Summer 2019 transfer thread

[The 90+2]

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

I think (could well be wrong) what the paper is concluding is after spending half a season on a bench at Charlton when expected to be first choice, that the player and Preston will only be happy sending him to a club where he’s going to be first choice?

[SHODAN]

He must be our replacement if Marciano leaves.

[Hermit Crab]

I think (could well be wrong) what the paper is concluding is after spending half a season on a bench at Charlton when expected to be first choice, that the player and Preston will only be happy sending him to a club where he’s going to be first choice?


If that is the case then theres no way can guarantee him first team football - unless Rocky has a move planned this window.

[brog]

I think (could well be wrong) what the paper is concluding is after spending half a season on a bench at Charlton when expected to be first choice, that the player and Preston will only be happy sending him to a club where he’s going to be first choice?

I'm not sure it matters to PNE as to whether he's 1st choice or not, but it probably matters to Maxwell. You can see the logic from our perspective, we get him on loan & check him out for his last season under contract. If he succeeds we have opportunity to sign him for free. Sounds from the article we only have to up our contribution a piece for it to happen. I believe NL may rate Rocky higher than PH does. With the style that PH wants us to play then Rocky's rocky distribution comes under greater scrutiny.

[Niffy]

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

The article says he signed for last club “on a Bosman “ , didn’t know that was still a term journos use.

[GloryGlory]

He must be our replacement if Marciano leaves.

Then we will still need another goalie, unless Dabrowski is ready to step and be the regular sub goalie.

[The 90+2]

If that is the case then theres no way can guarantee him first team football - unless Rocky has a move planned this window.

Yeah that’s what I was thinking.

[The 90+2]

I'm not sure it matters to PNE as to whether he's 1st choice or not, but it probably matters to Maxwell. You can see the logic from our perspective, we get him on loan & check him out for his last season under contract. If he succeeds we have opportunity to sign him for free. Sounds from the article we only have to up our contribution a piece for it to happen. I believe NL may rate Rocky higher than PH does. With the style that PH wants us to play then Rocky's rocky distribution comes under greater scrutiny.

I wouldn’t have thought it matters to them either but it’s kind what I got from the article.

[Speedway]

If that is the case then theres no way can guarantee him first team football - unless Rocky has a move planned this window.

That's exactly what it suggests.

[Speedway]

This is what we'd be getting:

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

[Speedway]

This just in also:

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/analysis/should-hibs-give-ex-trialist-tom-glover-a-try-after-tottenham-release/

[Hibeewilly]

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.
Excellent post...….exactly my thoughts on it. If Lewis could actually take his man on on the outside instead of continually cutting back and going inside we probably wouldn't have him as he would be playing at a higher level. its his one big weakness as the rest of his game including his crossing has improved massively over the last couple of years.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Marcianos off im hearing....apparantly talks are ongoing but thats all i got

[SHODAN]

Marcianos off im hearing....apparantly talks are ongoing but thats all i got

To who?

[GloryGlory]

To who?

Joining Lennon at Celtc was speculated last week? :dunno:

[hibbyfraelibby]

Joining Lennon at Celtc was speculated last week? :dunno:

As if Lawell will allow Lennon to spend enough of his pennies on a position they are well covered on with current internationalist and dont really have a problem with.

[GloryGlory]

As if Lawell will allow Lennon to spend enough of his pennies on a position they are well covered on with current internationalist and dont really have a problem with.

Craig Gordon supposedly going, leaving Scott Bain.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

To who?

I wasnt told what club it was

[The 90+2]

Craig Gordon supposedly going, leaving Scott Bain.

Old Plukey puss would do a job for a year or so tbf.

[SHODAN]

Craig Gordon supposedly going, leaving Scott Bain.

I'd take him at Hibs.

[GloryGlory]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/analysis/should-hibs-give-ex-trialist-tom-glover-a-try-after-tottenham-release/

:dunno:

[Leitherhibs]

Heard from a well connected friend that we've enquired about taking 2 youngsters on loan from Everton, one of them a centre forward and the other a midfield player. The guy is usually pretty reliable with his info.

[Spudster]

Wishful thinking the forward is Hornby?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_Hornby

[Heisenberg]

Wishful thinking the forward is Hornby?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_Hornby

I would guess it would be him. Makes sense anyway.

[04Sauzee]

Wishful thinking the forward is Hornby?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_Hornby

Hornby would be a great signing, an absolute unit and very mobile

[jax67]

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

Also fancy him against Joshua.

[Vault Boy]

Hornby would be a great signing, an absolute unit and very mobile

Absolutely, looks a real talent and would certainly suit the league.

[J-C]

Started his career as a forward

Maybe helped by the fact wee Lewis was playing at left midfield and allowed him to bomb forward.

[CapitalGreen]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/analysis/should-hibs-give-ex-trialist-tom-glover-a-try-after-tottenham-release/

:dunno:

I wouldn't read too much into stuff posted on there, seems to be just a student journalist posting his opinions rather than anything of real substance transfer news wise.

[LancsHibs]

Wishful thinking the forward is Hornby?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_Hornby

And likes to score a goal or two at Tynecastle😉

[Since452]

Hornby would be a great signing, an absolute unit and very mobile

Big step up if it is him. Youth football to Scottish Premiership is some leap. Think he's only featured once for Everton.

[Nevi_SOL]

Young Hornby has looked a great prospect when I’ve seen him play for scotland u21’s

[BILLYHIBS]

If we get half of the players that have been rumoured I predict a late run on Season Tickets

[Dr_Regal]

Heard from a well connected friend that we've enquired about taking 2 youngsters on loan from Everton, one of them a centre forward and the other a midfield player. The guy is usually pretty reliable with his info.

https://the72.co.uk/134069/blackburn-rovers-striker-target-offered-new-deal-at-premier-league-club/

Probably Samdou when he signs a new deal, fantastic prospect. Burly striker.

[bingo70]

https://the72.co.uk/134069/blackburn-rovers-striker-target-offered-new-deal-at-premier-league-club/

Probably Samdou when he signs a new deal, fantastic prospect. Burly striker.

Players like him and Hornby are normally sent on loan to the Championship, or Germany now. We tend to get the ones a level below that I think.

[Tobias Funke]

Young Hornby has looked a great prospect when I’ve seen him play for scotland u21’s

Agreed, Lewis Holtby would be a tremendous signing.

[h18eeynick]

Jamie Devitt has turned down a new contract with Carlisle United according to The News and Star in Carlisle. 28 year old midfielder who we have been linked with. They were desperate for him to stay

[PH91]

Agreed, Lewis Holtby would be a tremendous signing.

No chance he is coming to hibs.

[southsider]

No chance he is coming to hibs.

Even on a season long loan ? Would do the boy good getting 1st team game time.

[bingo70]

Even on a season long loan ? Would do the boy good getting 1st team game time.

I think in the duration of the last couple of hours Fraser Hornby has turned into Lewis Holtby on this thread.

Probably an outside chance of getting Fraser Hornby on loan but imo more likely to go to the championship.

Absolutely no chance of Lewis Holtby, not even on a Season long loan.

[HoboHarry]

No chance he is coming to hibs.
Your statement is based on knowledge of the situation or just a wild guess?

