Mark Milligan

[SteveHFC]

Playing his last game tomorrow.

[Jones28]

Retiring or leaving for another club?

[Onceinawhile]

Yup. Just saw that. Hope we aren't having to pay him off.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Good stuff.

[Onceinawhile]

Retiring or leaving for another club?

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/9973

Doesn't say.

[Ryan91]

Bit of a shame, after a bit of a slow start, he's been solid since his return from the Asian Cup, but he probably wants to move back closer to home.

Going to be interesting to see who we bring in to cover that DM role given we've got both Milligan and Bartley back home

[we are hibs]

The right call. It looked a good signing on paper but he hasn't had anywhere near the impact I expected him to have. Frees up a decent wage I would imagine too.

[Jones28]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/9973

Doesn't say.

Ahh cheers, didn't realise it was a fishy site thing.

[Ryan91]

Yup. Just saw that. Hope we aren't having to pay him off.

I heard in the past that he had a clause in his contract which allows him to request a termination of contract at the conclusion of the season - would assume there is no cost to either him or Hibs.

[supermcginn]

Excellent news. Enormous wage off the books.

[California-Hibs]

Going to be a good day tomorrow, hopefully see a fitting goodbye to a number of players. Aswel as Bartley and Milligan I fear it'll be McNulty and Omeongas last games too. Throw in Gauld and Agyepong and theres a whole host of goodbyes. Really hope we get a positive result, we've been due Aberdeen a good doing at Easter Road

[MWHIBBIES]

Excellent news. Enormous wage off the books.

How do you know his wage was enormous?

Good luck to him, decent player.

[MrRobot]

Excellent news. Enormous wage off the books.

How much?

[Scouse Hibee]

He has done very well for us as you would expect given his pedigree. Wish him well.

[B.H.F.C]

We’ve had a lot worse than Milligan.

I didn’t want him as a starter next year but wouldn’t have been against having him as a member of the squad.

[California-Hibs]

Not sure the truth of it but I heard at the time of signing he was on 5k a week and only Efe was on more (6k). Not sure how true..

[bingo70]

How do you know his wage was enormous?

Good luck to him, decent player.

I don’t know about the enormous bit but I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to imagine signing someone like him with the amount of caps he had will have been on a significant wage. He won’t have come over from Australia unless it was financially worthwhile for him to do so.

[Since452]

Always tried hard and never let us down. All we could ask. All the best to him.

[we are hibs]

How do you know his wage was enormous?

Good luck to him, decent player.

He turned us down before we sold mcginn due to wages

[supermcginn]

Not sure the truth of it but I heard at the time of signing he was on 5k a week and only Efe was on more (6k). Not sure how true..

Very very close to the truth. Hopefully someone much younger and dynamic is his replacement.

[PatHead]

Going to be a good day tomorrow, hopefully see a fitting goodbye to a number of players. Aswel as Bartley and Milligan I fear it'll be McNulty and Omeongas last games too. Throw in Gauld and Agyepong and theres a whole host of goodbyes. Really hope we get a positive result, we've been due Aberdeen a good doing at Easter Road

Think Omeonga will stay.

[supermcginn]

He turned us down before we sold mcginn due to wages

Turned down 4 offers from us before he signed and insisted on the get out clause.. He was second highest paid at the club.

[hfc rd]

Always tried hard and never let us down. All we could ask. All the best to him.


Agree.

We’ve had a lot more worse midfielders than Milligan at the club.

[04Sauzee]

Was decent enough for Hibs and very likable. Fits in with Heckingbottom wanting faster dynamic players though.

[jeffers]

Excellent news. I’d heard similar regarding his wages. Not claiming it is fact but it stands to reason he would be one of our better paid players given we wouldn’t expect an international captain to come for peanuts and we had to up our initial offer for him to actually sign.

i think in his prime he was probably a good player but for me he’s been a big disappointment.

[Greencore]

Whittaker next please.

[Smartie]

He was a bit unfortunate in that he was following in the footsteps of some excellent, almost irreplaceable players.

