Summer 2019 transfer thread

[Bostonhibby]

Were we not after him before?Keeps coming up over and over again, it's like groundhog day only in French.

I reckon he's going to Sunderland or tinycastle

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[GloryGlory]

You been before to Starbucks Leith then:dunno:

It's Dave Jzavu all over again! :greengrin

[HFC93]

Tuned in as best I could to whispered transfer chat in Starbucks on Leith Walk. Sounds like we are going for Dave Jzavu, whoever he is.

Heard we are in for Juan Mocha

[Billy Whizz]

He could do alot worse. Rated Jordon when he was here.

I did too, but he can’t run anymore

[Larry Burns]

No, I think it's a Hibs Net myth that Dons make much more from corporate sales than we do. One of the main drivers for them moving from Pittodrie is to have modern hospitality facilities like we have! The oil boom is long gone, my old company sold it's last North Sea assets last week. We sponsored an English lower level club for many years & we paid them more than we did the Sheep.

Corporate hospitality is absolutely not one of the main drivers for Aberdeen moving Stadium.

Either you are making that up or someone has fed you *****.

[Greenbeard]

Heard we are in for Juan Mocha
And his pal Tuca Puchino

[BILLYHIBS]

I did too, but he can’t run anymore

Hmmm!

Hope Porto will be ok when he comes back

Have you heard anything Billy?

[Billy Whizz]

Hmmm!

Hope Porto will be ok when he comes back

Have you heard anything Billy?

Heard nothing, but expect Porto to be ok

[erin go bragh]

Kelly's already said he wants to go south

Leith is south of Livingston 😁

[BILLYHIBS]

Heard nothing, but expect Porto to be ok

Hope so!

:thumbsup:

[Lewiehas2]

I don't think it's small at all. None of the ST holders I go to the games with, or meet up with after the games, rate him. Although this isn't the thread for this discussion again i'd say.

I'm disappointed Curtis Main didn't end up at Hearts as he's brutal. Can see the sheep being significantly weaker next season.

Did we not do a deal with Marciano's previous club where we got to sign him, but they got a huge percentage of any future fee? I'm sure that was the only way we could afford him at the time.

It’s subjective whether or not Mallan is as good as previous midfielders (McGeouch in particular), but it’s totally objective that he’s good enough for us. His stats & influence is proof

[oldbutdim]

Leith is south of Livingston 😁

You're holding your map upside down.
:confused:

[staunchhibby]

Has Kelly not signed for an English club managed by Warburton

[Hermit Crab]

has kelly not signed for an english club managed by warburton


qpr?

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I did too, but he can’t run anymore

I thought he was ready to jack it in to become a personal trainer. Last few years haven't been kind to him and still relatively young

[Lago]

Heard we are in for Juan Mocha
Sounds like something you get in Costa coffee. 😀

[My_Wife_Camille]

Sounds like something you get in Costa coffee. 😀
Not sure if trolling 🤔

[HoboHarry]

Sounds like something you get in Costa coffee. 😀
Stop being a mug.....

[Eyrie]

Any truth in the rumour that we're in for the ex-Chelsea player Diego Costa?

[SaulGoodman]

Please no

[Tobias Funke]

Any truth in the rumour that we're in for the ex-Chelsea player Diego Costa?

These puns are such an effing grind :rolleyes:

[HoboHarry]

I've bean missing the puns....

[Tobias Funke]

I've bean missing the puns....

You deserve to be roasted for that :agree:

[HoboHarry]

You deserve to be roasted for that :agree:
You're right, my jokes are sh*****r than Kopi Luwak...

[MacGruber]

Chris Maxwell being quoted, Preston keeper season long loan.

[HoboHarry]

Chris Maxwell being quoted, Preston keeper season long loan.
Better keep that in House......

[bingo70]

Chris Maxwell being quoted, Preston keeper season long loan.

https://youtu.be/yr112WrmSEA

[Hermit Crab]

https://youtu.be/yr112WrmSEA


Never came for one cross in that video...

[hfc rd]

The Daily Ranger report that states we are interested in Chris Maxwell also mentions that we are still in contact with Genoa to try bring Stephane Omeonga back.

[stokesmessiah]

The French wizard Malaury Martin has been let go: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48553483

They will struggle to replace him !

[GloryGlory]

The French wizard Malaury Martin has been let go: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48553483

They will struggle to replace him !



Oh, Potter will find some other no-mark to pay thousands a week in wages to for no discernible return. :greengrin

And the puddle-drinkers will lap it up.

[neil7908]

The French wizard Malaury Martin has been let go: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48553483

They will struggle to replace him !



Wonder how much that's cost them!

[Since452]

If we get McNulty and Omeonga back we'll have a very good group. Jackson sounds decent and adds to an already strong area, we all know what Scotty brings and Boyle will be like a new signing. Really excited to see who else we bring in.

[Since452]

Oh, Potter will find some other no-mark to pay thousands a week in wages to for no discernible return. :greengrin

And the puddle-drinkers will lap it up.

He's already found one in Vaneck or whatever he's called

[Stevie Reid]

Coventry are in League 1 and are skint. They’re paying nobody £10k a week. They’d likely struggle to match what we can afford.

Coventry having to play in Birmingham next season. Their fans have had to put up with some amount of nonsense:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48557082

[The_Horde]

The French wizard Malaury Martin has been let go: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48553483

They will struggle to replace him !



Do we need another free kick specialist?

[Bostonhibby]

The French wizard Malaury Martin has been let go: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48553483

They will struggle to replace him !



Isn't Vanacek now filling the Martin role?

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[Billy Whizz]

Wonder how much that's cost them!

He was out of contract in November, so not much in the short term, but 3 years at decent wages will have cost them a packet for little return

[PatHead]

He was out of contract in November, so not much in the short term, but 3 years at decent wages will have cost them a packet for little return

Don't know about little return. We have had a good laugh at it.

[JimBHibees]

Chris Maxwell being quoted, Preston keeper season long loan.

Genuinely thought that was a continuation of the coffee puns. :greengrin

[thegaffer12]

McNulty liked the Instagram post about season ticket sales. Don't know if that means anything 😂

[JimBHibees]

He's already found one in Vaneck or whatever he's called

Was that the guy who said he would be SPFL top scorer despite only signing in January. :greengrin
Only for Dr Football to sub him after half an hour and call him rubbish.

[GloryGlory]

McNulty liked the Instagram post about season ticket sales. Don't know if that means anything 😂

Maybe code to his agent to ask for more money as Hibs can afford it! :greengrin

[GloryGlory]

Genuinely thought that was a continuation of the coffee puns. :greengrin

At least you didn't bet your House on it! :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

McNulty liked the Instagram post about season ticket sales. Don't know if that means anything 😂

Personally think he will sign for us.

[Since452]

Personally think he will sign for us.

I think it's a certainty

[007]

Isn't Vanacek now filling the Martin role?

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No, he's competing with Craig Wighton for the Cole Stockton role of striker who doesn't score.

[GloryGlory]

No, he's competing with Craig Wighton for the Cole Stockton role of striker who doesn't score.

Who? And who? :greengrin

[Bostonhibby]

No, he's competing with Craig Wighton for the Cole Stockton role of striker who doesn't score.Ah, Cole the goal Stockton. So many non scoring strikers picked up by doctor football it's hard to keep up with it all.

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[007]

Who? And who? :greengrin

:greengrin As opposed to who's who.


Ah, Cole the goal Stockton. So many non scoring strikers picked up by doctor football it's hard to keep up with it all.

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:greengrin

[GloryGlory]

:greengrin As opposed to who's who.



