently - for source just Google his name and Wednesday

[04Sauzee]

Headed for Sheffield Wednesday apparently - for source just Google his name and Wednesday

Hope not

[Torto7]

I think in a couple of years, teams like City/Chelsea etc, will only be allowed to loan out a few players each season

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6164017/amp/FIFAs-new-loan-rules-disastrous-Chelsea.html

I think something will need to be done. I've got little faith in FIFA to stand up to it effectively though.

[bingo70]

Yeah I'd think the bigger prospects will go there. I'm sure they'll want to support Kompany with a view of him returning to City in the future. It actually gives me the boak seeing how much money/players/power the wealthy clubs have at every level.

It’s all relative though I suppose.

Clubs less glamorous than us moan that we (and all pro youth clubs) hoover up too much young talent and then spit it back out to the lower league clubs when it suits us.

I think Chelsea had about 55 out on loan last season? That figure may have gone up by a few every time I’ve said that story but it’s certainly too many, something needs to be done about clubs from all levels signing too many youngsters for fear of missing out on that special one.

Probably for a different discussion though to be fair.

[The Modfather]

I see Arsenal have bid 40m for Zaha, other than not being convinced how good or consistent he actually is, looks like more of a PR exercise for their fans than anything else.

They’re skint, and lots of paper talk about Palace wanting £80m. Reckon it’s a bid to appease the Arsenal fans without ever having to actually buy him.

[K-Zazu]

exciting things happening next few days according to tam McManus

[NC1875]

exciting things happening next few days according to tam McManus

That means nothing is happening then

[Torto7]

That means nothing is happening then

:greengrin I'm going to buy into this and get carried away. Show us the money mystery benefactor. :thumbsup:

[Stuart93]

:greengrin I'm going to buy into this and get carried away. Show us the money mystery benefactor. :thumbsup:

And for a good reason 🍻 💷

[Iain G]

That means nothing is happening then

Is Ian Black coming round to paint his shed or something?

[Torto7]

And for a good reason 🍻 💷

Oh do tell. :cb:dancer:

[Stuart93]

Oh do tell. :cb:dancer:

What’s been expected all along, hefty investment

[jacomo]

It’s all relative though I suppose.

Clubs less glamorous than us moan that we (and all pro youth clubs) hoover up too much young talent and then spit it back out to the lower league clubs when it suits us.

I think Chelsea had about 55 out on loan last season? That figure may have gone up by a few every time I’ve said that story but it’s certainly too many, something needs to be done about clubs from all levels signing too many youngsters for fear of missing out on that special one.

Probably for a different discussion though to be fair.


What is true is that the top leagues are getting a much larger relative and absolute share of the money nowadays, and it’s getting worse.

[04Sauzee]

What’s been expected all along, hefty investment

What would be hefty? This isn't good for the old ticker

[Callum_62]

What’s been expected all along, hefty investmentIt would make no sense at all for us to announce hefty investement

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[jacomo]

I see Arsenal have bid 40m for Zaha, other than not being convinced how good or consistent he actually is, looks like more of a PR exercise for their fans than anything else.

They’re skint, and lots of paper talk about Palace wanting £80m. Reckon it’s a bid to appease the Arsenal fans without ever having to actually buy him.


Zaha wants to go I think. I am not sure CP will hold out for £80m.

[Stuart93]

It would make no sense at all for us to announce hefty investement

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I doubt they’ll announce a figure or “hefty” but probably additional investment

[The Modfather]

Wonder what percentage St Mirren get of any external investment 🤔

[HoboHarry]

wonder what percentage st mirren get of any external investment 🤔
134.86%. Fact.

[Torto7]

Wonder what percentage St Mirren get of any external investment 🤔

:faf:

[SMAXXA]

Wonder what percentage St Mirren get of any external investment 🤔

😂😂😂😂

[Torto7]

What’s been expected all along, hefty investment

Any names? I like the sound of hefty.

[Bob Box Fish]

Surely with a hefty investment we can extend Whittaker’s contract further ?

[Speedway]

Surely with a hefty investment we can extend Whittaker’s contract further ?

We tried. He’s turned down our offer of a 3 year extension and is holding out for 5.

[The 90+2]

Headed for Sheffield Wednesday apparently - for source just Google his name and Wednesday

Surely you would google his name with Monday?

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Whittaker is finished as a credible option for Hibs. And that’s been the case since he arrived.