[bingo70]

Your statement is based on knowledge of the situation or just a wild guess?

He was replying to the person who got mixed up and said Lewis Holtby.

Lewis Holtby is a 28 year old German international that has played over 100 games for Hamburg.

I don’t think it takes a great deal of inside knowledge to know we won’t be signing him on loan for a season.

I suppose you could label it as a wild guess though.

[CapitalGreen]

Your statement is based on knowledge of the situation or just a wild guess?

I'm willing to be £1m with the money going to charity that Hibs will not sign Lewis Holtby, on loan or otherwise this summer.

[HoboHarry]

He was replying to the person who got mixed up and said Lewis Holtby.

Lewis Holtby is a 28 year old German international that has played over 100 games for Hamburg.

I don’t think it takes a great deal of inside knowledge to know we won’t be signing him on loan for a season.

I suppose you could label it as a wild guess though.
Fair enough - I had no knowledge of the German player :aok:

[Silversand]

Lewis Holtby is a 28 year old German international that has played over 100 games for Hamburg.

Put it down as a maybe then [emoji16]



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[DetroitHibs]

Badly needing some quality up front. As it stands, just Flo and Shaw, with Flo possibly on his way out. Would like us to start the season with at least four forwards.

[MWHIBBIES]

Badly needing some quality up front. As it stands, just Flo and Shaw, with Flo possibly on his way out. Would like us to start the season with at least four forwards.

If Heckingbottom plans to play 1 striker we won't be starting the season with at least 4.

[Alex Trager]

I'm willing to be £1m with the money going to charity that Hibs will not sign Lewis Holtby, on loan or otherwise this summer.

Why don’t you pay that to hibs and they will sign him? :-)

[truehibernian]

If Heckingbottom plans to play 1 striker we won't be starting the season with at least 4.

He'll have learned from last season (under Lennon) that we need 4 strikers - which I think we will have in place come start of the domestic league season. We are not converting the chances we create often enough so it's a priority to have four in place - two more will be added once we secure McNulty and sell Kamberi (I think). I'd like to keep Flo but he needs to up his game - but there's a big player in there if he does. Not sure the club feels the same.

[DetroitHibs]

If Heckingbottom plans to play 1 striker we won't be starting the season with at least 4.

If that’s the case then I’d get rid of Flo and have reservations about bringing McNulty back. Don’t think either plays the lone striker position well.

[hfc rd]

Badly needing some quality up front. As it stands, just Flo and Shaw, with Flo possibly on his way out. Would like us to start the season with at least four forwards.


I’d say 3 max. PH tends to play with 1 striker. Don’t see the point in having 4 for one position.

[bingo70]

I’d say 3 max. PH tends to play with 1 striker. Don’t see the point in having 4 for one position.

Did he only play with one striker at Barnsley?

He’s had to make the most of what he had since he joined Hibs, that doesn’t mean he’ll want to play with one up front when he’s had the chance to get his own players in.

[04Sauzee]

Did he only play with one striker at Barnsley?

He’s had to make the most of what he had since he joined Hibs, that doesn’t mean he’ll want to play with one up front when he’s had the chance to get his own players in.
I was always under the impression he played a 4-4-2 with Barnsley

[CapitalGreen]

Like pretty much every manager we have had in recent times, I imagine some games we will play with 1 up front and some games with 2. How many will depend on the opposition and what players are available.

[JohnM1875]

Like pretty much every manager we have had in recent times, I imagine some games we will play with 1 up front and some games with 2. How many will depend on the opposition and what players are available.

Totally agree. However we don't have a striker who can play as a lone striker. Which will mean we need to sign at least two more strikers. If one is McNulty he can't play up on his own either.

[J-C]

Someone like McNulty can play up top easily on his own if you have width like Boyle, Horgan and Newell offer, add to that Allan and there is plenty creativity there.

[Tug Wilson]

Like pretty much every manager we have had in recent times, I imagine some games we will play with 1 up front and some games with 2. How many will depend on the opposition and what players are available.

Certainly agree that Heckingbottom will look to create a squad which is flexible in terms of tactics. We have seen in the games he has been in charge of lots of tweaks to shape and tactics during the match. He has more knowledge about the way the opposition play now so he will be able to adapt to that.

I reckon that if we have Kamberi, McNulty and Shaw then we will still need one more striker in the squad. Even if we play one up front in a few games.

[PH91]

Your statement is based on knowledge of the situation or just a wild guess?

Sorry, a name mix up it seems.

I know nothing about lewis hornby and by all means he is a great prospect but im not convinced great prospects on loan are a good way to go. On a permanent signing yes but he seems like the type who would take a while to adjust, get better and as soon as he starts hitting from the season is up. U never know though.

Ma

[truehibernian]

Totally agree. However we don't have a striker who can play as a lone striker. Which will mean we need to sign at least two more strikers. If one is McNulty he can't play up on his own either.

We need a target man so we can mix the options. McNulty has excellent movement and link up (as does Shaw in my opinion)...Flo is a good striker but his first touch is very poor as is his physical game - far too often on his backside. We need a focal point for games where we have much of the possession and need to win by that scrappy goal off 'scraps' and knock downs. I'd love to see our stats for finishing after crosses into the box but I'd say they would be poor. If you have a player who can really unsettle defenders then the likes of McNulty and Flo will flourish, as will the midfielders. We don't get into the box quick enough or often enough for me.

[BILLYHIBS]

We need a target man so we can mix the options. McNulty has excellent movement and link up (as does Shaw in my opinion)...Flo is a good striker but his first touch is very poor as is his physical game - far too often on his backside. We need a focal point for games where we have much of the possession and need to win by that scrappy goal off 'scraps' and knock downs. I'd love to see our stats for finishing after crosses into the box but I'd say they would be poor. If you have a player who can really unsettle defenders then the likes of McNulty and Flo will flourish, as will the midfielders. We don't get into the box quick enough or often enough for me.

Mixu?

[HoboHarry]

Sorry, a name mix up it seems.

I know nothing about lewis hornby and by all means he is a great prospect but im not convinced great prospects on loan are a good way to go. On a permanent signing yes but he seems like the type who would take a while to adjust, get better and as soon as he starts hitting from the season is up. U never know though.

Ma
No worries, I hadn't heard of the German but I did know of the Everton player :greengrin

[PH91]

No worries, I hadn't heard of the German but I did know of the Everton player :greengrin

I went to hamburg vs union berlin last year and he was playing so when the name was mentioned i thought not a hope in hell.

Off topic, german football games are class and i was having a great time before and going to the game. I bought a hamburg scarf for my collection, went to the stadium bar and was having a few pints. Went to the bog and coming out was a guy with a rangers scarf and when i went in a guy with a rangers/hamburg hat. I immediately threw my hamburg scarf in the bin and cheered on (internally) union berlin!! Made it sweeter when david bates came on with 10 mins to go and gifted union an equaliser. I had to stifle my cheer!

[truehibernian]

Mixu?

Last time I saw the big man he could have still done a job :greengrin someone of that ilk would be ideal but they don't come around too often - Mixu was a very very good player. I don't think we have a player up top who can really give the centre halves of opposition teams a battle. Mixu was also very good on the deck and at link up - like I say, players that good don't come around often at our level.

