Winter 2019-20 transfer thread

[SHODAN]

Plays with our old pal Victor Palsson!

Such a promising player when he first arrived at us.

[Unseen work]

Seen a comment on twitter suggesting it was Erich Berko. German striker


Doing some quick research on him, unfortunately I couldn’t find a highlights reel....disappointing.


From the same team we got Jamie Maclaren from, only signed in the summer though which means probably a loan.

Seems more of a winger than a forward.

For those interested, based on Fifa he is

68 overall - Better than Doidge, Shaw, Middleton and Boyle. Worse than Horgan, Flo and Allan
84 pace - Faster than everyone bar Boyle, Horgan and Middleton.

He also has a great name - sign him :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Looks to young and small to be Berko imo

[HendoDelivered]

Looks like the lad Michael Obafemi from Southampton.

[Unseen work]

Looks like the lad Michael Obafemi from Southampton.

Saw someone mention him on Twitter. Very well could be, hard to tell from a 3 second clip/photo

[HendoDelivered]

Saw someone mention him on Twitter. Very well could be, hard to tell from a 3 second clip/photo

Alan Nixon saying it’s a lad from Lille.

[Hibby70]

Alan Nixon saying it’s a lad from Lille.

Timothy Weah?

[Unseen work]

Alan Nixon saying it’s a lad from Lille.

Saw someone replied asking if it’s this lad - reginald mbu alidor

Defensive mid who allegedly impressed in Europe against Celtic.

Out of contract end of this month

[Hermit Crab]

Saw someone replied asking if it’s this lad - reginald mbu alidor

Defensive mid who allegedly impressed in Europe against Celtic.

Out of contract end of this month


Would take him just for the name. Reggie, Reggie to the tune of stubbsy, stubbsy.

[bingo70]

Saw someone replied asking if it’s this lad - reginald mbu alidor

Defensive mid who allegedly impressed in Europe against Celtic.

Out of contract end of this month

If he’s playing first team football for Lille I can’t see us being able to sign someone like that, never mind take them on trial.

[bingo70]

Looks to young and small to be Berko imo

https://int.soccerway.com/players/cheikh-ahmet-tidian-niasse/475484/

Maybe giving too much credence to Alan Nixon bit wonder if it could be this guy?

[tonyrougier123]

https://int.soccerway.com/players/cheikh-ahmet-tidian-niasse/475484/

Maybe giving too much credence to Alan Nixon bit wonder if it could be this guy?

I like cheikh niasse 👍😉

[Unseen work]

If he’s playing first team football for Lille I can’t see us being able to sign someone like that, never mind take them on trial.

If it is the boy Alidor he’s now playing for an Estonian team called Nõmme Kalju. Appears he is French and previously played for Lille at some stage in his career.

Like you said if it’s a trialist you imagine their stock is low or contract is ending soon.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.67hailhail.com/news/kalju-midfielder-reginald-mbu-alidor-impresses-vs-celtic/amp/ - Don’t know who writes this or if it says much they seemed impressed

[Aldo]

https://int.soccerway.com/players/cheikh-ahmet-tidian-niasse/475484/

Maybe giving too much credence to Alan Nixon bit wonder if it could be this guy?

His stats show him as 188cm tall.... 6ft 2.

If this is true then I would suggest it’s not him. From the photo he looks shorter than Oli and about same height as Lewis!


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[CapitalGreen]

Saw someone replied asking if it’s this lad - reginald mbu alidor

Defensive mid who allegedly impressed in Europe against Celtic.

Out of contract end of this month

Looks very like this guy imo, sounds like a good player from what Celtic fans who saw him say, albeit based only on one game.

[J-C]

If it is the boy Alidor he’s now playing for an Estonian team called Nõmme Kalju. Appears he is French and previously played for Lille at some stage in his career.

Like you said if it’s a trialist you imagine their stock is low or contract is ending soon.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.67hailhail.com/news/kalju-midfielder-reginald-mbu-alidor-impresses-vs-celtic/amp/ - Don’t know who writes this or if it says much they seemed impressed

Not necessarily stock low if he's on trial, sometimes it's good to bring guys in and see how the fit within the squad, personality wise etc. If he has enough talent, is out of contract very soon and wages aren't a problem, let's have a look at him.

[04Sauzee]

Alan Nixon saying it’s a lad from Lille.

Nixon also saying he doubts he will sign? No reason given

Edit.. Now saying he doesn't think whats needed.