:greengrin

That's what Potter said about them - who's who don't know what's what about football! Why, why did I sign them? :greengrin

[Hibiza]

It's Dave Jzavu all over again! :greengrin

Brill

[Borderhibbie76]

I think it's a certaintyYup I've heard from someone who knows him that he fully expects to be here next season...not sure if that is a loan again or perm

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[neil7908]

Ah, Cole the goal Stockton. So many non scoring strikers picked up by doctor football it's hard to keep up with it all.

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Let's be fair to him. He's actually playing with a striker now. Even ones that don't score are an evolution from the 4-6-0 formation he's famous around the world for.

[Hibbyradge]

I think it's a certainty

It can't be a certainty, if you think it's one.

It's either a certainty or it's not.

Here to help. :greengrin

[Bostonhibby]

Let's be fair to him. He's actually playing with a striker now. Even ones that don't score are an evolution from the 4-6-0 formation he's famous around the world for.[emoji16]

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[bingo70]

Probably well out of our price reach but I’m bored and looking about twitter and noticed Cardiff have released Kadeem Harris.

Heckingbottom signed him on loan for Barnsley and looks like he was linked with Leeds before (possibly when Heckers was there?)

Left winger so also fits the bill for the kind of player we’d be after.

[04Sauzee]

Probably well out of our price reach but I’m bored and looking about twitter and noticed Cardiff have released Kadeem Harris.

Heckingbottom signed him on loan for Barnsley and looks like he was linked with Leeds before (possibly when Heckers was there?)

Left winger so also fits the bill for the kind of player we’d be after.
Like you got bored and notice Man Utd have released DJ Buffonge. What a signing he'd be

[bingo70]

Like you got bored and notice Man Utd have released DJ Buffonge. What a signing he'd be

Never heard of the man and every chance you’re at the wind up that I’m not getting but if there’s genuinely a player out there available on a free with that name we should move heaven and earth to sign him.

[The 90+2]

Never heard of the man and every chance you’re at the wind up that I’m not getting but if there’s genuinely a player out there available on a free with that name we should move heaven and earth to sign him.

Sounds like a Scottish DJ 👍

😂😂

[CMurdoch]

No, he's competing with Craig Wighton for the Cole Stockton role of striker who doesn't score.

Yeah, Vanacek & Wighton are their new scapegoats now that Samon & Martin have moved on.

[04Sauzee]

Never heard of the man and every chance you’re at the wind up that I’m not getting but if there’s genuinely a player out there available on a free with that name we should move heaven and earth to sign him.

Absolutely not a wind up 😂😂 great looking player with a fantastic name

https://youtu.be/GB1OfVreU34

[Prof. Shaggy]

It can't be a certainty, if you think it's one.

It's either a certainty or it's not.

Here to help. :greengrin

Of course it's either a certainty or not.
Look up The Rules of Truism.

It's also perfectly possible for Since452 not to know for sure whether it is one or the other.

You can thank me later.

[BILLYHIBS]

Eden Hazzard Chelsea to Real Madrid 100m

[Hibbyradge]

Of course it's either a certainty or not.
Look up The Rules of Truism.

It's also perfectly possible for Since452 not to know for sure whether it is one or the other.

You can thank me later.

:hmmm:

Truism and certainty are not the same thing.

I exude certainty. That I post pish, is a truism.

[The 90+2]

Eden Hazzard Chelsea to Real Madrid 100m

Break a leg, Eden.

[BILLYHIBS]

Break a leg, Eden.
Well at least it is transfer news 😁👍🏾

[The Modfather]

I saw Arsenal just released Charlie Gilmour, is he any relation to the guy that went from Rangers to Chelsea? (as an aside, why would a sought after youngster choose Chelsea above others, who will also make him a rich man, when Chelsea have no desire to bring youngsters through?)

No idea if he’s any good, was more curious as recognised the name from the Scotland youth squads.

[Del Boy]

No relation to Billy Gilmour.

[The 90+2]

No relation to Billy Gilmour.

They are opposites.

One left the huns.

Arsenal Gilmours been going on about joining the huns for years.

[Unseen work]

Probably well out of our price reach but I’m bored and looking about twitter and noticed Cardiff have released Kadeem Harris.

Heckingbottom signed him on loan for Barnsley and looks like he was linked with Leeds before (possibly when Heckers was there?)

Left winger so also fits the bill for the kind of player we’d be after.

Think you’re right about us being priced for him, will have a lot of options in the championship.

Think Stuart O’Keefe would be a player Heckingbottom likes however, struggled a bit with injuries of late so may work in our favour.

[Unseen work]

Aberdeen fans seem confident Bryson is going to them.

[hfc rd]

Bogdan released by Liverpool.

I’d love to see us sign him if we do indeed lose Marciano this summer.

[MacGruber]

Bogdan released by Liverpool.

I’d love to see us sign him if we do indeed lose Marciano this summer.

Yeah me to. Though I would make a move for him regardless if Marciano is off or not this summer.

[bingo70]

Yeah me to. Though I would make a move for him regardless if Marciano is off or not this summer.

As much as I’d be quite happy for him to come back, given where he’d be coming from the likelihood is that he’d need to be one of our top earners and I don’t think we can justify that for a reserve keeper.

If Marciano moves on I’d be more than happy with him as his replacement though.

[we are hibs]

The goalkeeper situation is difficult. If Marciano is leaving then hopefully it's asap so we can get someone in. Last thing we want is to be scrambling about for a first choice keeper late in the window.

[Greenbeard]

Tuned in as best I could to whispered transfer chat in Starbucks on Leith Walk. Sounds like we are going for Dave Jzavu, whoever he is.

[southsider]

Tuned in as best I could to whispered transfer chat in Starbucks on Leith Walk. Sounds like we are going for Dave Jzavu, whoever he is.
Think I have seen this before, a case of Deja vu.

[Allant1981]

Tuned in as best I could to whispered transfer chat in Starbucks on Leith Walk. Sounds like we are going for Dave Jzavu, whoever he is.

Feel like I've heard this before😁

[Prof. Shaggy]

Tuned in as best I could to whispered transfer chat in Starbucks on Leith Walk. Sounds like we are going for Dave Jzavu, whoever he is.
Is it just me who gets the feeling we've all been here before?

[Eyrie]

Is it just me who gets the feeling we've all been here before?

Only when the fish puns get repeated.

We need better rumours on .net to give us punsters some fresh material to work with whilst waiting for some actual signing news.

[GloryGlory]

Tuned in as best I could to whispered transfer chat in Starbucks on Leith Walk. Sounds like we are going for Dave Jzavu, whoever he is.

It's Dave Jzavu all over again all over again. :greengrin

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Give me strength.

[blackpoolhibs]

Give me strength.


Was that Eddie Grants follow up single?

[The_Horde]

Was that Eddie Grants follow up single?

Nah, it was his brothers.

[Heisenberg]

Flo has interest from Croatia

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-florian-kamberi-emerges-as-target-for-nk-osijek-1-4943703

[Bayern Bru]

Croatian side after Kamberi, according to the EEN (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-florian-kamberi-emerges-as-target-for-nk-osijek-1-4943703)

[MacGruber]

Interest in Kamberi from Croatian club according to EEN. Hope he stays and nothing comes of it unless any bid was too big to turn down

[GloryGlory]

Interest in Kamberi from Croatian club according to EEN. Hope he stays and nothing comes of it unless any bid was too big to turn down

Depends. if they want to pay silly money and we reinvest it, could be a good move for all concerned.

[Lago]

Flo has interest from Croatia

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-florian-kamberi-emerges-as-target-for-nk-osijek-1-4943703

Seems there is more transfer news of players leaving rather than arriving.