[Hibernian32]

Last time I saw the big man he could have still done a job :greengrin someone of that ilk would be ideal but they don't come around too often - Mixu was a very very good player. I don't think we have a player up top who can really give the centre halves of opposition teams a battle. Mixu was also very good on the deck and at link up - like I say, players that good don't come around often at our level.

O'connor at his prime as well sheer power and ability

[Billy Whizz]

Agyepong included in Ghana’s 23 man squad for African Cup of Nations
1st game is against Benin on 25th June

Anyone think we’ll see him back at ER next season?

[04Sauzee]

Agyepong included in Ghana’s 23 man squad for African Cup of Nations
1st game is against Benin on 25th June

Anyone think we’ll see him back at ER next season?
If I was a betting man I'd say no. But I have absolutely no idea 😊

[Brightside]

Big step up if it is him. Youth football to Scottish Premiership is some leap. Think he's only featured once for Everton.

Hornby would walk into every team in scotland outside of old firm.

[DetroitHibs]

Mixu?

Louis Moult :aok:

[Speedway]

We’re now at 19-20 first team players.

At least 4 more still to come not including replacing any departures from here on that basis.

[PH91]

[QUOTE=underscore;5809289]Hornby would walk into every team in scotland outside of old firm.[/QUOTE

U may have seen him play but assuming you havent made many everton reserve games or more than 1 or 2 scotland u21 games this year what makes you think that?

As i said previously on this thread, these young guys are without doubt good players but by the time they are up to speed and starting to produce what they can the season is done and they are away, leaving us to try and find another.

Maybe this guy is the exception but even if he is, we still have to find another next summer, because he will be off to a bigger club.

For me, 2 new strikers, both on permanent deals.

Or loans of older, out of favour players where a permanent deal the year after may be possible e.g. mcnulty.

[truehibernian]

Agyepong included in Ghana’s 23 man squad for African Cup of Nations
1st game is against Benin on 25th June

Anyone think we’ll see him back at ER next season?

Nope - needs to 'turn up' for 30 games a season, not 6 or so. Wasn't convinced he was injured (for as long as he was) and by all accounts the most skilful at the club when he trained. Mental toughness required for that young man or he'll drift down the leagues.

[The Modfather]

Agyepong included in Ghana’s 23 man squad for African Cup of Nations
1st game is against Benin on 25th June

Anyone think we’ll see him back at ER next season?

Hope not. Plenty of other, less injury prone, players out there.

[bingo70]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/06/10/english-and-scottish-eyes-on-forest-greens-christian-doidge/

Got to be a fair chance we’d be one of the Scottish clubs being mentioned here?

Think we were linked with him last summer by someone on here.

[Heisenberg]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/06/10/english-and-scottish-eyes-on-forest-greens-christian-doidge/

Got to be a fair chance we’d be one of the Scottish clubs being mentioned here?

Think we were linked with him last summer by someone on here.

Got a very good record at Forest Green. Seems like the kind of striker we need.

[MyJo]

Agyepong included in Ghana’s 23 man squad for African Cup of Nations
1st game is against Benin on 25th June

Anyone think we’ll see him back at ER next season?

Nope, I reckon Horgan and Newell will be our left midfield options going forward.

[Aldo]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/06/10/english-and-scottish-eyes-on-forest-greens-christian-doidge/

Got to be a fair chance we’d be one of the Scottish clubs being mentioned here?

Think we were linked with him last summer by someone on here.

Do we think this is the type of striker the OF will be looking at??

I would suggest ourselves (as you have mentioned Bingo) yams and Aberdeen!


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[04Sauzee]

Do we think this is the type of striker the OF will be looking at??

I would suggest ourselves (as you have mentioned Bingo) yams and Aberdeen!


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Hearts fans seem to have linked themselves with Doidge, the boy from Carlisle that we have been rumoured to be interested in and Jay Roy Grot

[Aldo]

Hearts fans seem to have linked themselves with Doidge, the boy from Carlisle that we have been rumoured to be interested in and Jay Roy Grot

6ft 4 the boy will fit in well!

What’s another 2, 3 or 10 players in a 1st team squad of 35 or so!


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[Bostonhibby]

6ft 4 the boy will fit in well!

What’s another 2, 3 or 10 players in a 1st team squad of 35 or so!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAye, at 6ft 4 he's got plenty potential. A bit of a growth spurt and he'll be challenging Vanacek for the role giving hospitality folk high shoulders to see over the school roof.

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[Aldo]

Aye, at 6ft 4 he's got plenty potential. A bit of a growth spurt and he'll be challenging Vanacek for the role giving hospitality folk high shoulders to see over the school roof.

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Jealous just jealous! Or that’s what they will say!


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[Souter96Mac]

Tranmere confirm Norwood leaving them. Not sure if it was on here or twitter, but I seen we were interested.

[bingo70]

Tranmere confirm Norwood leaving them. Not sure if it was on here or twitter, but I seen we were interested.

Signed for Ipswich.

[malcolm]

I went to hamburg vs union berlin last year and he was playing so when the name was mentioned i thought not a hope in hell.

Off topic, german football games are class and i was having a great time before and going to the game. I bought a hamburg scarf for my collection, went to the stadium bar and was having a few pints. Went to the bog and coming out was a guy with a rangers scarf and when i went in a guy with a rangers/hamburg hat. I immediately threw my hamburg scarf in the bin and cheered on (internally) union berlin!! Made it sweeter when david bates came on with 10 mins to go and gifted union an equaliser. I had to stifle my cheer!

There is a German Facebook page dedicated to jokes about hamburg - HSV witze - Hamburg had been the only club never to have been relegated from the Bundesliga but joyously failed to win promotion on first attempt last season.
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[The 90+2]

There is a German Facebook page dedicated to jokes about hamburg - HSV witze - Hamburg had been the only club never to have been relegated from the Bundesliga but joyously failed to win promotion on first attempt last season.
22145
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This makes no sense at all on this thread??

[BoomtownHibees]

This makes no sense at all on this thread??

It does if you read the post he was replying to

[malcolm]

This makes no sense at all on this thread??

Em read the quoted post to which it makes lots of sense. More on topic than fish or cheese puns and anyway are there any threads that strictly stay 100% on the OP? :wink:

[hfc rd]

Agyepong included in Ghana’s 23 man squad for African Cup of Nations
1st game is against Benin on 25th June

Anyone think we’ll see him back at ER next season?

Nope. Personally wouldn’t want him back either. Last thing we need is a player that is going to be more on the treatment table than the park.

Wish him all the best though.

[MacGruber]

I thought the 10th was Scott Allan unveiling day? Unless there is a pic with him in strip holding up the scarf in the next 40 mins it can only mean 1 thing - the deal has fallen through, hijacked by Levein 🤔

[Forza Fred]

Newspaper article linking us in a roundabout way with just released keeper Tom Glover of Spurs.

Apparently we did have him on trial at one point in his career.

Glover is young, Sydney born and had a loan period last season with Central Coast Mariners, where he did not impress and returned to Spurs.

Can’t see us signing him.