Milligan did fine for us and he's one of those who will probably get better in our eyes the longer he's away.

There's a big bit of me is glad to see him go, as rather than judge him on his performances there are a lot of our fans who are more concerned about his age and wage, therefore there was always going to be an air of negativity with him around.

The midfield hasn't always worked this season and our manager might appreciate more of a clean slate. Milligan is a player who, along with Allan and Mallan, I like on an individual basis but wonder how he might fit into a decent unit with the others mentioned. Sometimes you have to sacrifice decent individuals in order to get a stronger team.

[bingo70]

Whittaker next please.

Suspect you’ll get your wish.

[Lee Marvin]

Suspect you’ll get your wish.

That would be good but suspect would require a payoff

[GreenCastle]

Australian captain !

We have had a lot worse.

He took time to settle but his form recently has been good.

His passing range at times was exceptional.

Yes he often played it safe but gave everything for the club and is a great guy.

I do feel in our league you need someone more mobile who turns the ball over in midfield.

I wish him all the best - going to be a new look team next season.

[Ozyhibby]

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Sounds like Hibs choice. I think it’s a good one as well.


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[Tyler Durden]

Kenny Millar on Twitter confirms Hibs had the option and decided not to take it. Milligan would’ve been happpy to stay apparently.

Good news IMO. We can do better and the manager is right to clear the way for his own signings.

[Allant1981]

I liked Milligan and felt he would have been good for younger guys coming in, we still need experience in there so hopefully someone similar comes in

[J-C]

Showed glimpses but we got him a year or two too late, his legs aren't the same, reads the game very well but was getting caught out with the pace of the game too often. I don't think it'll be a pay off, if I remember rightly it was a 2 year deal but he could leave after 1 if he wished.

Edit. Just read the above post re we had the option.

[Tyler Durden]

Whittaker next please.

Not sure why. Good squad player and there’s no indication that he’s on a big wage.

Slivka next for me please

[DetroitHibs]

Was decent, just struggled in the big games against Celtic and Rangers.

[Allant1981]

Not sure why. Good squad player and there’s no indication that he’s on a big wage.

Slivka next for me please

Only a good squad player if he is fit and available to play though, which he hasn't been for long spells this season

[weecounty hibby]

Thanks for the efforts Mark. Thought he was an ok signing, we've definitely had much worse. If as some have said above that he is on big wages then it's probably best that he moves on

[Stevie Reid]

Been a good signing and he goes with my best wishes.

[stoneyburn hibs]

He's done ok, best wishes.

Heckingbottom clearly has a plan for next season. Looking forward to seeing it come to fruition.

[pacoluna]

Bartley and Milligan gone, hope hecky has someone in mind!

[weecounty hibby]

Bartley and Milligan gone, hope hecky has someone in mind!

I would say that it is 100% certain that he will have players in mind. What would make you think he wouldn't?

[Since452]

Bartley and Milligan gone, hope hecky has someone in mind!

He's said a few times that the recruitment process started as soon as he got the job

[Jones28]

Turned down 4 offers from us before he signed and insisted on the get out clause.. He was second highest paid at the club.

Who's the highest?

[we are hibs]

Not sure why. Good squad player and there’s no indication that he’s on a big wage.

Slivka next for me please

Empty Slivka but keep Whittaker. Slivka has contributed more this season than Whittaker has.

[stoneyburn hibs]

Empty Slivka but keep Whittaker. Slivka has contributed more this season than Whittaker has.

Probably just. I wouldn't be upset to see both gone.

[mjhibby]

Hecky has said there will be a sizeable turnover of players. Did fine imho but doesn't fit the profile of a Hecky player. With porteous hopefully back and the Barnsley player likely to sign we don't need cover in defence. Good luck to the Aussie captain.

[Greencore]

Not sure why. Good squad player and there’s no indication that he’s on a big wage.

Slivka next for me please

Amazing 😂

[B.H.F.C]

Whittaker won’t be going anywhere.