[CapitalGreen]

Seems there is more transfer news of players leaving rather than arriving.

Transfer rumours, not news.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

What's an acceptable offer for Flo?

In excess of 1M with a sell on?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

What's an acceptable offer for Flo?

In excess of 1M with a sell on?

3 years left on his contract

At least 1.5m with 30% sell on

Too many negative Hibees on social media for me, wanting rid of Flo

He stepped into a tough unnatural role at the end of the season to help us out

Put him back up front with Allan in the middle and Boyle on the wing and he’ll reproduce the form we all know he has

[Hermit Crab]

3 years left on his contract

At least 1.5m with 30% sell on

Too many negative Hibees on social media for me, wanting rid of Flo

He stepped into a tough unnatural role at the end of the season to help us out

Put him back up front with Allan in the middle and Boyle on the wing and he’ll reproduce the form we all know he has


2 years.

[The 90+2]

£500k based on last season. Reject and hope for more in Jan or summer.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

2 years.

Apologies

Still long enough to not take a low offer

[Lago]

Transfer rumours, not news.
True 🙂

[BlackSheep]

I mentioned Conor Washington earlier in the thread... just had a brilliant game for N Ireland... just released bud sheff utd... we should be attempting to sign this type of player.

[CraigHibee]

Sounds as though the team in question have a good financial backer, ill be honest and say id love flo to stay and see how things pan out with Allan in midfield, i think we will see a different player next season played as a striker and with good supply

[K-Zazu]

I mentioned Conor Washington earlier in the thread... just had a brilliant game for N Ireland... just released bud sheff utd... we should be attempting to sign this type of player.

What we going to offer him 2k a week?

[Orchard_Hibs]

What's an acceptable offer for Flo?

In excess of 1M with a sell on?

I hate posting any ‘itk stuff’ but 500k would be enough as the player gets anything over this amount.

[hfc rd]

Sounds as though the team in question have a good financial backer, ill be honest and say id love flo to stay and see how things pan out with Allan in midfield, i think we will see a different player next season played as a striker and with good supply


Me too. Hopefully we get the Flo Kamberi when he first came to the club

However if he was to perform very similar to this past season, then I’d be open to letting him go.

[04Sauzee]

I mentioned Conor Washington earlier in the thread... just had a brilliant game for N Ireland... just released bud sheff utd... we should be attempting to sign this type of player.

Hearts are signing him, seen it on Kickback so must be true

[Onceinawhile]

Me too. Hopefully we get the Flo Kamberi when he first came to the club

However if he was to perform very similar to this past season, then I’d be open to letting him go.

First third of the season, he was pretty decent. All fell apart thereafter.

A revitalised flo, with Boyle and Horgan wide and Scotty allan in the centre.

Ooft.

[overdrive]

First third of the season, he was pretty decent. All fell apart thereafter.

A revitalised flo, with Boyle and Horgan wide and Scotty allan in the centre.

Ooft.

Sadly, I don’t think there is much chance of Allan (or anyone of that ilk) playing centrally under Heckingbottom. I actually have a bad feeling about Allan being signed. I don’t see how he fits into formations Heckingbottom prefers (that isn’t a dig at PH btw). I also have a feeling Heckingbottom would rather we hadn’t extended the contracts of Gray and McGregor from some of his comments.

[Heisenberg]

Sadly, I don’t think there is much chance of Allan (or anyone of that ilk) playing centrally under Heckingbottom. I actually have a bad feeling about Allan being signed. I don’t see how he fits into formations Heckingbottom prefers (that isn’t a dig at PH btw). I also have a feeling Heckingbottom would rather we hadn’t extended the contracts of Gray and McGregor from some of his comments.

Heckingbottom has already said he’s met with Scott Allan and shown him how he’ll fit into his team and where they expect him to play. I’m sure it’ll work out fine.

As for Gray and McGregor, I’m not sure why you’d think that? What comments has he made?

[overdrive]

Heckingbottom has already said he’s met with Scott Allan and shown him how he’ll fit into his team and where they expect him to play. I’m sure it’ll work out fine.

As for Gray and McGregor, I’m not sure why you’d think that? What comments has he made?

He did a press conference I think the week before they extended where he was directly asked about them staying on and he said them moving on was probably the only scope for him to bring in the type of players he wanted.

He’s also said he wants more speed in the team.

[Onceinawhile]

He did a press conference I think the week before they extended where he was directly asked about them staying on and he said them moving on was probably the only scope for him to bring in the type of players he wanted.

He’s also said he wants more speed in the team.

He didn't say that directly about gray and McGregor at all.

[overdrive]

He didn't say that directly about gray and McGregor at all.

OK not McGregor...

https://youtu.be/5TwcnUpbdl0

3:30 onwards

[007]

OK not McGregor...

https://youtu.be/5TwcnUpbdl0

3:30 onwards

He was asked about the players who'll be out of contract and the questioner then mentioned "David Gray and these guys for example" So yes, SDG was the only one that was named but the question was about all the out of contract players. Gael Bigirimana, Jonathan Spector, Mark Milligan, Marvin Bartley, Miquel Nelom and Ross Laidlaw have not renewed thereby giving him scope to bring in others. Think you've misinterpreted him re SDG.

[southsider]

I mentioned Conor Washington earlier in the thread... just had a brilliant game for N Ireland... just released bud sheff utd... we should be attempting to sign this type of player.

Aye but it was his first goal for 30 games.

[Leith Green]

Aye but it was his first goal for 30 games.

Will fit in well over there with that kind of strike rate

[MWHIBBIES]

I hate posting any ‘itk stuff’ but 500k would be enough as the player gets anything over this amount.

That would be horrendous from Hibs if that's true.

[Michael]

That would be horrendous from Hibs if that's true.

Doesn't make any sense. He might have a 500k release clause, bit there's no chance Kamberi personally gets anything over 500k. Even if the clause existed, no one would bid over 500k and therefore he would get nothing extra.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Doesn't make any sense. He might have a 500k release clause, bit there's no chance Kamberi personally gets anything over 500k. Even if the clause existed, no one would bid over 500k and therefore he would get nothing extra.

And again, even if someone did, say a £3m offer comes in after a cracking season - he’s gonna walk away with £2.5m? Can’t see it.

I know Hibs are a bit more creative these days in getting deals done, as SJM and Rocky have shown, so maybe he gets a good percentage once it’s over £500k [emoji2369]


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[stantonsboots]

That would be horrendous from Hibs if that's true.it's true alright got told the same from someone inside East mains

[Hibs90]

I hate posting any ‘itk stuff’ but 500k would be enough as the player gets anything over this amount.

No he doesn't.

[Hibs90]

it's true alright got told the same from someone inside East mains

It's not true.

[Dublin07]

Sadly, I don’t think there is much chance of Allan (or anyone of that ilk) playing centrally under Heckingbottom. I actually have a bad feeling about Allan being signed. I don’t see how he fits into formations Heckingbottom prefers (that isn’t a dig at PH btw). I also have a feeling Heckingbottom would rather we hadn’t extended the contracts of Gray and McGregor from some of his comments.

Looks to me he is going to play 4-2-3-1 so Scott Allan fits perfectly in the number 10 role. If you have a bad feeling about us signing Scott Allan you must need 24 hour supervision during most transfer windows. What a totally bizarre thing to say.

[MWHIBBIES]

it's true alright got told the same from someone inside East mains

I don't think I'd believe it if Leeann told me personally.

[MWHIBBIES]

Sadly, I don’t think there is much chance of Allan (or anyone of that ilk) playing centrally under Heckingbottom. I actually have a bad feeling about Allan being signed. I don’t see how he fits into formations Heckingbottom prefers (that isn’t a dig at PH btw). I also have a feeling Heckingbottom would rather we hadn’t extended the contracts of Gray and McGregor from some of his comments.