Not sure why would take him on trial if thats the case

[CapitalGreen]

Nixon also saying he doubts he will sign? No reason given

Edit.. Now saying he doesn't think whats needed.

Not sure why would take him on trial if thats the case

Alan Nixon - the slaver’s slaver

[we are hibs]

Does Alan Nixon not have a track record of talking pish?

[Carheenlea]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibernian/hibs-hand-french-midfielder-chance-to-earn-a-deal-at-easter-road-1-5058634?a

[w pilton hibby]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibernian/hibs-hand-french-midfielder-chance-to-earn-a-deal-at-easter-road-1-5058634?a

Mebbes no!

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-boss-jack-ross-has-say-french-trialist-and-possible-signings-1335373

[04Sauzee]

I know it's a bit of a non story and it's the Daily Record but I'd imagine Dylan will be plying his trade somwehe else next season

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/dylan-mcgeouch-poised-sunderland-transfer-21076348.amp?__twitter_impression=true

[SHODAN]

I know it's a bit of a non story and it's the Daily Record but I'd imagine Dylan will be plying his trade somwehe else next season

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/dylan-mcgeouch-poised-sunderland-transfer-21076348.amp?__twitter_impression=true

Maybe now Lennon has gone he might be interested in coming to us. I imagine Aberdeen and their seemingly infinite pot of gold will win him over though.

[jacomo]

Sorry but **** Dylan... Franck is coming back!

:hyper

[Since452]

Mebbes no!

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-boss-jack-ross-has-say-french-trialist-and-possible-signings-1335373

Sounds like we'll definitely be bringing in a defensive midfielder in January but that's about it. I'd be happy with that. Rest of the squad is strong

[Unseen work]

Be interesting what sort of player he wants to play the holding midfield role. Will it be a defensive type like Bartley or a deep lying playmaker like Mcgeouch?

Interesting he says he doesn’t think it’s Hallbergs natural role which I think many agree with although he’s done a good job in there. Hallberg, Allan and another quality centre mid in there is exciting.

Id also like to see us bring in another Centre half, left back, winger and striker too, however appreciate they won’t all be addressed into January.

[Unseen work]

Some Aberdeen fans saying they’re signing Matthew Kennedy and Stephen O’Donnell on a pre contract in January.

No idea if true but would be decent signings.

[Heisenberg]

Some Aberdeen fans saying they’re signing Matthew Kennedy and Stephen O’Donnell on a pre contract in January.

No idea if true but would be decent signings.

O’Donnell especially would be a very good signing for them.

[Edinburgh Green]

McGeouch was at the game on Saturday.

[bingo70]

O’Donnell especially would be a very good signing for them.

Don’t see it myself.

He’s a terrible footballer IMO.

[The Modfather]

Don’t see it myself.

He’s a terrible footballer IMO.

I don’t think he’s international level, but a good player at our level IMO.

[04Sauzee]

I don’t think he’s international level, but a good player at our level IMO.

Agreed and one i would have loved to have seen at Easter Road, now though I'd love if we could do a deal for Naismith, hes looking better every week and still only 25.

[supermcginn]

Don’t see it myself.

He’s a terrible footballer IMO.

Hardly 😂. I'd take him here in a minute.

[Unseen work]

Agreed and one i would have loved to have seen at Easter Road, now though I'd love if we could do a deal for Naismith, hes looking better every week and still only 25.

I’m also a big fan of Naismith. Never got a proper pre season but had really kicked on this past month or so, gets up and down the line brilliantly and has an end product.

Scored a screamer and has also came close on a couple of occasions, great striker on him.

Defensively he is getting sharper and more solid too.

Would hope we can do a permanent deal for him.

[Unseen work]

McGeouch was at the game on Saturday.

For us or Aberdeen? :greengrin

Id imagine if he became available Mcinnes would chuck money at him again.

[Barman Stanton]

For us or Aberdeen? :greengrin

Id imagine if he became available Mcinnes would chuck money at him again.

Hopefully he saw that the Aberdeen's anti football style of play wouldnt suit him at all.

[worcesterhibby]

Be interesting what sort of player he wants to play the holding midfield role. Will it be a defensive type like Bartley or a deep lying playmaker like Mcgeouch?

Interesting he says he doesn’t think it’s Hallbergs natural role which I think many agree with although he’s done a good job in there. Hallberg, Allan and another quality centre mid in there is exciting.