He’s back home, doing his coaching badges as well. He’ll see out his final year and that’ll be him IMO.

[Onceinawhile]

Who's the highest?

Presumably it was Efe.

[Hibee Mac]

Milligan was okay, added composure but not much else.

By the sounds of the wages he was on his signing was nowhere near enough value for money. Really looking forward to seeing what Hecky brings in his place as he is saying all the right things.

[theonlywayisup]

Whittaker won’t be going anywhere.

He’s back home, doing his coaching badges as well. He’ll see out his final year and that’ll be him IMO.

Happy with that! He's signed a deal that will be his last. Why would he leave? You would have to be pretty dim to leave with one year to go.

[MSK]

Happy with that! He's signed a deal that will be his last. Why would he leave? You would have to be pretty dim to leave with one year to go.To get first team football, same as Bartley ?

[Eyrie]

Happy with that! He's signed a deal that will be his last. Why would he leave? You would have to be pretty dim to leave with one year to go.

Or wanting to get as much playing time as possible in your final year as a player.

[bingo70]

Happy with that! He's signed a deal that will be his last. Why would he leave? You would have to be pretty dim to leave with one year to go.

What if he was being offered a 2 year deal with more game time elsewhere though?

[Ozyhibby]

What if he was being offered a 2 year deal with more game time elsewhere though?

Let’s hope so. We need his wage freed up for someone who can contribute.


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[The_Horde]

Whittaker won’t be going anywhere.

He’s back home, doing his coaching badges as well. He’ll see out his final year and that’ll be him IMO.

So is Marvin..

[B.H.F.C]

So is Marvin..

Not sure what you mean?

Bartley was out of contract. Whittaker has a year left.

[Tyler Durden]

Empty Slivka but keep Whittaker. Slivka has contributed more this season than Whittaker has.

Whittaker was brought in as a squad player who can fill in when required. He’s played left back, right back, centre back and centre midfield - done a good job IMO. Never gonna be first choice but it’s a long season.

Slivka was brought in to challenge for a centre midfield role and develop to fulfil his potential, be an asset and a starter. He’s a decent player but it doesn’t look like he’s going to be first choice. Hasn’t really pushed on and made himself indispensable. Better that he moves on and we bring in some fresh blood IMO.

[Tyler Durden]

Only a good squad player if he is fit and available to play though, which he hasn't been for long spells this season

That’s true. Not sure whether that’s his age or just unlucky as in previous years he’s generally been fit to play most games.

[B.H.F.C]

Only a good squad player if he is fit and available to play though, which he hasn't been for long spells this season

Which, IMO, is what makes him even less likely to leave.

[The_Horde]

Not sure what you mean?

Bartley was out of contract. Whittaker has a year left.

Doesn't mean he can't still leave for nothing though.

[B.H.F.C]

Doesn't mean he can't still leave for nothing though.

It also means we can’t just ‘empty’ him as some have suggested we should do.

[Paisley Hibby]

Bartley and Milligan gone, hope hecky has someone in mind!

Here's hoping he's got them lined up and not just in mind..

[Zazu62]

We need a new hard man

[Rattler]

Personally, a bit gutted that we’ve not taken up the option of the second year. Always thought that he was a safe pair of hands, bringing a bit calmness and composure to the game, whilst also protecting the defence.

If we’re going to sign someone to play a similar role then they must be one helluva player- even better than the captain of Australia 🇦🇺

[B.H.F.C]

Personally, a bit gutted that we’ve not taken up the option of the second year. Always thought that he was a safe pair of hands, bringing a bit calmness and composure to the game, whilst also protecting the defence.

If we’re going to sign someone to play a similar role then they must be one helluva player- even better than the captain of Australia 🇦🇺

Safe pair of hands is probably the best description of him.

But without claiming to know he’s earning a fortune by our standards, it’s fairly safe to assume that he’ll be one of our better earners IMO. So I don’t think he should be that difficult to replace.

Never quite bought into the 80 caps and captain of Australia chat. The level of opposition they play against in the majority of their games is dreadful.