He fits perfectly into the 4231 he's been playing most of the time.

[Sioux]

Why would any club pay more than £500,000?

The whole point of any transfer fee is to obtain the registration of the player. Hibs get only £500,000 no matter the fee (if above that). No one is going to pay more than that.

Kamberi has no say in the matter. So, the way the structure of the deal has been described makes no whatsoever.

[04Sauzee]

Looks to me he is going to play 4-2-3-1 so Scott Allan fits perfectly in the number 10 role. If you have a bad feeling about us signing Scott Allan you must need 24 hour supervision during most transfer windows. What a totally bizarre thing to say.

That's the way I'd think we'd play next season. Very popular system and would suit the type of player we have and Heckingbottom wants to bring in. Allan fits in very well to that system as does the likes of Boyle and Mallan

[worcesterhibby]

Why would any club pay more than £500,000?

The whole point of any transfer fee is to obtain the registration of the player. Hibs get only £500,000 no matter the fee (if above that). No one is going to pay more than that.

Kamberi has no say in the matter. So, the way the structure of the deal has been described makes no whatsoever.

I don't beleive the rumour for a second..however Kamberi WOULD have a say, Hibs can't sell him unless he is happy to leave. So he could stall any deal unless he is happy with his wages, conditions etc etc and in the case of this rumour he could stall if the purchase price isn't high enough. If there IS any truth in it, then I suspect it will be % of fee above £500,000...NOT the entire fee.

[Smartie]

That's the way I'd think we'd play next season. Very popular system and would suit the type of player we have and Heckingbottom wants to bring in. Allan fits in very well to that system as does the likes of Boyle and Mallan

To play that way I think it would need to be either Allan or Mallan but both play that number 10 role well (obviously Allan would be my preference for that role).

Yes, it suits Boyle nicely.

[04Sauzee]

To play that way I think it would need to be either Allan or Mallan but both play that number 10 role well (obviously Allan would be my preference for that role).

Yes, it suits Boyle nicely.

Mallan wouldnt play a 10 roll with the players we have at the moment it would be Allan, Horgan and Boyle. Mallan would be a deep lying playmaker,

[hfc rd]

Mallan wouldnt play a 10 roll with the players we have at the moment it would be Allan, Horgan and Boyle. Mallan would be a deep lying playmaker,


I agree that I can see Mallan playing as a deep lying playmaker but I wouldn’t be surprised if Hecky did play Mallan at 10 if Allan & Horgan were unavailable. Boyle will play on the right of our attack. I personally can’t see Boyle playing central unless we are playing 3 at the back with Gray/new RB at wingback and Boyle partnering the striker.

[MWHIBBIES]

To play that way I think it would need to be either Allan or Mallan but both play that number 10 role well (obviously Allan would be my preference for that role).

Yes, it suits Boyle nicely.
Mallan is never going to start as 10 over Allan. He'll be one of the deeper 2. Mallan isn't quick enough, skillful enough or a good enough dribbler to play there. His skills are much better suited to central midfield.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

it's true alright got told the same from someone inside East mains

Not saying you’ve not been told that, however two people repeating the same rumour does not make it true.

[Smartie]

Mallan is never going to start as 10 over Allan. He'll be one of the deeper 2. Mallan isn't quick enough, skillful enough or a good enough dribbler to play there. His skills are much better suited to central midfield.

I just don't rate him deeper.

Yes, he's had decent games there (the odd very good one) but he's far too inconsistent deeper and I think teams will find him out very quickly.

He's got a decent pass on him and his shooting is outstanding. I'd see us making the most of his attributes in that position rather than anywhere else.

Mallan is nowhere near as good as Allan there though.

My point was that I can't see us having an effective team unit with both Allan and Mallan in it. We'd get murdered defensively. It's one or the other of those two, and if we've seen fit to get rid of Milligan then I'd imagine the players coming in will be physical and mobile.

[PH91]

I just don't rate him deeper.

Yes, he's had decent games there (the odd very good one) but he's far too inconsistent deeper and I think teams will find him out very quickly.

He's got a decent pass on him and his shooting is outstanding. I'd see us making the most of his attributes in that position rather than anywhere else.

Mallan is nowhere near as good as Allan there though.

My point was that I can't see us having an effective team unit with both Allan and Mallan in it. We'd get murdered defensively. It's one or the other of those two, and if we've seen fit to get rid of Milligan then I'd imagine the players coming in will be physical and mobile.

I was one of mallans biggest critics under lennon but i am happy to admit that he has improved under heck. I think there is a place for him in the deeper role in some games, particularly in games where teams will sit in.

I am hoping to see 2 new centre mids come into the club. One as a high earner, starter every week, who has drive and energy about them, a mcginn type although of course not at his level. I also expect another to come in who is perhaps more defensive minded and has a bit of height, but still got the legs to get about the park. Anticipating playing 4231 with the more defensive mid, mallan and allan to be the main contenders for the second deeper position and the no 10. We then have others, slivka, horgan, murray to also fill in when required.

Hoping for another winger to compete with horgan and boyle for the wide places with murray and mackie as further back up.

Up top id take mcnulty back and another striker with a bit more physical presence. I dont think main would have been as bad a signing as some on here think and someone similar would be good. Also gives us the option of both up front in a 442 some games. That would leave kamberi as third choice although if he can capture his first 6 months form he would be competing for a start. I have a feeling tho that kamberi will be moved on and the new wide player we bring in will have the ability to also play up front, leaving shaw as the fourth choice.

Defensively, only a new right back required, one who will compete or even go into the team ahead of gray.

And the key thing for all is that the ones coming in are as good or better than what we have, as we should have some money behind us.

I am not expecting much!!

[Ronniekirk]

I agree that I can see Mallan playing as a deep lying playmaker but I wouldn’t be surprised if Hecky did play Mallan at 10 if Allan & Horgan were unavailable. Boyle will play on the right of our attack. I personally can’t see Boyle playing central unless we are playing 3 at the back with Gray/new RB at wingback and Boyle partnering the striker.

Boyle isn’t as effective played Centrally and isn’t an instinctive goal scorer
So hope Heck starts out to keep players in their best positions and bring in other quality players in the positions we need them



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[J-C]

Mallan has been very comfortable playing the deeper role, we need someone with energy to do the hard dirty work beside him, this frees up Allan to link with the striker and Mallan to either move forward or stay back if needed. 4-2-3-1/4-3-3/4-1-4-1 all pretty much act as the same depending on attacking or defending and needs players to know their roles, hence why Heckingbottom wants players in early to start working with them.

[Iain G]

Mallan has been very comfortable playing the deeper role, we need someone with energy to do the hard dirty work beside him, this frees up Allan to link with the striker and Mallan to either move forward or stay back if needed. 4-2-3-1/4-3-3/4-1-4-1 all pretty much act as the same depending on attacking or defending and needs players to know their roles, hence why Heckingbottom wants players in early to start working with them.

I am hoping we have a fluid system that can be adapted during games or for specific matches.

We do need another winger, two forwards, another central midfielder at the very least, and possible another goalkeeper or two if rocky leaves.

[Caversham Green]

Why would any club pay more than £500,000?

The whole point of any transfer fee is to obtain the registration of the player. Hibs get only £500,000 no matter the fee (if above that). No one is going to pay more than that.

Kamberi has no say in the matter. So, the way the structure of the deal has been described makes no whatsoever.

He does have a say in that he can refuse to sign for the buying club, but other than that you're right - it makes no sense. Anything paid to Kamberi would be a signing on fee rather than a transfer fee and Hibs would have no say in that part of the negotiation.