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I concur, particularly as a RB.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

:greengrin I'm going to buy into this and get carried away. Show us the money mystery benefactor. :thumbsup:

The boy that owns the Southend Wimpy has asked Rod if he can provide the catering @ ER this season, happy times ahead.

[ancient hibee]

Any names? I like the sound of hefty.
It’s Neil Hefti.American composer,mega wealthy.

[Callum_62]

It’s Neil Hefti.American composer,mega wealthy.And also deceased.

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[Torto7]

The boy that owns the Southend Wimpy has asked Rod if he can provide the catering @ ER this season, happy times ahead.

Hopefully not naming rights-The Wimpy Easter Road Stadium say it aint so. :paranoid:

[ancient hibee]

And also deceased.

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Nobody’s perfect.

[ThatDayInMay]

If we’re back to speculating about potential signings again I’m going to throw another hat in the ring.....

Matthew Smith, 18 year old Man City defensive midfielder.

Last two summers we’ve got a player on loan from Man City who had spent the previous year in Holland. I personally think we never cancelled Agyepongs loan when we had the chance as we are trying to build a relationship with them. Smith is a Welsh internationalist and won the Dutch second division last season with Twente (I think it was then anyway) and he’s been told he’ll be out on loan again this coming season.

Absolutely zero inside knowledge but reckon he fits the bill for what we’re after.

Possibly worth noting the last time I suggested a young welsh boy from Man City he joined a German side for about £10m so my record isn’t great at this game but I think this is the time I get it right.

QPR Bound I’m lead to believe.

[PatHead]

Heard it is Minty McMinted from mintyland

[Unseen work]

Hearing the name Lee Cattermole gives me the fear. Would hate if we signed him.

[CMurdoch]

Hearing the name Lee Cattermole gives me the fear. Would hate if we signed him.

Had 2 years left on a massive contract.
How did they manage to make him **** off?

Their executives and manager will be celebrating royally if they didn't have to to put out too much money to make it happen.

[SHODAN]

Finally, a mystery benefactor of our own.

[Smartie]

Had 2 years left on a massive contract.
How did they manage to make him **** off?

Their executives and manager will be celebrating royally if they didn't have to to put out too much money to make it happen.

Yep, it's staggering that they've managed to get shot of him.

Some pretty ropey shenanigans surrounding him getting that deal in the first place. His representative was Margaret Byrne, who used to be in a high position at the club. They were handing out contracts and blank cheques all over the place st that time.

That must leave only about Oviedo as a high earner now.

[04Sauzee]

Emerson Hyndman has signed for Atlanta Utd on loan

[CockneyRebel]

Zaha wants to go I think. I am not sure CP will hold out for £80m.


He has 4 years left on a contract he signed last season and you could not imagine the esteem he is held in by the supporters (think Sauzee). Selling him cheap would be an act of madness by their board unless it involves cash plus players but those types of deals rarely happen. I think Arsenal (or whoever) would need to offer £60m plus two useful players, but when do these events ever turn out exactly as expected?

[Cardinal G]

Yep, it's staggering that they've managed to get shot of him.

Some pretty ropey shenanigans surrounding him getting that deal in the first place. His representative was Margaret Byrne, who used to be in a high position at the club. They were handing out contracts and blank cheques all over the place st that time.

That must leave only about Oviedo as a high earner now.

And McGeady

[SHODAN]

So... How much of our busier transfer activity than usual do we reckon could be down to the expected takeover?

[Unseen work]

Ojo
Mcgeouch
Omeonga
Mcnulty
Griffiths

To be announced in the next 24 hours :greengrin

[Bob Box Fish]

1.5m for Tierney let’s mix this up a bit

[The Modfather]

#BringMcGinnHome

[Franck Stanton]

Ojo
Mcgeouch
Omeonga
Mcnulty
Griffiths

To be announced in the next 24 hours :greengrin

If only.

[SHODAN]

Heard it is Minty McMinted from mintyland

Close enough.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Bring Leigh home :wink: :agree:

[mjhibby]

He has 4 years left on a contract he signed last season and you could not imagine the esteem he is held in by the supporters (think Sauzee). Selling him cheap would be an act of madness by their board unless it involves cash plus players but those types of deals rarely happen. I think Arsenal (or whoever) would need to offer £60m plus two useful players, but when do these events ever turn out exactly as expected?

Allegedly arsenals player budget is only £50m plus any money they get from player sales. Story was one of their two main strikers was heading to man u for around £60m but nothing happened as yet. I'm sure that arsenal realise that they won't get saha for anywhere near that but are probably doing it to appease supporters. Still a strange offer all things considered.