[Greenbeard]

Agree.

We’ve had a lot more worse midfielders than Milligan at the club.
True, but not many as slow or blowing out their backside so much after 65mins.

[500miles]

I wonder if we might see Josh Campbell breaking through during the league Cup games.

[supermcginn]

Personally, a bit gutted that we’ve not taken up the option of the second year. Always thought that he was a safe pair of hands, bringing a bit calmness and composure to the game, whilst also protecting the defence.

If we’re going to sign someone to play a similar role then they must be one helluva player- even better than the captain of Australia 🇦🇺

Gutted, really? I was gutted when sauzee and mcginn left, we can do much better for our money.

[bingo70]

I wonder if we might see Josh Campbell breaking through during the league Cup games.

Is that the lad that’s been on loan at Airdrie? How’s he done there?

[The 90+2]

Whittaker won’t be going anywhere.

He’s back home, doing his coaching badges as well. He’ll see out his final year and that’ll be him IMO.

He will leave in the summer. 100%.

Millagan? I’m definitely happy he’s not the standard we are settling for.

[Billy Whizz]

I wonder if we might see Josh Campbell breaking through during the league Cup games.

Josh is a good player, but think he needs another year out on loan, at a bigger club than Airdrie

[stoneyburn hibs]

He will leave in the summer. 100%.

Millagan? I’m definitely happy he’s not the standard we are settling for.

What makes you so sure that SW will be gone?

[Hibeesmad]

If we can get a lot better for cheaper then fair enough. Time will tell.

[Hibeesmad]

He will leave in the summer. 100%.

Millagan? I’m definitely happy he’s not the standard we are settling for.

Whittaker will see out his contract at Hibs then retire.

[BoomtownHibees]

He will leave in the summer. 100%.

Millagan? I’m definitely happy he’s not the standard we are settling for.

No he won’t

[Jim44]

Excellent news. Enormous wage off the books.

Departures of decent loyal players shouldn’t be celebrated. Poor show IMHO.

[matty_f]

Departures of decent loyal players shouldn’t be celebrated. Poor show IMHO.

Good point. :agree:

[Borderhibbie76]

Bartley and Milligan gone, hope hecky has someone in mind!Of course he does hence why they have both been released...both good servants for the club but we do need better and more dynamic and hecky knows this

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[Borderhibbie76]

Departures of decent loyal players shouldn’t be celebrated. Poor show IMHO.Milligan has only been here a year so whilst I agree with your sentiment hes hardly in the same loyalty league as our Marv imo. If rumours are true he turned us down several times due to money before agreeing to sign.

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[hibIBZ]

He is clearly a good player but doesn't have the legs any more. If he was a high earner then we haven't really had value for money imo and it's probably a good decision to not take up the option. Wish him all the best and thanks for the effort

[Ozyhibby]

Milligan has only been here a year so whilst I agree with your sentiment hes hardly in the same loyalty league as our Marv imo. If rumours are true he turned us down several times due to money before agreeing to sign.

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And he wasn’t loyal enough to risk injury before the Asian cup. Never tried a leg until he got back and has been average since.
I’m not celebrating his departure but I totally agree with Heckingbottom that it’s the right thing for Hibs. He’s not good enough.


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[CallumLaidlaw]

And he wasn’t loyal enough to risk injury before the Asian cup. Never tried a leg until he got back and has been average since.
I’m not celebrating his departure but I totally agree with Heckingbottom that it’s the right thing for Hibs. He’s not good enough.


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He’s been one of our better players since he returned. But I do think it’s the right decision. Someone with more mobility in there a must.


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[Borderhibbie76]

He’s been one of our better players since he returned. But I do think it’s the right decision. Someone with more mobility in there a must.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI dont think he has mate tbh...been dreadful since the split and has cost us several goals from corners due to poor marking...Dundee away and The Gunts away spring to mind straight away

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[MWHIBBIES]

I dont think he has mate tbh...been dreadful since the split and has cost us several goals from corners due to poor marking...Dundee away and The Gunts away spring to mind straight away

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Didn't concede from a corner away at Dundee

Definitely wasn't dreadful against Hearts, Celtic or Kilmarnock post split.