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/terracetalkhq/status/1137722202219044865?s=21

No idea how reliable that twitter page is?

In case the links not working it’s saying we’re signing young Romanian midfielder Alex Dobre from Bournemouth.

[04Sauzee]

https://twitter.com/terracetalkhq/status/1137722202219044865?s=21

No idea how reliable that twitter page is?

In case the links not working it’s saying we’re signing young Romanian midfielder Alex Dobre from Bournemouth.
563 followers makes you wonder

[bingo70]

563 followers makes you wonder

Ah good spot.....

Imagine more than the odd fake rumour will be made up to increase their followers.

[CmoantheHibs]

https://twitter.com/terracetalkhq/status/1137722202219044865?s=21

No idea how reliable that twitter page is?

In case the links not working it’s saying we’re signing young Romanian midfielder Alex Dobre from Bournemouth.

Doubt Leeann would allow this guy to sign. We have enough problems with pyrotechnics without him bringing more.

[SHODAN]

https://twitter.com/terracetalkhq/status/1137722202219044865?s=21

No idea how reliable that twitter page is?

In case the links not working it’s saying we’re signing young Romanian midfielder Alex Dobre from Bournemouth.

https://fmdataba.com/19/p/3435/mihai-dobre/

Looks like a winger/striker so could be what's needed, if that account isn't making stuff up.

[Torto7]

Looks interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p46zrBhI9SY

[Smartie]

Mallan has been very comfortable playing the deeper role, we need someone with energy to do the hard dirty work beside him, this frees up Allan to link with the striker and Mallan to either move forward or stay back if needed. 4-2-3-1/4-3-3/4-1-4-1 all pretty much act as the same depending on attacking or defending and needs players to know their roles, hence why Heckingbottom wants players in early to start working with them.

He was very good against the lower and middle teams but he was part of a unit that was found wanting against the better teams.

If we're happy finishing 5th or 6th then he'll do there, if we have designs on doing any better than that then we'll need better.

Aberdeen and Rangers in particular bossed us in that area.

[BILLYHIBS]

He was very good against the lower and middle teams but he was part of a unit that was found wanting against the better teams.

If we're happy finishing 5th or 6th then he'll do there, if we have designs on doing any better than that then we'll need better.

Aberdeen and Rangers in particular bossed us in that area.

I am not SMs biggest fan but people forget he is still a young player learning his trade

He was asked to play in different positions under Neil Lennon

He has improved since PH came in

There has been considerable improvement in his work rate positional sense and physicality

One would hope that with continued improvement under Hecky playing along side the likes of SA and the other experienced midfielders that Hecky hopefully brings in together with playing beside a fit Martin Boyle we find that we have a top player on our hands able to compete with the best teams in our league and a sellable asset to boot

[MWHIBBIES]

He was very good against the lower and middle teams but he was part of a unit that was found wanting against the better teams.

If we're happy finishing 5th or 6th then he'll do there, if we have designs on doing any better than that then we'll need better.

Aberdeen and Rangers in particular bossed us in that area.

He was part of an 11 man unit found wanting against the better teams, don't think anyone played brilliantly in big games for us this season.

[brog]

He was very good against the lower and middle teams but he was part of a unit that was found wanting against the better teams.

If we're happy finishing 5th or 6th then he'll do there, if we have designs on doing any better than that then we'll need better.

Aberdeen and Rangers in particular bossed us in that area.

Aberdeen certainly didn't boss us in the last game at ER.They won because we made 2 defensive errors, caused by Paul Hanlon & Marciano/SDG giving the ball away & because Murray, McNulty & SDG missed excellent chances. To somehow partially attribute that loss to SM, our players' POTY is perverse IMO.

[Sioux]

He was very good against the lower and middle teams but he was part of a unit that was found wanting against the better teams.

If we're happy finishing 5th or 6th then he'll do there, if we have designs on doing any better than that then we'll need better.

Aberdeen and Rangers in particular bossed us in that area.

So, not beating Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and hertz was all down to Mallan? :faf::faf::faf:

[we are hibs]

Mallan isn't as good as some make out and he isn't as bad as some make out. He's a good player who has great technique. But his decision making and the dirty side of the game he is lacking badly at times. He's only played in what was a distinctly average midfield last season though with the exception of Omeonga so would be keen to see him with better players (allan) and a player to make up for his lack of mobility and do that side of the game for him. He's a luxury player most of a match imo and it'll depend on whether we are good enough to carry him or not next season whether he is a first choice starter

[FifeHibs]

Scott Allan unfortunately can only last roughly 70 minutes due to his condition. Don't think we can have him and Horgan in the same team who looks done in after 35 mins in the first half and flat out by 60 mins.

I have been critical of Stevie Mallan previously, however I think he will adapt to the new tactics and has to be more confident and start shooting from around the box again.

[Halmyre Hibee]

Need Mallan around the opposition box when we are attacking. He can’t be everywhere at once and hopefully Hecky will get the right blend of attacking at pace when we win the ball and defend as high up the park as we can when we lose the ball. If Boyle & Allan can bring their A game most weeks there should be plenty of chances for our strikers whoever they will be at the end of the transfer window.

[SHODAN]

Happy with Allan and Mallan playing together if the other two (one?) midfielders are heavily physical. Mallan can contribute with some ball winning if required and he's a young guy so will keep getting better.

[BoomtownHibees]

Think we are going to announce a signing based on the official Twitter

[BoomtownHibees]

Think we are going to announce a signing based on the official Twitter

Joe Newell from Rotherham

[BILLYHIBS]

Joe Newell from Rotherham

Announced on YouTube

[nellio]

Played a number of games in the Championship the last few years. Is he a winger?

[stokesmessiah]

That came out of nowhere!

[Ronniekirk]

Played a number of games in the Championship the last few years. Is he a winger?
Thought he was left full back Defo will play on the left though

Correction Midfielder but still Left hand side


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[nellio]

Look forward to seeing how he fits in.

[Borderhibbie76]

3 signings done and dusted and not even middle of June yet...am liking this Hecky means business

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[SHODAN]

Left wing sorted. :aok:

Three players in before pre-season, think I'm going to faint!

[J-C]

Left wing sorted. :aok:

Three players in before pre-season, think I'm going to faint!


Will we see him as a regular with Horgan having to push him for a start, I like Horgan but jeez he's so up and down consistency wise, 1 good game then invisible for the next 3.

[Ozyhibby]

He looks like he can use both feet which is a plus. Squad taking shape.


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[SHODAN]

Will we see him as a regular with Horgan having to push him for a start, I like Horgan but jeez he's so up and down consistency wise, 1 good game then invisible for the next 3.

Good, we can bring one on when the other's off the boil. Good thinking from Hecky. :wink:

[J-C]

Good, we can bring one on when the other's off the boil. Good thinking from Hecky. :wink:


We needed competition for places desperately, got to keep players on their toes and hopefully he does just that, we really needed wide players.

[WoreTheGreen]

Left wing sorted. :aok:

Three players in before pre-season, think I'm going to faint!

Oh how I miss us scrambling to sign some no mark of the bargain past there sell by date

[SHODAN]

Oh how I miss us scrambling to sign some no mark of the bargain past there sell by date

This is Hibs mk. II, we get **** done. :agree:

[Leitherhibs]

Surprised by the calibre of this signing, saw him play a handful of times for Peterboro and he always stood out for me as one of the more technically gifted players there, not particularly quick but he can play, off both feet as well. Hibs kinda player.

[RG63]

Surprised by the calibre of this signing, saw him play a handful of times for Peterboro and he always stood out for me as one of the more technically gifted players there, not particularly quick but he can play, off both feet as well. Hibs kinda player.