[Fisherrow Harp]

In light of this mornings events I think we should pull out all the stops and get the Emil Kostadinov deal finally nailed down!

[mjhibby]

I wonder how much Hecky knew about this and if we are to get a significant boost to transfer funds how will this affect getting McNulty,ojo and omeonga in. On the flip side of course unless a player is out of contract clubs will be looking for more money fromany potential transfer fees plus bigger loan fees.
Does Hecky now aim higher. I think it would be tricky to get a major signing at this time as it usually takes weeks of planning and negotiation but going forward I'm sure we can look at better quality. I'm sure Hecky will add a couple in January and that could be an even more exciting window than usual. Great problem for Hecky to have.

[sean04]

Love to see us push the boat out and make a couple marquee signings. Can pick up some top free transfers if you pay the wages

[MyJo]

anybody now thinking that signings have happened so quickly so that contracts were signed before the takeover and the players couldn’t then be asking for more money :hilarious

[SHODAN]

Love to see us push the boat out and make a couple marquee signings. Can pick up some top free transfers if you pay the wages

I expect we will probably make a "big" signing now.

Two Sparkys, anyone?

[JimBHibees]

anybody now thinking that signings have happened so quickly so that contracts were signed before the takeover and the players couldn’t then be asking for more money :hilarious

Hopefully any remaining deals were also sorted prior to this news.

[stoneyburn hibs]

anybody now thinking that signings have happened so quickly so that contracts were signed before the takeover and the players couldn’t then be asking for more money :hilarious

Haha, possibly a very shrewd move.

[Ozyhibby]

anybody now thinking that signings have happened so quickly so that contracts were signed before the takeover and the players couldn’t then be asking for more money :hilarious

Nope. There is a well established market. If a club or player tried to put up the price then we could look elsewhere.


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[brog]

anybody now thinking that signings have happened so quickly so that contracts were signed before the takeover and the players couldn’t then be asking for more money :hilarious

No, but I think it's perfectly feasible we pushed deals through before the selling club knew of our new largesse!

[Oscar T Grouch]

Lewis Allan signs a one year deal at Raith Rovers. Good luck to the laddie.

[BlackSheep]

Can we just go and buy McNulty, Omeonga and Ojo please???

Offer £500k for McNulty

and £250K each for the Belgian boys.

Done.

[Greenworld]

Can we just go and buy McNulty, Omeonga and Ojo please???

Offer £500k for McNulty

and £250K each for the Belgian boys.

Done.I think you might get what you want I'm sure there things will have been discussed over the last month or so maybe not at the fees you mention [emoji23] might be an opportunity to bring in a so called Marquee signing

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[Phil MaGlass]

No, but I think it's perfectly feasible we pushed deals through before the selling club knew of our new largesse!
so out of place:greengrin

[brog]

so out of place:greengrin

Just never thought I'd get to use largesse in a thread featuring RP! 😁

[hfc rd]

We can now surely offer Dylan McGeouch double what Aberdeen have offered 😁

[Speedway]

We can now surely double Aberdeen’s offer for Dylan McGeouch 😁

What do you want to give our money to Aberdeen for?

[Hibernian Verse]

We can now surely double Aberdeen’s offer for Dylan McGeouch [emoji16]Hecky has said we arent interested.

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[hfc rd]

What do you want to give our money to Aberdeen for?



Oops! Didn’t mean it to come across like that!

Fixed.

[The_Horde]

Spurs sign Ndombele. Another one we've missed out on. RONNIE!

[Phil MaGlass]

Just never thought I'd get to use largesse in a thread featuring RP! 😁

:greengrin

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Larry Burns]

We can now surely offer Dylan McGeouch double what Aberdeen have offered 😁

McGeough to Aberdeen deal has collapsed, apparently

[BILLYHIBS]

McGeough to Aberdeen deal has collapsed, apparently

Injured?

[Golden Bear]

McGeough to Aberdeen deal has collapsed, apparently

Aw naw.

🙄

[Unseen work]

FWIW I don’t think the new owner will change what players were going for, more a case of putting us in a stronger position for getting our first picks in.

Lookinf forward to seeing who we attract and can afford.

[SHODAN]

McGeough to Aberdeen deal has collapsed, apparently

Right. Let's get in there.

[bingo70]

Shankland signing for Dundee United. Three year deal.

James Wilson signing a 2 year deal with Aberdeen.