[AugustaHibs]

Newspaper article linking us in a roundabout way with just released keeper Tom Glover of Spurs.

Apparently we did have him on trial at one point in his career.

Glover is young, Sydney born and had a loan period last season with Central Coast Mariners, where he did not impress and returned to Spurs.

Can’t see us signing him.

Is this the boy Lennon took to Dubai?

[Hibernian32]

Is this the boy Lennon took to Dubai?

Yes if I recall rightly

[PH91]

Em read the quoted post to which it makes lots of sense. More on topic than fish or cheese puns and anyway are there any threads that strictly stay 100% on the OP? :wink:

Haha. That website is gouda, i cod read those jokes all day.

Back on topic, surely Scott Allan signing to be announced today!

[Heisenberg]

Haha. That website is gouda, i cod read those jokes all day.

Back on topic, surely Scott Allan signing to be announced today!

Scott Allan’s signing has already been announced. We won’t be hearing from him till pre season starts in 9 days.

[CapitalGreen]

Haha. That website is gouda, i cod read those jokes all day.

Back on topic, surely Scott Allan signing to be announced today!

He’s not in the country so I doubt it.

[04Sauzee]

Haha. That website is gouda, i cod read those jokes all day.

Back on topic, surely Scott Allan signing to be announced today!

Won't be at HTC until the 20th

[sean04]

Been linked with a young striker from Liverpool. Was on loan at Doncaster last season

[bingo70]

Been linked with a young striker from Liverpool. Was on loan at Doncaster last season

Who and where are we linked with him about?

[04Sauzee]

Been linked with a young striker from Liverpool. Was on loan at Doncaster last season

Linked where, rumour season is brilliant 😀

[sean04]

Linked where, rumour season is brilliant 😀

On a Liverpool page. Millwall and Brentford also Linked. Herbie kane is the lads name

[bingo70]

Been linked with a young striker from Liverpool. Was on loan at Doncaster last season

Looks like it is Herbie Kane that was on loan there from Liverpool last season but he’s a midfielder.

[calumhibee1]

Was nominated for the Golden Boy award (along with 100 others, but still not to be sniffed at). Won by Mbappe and De Ligt the last two years.

[sean04]

Was nominated for the Golden Boy award (along with 100 others, but still not to be sniffed at). Won by Mbappe and De Ligt the last two years.

Must be something about him if millwall and Brentford are interested

[GloryGlory]

On a Liverpool page. Millwall and Brentford also Linked. Herbie kane is the lads name

Scores a hat trick against the Yams and I can see the headlines now - Herbie goes Bananas! :greengrin :greengrin

[sean04]

Who and where are we linked with him about?

Neiljonesgoal on twitter. Journalist for goal magazine (Liverpool correspondent) Got 120k followers so I'm guessing his info will be good

[CapitalGreen]

Been linked with a young striker from Liverpool. Was on loan at Doncaster last season

Looks like he is a midfielder as opposed to a striker.

[FitbaFolkKen]

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2019/06/the-most-likely-destinations-for-liverpools-young-loanees-this-summer/


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[Souter96Mac]

Looks like a quality midfielder

[The_Horde]

No chance we'll be able to sign Harry Kane.

[we are hibs]

No chance we'll be able to sign Harry Kane.


How do you know that? Are you itk? Thought not.

[My_Wife_Camille]

How do you know that? Are you itk? Thought not.
Just guessing and trying to pass it off as inside info as usual

[One Day Soon]

Looks like it is Herbie Kane that was on loan there from Liverpool last season but he’s a midfielder.

Squad number 53 I'm guessing?

[SRHibs]

Just guessing and trying to pass it off as inside info as usual

You two have really embraced the double act eh!

[Iain G]

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2019/06/the-most-likely-destinations-for-liverpools-young-loanees-this-summer/


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Also Adam Bogdan released...

[Smartie]

Squad number 53 I'm guessing?

Comment like this bug me.

[The_Horde]

You two have really embraced the double act eh!

What double act? We're the same person.

[Billy Whizz]

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2019/06/the-most-likely-destinations-for-liverpools-young-loanees-this-summer/


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21 players out on loan?
When does the new rule come in for number of players you can loan out?

[My_Wife_Camille]

You two have really embraced the double act eh!
Give it a rest man. Me and we are hibs just want to post on here in peace without the predictable witch hunt every time we have the cheek to engage in the same discussion.

[Halmyre Hibee]

Carlisle midfielder Jamie Devitt turned down new offer to stay at club and will leave. I’m sure we were interested in him at one stage. Seems decent and scores goals.

[One Day Soon]

Comment like this bug me.

If you don't like it, beetle off.

[Tobias Funke]

You two have really embraced the double act eh!

I am shocked that D**ksterStJambo and MyWifeColinCameron haven’t been dispatched from here. Clearly maroon wearing, scarf twirling wind up merchants.

[AugustaHibs]

I am shocked that D**ksterStJambo and MyWifeColinCameron haven’t been dispatched from here. Clearly maroon wearing, scarf twirling wind up merchants.

MyWifeColinCameron hahahaha. agreed

[matty_f]

I am shocked that D**ksterStJambo and MyWifeColinCameron haven’t been dispatched from here. Clearly maroon wearing, scarf twirling wind up merchants.

They're not Jambos.

[One Day Soon]

They're not Jambos.

I don't care, MyWifeColinCameron is just way too good not to use.

[jacomo]

Also Adam Bogdan released...


He’ll be looking for a bigger contract than we can offer, I suspect.

[CentreLine]

Scores a hat trick against the Yams and I can see the headlines now - Herbie goes Bananas! :greengrin :greengrin

Herbie Kane sugar sweet treble 😏

[Aldo]

I am shocked that D**ksterStJambo and MyWifeColinCameron haven’t been dispatched from here. Clearly maroon wearing, scarf twirling wind up merchants.

Can confirm they are not but your post did make me laugh out loud! [emoji23]


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[The_Horde]

Can confirm they are not but your post did make me laugh out loud! [emoji23]


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Thanks dad.

[Aldo]

Thanks dad.

No worries! [emoji106]


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[eastmainsmsh]

Wonder if we are looking at Chris doidge

[Dublin07]

Carlisle midfielder Jamie Devitt turned down new offer to stay at club and will leave. I’m sure we were interested in him at one stage. Seems decent and scores goals.

My mate in Carlisle messaged me last night to say he had heard Devitt is signing for us or has signed.

[Hermit Crab]

My mate in Carlisle messaged me last night to say he had heard Devitt is signing for us or has signed.


With respect, how would your mate know?

[matty_f]

With respect, how would your mate know?

He never said he knew, just that he'd heard it.

[Wilson]

He’ll be looking for a bigger contract than we can offer, I suspect.

Can't we print it in A3?

[HoboHarry]

Can't we print it in A3?
I can print it on A1 if that helps....

[hfc rd]

My mate in Carlisle messaged me last night to say he had heard Devitt is signing for us or has signed.


Who did he hear this from?

[Franck Stanton]

Not in any way in the know but anyone think we should sign Josh Maginnes, ex Aberdeen forward currently playing for Derby? Seems they are skint and are willing to let him go for free to reduce the wage bill. Could do a job for us if we go down the lone striker route.