Having watched his YouTube video he has a bit of the Chris Waddle about him. Awkward style but has an end result. Think he will do alright. So far so good on the transfer front.

[Leitherhibs]

Having watched his YouTube video he has a bit of the Chris Waddle about him. Awkward style but has an end result. Think he will do alright. So far so good on the transfer front.

Not a conventional wide player, but who is these days!? Think it’s a very good signing, Hecky clearly having an influence as well.

[HFC93]

Three in the door and it's only the beginning of June.

Encouraging signs.

[Squealing pig]

Is this the troll that hibs twitter done 4 mins ago?

[hfc rd]

This signing absolutely came out of nowhere! Wasn’t reported anywhere that we were in for him. Reading the Rotherham fans forum, they are a little disappointed that he’s left them.

That’s now 3 players in - Allan, Jackson & Newell. Personally would like to see a GK (if Marciano leaves), RB, 2 new midfielders & 2 strikers and I think we are set.

Does anyone know when the players report back for pre-season?

[bingo70]

This signing absolutely came out of nowhere! Wasn’t reported anywhere that we were in for him. Reading the Rotherham fans forum, they are a little disappointed that he’s left them.

That’s now 3 players in - Allan, Jackson & Newell. Personally would like to see a GK (if Marciano leaves), RB, 2 new midfielders & 2 strikers and I think we are set.

Does anyone know when the players report back for pre-season?

20th June I think?

[Leith Green]

Be interesting to see how Heckingbottom sets up once he has all his signings in the door. Dont know if he is gonna go with one up top and 2 wide forwards with a midfield 3 behind them , or 2 up front with a 4 in the middle.

[bingo70]

Wonder if there’s a significance to it being announced on a Sunday night.

Don’t want the story to get lost in amongst other news coming out tomorrow?

[Hermit Crab]

This signing absolutely came out of nowhere! Wasn’t reported anywhere that we were in for him. Reading the Rotherham fans forum, they are a little disappointed that he’s left them.

That’s now 3 players in - Allan, Jackson & Newell. Personally would like to see a GK (if Marciano leaves), RB, 2 new midfielders & 2 strikers and I think we are set.

Does anyone know when the players report back for pre-season?


A left back as well and we are sorted.

[SHODAN]

Wonder if there’s a significance to it being announced on a Sunday night.

Don’t want the story to get lost in amongst other news coming out tomorrow?

I told you.

We were waiting on new signings coming in before announcing the new kit.

[MSK]

A left back as well and we are sorted.Left back is just fine 👍

[Hermit Crab]

Left back is just fine ��


Not imo. Wheres the cover?

[04Sauzee]

Wheres the cover?

I believe Mackie is a left back, have only really seen him playing more left side of midfield but could be cover at LB

[hibee-boys]

Left back is just fine 👍

Don't agree, we need a left back that can offer more going forward. Lewis has been a great servant to the club and will forever be a legend. However, if we are looking to challenge for silverware/europe next year left back is a position where we can strengthen.

[Michael]

Not imo. Wheres the cover?

Mackie?

[Michael]

Don't agree, we need a left back that can offer more going forward. Lewis has been a great servant to the club and will forever be a legend. However, if we are looking to challenge for silverware/europe next year left back is a position where we can strengthen.

Lewis offers loads going forward. He creates loads of chances.

[PH91]

Don't agree, we need a left back that can offer more going forward. Lewis has been a great servant to the club and will forever be a legend. However, if we are looking to challenge for silverware/europe next year left back is a position where we can strengthen.

Every position can be strengthened. I am not averse to a new lb coming in but definitely not the priority. 2 centre mids, 2 strikers and a right back first. And we might also need a keeper.

[hibee-boys]

Lewis offers loads going forward. He creates loads of chances.

It's a position we can improve upon, appreciate others might not agree, but I suspect most fans would think the same.

[cabbageandribs1875]

read on fb earlier that Farid El Alagui has retired, aw the best Farid

[AlbertK86]

Wonder if there’s a significance to it being announced on a Sunday night.

Don’t want the story to get lost in amongst other news coming out tomorrow?

Scotty Allan officially signing on ??


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[Robbo6-2]

Scotty Allan officially signing on ??


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Said on twitter while back hes due in on the 10th

[Salisbury Hibby]

read on fb earlier that Farid El Alagui has retired, aw the best FaridScored against Hearts. Hero. Assisted by Frank Dje Dje if I remember right.

Always wondered what the season would have been like without that horror injury at Alloa.

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[Hermit Crab]

Don't agree, we need a left back that can offer more going forward. Lewis has been a great servant to the club and will forever be a legend. However, if we are looking to challenge for silverware/europe next year left back is a position where we can strengthen.


Agree, he is very limited and not irreplaceable. Needs decent competition imo. Not doubting his commitment at all just feel we have neglected that position for years now.

[BILLYHIBS]

Agree, he is very limited and not irreplaceable. Needs decent competition imo. Not doubting his commitment at all just feel we have neglected that position for years now.
Ha Ha!

People keep trying to displace him but he is still here and Managers keep picking him he is here for a few years yet

Are you guys for real?

[The 90+2]

read on fb earlier that Farid El Alagui has retired, aw the best Farid

Top man. Good luck Farid! He ****in hates the hearts.

[The 90+2]

Agree, he is very limited and not irreplaceable. Needs decent competition imo. Not doubting his commitment at all just feel we have neglected that position for years now.

Wow. Lewis has gotten better year and year out.

Tin hat from the kill anti Lewis fan club too. I don’t think we can get better than Stevenson at LB at the moment tho unless we are going youth, and Mackie is going back there.

[calumhibee1]

Ha Ha!

People keep trying to displace him but he is still here and Managers keep picking him he is here for a few years yet

Are you guys for real?

Nobody will replace Lewis for at least a couple of years. We quite simply couldn’t afford to replace him with anyone good enough to keep him out the team.

[MSK]

Ha Ha!

People keep trying to displace him but he is still here and Managers keep picking him he is here for a few years yet

Are you guys for real?Hermit says he needs competition, no need for the sarcastic haha is there ?

He doesn't need replaced in my opinion and it isnt a priority, but competition is healthy, don't you agree ?

[BILLYHIBS]

Hermit says he needs competition, no need for the sarcastic haha is there ?

He doesn't need replaced in my opinion and it isnt a priority, but competition is healthy, don't you agree ?
Agree competition is healthy and the Ha Ha wasn’t sarcastic it was Ha Ha!

Lewis still the first name on the team sheet for me

In all honesty I cannot remember a game Lewis has let us down

I presumed Hermit was at his usual wynd up

[BILLYHIBS]

Nobody will replace Lewis for at least a couple of years. We quite simply couldn’t afford to replace him with anyone good enough to keep him out the team.

Thanks mate!

[MSK]

Agree competition is healthy and the Ha Ha wasn’t sarcastic it was Ha Ha!

Lewis still the first name on the team sheet for me

In all honesty I cannot remember a game Lewis has let us down

I presumed Hermit was at his usual wynd upBilly, no-one is irreplaceable, if Heckinbottom wants to build a team to at least compete for top 3 and he signs players to replace others, legends such as Gray, Stevenson, McGregor then so be it, if it moves the club forward then Im all for it. If he can sign better than Stevenson or create competition then thats a good thing surely, gonna be an interesting season 🇳🇬👍

[Borderhibbie76]

Not imo. Wheres the cover?Sean Mackie

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[Fuzzywuzzy]

Do we not need a back up keeper anyway. Bogdan has gone, Laidlaw released(??) which would leave dabrowski.