Id also like to see us bring in another Centre half, left back, winger and striker too, however appreciate they won’t all be addressed into January.

A lot of Hallbergs highlights on Youtube (I know, I know) show him driving forward with the ball and having shots at goal, I wonder if we brought in a Bartley type defensive midfielder to release him to play further up the field if he could play more of a SJM role ?

[superfurryhibby]

I’m also a big fan of Naismith. Never got a proper pre season but had really kicked on this past month or so, gets up and down the line brilliantly and has an end product.

Scored a screamer and has also came close on a couple of occasions, great striker on him.

Defensively he is getting sharper and more solid too.

Would hope we can do a permanent deal for him.

He's certainly improved in recent weeks and looks like he's fully fit. Hopefully he maintains the good form and gives us a decent option at RB. Not sure what his contract situation is, but definitely worth a place in the side just now.

[calumhibee1]

I don’t think he’s international level, but a good player at our level IMO.

Yup. Never good enough for internationals but he’d be a very good signing in our league.

[Heisenberg]

Yup. Never good enough for internationals but he’d be a very good signing in our league.

Yeah that’s my view. Good in our league but not good enough for Scotland.

[SHODAN]

I'm yet to be totally convinced by Naismith - he is after all part of this defence that has been leaking goals - but he's certainly improving every week.

[brog]

Yup. Never good enough for internationals but he’d be a very good signing in our league.

I must admit I think O'Donnell's a better player than McKenna. He was embarrassingly bad on Saturday & I suspect Dons may be trying to offload him before he's completely found out.

[calumhibee1]

I must admit I think O'Donnell's a better player than McKenna. He was embarrassingly bad on Saturday & I suspect Dons may be trying to offload him before he's completely found out.

I don’t disagree with that. McKenna is a career SPL defender. That’s it. Their valuation and the bids they’ve apparently knocked back make no sense.

[Nicho87]

Naismith has been great

[Franck Stanton]

Naismith has been great

Wouldn't say great, competent, but not great.
A fully fit David Gray is , by far , a better option.

[TimeForHeroes16]

Wouldn't say great, competent, but not great.
A fully fit David Gray is , by far , a better option.

This!!! Naismith can’t tackle constantly backs of a player allowing them into our box before he even attempts at tackling. Offensively he’s probably the best defender at that, but his actual job defending he’s brutal.

[jacomo]

This!!! Naismith can’t tackle constantly backs of a player allowing them into our box before he even attempts at tackling. Offensively he’s probably the best defender at that, but his actually job defending he’s brutal.


Our Head Coach was a right back. He should be able to improve his defending.

[TimeForHeroes16]

Our Head Coach was a right back. He should be able to improve his defending.

I hope so cause as I’ve said offensively he’s had 2 assists and 1 goal can’t really knock him for that especially as a RB and he’s a threat at set pieces,but defensively he needs to improve as I would say our problem atm is keeping goals out.

[Blocks Biloxi]

Our Head Coach was a right back. He should be able to improve his defending.

That jogged my memory - remember this? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8485396.stm

:greengrin

[jacomo]

That jogged my memory - remember this? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8485396.stm

:greengrin


I’d forgotten our Head Coach has scored a goal for us earlier in his career!

[offshorehibby]

I see Greg Docherty could be one of 5 getting putted from the huns in the transfer window, could we afford him or would we be interested.

[Billy Whizz]

I see Greg Docherty could be one of 5 getting putted from the huns in the transfer window, could we afford him or would we be interested.

Who are the other 4

[Jones28]

I see Greg Docherty could be one of 5 getting putted from the huns in the transfer window, could we afford him or would we be interested.

We should pull out all the stops to get him in.

[offshorehibby]

Who are the other 4

Jamie Murphy, Matt Polster, Andy King returning to Leicester and possibly Wes Foderingham. Although this is according to the daily hun

[Smartie]

Jamie Murphy, Matt Polster, Andy King returning to Leicester and possibly Wes Foderingham. Although this is according to the daily hun

Is Andy King injured?

I’ve not heard anything about him since he signed, thought he’d do well.

[Billy Whizz]

Is Andy King injured?

I’ve not heard anything about him since he signed, thought he’d do well.

I’d completely forgot about him. Wonder how much he’s cost them

[Michael]

I see Greg Docherty could be one of 5 getting putted from the huns in the transfer window, could we afford him or would we be interested.