I think there’s a player in there but not for Aberdeen. Think that’s a bad move for both parties.

Absolute stick on for 25 goals this season now I’ve said that.

[The 90+2]

FWIW I don’t think the new owner will change what players were going for, more a case of putting us in a stronger position for getting our first picks in.

Lookinf forward to seeing who we attract and can afford.

Next summer may look a whole lot different.

[Heisenberg]

James Wilson signing a 2 year deal with Aberdeen.

I think there’s a player in there but not for Aberdeen. Think that’s a bad move for both parties.

Absolute stick on for 25 goals this season now I’ve said that.

He’s another with injury issues. Looked ok against us in the last game of the season but not spectacular. He won’t come cheap either.

I’ve no idea how but I’ve deleted that Shankland post. How he’s managed to stay in the Championship is bewildering. From rumours of about 50 clubs interested to signing for Dundee United is quite the anti climax for the laddie.

[Greencore]

Announce Turnbull.

[Hermit Crab]

We can now surely offer Dylan McGeouch double what Aberdeen have offered ��


Stuff him, get Kevin De Bruyne instead.

[Hermit Crab]

Next summer may look a whole lot different.


Even January!

[1875STEVE]

He’s another with injury issues. Looked ok against us in the last game of the season but not spectacular. He won’t come cheap either.

I’ve no idea how but I’ve deleted that Shankland post. How he’s managed to stay in the Championship is bewildering. From rumours of about 50 clubs interested to signing for Dundee United is quite the anti climax for the laddie.

Rumour is his "lifestyle" off the pitch put a lot of clubs off

[Hermit Crab]

Rumour is his "lifestyle" off the pitch put a lot of clubs off


Bit of a party animal is he not? He's a young laddie, its unrealistic to expect him to be squeaky clean.

[SMAXXA]

Bit of a party animal is he not? He's a young laddie, its unrealistic to expect him to be squeaky clean.

I don’t think it is thought, look at mcginn as an example and guys like Tierney doesn’t drink and they are going to go far. Plenty years to bevie when he’s retired and made his cash

[1875STEVE]

Bit of a party animal is he not? He's a young laddie, its unrealistic to expect him to be squeaky clean.

I honestly don't know mate, just seen loads of times on twitter that word had got round about his lifestyle and put a lot of clubs off.

[The 90+2]

Even January!

Possibly yeah. Good guy new owner act will only last so long when it comes to internal affairs depending on ambition. Perhaps that’s why the links to other clubs with Hecky have stemmed?

[The 90+2]

I honestly don't know mate, just seen loads of times on twitter that word had got round about his lifestyle and put a lot of clubs off.

He’s a personal trainer that knows he nearly blew his football career.

[1875STEVE]

I don’t think it is thought, look at mcginn as an example and guys like Tierney doesn’t drink and they are going to go far. Plenty years to bevie when he’s retired and made his cash

there was a story doing the rounds about him, and what he had alledgedly done whilst talking to an english club, that apparently put a lot of them off.

Im not sticking it on here for obvious reasons

[Unseen work]

I think when he was at Aberdeen he wasn’t the fittest and relied purely on scoring goals as he was used to doing it for fun at 20’s.

He then realised you need more than that to be a pro.

[Hermit Crab]

I don't see us making mega money signings anytime soon. Ron says he has a plan, try to finish as high as possible and then in future if the time is right he will invest more to challenge for the league. Thats the right idea. Don't show your hand right away.

[Vault Boy]

I don't see us making mega money signings anytime soon. Ron says he has a plan, try to finish as high as possible and then in future if the time is right he will invest more to challenge for the league. Thats the right idea. Don't show your hand right away.

Agree completely with this. We were gearing up for an exciting first full season under Hecky, and I'm still very much looking forward to that. Allan, Mallan, Omeonga, Horgan, Newell and Boyle feeding Doidge, Flo and Sparky is quite a tasty prospect. Great bonus that we're most of the way there already.

[Hermit Crab]

Agree completely with this. We were gearing up for an exciting first full season under Hecky, and I'm still very much looking forward to that. Allan, Mallan, Omeonga, Horgan, Newell and Boyle feeding Doidge, Flo and Sparky is quite a tasty prospect. Great bonus that we're most of the way there already.


There might be a few disappointed people thinking we're going to be the next Man City and throw money at players. Another thing is that clubs now know we've got cash and might try to hold us to ransom for players, we don't want to get into that situation.

[The 90+2]

I think when he was at Aberdeen he wasn’t the fittest and relied purely on scoring goals as he was used to doing it for fun at 20’s.