[Borderhibbie76]

Agree, he is very limited and not irreplaceable. Needs decent competition imo. Not doubting his commitment at all just feel we have neglected that position for years now.So limited every manager weve had I'm the last 10 years has picked him...but what do they know ah?? Limited honestly...what a dreadful description of one a double cup winning legend. Not denying he may need some competition but what an unfair remark

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[MSK]

So limited every manager weve had I'm the last 10 years has picked him...but what do they know ah?? Limited honestly...what a dreadful description of one a double cup winning legend. Not denying he may need some competition but what an unfair remark

Sent from my SM-G950F using TapatalkWhat left back have we had in the last ten years could have stepped into Lewis shoes ?

[Borderhibbie76]

What left back have we had in the last ten years could have stepped into Lewis shoes ?Or alternatively why have none of said managers felt the need to sign a replacement??

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[Since452]

Scored against Hearts. Hero. Assisted by Frank Dje Dje if I remember right.

Always wondered what the season would have been like without that horror injury at Alloa.

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I remember his gial at Tynecastle earlier in the season. One of the best derby goals. Real shame about the injury

[BILLYHIBS]

Billy, no-one is irreplaceable, if Heckinbottom wants to build a team to at least compete for top 3 and he signs players to replace others, legends such as Gray, Stevenson, McGregor then so be it, if it moves the club forward then Im all for it. If he can sign better than Stevenson or create competition then thats a good thing surely, gonna be an interesting season 🇳🇬👍
I understand that

I have been supporting HIBS for fifty years

I know how the club works by now

Stevenson is 31 he has a good few years yet

If Hecky can find a suitable replacement sobeit

I think he will struggle

Good luck with that one

Daz and SDG maybe not so long but Leeann has already said they have jobs for life in any case

[MrRobot]

Don't agree, we need a left back that can offer more going forward. Lewis has been a great servant to the club and will forever be a legend. However, if we are looking to challenge for silverware/europe next year left back is a position where we can strengthen.

The left back position is isn’t one we need to prioritise; lewy is far better than he gets credit for and Mackie looks a good back up.

[Jones28]

We'll still get people moaning that we haven't got enough bodies on deadline day but 😂

[Speedway]

Newell deal was done on Friday apparently.

[MSK]

I understand that

I have been supporting HIBS for fifty years

I know how the club works by now

Stevenson is 31 he has a good few years yet

If Hecky can find a suitable replacement sobeit

I think he will struggle

Good luck with that one

Daz and SDG maybe not so long but Leeann has already said they have jobs for life in any caseYep, well done, so whats your point Billy, except highlighting HIBS ?

[BILLYHIBS]

Yep, well done, so whats your point Billy, except highlighting HIBS ?

My point is Lewis Stevenson will not be dislodged easily anytime soon

Players come players go and Managers keep picking him they find it impossible to drop him

Bring In replacements back ups he will see them all off

Sean Mackie is a suitable back up for him

Left back is not a priority just now

You said it yourself “left back is just fine.”

I have already said competition is healthy

They are certainly most welcome to come in and try but might be a waste of resources

Do you want me to paint you a picture?

[The_Horde]

Having seen some of the eye bleeding football Rotherham play, I'll be ignoring any opinions on Newall's footballing abilities for now.

[MSK]

ReportedCrack on 👍

[tonyrougier123]

We'll still get people moaning that we haven't got enough bodies on deadline day but 😂

Hopefully im no saying that!! 😂

[tamig]

So limited every manager weve had I'm the last 10 years has picked him...but what do they know ah?? Limited honestly...what a dreadful description of one a double cup winning legend. Not denying he may need some competition but what an unfair remark

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A phrase that really gets on my wick. The number of times I’ve seen Lewis labelled as “limited” on these pages over the years is incredible. Absolute nonsense.

[BILLYHIBS]

Crack on 👍

I am at the Airport just now but will “crack on!”

[04Sauzee]

Some Rotherham fans on Twitter are guessing that Jon Taylor may be heading to Easter Road as well. Looks like he is out of contract at Rotheham and has said he's leaving.

It's only guesswork on behalf of the Rotherham fans, Taylor also played for Peterborough in the past.

Would have thought they would have bithe been announced together if we were going to sign him though

[Dr_Regal]

If we are in a Rotherham Pilagey kinda mood, we should stump up for Ajayi.

Massive Defensive Midfielder that is a serious goal threat.

[sean04]

Some Rotherham fans on Twitter are guessing that Jon Taylor may be heading to Easter Road as well. Looks like he is out of contract at Rotheham and has said he's leaving.

It's only guesswork on behalf of the Rotherham fans, Taylor also played for Peterborough in the past.

Would have thought they would have bithe been announced together if we were going to sign him though

Would be delighted with this

[Hermit Crab]

My point is Lewis Stevenson will not be dislodged easily anytime soon

Players come players go and Managers keep picking him they find it impossible to drop him

Bring In replacements back ups he will see them all off

Sean Mackie is a suitable back up for him

Left back is not a priority just now

You said it yourself “left back is just fine.”

I have already said competition is healthy

They are certainly most welcome to come in and try but might be a waste of resources

Do you want me to paint you a picture?


If Heckingbottom is going for height which it appears that he is then LS may well get replaced.

[BILLYHIBS]

If Heckingbottom is going for height which it appears that he is then LS may well get replaced.
Pleasing to see some height being introduced

I always felt Neil Lennon had too many diminutive players of the same type

Still think Lewis will be tough to replace

Many have tried and failed but nothing lasts forever 😁

[Hermit Crab]

Scott Allan to be officially unveiled today wearing next seasons kit??

[Hermit Crab]

Pleasing to see some height being introduced

I always felt Neil Lennon had too many diminutive players of the same type

Still think Lewis will be tough to replace

Many have tried and failed but nothing lasts forever 😁


Maybe so but I do feel we need alternative options in that area, Mackie not quite ready but he's quite versatile too.

[BILLYHIBS]

Maybe so but I do feel we need alternative options in that area, Mackie not quite ready but he's quite versatile too.
Dunno!

Saan Mackie is a unit

Looks the real deal

Sweet left foot

He is in the right hands under Hecky

He made the correct choice between us and the dark side if he wants to play football :greengrin

[greenpaper55]

Pleasing to see some height being introduced

I always felt Neil Lennon had too many diminutive players of the same type

Still think Lewis will be tough to replace

Many have tried and failed but nothing lasts forever 😁
The two full backs are getting caught out more and more , they never get close to the opposition to stop crosses in case they get skinned .

[SquashedFrogg]

Scott Allan to be officially unveiled today wearing next seasons kit??

That's what I'm thinking too.

[Hermit Crab]

The two full backs are getting caught out more and more , they never get close to the opposition to stop crosses in case they get skinned .


Thats a very good point. Cost us a good few goals last season.

[BILLYHIBS]

The two full backs are getting caught out more and more , they never get close to the opposition to stop crosses in case they get skinned .

Agree all depends on the formation I suppose

Need the midfield and forwards to help out as well

I suppose that might be one of the reasons Hecky has moved Flo back to be almost a full back at times

It will be interesting to see how PH sets up

I have a feeling there will be more bodies to come in

[Hermit Crab]

That's what I'm thinking too.


Allan in the home kit and a Striker in the away kit? :hmmm:


(not heard anything by the way)

[Hermit Crab]

Agree all depends on the formation I suppose

Need the midfield and forwards to help out as well

I suppose that might be one of the reasons Hecky has moved Flo back to be almost a full back at times

It will be interesting to see how PH sets up

I have a feeling there will be more bodies to come in


There has to be more players coming in, we need strikers for a start. Also expect another one or two players to leave as well. After all we have to make room for incomers.