[hfc rd]

Not in any way in the know but anyone think we should sign Josh Maginnes, ex Aberdeen forward currently playing for Derby? Seems they are skint and are willing to let him go for free to reduce the wage bill. Could do a job for us if we go down the lone striker route.


No wonder they released Efe Ambrose

[Onceinawhile]

Not in any way in the know but anyone think we should sign Josh Maginnes, ex Aberdeen forward currently playing for Derby? Seems they are skint and are willing to let him go for free to reduce the wage bill. Could do a job for us if we go down the lone striker route.

He the boy that used to be a goalie?

[MyJo]

Not in any way in the know but anyone think we should sign Josh Maginnes, ex Aberdeen forward currently playing for Derby? Seems they are skint and are willing to let him go for free to reduce the wage bill. Could do a job for us if we go down the lone striker route.

Papers linking him with a move to rangers

[CMurdoch]

Papers linking him with a move to rangers

He could do a job for Hibs, Hearts or Aberdeen but can't see Rangers being interested in him if they are looking to challenge Celtic.

Not a prolific goal scorer but would provide us with the option of a strong powerful striker who can hold it up and score from headers at set pieces.

[Billy Whizz]

Rangers are in interested in Josh Magennis, ex Killie. Think Hearts are interested too. If he’s the level they are aiming at, bring it on

[HoboHarry]

Rangers are in interested in Josh Magennis, ex Killie. Think Hearts are interested too. If he’s the level they are aiming at, bring it on
I said the same a few weeks ago Billy. They are buying decent SPL players but Greg Stewart and Magennis are going to do nothing to help them progress in Europe. They must be relying on Celtic self destructing too if they think they can win the SPL with that mob.....

[Stevie Reid]

Not in any way in the know but anyone think we should sign Josh Maginnes, ex Aberdeen forward currently playing for Derby? Seems they are skint and are willing to let him go for free to reduce the wage bill. Could do a job for us if we go down the lone striker route.

It’s Bolton he’s at currently.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Rangers are in interested in Josh Magennis, ex Killie. Think Hearts are interested too. If he’s the level they are aiming at, bring it on
Can’t see him ever going to Hearts given his history with them but I suppose stranger things have happened.

[calumhibee1]

Would absolutely take Magennis. If he’s available we should be going for him imo. Not going to get you loads of goals but he’d be an option that we rarely have.

[Franck Stanton]

It’s Bolton he’s at currently.

Quite right Stevie, my bad, however, point still stands, they are skint & will let go for free. Would give us a different dimension in attacking third.

[The Leith Dutch]

Would absolutely take Magennis. If he’s available we should be going for him imo. Not going to get you loads of goals but he’d be an option that we rarely have.

By "an option we rarely have" you're meaning a player who's physically a handful or something else?

I'm quite strongly of the opinion that we shouldn't be going for a forward who we suspect before signing won't be prolific.
I realise we're on a budget but I still think our aspirations should, for example, stretch to physical handful who also scores a fair whack of goals at this level.

[calumhibee1]

By "an option we rarely have" you're meaning a player who's physically a handful or something else?

I'm quite strongly of the opinion that we shouldn't be going for a forward who we suspect before signing won't be prolific.
I realise we're on a budget but I still think our aspirations should, for example, stretch to physical handful who also scores a fair whack of goals at this level.

Usually I’d agree with you but I think in a decent side (which id hope we could be) he’d contribute around the 10 goal mark. If we had a more prolific striker as an option as well I think he’d be worth having.

[Dublin07]

With respect, how would your mate know?

I never said he did know but when a good mate that is a Carlisle season ticket holder randomly messages you to say he has heard we are signing one of their players it is worth posting.

[Dublin07]

Who did he hear this from?

I have no idea I didn't ask. Even if he told me I would have no idea who he was talking about unless it was one of the 4 mates of his I have met at previous Carlisle games.

[Heisenberg]

Sunderland have made an offer to Shankland and Hearts have also apparently “been in contact” with his representatives.

[04Sauzee]

Sunderland have made an offer to Shankland and Hearts have also apparently “been in contact” with his representatives.

Some Hearts fans are mentioning Brandon Barker, not sure if they are being serious or just putting names out there

[Speedway]

Some Hearts fans are mentioning Brandon Barker, not sure if they are being serious or just putting names out there

Potter signing Ronnie?

Don’t see it happening.

[oldbutdim]

Can’t see him ever going to Hearts given his history with them but I suppose stranger things have happened.

That was when he complained of racist abuse from the terracing if I remember correctly. Did anyone end up getting charged or was it another case where it just fizzled out?

[Franck Stanton]

I never said he did know but when a good mate that is a Carlisle season ticket holder randomly messages you to say he has heard we are signing one of their players it is worth posting.
Correct, & thank you for doing so. Why do posters always have to provide proof positive of rumours they have heard & post ? They are just rumours after all, this site needs to lighten up at times.

[BH Hibs]

Not in any way in the know but anyone think we should sign Josh Maginnes, ex Aberdeen forward currently playing for Derby? Seems they are skint and are willing to let him go for free to reduce the wage bill. Could do a job for us if we go down the lone striker route.

Not for me I think he’s pish.

[Stevie Reid]

My mate in Carlisle messaged me last night to say he had heard Devitt is signing for us or has signed.

Would be chuffed with that. Did a wee bit of Twitter investigation and a few Plymouth fans commenting on a thread seemed to think he was signing for them. Saw this also:

http://argyle.life/transfers/

10/06/19
Rumour: Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe “would like” Jamie Devitt to join him at Home Park
Age: 28
Position: Central midfielder, attacking midfielder, winger
This season: 12 goals and 8 assists in 38 appearances
Source: Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChrisErrington1/status/1138486168142647304)
Verdict: As sources go, direct quotes from the manager himself are very much top of the pile. Chief Argyle reporter Chris Errington mentions that Lowe “bumped into” Devitt in Manchester. The new Argyle manager was quoted as saying on Devitt “Is he a good player? An unbelievably good player. Would I like to have him at Home Park? Yes I would.”
This clearly steps the rumour up a notch. We were pretty sure Argyle were at least interested in the player from Alan Nixon’s tweet yesterday. There can be no doubt any more. Argyle may not sign Devitt. Indeed, other clubs may be in a better position to sign the player. However, it is clear that Argyle’s interest here is very genuine.
Rumour rating: ★★★★★

[04Sauzee]

Would be chuffed with that. Did a wee bit of Twitter investigation and a few Plymouth fans commenting on a thread seemed to think he was signing for them. Saw this also:

http://argyle.life/transfers/

10/06/19
Rumour: Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe “would like” Jamie Devitt to join him at Home Park
Age: 28
Position: Central midfielder, attacking midfielder, winger
This season: 12 goals and 8 assists in 38 appearances
Source: Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChrisErrington1/status/1138486168142647304)
Verdict: As sources go, direct quotes from the manager himself are very much top of the pile. Chief Argyle reporter Chris Errington mentions that Lowe “bumped into” Devitt in Manchester. The new Argyle manager was quoted as saying on Devitt “Is he a good player? An unbelievably good player. Would I like to have him at Home Park? Yes I would.”
This clearly steps the rumour up a notch. We were pretty sure Argyle were at least interested in the player from Alan Nixon’s tweet yesterday. There can be no doubt any more. Argyle may not sign Devitt. Indeed, other clubs may be in a better position to sign the player. However, it is clear that Argyle’s interest here is very genuine.
Rumour rating: ★★★★★