He then realised you need more than that to be a pro.

He went to Aberdeen from QP where he was unplayable. Better than Robertson.

[Unseen work]

Wonder if this is going to make it a lot harder to deal with players/clubs now?

Tbf Gordon said the money he has invested is for the club to decide what it’s best used for, so not just for the squad if used at all.

Wonder if we will now see a fee paid for Ojo now? He’s made it pretty clear he doesn’t want to be there

[we are hibs]

The way i see it, it signals the day where we no longer haggle over a fiver and miss out on a player. If for example Omeonga does well we are now in a position where it is more likely to become permanent rather than just being another short term loan

[MacGruber]

What I took from the press conference video is that the money, at least part of the money going to the team has already been spent. I don't think it is a case we have extra money from 11 am yesterday. Who we will spend the money on - I think part of the answer is Christian Doidge.
When people say we can now get Ojo or McNulty, I don't think our position changes with them. We would have had that finance in place when the Ojo deal fell through and throughout McNulty transfer.
There's probably a playing budget left for a max 3 players.
Hopefully turns out to be Omeonga, McNulty and a 6 foot 7 tall and wide beast of a defensive midfielder.
Ideally could add in another striker, winger and left back but that would be greedy.

[J-C]

Agree completely with this. We were gearing up for an exciting first full season under Hecky, and I'm still very much looking forward to that. Allan, Mallan, Omeonga, Horgan, Newell and Boyle feeding Doidge, Flo and Sparky is quite a tasty prospect. Great bonus that we're most of the way there already.

Flo might not be here, I was told he's wanting away, time will tell.

[BILLYHIBS]

Flo might not be here, I was told he's wanting away, time will tell.

If he wants away......:bye:

[neil7908]

Would have thought Shankland was worth a punt but given only Dundee United are in for him maybe that says something!

[AlbertK86]

What I took from the press conference video is that the money, at least part of the money going to the team has already been spent. I don't think it is a case we have extra money from 11 am yesterday. Who we will spend the money on - I think part of the answer is Christian Doidge.
When people say we can now get Ojo or McNulty, I don't think our position changes with them. We would have had that finance in place when the Ojo deal fell through and throughout McNulty transfer.
There's probably a playing budget left for a max 3 players.
Hopefully turns out to be Omeonga, McNulty and a 6 foot 7 tall and wide beast of a defensive midfielder.
Ideally could add in another striker, winger and left back but that would be greedy.

My thoughts were the money spent on Doidge was from the McGinn add on for promotion.

Can’t see Leeann being held to ransom.

She will be canny in similar manner to Rod but have more ambition in the market I would think.


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The way i see it, it signals the day where we no longer haggle over a fiver and miss out on a player. If for example Omeonga does well we are now in a position where it is more likely to become permanent rather than just being another short term loan

This. I remember speaking to someone from Motherwell FC sometime afteer we tried to sign Stephen McManus. They suggested he would have easily come to Hibs but we were resolutely holding off giving him the extra £250 a week he wanted and Motherwell stepped in.

[DetroitHibs]

Wonder if SJM is sold for big money in this window, that a decent portion might be available for future transfers.

[Bob Box Fish]

Would like to see us try to sign Omeonga permanently, 750k would be worth a punt.

We have tried and tested him and could potentially get 3 - 4 million in a few years for him.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Was told this morning that Dundee Utd are paying Shankland 4k a week. Desperate to get out the Championship

[BILLYHIBS]

Would like to see us try to sign Omeonga permanently, 750k would be worth a punt.

We have tried and tested him and could potentially get 3 - 4 million in a few years for him.
Don’t want to get ahead of ourselves here I would have thought 200-250k max if not look elsewhere
Similar to the McNulty situation
Omeonga is a very good player great at nicking the ball from the opposition
but needs to add more of a final product to his play in the final third imho
Saying that if we could add a couple of Marquee signings for established star players STs would go through the roof 😁

[The Leith Dutch]

What I took from the press conference video is that the money, at least part of the money going to the team has already been spent. I don't think it is a case we have extra money from 11 am yesterday. Who we will spend the money on - I think part of the answer is Christian Doidge.
When people say we can now get Ojo or McNulty, I don't think our position changes with them. We would have had that finance in place when the Ojo deal fell through and throughout McNulty transfer.
There's probably a playing budget left for a max 3 players.
Hopefully turns out to be Omeonga, McNulty and a 6 foot 7 tall and wide beast of a defensive midfielder.
Ideally could add in another striker, winger and left back but that would be greedy.