Surprised he hasn't got on better at Rangers. Kind of player we should try and sign.

[Gaffer1875]

Surprised he hasn't got on better at Rangers. Kind of player we should try and sign.

He chose The Rangers over us in the summer


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[HoboHarry]

He chose The Rangers over us in the summer


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I imagine that the money they can offer would mean that they would beat us almost every time.....

[Gmack7]

if we wanted Docherty i dont think they would be to hard to deal with. strengthens us to possibly take something from Celtic

[JimBHibees]

I’d completely forgot about him. Wonder how much he’s cost them

Sure King was the guy that mentioned speaking to us before signing for Rangers.

[Dmas]

Surprised he hasn't got on better at Rangers. Kind of player we should try and sign.

Cracking signing if we could pull that off, be teams down south interested though think he impressed on loan down their maybe Shrewsbury?

[Aldo]

Cracking signing if we could pull that off, be teams down south interested though think he impressed on loan down their maybe Shrewsbury?

Peterborough are interested after failing to get him on loan last season.

Think he would be a decent addition!


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[GreenCastle]

Docherty signed a 4 year deal and is only half way through it.

The press seem to think he’s going somewhere in January.

Sunderland are interested and I think Jack Ross wanted him previously. Supposedly Shrewsbury Town have made an approach as he was player of season when he went on loan recently.

Not sure we could afford him / where would he play (seems to score and assist).

[Tom Hart RIP]

Jamie Murphy was due to sign for Hibs during the Terry Butcher transfer window but he scored against Arsenal in the Cup and Nigel Clough changed his mind.

[Gaffer1875]

Jamie Murphy was due to sign for Hibs during the Terry Butcher transfer window but he scored against Arsenal in the Cup and Nigel Clough changed his mind.

Don’t get the Jamie Murphy hype at all. He’s had a good career but I’ve no idea how.

I’d take Greg Docherty though!


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[Heisenberg]

Just saw that Gary Dicker is available on a pre contract in January. Would take him for our midfield although he’s getting on a bit at 33.

[Not In The Know]

Docherty signed a 4 year deal and is only half way through it.

The press seem to think he’s going somewhere in January.

Sunderland are interested and I think Jack Ross wanted him previously. Supposedly Shrewsbury Town have made an approach as he was player of season when he went on loan recently.

Not sure we could afford him / where would he play (seems to score and assist).


I bet if we paid Docherty what Vela is on we could get him. Sigh.

[CMurdoch]

Just saw that Gary Dicker is available on a pre contract in January. Would take him for our midfield although he’s getting on a bit at 33.

Would be 34 before pre season.
Docherty is the sort of guy we should go for. Young and appears to be of the right standard.

[SHODAN]

Don’t get the Jamie Murphy hype at all. He’s had a good career but I’ve no idea how.

I’d take Greg Docherty though!


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Another player who seems to have made a career solely out of scoring against us.

[Hibiza]

Sure King was the guy that mentioned speaking to us before signing for Rangers. thdspot on.

[JimBHibees]

Docherty would be a good signing however given he did well in England assume financially would get better deal there

[michael_wilson1]

Graeme Shinnie on loan from derby? Hasn’t played much for them at all

[CraigHibee]

I bet if we paid Docherty what Vela is on we could get him. Sigh.

My Christmas wish is that Vela is away when the window opens, sure there was interest in him from teams down south before he signed for us

[Gmack7]

i think Carroll the Motherwell LB would be a good addition no idea of his contract situation though

[Heisenberg]

My Christmas wish is that Vela is away when the window opens, sure there was interest in him from teams down south before he signed for us

I think the reason he signed for us was a lack of concrete interest from down south. Hopefully not a struggle to move him on.

[neil7908]

My Christmas wish is that Vela is away when the window opens, sure there was interest in him from teams down south before he signed for us

I think we'll have real trouble shifting some of our Summer signings I'm afraid. If they are on decent wages as reported they will surely struggle to find a club willing to match them given the likes of Vela aren't even getting on the bench. Given all pretty much joined on 3 year deals and we may have to sit tight and accept that a clear out is easier said than done.

[Vault Boy]

I think the reason he signed for us was a lack of concrete interest from down south. Hopefully not a struggle to move him on.

I seem to recall he was in talks with Hull for ages but a change in their management buried the deal. That's when he took our offer as it was concrete.