A five star rumour rating :greengrin

[stokesmessiah]

A five star rumour rating :greengrin


We need this system in place :agree:

[Stevie Reid]

A five star rumour rating :greengrin

Nae ****in about :greengrin

[Chorley Hibee]

Been linked with a young striker from Liverpool. Was on loan at Doncaster last season

Watched Herbie Kane play in a game last season against my English side Chorley in the FA Cup. Guy was absolute class and scored twice, was head and shoulders above the rest of the players on show. (Yes, I know it was only Doncaster and Chorley 😂)

[Smartie]

Watched Herbie Kane play in a game last season against my English side Chorley in the FA Cup. Guy was absolute class and scored twice, was head and shoulders above the rest of the players on show. (Yes, I know it was only Doncaster and Chorley 😂)

Sometimes you can just tell when a player is class though, doesn't matter about the level of football.

[Chorley Hibee]

Sometimes you can just tell when a player is class though, doesn't matter about the level of football.

Absolutely mate, short clip of the game here which includes his brilliant second goal.

https://youtu.be/g--K4-Sxkc4

[Tug Wilson]

All the midfield players that we are being linked with (Jamie Devitt and Herbie Kane) seem to be attacking types.

Maybe we are just going for all out attack this season. 4 at the back and 5 attacking midfielders plus a lone striker. Interesting.

[The_Horde]

All the midfield players that we are being linked with (Jamie Devitt and Herbie Kane) seem to be attacking types.

Maybe we are just going for all out attack this season. 4 at the back and 5 attacking midfielders plus a lone striker. Interesting.

Can't we just sign talented footballers?

Joking aside though, from what I've seen of Kane he looks a bit more than just an attacking midfielder.

[Billy Whizz]

Motherwell except bid from Celtic for David Turnbull

[Cod Boy]

Motherwell except bid from Celtic for David Turnbull

2 bottles of irn bru and mince pie supper

[Nicho87]

If turnbull has any sense or his agent he’d stay at Motherwell and get a move down south rather than rot at Celtic.

[04Sauzee]

Motherwell except bid from Celtic for David Turnbull

3m+ add ons is being reported. Think motherwell are selling themselves short. He's a cracking talent and hopefully this might start a bidding war.

[CapitalGreen]

Motherwell except bid from Celtic for David Turnbull

Looking forward to us being linked with him in about 18-24 months.

[MacGruber]

3m+ add ons is being reported. Think motherwell are selling themselves short. He's a cracking talent and hopefully this might start a bidding war.

Celtic must rate him twice as much as English Championship player of the year John McGinn 🤔

[Hibs90]

Another waste of Scottish talent. Shocking move if he goes.

[Ozyhibby]

Celtic must rate him twice as much as English Championship player of the year John McGinn [emoji848]

Probably learning the lesson of that debacle here.


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[PH91]

3m+ add ons is being reported. Think motherwell are selling themselves short. He's a cracking talent and hopefully this might start a bidding war.

3m plus add ons sounds like a good deal for well given he has only played for one season and only has a couple of u21 caps.

Hypothetical question, if hibs were offered the same for porteous now do you think hibs would take it?

[bingo70]

If turnbull has any sense or his agent he’d stay at Motherwell and get a move down south rather than rot at Celtic.

Disagree.

Good move for him imo. Gets to stay close to his friends and family, will be earning a life changing amount of money, get to win trophies and play in the champions league.

If he doesn’t do well he’ll still get a move to the English Championship, if he does well then on top of all of the above he’ll get a move to the English Premiership.

[Billy Whizz]

3m plus add ons sounds like a good deal for well given he has only played for one season and only has a couple of u21 caps.

Hypothetical question, if hibs were offered the same for porteous now do you think hibs would take it?

No, Turnbull just signed a new contract at Motherwell until 2021
Porteous is under contract until 2023

[Unseen work]

No, Turnbull just signed a new contract at Motherwell until 2021
Porteous is under contract until 2023

You honestly think hibs would reject 3 million for Porteous?

I love him as a players but he’s only really done it for half a season and suffered a horrendous injury. He has huge potential but if someone offers 3 million tomorrow he will be off.

[B.H.F.C]

No, Turnbull just signed a new contract at Motherwell until 2021
Porteous is under contract until 2023

If Hibs got offered 3m for Porteous I think they’d take that, as it stands now.

Regardless of the contract situation Porteous has a long way to go before we are getting offered that type of money. Then again, there is always the myth that is Scott McKenna.

[Ozyhibby]

Porteous has a long way to go before anyone is paying money for him. Dives in way to often. Needs to learn to stay on his feet.


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[HoboHarry]

You honestly think hibs would reject 3 million for Porteous?

I love him as a players but he’s only really done it for half a season and suffered a horrendous injury. He has huge potential but if someone offers 3 million tomorrow he will be off.
For the most part we all think highly of Porteous but it's interesting that I read that a couple of German clubs are after Liam Morrison at Celtic - if that is true then does it mean we are over estimating Porteous a little bit?

[bigwheel]

If Hibs got offered 3m for Porteous I think they’d take that, as it stands now.

Regardless of the contract situation Porteous has a long way to go before we are getting offered that type of money. Then again, there is always the myth that is Scott McKenna.

[emoji2]. They would be driving him to whoever if they got anywhere near that ...great prospect, but nowhere near that sort of value yet. Hopefully this will be a great season for him

[Billy Whizz]

For the most part we all think highly of Porteous but it's interesting that I read that a couple of German clubs are after Liam Morrison at Celtic - if that is true then does it mean we are over estimating Porteous a little bit?

HH, they would get Morrison practically for free

Let’s just get Ryan back fit and healthy for the new season!

[truehibernian]

Porteous has a long way to go before anyone is paying money for him. Dives in way to often. Needs to learn to stay on his feet.


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Ryan's stats are better than Scott McKenna at Aberdeen 'like-for like' on games played (goals scored, conceded, pens, clean sheets) and they value him at £8 million. He does however need to work on his discipline, agreed.

[Brooster]

You honestly think hibs would reject 3 million for Porteous?

I love him as a players but he’s only really done it for half a season and suffered a horrendous injury. He has huge potential but if someone offers 3 million tomorrow he will be off.

If someone offered £3m for Porto tomorrow do you reckon we would sell without even negotiating?

[The_Horde]

If someone offered £3m for Porto tomorrow do you reckon we would sell without even negotiating?

I think that resolve might be tested shortly.

[CapitalGreen]

For the most part we all think highly of Porteous but it's interesting that I read that a couple of German clubs are after Liam Morrison at Celtic - if that is true then does it mean we are over estimating Porteous a little bit?

No it most likely means Celtic youth players have greater exposure across Europe than ours due to participation in the UEFA Youth League.

[Brightside]

3m plus add ons sounds like a good deal for well given he has only played for one season and only has a couple of u21 caps.