I think that's probably about right mate.

Transfer fee wise I don't think it changes much at all (and this is kind of why I wasn't obsessed with what we got for McGinn which I know sounds weird).
I reckon the club is in a good position to be able to pay the required transfer fee for any player who's wages we can afford.
This might make it a bit easier, save us haggling over a few quid and probably more importantly maybe allow a little more strength in depth.

The real game changer requires a different type of financial step forward and that's on the wages front.

That's going to require changing our wage structure - say 3-5k pw more for 6 or 7 top earners and the corresponding bump up for the rest of the squad to have a happy dressing room and better players. Maths is back of a cigarette packet for illustrative purposes rather than carefully thought through numbers but it's something like that to ensure (a) we're the premium non OF destination in Scotland and (b) gets us competing with the average League One in England wages.

We're probably in the ballpark of £2 - £2.5 million per year to fund that but the rub is we need to be sustaining that - or at least the bulk of it - through increased revenue.
Not sure how deep RG's pockets are but I'm guessing he's neither rich enough nor dumb enough to be prepared to chuck in that kind of change every year.

That to me feels like what the stated view of Best of the Rest and regular Europe needs to become a reality.

Much as I've generally been a nay sayer about filling in the corners it might be that's what's needed for this.
I think you get c. £400k for every extra 1000 seats you sell across the home games in the league.

[Bob Box Fish]

Don’t want to get ahead of ourselves here I would have thought 200-250k max if not look elsewhere
Similar to the McNulty situation
Omeonga is a very good player great at nicking the ball from the opposition
but needs to add more of a final product to his play in the final third imho
Saying that if we could add a couple of Marquee signings for established star players STs would go through the roof 😁


Difference for me is Mcnulty is unlikely to get another shot at a big club in England while Omeonga is untried down south so bigger implied investment.

[BILLYHIBS]

Difference for me is Mcnulty is unlikely to get another shot at a big club in England while Omeonga is untried down south so bigger implied investment.
I want Omeonga back but not at 750k same goes for McNulty better and cheaper elsewhere but hope we can work something out
In Hecky we trust

[Alex Trager]

Would like to see us try to sign Omeonga permanently, 750k would be worth a punt.

We have tried and tested him and could potentially get 3 - 4 million in a few years for him.

I’m not so sure I see him bringing in that kind of cash. He is a good player but his game lacked a lot at times.

I’d bring him back but certainly not for that kind of money. There will be far superior players out there for that kind of money.

[BILLYHIBS]

I’m not so sure I see him bringing in that kind of cash. He is a good player but his game lacked a lot at times.

I’d bring him back but certainly not for that kind of money. There will be far superior players out there for that kind of money.
Agree

Hypothetical now but someone like GMS on freedom of contract looking for a decent wage but I suppose we still have a strict wage structure in place which may or may not be subject to change

[Callum_62]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/ojo-s****horpe-united-swann-transfer-3044009.amp

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[calumhibee1]

I’m not so sure I see him bringing in that kind of cash. He is a good player but his game lacked a lot at times.

I’d bring him back but certainly not for that kind of money. There will be far superior players out there for that kind of money.

There’s no chance he’ll ever be a 3-4M player imo.

I’m like you, I’d like him back but I wouldn’t break the bank for him.

[Barman Stanton]

There’s no chance he’ll ever be a 3-4M player imo.

I’m like you, I’d like him back but I wouldn’t break the bank for him.

I disagree with this. Think he has plenty potential to reach that kind of fee. 23 year old who has already played a decent amount of games in Serie A and starts for Belgium U21's.

[LeithMike]

I’m not so sure I see him bringing in that kind of cash. He is a good player but his game lacked a lot at times.

I’d bring him back but certainly not for that kind of money. There will be far superior players out there for that kind of money.The guy is still very young. I often think players dont actually improve that much from when they first break through but Omeonga has all the attributes to be a top player. All he needs is game time to grow in experience and confidence
A couple of years playing regularly and I think he'll be worth a lot more than £3-4m.

Like York Hibs says, I think we've seen enough to invest a fair bit of cash in him. He also wants to be here - that counts for a lot too.