[we are hibs]

Daily record claiming that Croatian mob have been priced out a move for kamberi with hibs reluctant to sell and demanding a "high 6 figure fee".


Sounds like we would be wanting at least 700k+

[Hibee Mac]

Although I dont think LB is the most urgent position to strengthen, I do think that Hecky will be looking at both full back positions, particularly because of the type of football he wants us to play.

Like someone correctly mentioned above they were both caught out a bit last season, particularly Gray at RB

[Smartie]

At no point last season did I watch a game and think that our pressing need was to have better competition for the LB role.

[BILLYHIBS]

There has to be more players coming in, we need strikers for a start. Also expect another one or two players to leave as well. After all we have to make room for incomers.

Agree Neil Lennon left Hecky with the bare bones and not too many options

All the product of an ill thought out transfer window this time last year

He knew he was losing his midfield but seemed to be preoccupied with bringing in midget midfielders and loads of cover for Lewis that never kicked a ba :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

At no point last season did I watch a game and think that our pressing need was to have better competition for the LB role.

:agree:

[Since452]

Daily record claiming that Croatian mob have been priced out a move for kamberi with hibs reluctant to sell and demanding a "high 6 figure fee".


Sounds like we would be wanting at least 700k+

I think we should hang fire selling him. A season with Scotty feeding him would see us get double that money. I think he'll be like a new man next season.

[Hermit Crab]

Daily record claiming that Croatian mob have been priced out a move for kamberi with hibs reluctant to sell and demanding a "high 6 figure fee".


Sounds like we would be wanting at least 700k+


This is the club owned by Ivan Mestrovic who is swimming in money and they've been priced out of a deal for Flo of a few hundred thousand pounds? I'd take that story with a pinch of salt.

[The Leith Dutch]

There has to be more players coming in, we need strikers for a start. Also expect another one or two players to leave as well. After all we have to make room for incomers.

We badly need a couple of centre midfielders too.

Teams that are strong in that area will absolutely own us in the middle.
That puts pressure on the defence and leads to poor service to the attacking players.

Most of the times we've been good in my time watching Hibs we've had good proper centre mids.

[BILLYHIBS]

Although I dont think LB is the most urgent position to strengthen, I do think that Hecky will be looking at both full back positions, particularly because of the type of football he wants us to play.

Like someone correctly mentioned above they were both caught out a bit last season, particularly Gray at RB

It was a strange one with SDG under Lenny

He was either injured or not quoted

He played 14 games under Neil Lennon last year scoring 5 goals and only being on the losing side twice

I take your point at times he was caught out but always seemed to just get there but was a driving force and a good attacking option

Under PH he has played 19 games scoring 1 so he obviously must rate what he brings to the team but competition can only be a good thing

[PaulSmith]

We badly need a couple of centre midfielders too.

Teams that are strong in that area will absolutely own us in the middle.
That puts pressure on the defence and leads to poor service to the attacking players.

Most of the times we've been good in my time watching Hibs we've had good proper centre mids.

Danzell Gravenberch will be the def central midfielder, I was told that he had signed but waiting on holidays being over being being announced.

[MSK]

Danzell Gravenberch will be the def central midfielder, I was told that he had signed but waiting on holidays being over being being announced.That will be some song , Danzell Orlando Marcelino Gravenberch give us a wave 😆

[bingo70]

At no point last season did I watch a game and think that our pressing need was to have better competition for the LB role.

As a defensive full back I don’t think we could do any better than Lewis, same applies to Gray on the right side, both excellent when their job is to defend.

There were times last season though when we were in promising attacking positions and I thought if we had a left back who was better going forward and had better delivery we’d be a better side.

Unpopular opinion but Sean Mackie isn’t for me and I personally don’t think he’ll make the grade in the first time, imo he’s not any real competition for Lewis so if we were to bring in another LB to compete with Lewis that’d be fine with me. Likewise though if we don’t sign a LB and we go into next season with him as left back I’ll be absolutely fine with that.

[04Sauzee]

Danzell Gravenberch will be the def central midfielder, I was told that he had signed but waiting on holidays being over being being announced.

Not doubting your information and not doubting he can play the defensive midfield role. It does look like he played as a CB last season
https://www.transfermarkt.com/danzell-gravenberch/leistungsdaten/spieler/186282

[J-C]

The two full backs are getting caught out more and more , they never get close to the opposition to stop crosses in case they get skinned .


Possibly due to not having enough wide players in the squad last season who could help out the 2 wingbacks. You cannot ask Gray and Lewis to bomb forward and not have cover for them, Boyle was injured, Horgan struggles to track back and Milligan was slower than a week in jail, if you want Gray and Stevenson to do the defensive stuff, you need to have attacking wide players in front of them. Some of the best football we seen was when we had Boyle on the right and Barker on the left but we played a back 3 and this also limits Boyles attacking threat as he had more defending to do, if we're going with 1 up top then 2 wide men will help our wingbacks defend more as they'll give cover.

It was noticeable when Heckingbottom came in the 1st thing you saw was the team was far better structured, we defended with 2 banks of 4 but due to not having enough wide players we sometimes suffered when we attacked as the wings were exposed.

[Hermit Crab]

Possibly due to not having enough wide players in the squad last season who could help out the 2 wingbacks. You cannot ask Gray and Lewis to bomb forward and not have cover for them, Boyle was injured, Horgan struggles to track back and Milligan was slower than a week in jail, if you want Gray and Stevenson to do the defensive stuff, you need to have attacking wide players in front of them. Some of the best football we seen was when we had Boyle on the right and Barker on the left but we played a back 3 and this also limits Boyles attacking threat as he had more defending to do, if we're going with 1 up top then 2 wide men will help our wingbacks defend more as they'll give cover.

It was noticeable when Heckingbottom came in the 1st thing you saw was the team was far better structured, we defended with 2 banks of 4 but due to not having enough wide players we sometimes suffered when we attacked as the wings were exposed.


David Murphy seemed to manage ok. :wink:

[sean04]

Not doubting your information and not doubting he can play the defensive midfield role. It does look like he played as a CB last season
https://www.transfermarkt.com/danzell-gravenberch/leistungsdaten/spieler/186282

Just watched a YouTube highlights video and looks like a mobile defensive midfielder who can drive forward. Also few clips of him pinging passes from center back. Looks a strong boy

[bingo70]

Just watched a YouTube highlights video and looks like a mobile defensive midfielder who can drive forward. Also few clips of him pinging passes from center back. Looks a strong boy

Started his career as a forward

[sean04]

Started his career as a forward

Looks like the type of signing hecky was speaking about. Strong, athletic, mobile, can drive with the ball

[Since452]

Hearts will be in a relegation battle next season. They won't have 500 new signings to baffle the opposition this time

[Bayern Bru]

Sounds like we're serious about getting this Preston lad in (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-eye-loan-move-for-preston-s-chris-maxwell-but-work-still-to-be-done-on-deal-1-4944151)

[Heisenberg]

Sounds like we're serious about getting this Preston lad in (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-eye-loan-move-for-preston-s-chris-maxwell-but-work-still-to-be-done-on-deal-1-4944151)

Been given assurances he’d be first choice according to this...

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/pne-news/hibernian-eyeing-loan-deal-for-preston-north-end-keeper-chris-maxwell-1-9812025

[Hermit Crab]

Been given assurances he’d be first choice according to this...

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/pne-news/hibernian-eyeing-loan-deal-for-preston-north-end-keeper-chris-maxwell-1-9812025


Thats ridiculous, unless Rocky is leaving imminently then theres no way he will be first pick. Suspect the paper is just making things up.