Hypothetical question, if hibs were offered the same for porteous now do you think hibs would take it?

Yes Hibs would rip their hands off.

[Dr Jimmy]

For the most part we all think highly of Porteous but it's interesting that I read that a couple of German clubs are after Liam Morrison at Celtic - if that is true then does it mean we are over estimating Porteous a little bit?

Serious European clubs know about Porteous and he is being monitored. Not saying they will try and buy him, but they are defo keeping an eye on him. Hibs also know this.

[HoboHarry]

HH, they would get Morrison practically for free

Let’s just get Ryan back fit and healthy for the new season!
I get that Billy but 3M isn't a lot of money for a Bundesliga club - the important thing is whether they think they can sell him on for a profit......

[Unseen work]

For the most part we all think highly of Porteous but it's interesting that I read that a couple of German clubs are after Liam Morrison at Celtic - if that is true then does it mean we are over estimating Porteous a little bit?

Think that’s a different argument. A lot of young boys (16 year olds etc) move to bigger clubs quite freely. We had Porteous signed up on a long contract quite early.

He’s a very good prospect and player but needs time to develop.

[Unseen work]

If someone offered £3m for Porto tomorrow do you reckon we would sell without even negotiating?

Well if someone’s first bid was 3 million then no obviously not because you would imagine there would be room to ask for more.

But it’s more likely someone offers 1 million and we get 1.5 with add ons, no one is going to offer 3 million straight away for Porteous at this stage.

[Torto7]

Serious European clubs know about Porteous and he is being monitored. Not saying they will try and buy him, but they are defo keeping an eye on him. Hibs also know this.

How big are the clubs-any names? I rate him very highly. His weaknesses are all solvable, he looks pretty complete to me and is a born leader.

[PH91]

Apologies, i took this thread a bit off topic. I had simply asked r.e. porteous as he is of a similar age and has also only played one season (not even a full one) of first team football.

The general consensus seems to be that 3m+ would be a great deal for hibs at this time, which i agree with, and i think the same applies for turnbull and well.

Anyway, i am very hopeful of seeing porteous captaining hibs and playing for scotland before he moves on to bigger things!

[Radium]

Whilst he’s still with us [emoji16]

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[Billy Whizz]

Whilst he’s still with us [emoji16]

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And hopefully for a long time
Rock on Ryan

[Smartie]

I'd heard that the Andy Murray link up with Porteous wasn't exactly to ensure a long and happy career at Hibs but to ensure he did everything possible to head off to Englandshire for the big bucks asap.

The same person also told me that Hibs were in advanced talks to be sold to rich Americans.

Both of which I assumed to be nonsense.

[SMAXXA]

I'd heard that the Andy Murray link up with Porteous wasn't exactly to ensure a long and happy career at Hibs but to ensure he did everything possible to head off to Englandshire for the big bucks asap.

The same person also told me that Hibs were in advanced talks to be sold to rich Americans.

Both of which I assumed to be nonsense.

I’d agree with the last sentence

[Greenworld]

Would be very nice to see Hibs have rich owners but American owners only rip money out of a club.
Look at Manchester utd and the Glaziers

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[jacomo]

Would be very nice to see Hibs have rich owners but American owners only rip money out of a club.
Look at Manchester utd and the Glaziers

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On the other hand, FSG at Liverpool seem to be doing the right things (although their previous owners were also Americans and far less trustworthy).

[Stevie Reid]

Ryan's stats are better than Scott McKenna at Aberdeen 'like-for like' on games played (goals scored, conceded, pens, clean sheets) and they value him at £8 million. He does however need to work on his discipline, agreed.

Can't argue with that, as things stand Ryan will probably get a large number of straight reds in his career. That said, the level of aggression in his game will also mean that plenty strikers just don't fancy going up against him at all. Which is handy.

[500miles]

Can't argue with that, as things stand Ryan will probably get a large number of straight reds in his career. That said, the level of aggression in his game will also mean that plenty strikers just don't fancy going up against him at all. Which is handy.

57 professional games, no red cards. He knows what he's doing.

[Jones28]

57 professional games, no red cards. He knows what he's doing.

Ryan is an aggressive player, but for someone with that level of aggression to have had no red cards shows a remarkable level of control.

[Onceinawhile]

I'd heard that the Andy Murray link up with Porteous wasn't exactly to ensure a long and happy career at Hibs but to ensure he did everything possible to head off to Englandshire for the big bucks asap.

The same person also told me that Hibs were in advanced talks to be sold to rich Americans.

Both of which I assumed to be nonsense.

Interestingly, I heard Edinburgh City were in the process of being bought over by someone who lives abroad.

Not sure how far along it was, but there was definitely interest.

[scotia44]

On the other hand, FSG at Liverpool seem to be doing the right things (although their previous owners were also Americans and far less trustworthy).

Unless there is a dramatic new TV deal on the horizon I don't see why anybody with cash would invest in a Scottish football team?
The rewards are simply not there, investors in Scottish football have an affinity to each team/area.

[bingo70]

Unless there is a dramatic new TV deal on the horizon I don't see why anybody with cash would invest in a Scottish football team?
The rewards are simply not there, investors in Scottish football have an affinity to each team/area.

Don’t necessarily disagree with the general point you are making however people said the same about Abramovic when he got involved at Chelsea, nobody could see how he could make any money out of it.

I’ve no idea if he has or not but making money isn’t always the motivating factor for rich people to get involved in football these days.

[GloryGlory]

Don’t necessarily disagree with the general point you are making however people said the same about Abramovic when he got involved at Chelsea, nobody could see how he could make any money out of it.

I’ve no idea if he has or not but making money isn’t always the motivating factor for rich people to get involved in football these days.

ISTR that Abramovic loans Chelsea money and charges high interest rates on the loans. You don't really think that rich people spend their own money to buy and run football clubs. The Glazers acquired Man U with bank loans and promptly loaded the debt onto the club's balance sheet.

Rich people don't get rich by giving money away, neither do they stay rich by giving money away.

[Broken Gnome]

I'd heard that the Andy Murray link up with Porteous wasn't exactly to ensure a long and happy career at Hibs but to ensure he did everything possible to head off to Englandshire for the big bucks asap.

The same person also told me that Hibs were in advanced talks to be sold to rich Americans.

Both of which I assumed to be nonsense.

On the American owners, haven't heard any direct claim of that but someone did mention that various comings and goings of people at ER of late had led them to that conclusion. As vague as that.

[Smartie]

On the American owners, haven't heard any direct claim of that but someone did mention that various comings and goings of people at ER of late had led them to that conclusion. As vague as that.

The source I heard both comments from is an interesting one.

It's not so much about him, but his sources.

Some of his sources are very well placed and spot on. I've had some top notch info from him before.

Some of his sources are absolute slavers and full of nonsense, and when you pass on stuff that came from them then you look like a complete numpty.

I've got to be careful passing on info from him because it is very difficult to sift the diamonds out of the absolute turd.

FWIW I sort of believe the Porteous one. I think both Hibs and Porteous realise we have a very saleable asset there and will be keen to capitalise as much as possible. The priority is most certainly not a long and successful sporting career with Hibs, although it will get nowhere without a strong start here.