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[we are hibs]

I absolutely love Omeonga and think we should make every effort to get him back. I reckon alongside Allan they could forge a great partnership. There were times last season Omeonga was doing the work of others in the midfield and it was taking away from his game. Not to mention being put out wide on a few occasions. Play him in the middle and watch him go

[04Sauzee]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/ojo-s****horpe-united-swann-transfer-3044009.amp

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[Callum_62]

Link not working for me

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/ojo-s****horpe-united-swann-transfer-3044009

Might need to. Fix the s****horpe part that stars out

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[BoomtownHibees]

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/ojo-s****horpe-united-swann-transfer-3044009

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You’re doing well here 😂

[bingo70]

Link not working for me

Works for me, you just need to click on the link on the site you are taken to.

Basically it’s the chairman being a dick again trying to justify their behaviour and Blaming the agent for breaking the confidentiality agreement.

[ElginHibbie]

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You’re doing well here 😂

Even the link gets S****horpe censored so doesn't work :tee hee:

[Ozyhibby]

I think that's probably about right mate.

Transfer fee wise I don't think it changes much at all (and this is kind of why I wasn't obsessed with what we got for McGinn which I know sounds weird).
I reckon the club is in a good position to be able to pay the required transfer fee for any player who's wages we can afford.
This might make it a bit easier, save us haggling over a few quid and probably more importantly maybe allow a little more strength in depth.

The real game changer requires a different type of financial step forward and that's on the wages front.

That's going to require changing our wage structure - say 3-5k pw more for 6 or 7 top earners and the corresponding bump up for the rest of the squad to have a happy dressing room and better players. Maths is back of a cigarette packet for illustrative purposes rather than carefully thought through numbers but it's something like that to ensure (a) we're the premium non OF destination in Scotland and (b) gets us competing with the average League One in England wages.

We're probably in the ballpark of £2 - £2.5 million per year to fund that but the rub is we need to be sustaining that - or at least the bulk of it - through increased revenue.
Not sure how deep RG's pockets are but I'm guessing he's neither rich enough nor dumb enough to be prepared to chuck in that kind of change every year.

That to me feels like what the stated view of Best of the Rest and regular Europe needs to become a reality.

Much as I've generally been a nay sayer about filling in the corners it might be that's what's needed for this.
I think you get c. £400k for every extra 1000 seats you sell across the home games in the league.

If that £2.5m could raise us to the level of regular Europa group stage then it would pay for itself.


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[Niffy]

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This maybe ?

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/funso-ojo-transfer-s****horpe-united-3042561

[Callum_62]

This maybe ?

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/funso-ojo-transfer-s****horpe-united-3042561Yeah that's it

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[04Sauzee]

I think that's probably about right mate.

Transfer fee wise I don't think it changes much at all (and this is kind of why I wasn't obsessed with what we got for McGinn which I know sounds weird).
I reckon the club is in a good position to be able to pay the required transfer fee for any player who's wages we can afford.
This might make it a bit easier, save us haggling over a few quid and probably more importantly maybe allow a little more strength in depth.

The real game changer requires a different type of financial step forward and that's on the wages front.

That's going to require changing our wage structure - say 3-5k pw more for 6 or 7 top earners and the corresponding bump up for the rest of the squad to have a happy dressing room and better players. Maths is back of a cigarette packet for illustrative purposes rather than carefully thought through numbers but it's something like that to ensure (a) we're the premium non OF destination in Scotland and (b) gets us competing with the average League One in England wages.

We're probably in the ballpark of £2 - £2.5 million per year to fund that but the rub is we need to be sustaining that - or at least the bulk of it - through increased revenue.
Not sure how deep RG's pockets are but I'm guessing he's neither rich enough nor dumb enough to be prepared to chuck in that kind of change every year.

That to me feels like what the stated view of Best of the Rest and regular Europe needs to become a reality.

Much as I've generally been a nay sayer about filling in the corners it might be that's what's needed for this.
I think you get c. £400k for every extra 1000 seats you sell across the home games in the league.

How much do you think it will cost to get the 4 corners filled in and how many extra seats will we get? Remember there would still have to be access for emergency services etc?

As much as I'd love the corners filled in I think this would cost a fortune and I can see money being spent at HTC before the corners getting filled in.

New indoor pitch etc

[GloryGlory]

How much do you think it will cost to get the 4 corners filled in and how many extra seats will we get? Remember there would still have to be access for emergency services etc?

As much as I'd love the corners filled in I think this would cost a fortune and I can see money being spent at HTC before the corners getting filled in.

New indoor pitch etc

:agree: I believe that the club needs a full size indoor pitch to keep its elite academy status with the SFA (I think that's what its called). Filling in the corners would be expensive, especially since the cost to additional seat created ratio is likely to be quite high.