[CapitalGreen]

Didn't concede from a corner away at Dundee

Definitely wasn't dreadful against Hearts, Celtic or Kilmarnock post split.

Was awful first half away at Hearts when we were on the back foot, had an improved second half.

[Borderhibbie76]

Didn't concede from a corner away at Dundee

Definitely wasn't dreadful against Hearts, Celtic or Kilmarnock post split.The 1st Dundee goal came from a cross and Milligan losing his man as did the Haring goal at Tiny. And he was dreadful at Killie last week imo...not alone in that tbf but he never played a forward pass all day.

I've nothing against him hes a decent player but we need better imho

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[500miles]

Josh is a good player, but think he needs another year out on loan, at a bigger club than Airdrie

According to transfermarkt, I think they were playing him at centre half. It's that where hibs see him? Because my reading of development match reports suggest box to box midfielder?

[J-C]

According to transfermarkt, I think they were playing him at centre half. It's that where hibs see him? Because my reading of development match reports suggest box to box midfielder?

Seemingly can play CH or SM

[Billy Whizz]

According to transfermarkt, I think they were playing him at centre half. It's that where hibs see him? Because my reading of development match reports suggest box to box midfielder?

Centre midfield. He’s a box to box midfielder

[supermcginn]

Departures of decent loyal players shouldn’t be celebrated. Poor show IMHO.

Loyal lol he's only been here 5 minutes and dragged his heels for weeks before signing. I'll celebrate anything that means the club is looking to improve.

[jodjam]

Excellent news. I’d heard similar regarding his wages. Not claiming it is fact but it stands to reason he would be one of our better paid players given we wouldn’t expect an international captain to come for peanuts and we had to up our initial offer for him to actually sign.

i think in his prime he was probably a good player but for me he’s been a big disappointment.

Imagine a Hibs midfield with Milligan and McGeough. I think you would spontaneously combust 😂. See you next season mate

[MWHIBBIES]

The 1st Dundee goal came from a cross and Milligan losing his man as did the Haring goal at Tiny. And he was dreadful at Killie last week imo...not alone in that tbf but he never played a forward pass all day.

I've nothing against him hes a decent player but we need better imho

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So the goal was only caused by Milligan? Not Gray and McGregor allowing the cross?

Definitely wasn't dreadful last week, decent on a very poor surface. Only one looking to take off the back 4 and move it.

[Borderhibbie76]

So the goal was only caused by Milligan? Not Gray and McGregor allowing the cross?

Definitely wasn't dreadful last week, decent on a very poor surface. Only one looking to take off the back 4 and move it.If by move it...u mean sideways and backwards then yes but he barely played a forward pass all day

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[Hibbyradge]

If by move it...u mean sideways and backwards then yes but he barely played a forward pass all day

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Isn't it the job of a DM to win the ball, ensure we keep it, and give it to more creative and attack minded players?

If our midfield isn't showing for a pass, what's the DM supposed to do?

Anyhoo, we'll see how he gets on today. It'll be our last chance.

[Borderhibbie76]

Isn't it the job of a DM to win the ball, ensure we keep it, and give it to more creative and attack minded players?

If our midfield isn't showing for a pass, what's the DM supposed to do?

Anyhoo, we'll see how he gets on today.I think hes a decent player I've already stated that but he deffo slows our play down a bit too much for me and Hecky clearly thinks we can get better too so not sure why we are debating this tbh

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[Hibbyradge]

so not sure why we are debating this tbh

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:greengrin

One could ask that question somewhere on the majority of hibs.net threads!

I think it's just because we can!

[Borderhibbie76]

:greengrin

One could ask that question somewhere on the majority of hibs.net threads!

I think it's just because we can!Haha that's very true mate

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[LithgaeHibby]

Any truth in the rumour that he's off to Hertz or is it p*sh?