[Marvellous]

The source I heard both comments from is an interesting one.

It's not so much about him, but his sources.

Some of his sources are very well placed and spot on. I've had some top notch info from him before.

Some of his sources are absolute slavers and full of nonsense, and when you pass on stuff that came from them then you look like a complete numpty.

I've got to be careful passing on info from him because it is very difficult to sift the diamonds out of the absolute turd.

FWIW I sort of believe the Porteous one. I think both Hibs and Porteous realise we have a very saleable asset there and will be keen to capitalise as much as possible. The priority is most certainly not a long and successful sporting career with Hibs, although it will get nowhere without a strong start here.

Hibs obviously think it will help his development, not sure why anyone would view it as some sort of business decision.

[scotia44]

Don’t necessarily disagree with the general point you are making however people said the same about Abramovic when he got involved at Chelsea, nobody could see how he could make any money out of it.

I’ve no idea if he has or not but making money isn’t always the motivating factor for rich people to get involved in football these days.

I can't see the relevance of Abramovic imho he had made "new Russian money" and I am pretty sure Chelsea were ripe for picking giving both there location and potential, what then followed TV deals etc means he cant lose on the deal.
He has also "allegedly" used Chelsea for cleansing purposes:wink:

I just cant see why anyone would want to buy a Scottish club unless they have an affinity with the club/city

The day will come when I spend my lottery winnings though on Hibs because I will do it for the love not the glory or reward :greengrin

[HoboHarry]

Hibs obviously think it will help his development, not sure why anyone would view it as some sort of business decision.
Every decision to offer or award a new contract is a business decision.

[Marvellous]

Every decision to offer or award a new contract is a business decision.

He's saying we've asked Andy Murray to mentor Porteous primarily because we know we're going to sell him and we want to maximise his value.

[Callum_62]

Rangers sign Greg Stewart 2 year deal

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[The 90+2]

Rangers sign Greg Stewart 2 year deal

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Wave hello to 💰

Wave hello to the bench.

[Ozyhibby]

Rangers sign Greg Stewart 2 year deal

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Celtic will be happy with Sevco’s signings so far.


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[B.H.F.C]

Celtic will be happy with Sevco’s signings so far.


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Yep. Good players in this league but not much more than that.

Think Celtic might spend a few quid as well this summer.

[SHODAN]

Rangers sign Greg Stewart 2 year deal

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Meh

[hfc rd]

Celtic will be happy with Sevco’s signings so far.


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Yep. Good players but nothing major to make Celtic start worrying.

[JohnM1875]

Yet another free transfer shows what we already know. The Rangers are skint.

I actually think Stewart will do well for them though. If it's something Rangers do it's create a lot of chances.

[The 90+2]

Yet another free transfer shows what we already know. The Rangers are skint.

I actually think Stewart will do well for them though. If it's something Rangers do it's create a lot of chances.

Where’s he going to play and for who? Ryan Kent replacement on the cheap and ineffective on the wing.

[JohnM1875]

Where’s he going to play and for who? Ryan Kent replacement on the cheap and ineffective on the wing.

Morelos will no doubt be off and Stewart is better than Lafferty in my opinion. If they go two up it'll be Defoe and Stewart

[supermcginn]

Where’s he going to play and for who? Ryan Kent replacement on the cheap and ineffective on the wing.

In behind striker where he was brilliant for kilmarnock. Mcinnes signed him twice but never played him in his best position bizarrely.

[Stevie Reid]

Good singing for Rangers.

[BoomtownHibees]

Good singing for Rangers.

Their songs are terrible!!!!

[Stevie Reid]

Their songs are terrible!!!!

Haha, oops!

[HoboHarry]

Good singing for Rangers.
There will be a crescendo of noise when he appears on a perfect pitch.....

[Eyrie]

Good singing for Rangers.

He'll be a note-able player for them.

[HoboHarry]

He'll be a note-able player for them.
Might even scale new heights.....

[sambajustice]

Celtic will be happy with Sevco’s signings so far.


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Who have they signed so far??

[HoboHarry]

Who have they signed so far??
Greg Stewart, Jake Hastie, Jordan Jones and Steve Davis permanently. All good SPL players but nothing to frighten Celtic or even us for that matter.......

[tamig]

He's saying we've asked Andy Murray to mentor Porteous primarily because we know we're going to sell him and we want to maximise his value.

It wasn’t just Porteous either. Fraser Murray is involved too.

[Stuart93]

Greg Stewart, Jake Hastie, Jordan Jones and Steve Davis permanently. All good SPL players but nothing to frighten Celtic or even us for that matter.......

Why do they have to try frighten us, they finished 24 points above? They players have probably strengthened them but not enough to challenge Celtic

[tamig]

Morelos will no doubt be off and Stewart is better than Lafferty in my opinion. If they go two up it'll be Defoe and Stewart

Is Defoe even a hun player?

[Billy Whizz]

Is Defoe even a hun player?

He is until January, must be costing them a few bob

[tamig]

He is until January, must be costing them a few bob

Cheers. Thought it was only to the end of the season.

[HoboHarry]

Why do they have to try frighten us, they finished 24 points above? They players have probably strengthened them but not enough to challenge Celtic
So we shouldn't try to catch them? If I was a Hibs player I'd be thinking they are regressing not getting better....

[Billy Whizz]

Cheers. Thought it was only to the end of the season.

They have the option to extend until the end of next season though

[Stuart93]

So we shouldn't try to catch them? If I was a Hibs player I'd be thinking they are regressing not getting better....

Are they though? The signings they’ve made have strengthened them not made them worse

[HoboHarry]

Are they though? The signings they’ve made have strengthened them not made them worse
All opinions mate. If Kent and Morelos are off then I would say they are weakened yes.....

[K-Zazu]

All opinions mate. If Kent and Morelos are off then I would say they are weakened yes.....

Morelos is a complete liability of a football player. Yes he scores a lot of goals but how many games did he miss because of suspension?

[HoboHarry]

Morelos is a complete liability of a football player. Yes he scores a lot of goals but how many games did he miss because of suspension?
I know that and that's why they are trying to get shot of him I'm sure. He would have been even more lethal if he could have behaved himself - any way up I can't see Stewart scoring as many as Morelos did......

[Lago]

So we shouldn't try to catch them? If I was a Hibs player I'd be thinking they are regressing not getting better....

Would love to believe we could catch them but in all honesty I don't think we'll get near them, they will be stronger this coming season than last, in my opinion.

[DTS]

Is Defoe even a hun player?

He’s with rangers until the end of the season but Bournemouth can recall this window and jan if they want

[MacGruber]

Michael Ruth signs on with Aberdeen. Young striker we took an interest in

[The 90+2]

Michael Ruth signs on with Aberdeen. Young striker we took an interest in

We did?

[theonlywayisup]

Why all The Rangers chat? Where's the Hibs news?

[green day]

We did?

According to The Sun - never heard of him, tbh

[sauzee=legend]

We did?

The young striker from Queen’s Park

[we are hibs]

Why all The Rangers chat? Where's the Hibs news?

There isn't any.

[SHODAN]

We did?

We had him on trial.