[MrRobot]

What I took from the press conference video is that the money, at least part of the money going to the team has already been spent. I don't think it is a case we have extra money from 11 am yesterday. Who we will spend the money on - I think part of the answer is Christian Doidge.
When people say we can now get Ojo or McNulty, I don't think our position changes with them. We would have had that finance in place when the Ojo deal fell through and throughout McNulty transfer.
There's probably a playing budget left for a max 3 players.
Hopefully turns out to be Omeonga, McNulty and a 6 foot 7 tall and wide beast of a defensive midfielder.
Ideally could add in another striker, winger and left back but that would be greedy.

I dont think Hibs willl have used money from the incoming sale for players so far, that will have been taken care of by the already agreed budget. We did have a fair bit to bank over the last season.

Hopefully the new owner allows us to push the boat a little bit and get McNulty, Omeonga and a defensive midfielder.

[bingo70]

How much do you think it will cost to get the 4 corners filled in and how many extra seats will we get? Remember there would still have to be access for emergency services etc?

As much as I'd love the corners filled in I think this would cost a fortune and I can see money being spent at HTC before the corners getting filled in.

New indoor pitch etc

I think there must be some sort of scope for developing the area between the east and the famous five stand. Doesn’t have to be masses of extra seats but even something similar to Ibrox with hotel/ offices/ student flats/supporters bar with additional hospitality would look great.

Was it Watford that had a bit of a random structure sort of plonked in the corner that was used for extra hospitality? Something similar but a bit more modern would be decent I think, such a waste of a space just now.

[Billy Whizz]

:agree: I believe that the club needs a full size indoor pitch to keep its elite academy status with the SFA (I think that's what its called). Filling in the corners would be expensive, especially since the cost to additional seat created ratio is likely to be quite high.

I keep hearing this GloryGlory, apart from Hearts who rent from Oriam, who else has it, is planning for it?

Is it not more to do, it would be an asset in winter, players can train inside?

[Steven79]

I think there must be some sort of scope for developing the area between the east and the famous five stand. Doesn’t have to be masses of extra seats but even something similar to Ibrox with hotel/ offices/ student flats/supporters bar with additional hospitality would look great.

Was it Watford that had a bit of a random structure sort of plonked in the corner that was used for extra hospitality? Something similar but a bit more modern would be decent I think, such a waste of a space just now.

It would look great if it linked the two stands together (Which would be easier if they were both either one tier or two)

I'm not sure how we would fill in the other big corner as that was link the away end with the home end unless we switched the small away supports to the south east rather than the south west end.

[MyJo]

I absolutely love Omeonga and think we should make every effort to get him back. I reckon alongside Allan they could forge a great partnership. There were times last season Omeonga was doing the work of others in the midfield and it was taking away from his game. Not to mention being put out wide on a few occasions. Play him in the middle and watch him go

Agreed, so many times he was the one pushing up and hassling defenders and goalkeepers while they were in possession you would have been forgiven for thinking he was our striker.

With Allan in the team to play the attacking midfield role allowing Omeonga to sit a bit deeper in midfield I reckon he would boss most midfield battles. He’s not a big guy but he is tenacious and doesn’t shy away from tackles and is comfortable with the ball at his feet driving us forward.

I could see him developing into a McGinn style box to box midfielder.

[GloryGlory]

I think there must be some sort of scope for developing the area between the east and the famous five stand. Doesn’t have to be masses of extra seats but even something similar to Ibrox with hotel/ offices/ student flats/supporters bar with additional hospitality would look great.

Was it Watford that had a bit of a random structure sort of plonked in the corner that was used for extra hospitality? Something similar but a bit more modern would be decent I think, such a waste of a space just now.

Think the residents in the flats behind might object if we ever sought planning permission. Fair dos, they bought their flats in the full knowledge there is a football stadium parked right next door, but they probably weren't anticipating hotels, offices or student residences. :greengrin

[MyJo]

It would look great if it linked the two stands together (Which would be easier if they were both either one tier or two)

I'm not sure how we would fill in the other big corner as that was link the away end with the home end unless we switched the small away supports to the south east rather than the south west end.

Full height single tier between the FF and east (basically extend the east stand around the corner to meet the FF) very basic build to minimise cost and install safe standing.

Lower tier only between FF and west with large scoreboard/display above this.

West/south corner remains open for vehicle access.

No additional seating between east and south but put a building in there with new tv studio space etc