You'd imagine a league one club might take him simply based on his time in the Championship. We might actually benefit from an English team largely disregarding Scottish football!

[number9dream]

i think Carroll the Motherwell LB would be a good addition no idea of his contract situation though

Has 18 months on his deal...
Niko Hamalainen looks decent at Killie - out of contract at QPR in the summer.
Stephen Kingsley fallen out of first team at Hull - and out of contract in the summer - if we want to push the boat out for a new left-back.

[Vault Boy]

Has 18 months on his deal...
Niko Hamalainen looks decent at Killie - out of contract at QPR in the summer.
Stephen Kingsley fallen out of first team at Hull - and out of contract in the summer - if we want to push the boat out for a new left-back.

Hämäläinen certainly impressed me when we played them. Didn't know he was out of contact, could be worth monitoring.

[Winston Ingram]

Jamie Murphy was due to sign for Hibs during the Terry Butcher transfer window but he scored against Arsenal in the Cup and Nigel Clough changed his mind.

It was Cambridge United he scored against

[Tom Hart RIP]

It was Cambridge United he scored against


My mistake it was Aston Villa not Arsenal in the FA Cup,
Sheffield United won 2-1 at Villa Park and Murphy scored the first.
He was out of favour at United and Terry Butcher had verbally agreed a loan with Nigel Clough.
Sheffield United had a short term injury crisis so Murphy was selected for the FA Cup tie.
It was an early kick off on TV and Butcher watched the game at the Training Centre before heading to Easter Road for our game. When Murphy scored he suspected that the deal might be off and when he phoned Clough after the final whistle, Clough told him that he would have to think about it and never got back in touch.
Butcher then tried for Adam Rooney but Hibs wouldn't match Aberdeen's offer which caused a blazing row between him and Petrie.
The rest is history.

[Iggy Pope]

My mistake it was Aston Villa not Arsenal in the FA Cup,
Sheffield United won 2-1 at Villa Park and Murphy scored the first.
He was out of favour at United and Terry Butcher had verbally agreed a loan with Nigel Clough.
Sheffield United had a short term injury crisis so Murphy was selected for the FA Cup tie.
It was an early kick off on TV and Butcher watched the game at the Training Centre before heading to Easter Road for our game. When Murphy scored he suspected that the deal might be off and when he phoned Clough after the final whistle, Clough told him that he would have to think about it and never got back in touch.
Butcher then tried for Adam Rooney but Hibs wouldn't match Aberdeen's offer which caused a blazing row between him and Petrie.
The rest is history.

We have so many people to thank for May 2016 don’t we?

[Smartie]

We have so many people to thank for May 2016 don’t we?

I've often thought "The unsung heroes of the Scottish Cup win" would make a good book.

Mark Oxley's contact lens supplier...

[SHODAN]

My mistake it was Aston Villa not Arsenal in the FA Cup,
Sheffield United won 2-1 at Villa Park and Murphy scored the first.
He was out of favour at United and Terry Butcher had verbally agreed a loan with Nigel Clough.
Sheffield United had a short term injury crisis so Murphy was selected for the FA Cup tie.
It was an early kick off on TV and Butcher watched the game at the Training Centre before heading to Easter Road for our game. When Murphy scored he suspected that the deal might be off and when he phoned Clough after the final whistle, Clough told him that he would have to think about it and never got back in touch.
Butcher then tried for Adam Rooney but Hibs wouldn't match Aberdeen's offer which caused a blazing row between him and Petrie.
The rest is history.

Wonder if Butcher going off on one about the squad being ***** was in part down to frustration as a result of him having to settle for Danny Haynes when we were clearly short on quality; Petrie having essentially written the season off and refusing to sanction a push for Europe.

I'd be raging too. Doesn't excuse it though.

[brog]

I've often thought "The unsung heroes of the Scottish Cup win" would make a good book.

Mark Oxley's contact lens supplier...


The piece of turf which moved & caused Tom Rogic to miss his pen vs The Rangers! If Celtc had won then Stokesys on Fire & Henderson to Deliver could not have played in the final!!

[SHODAN]

Almost time for the fun to begin!

[04Sauzee]

Almost time for the fun to begin!

Can't see it being a huge January window. I'm hopeful off maybe 4 new faces, even then that's still some turnover from last season

[B.H.F.C]

Can't see it being a huge January window. I'm hopeful off maybe 4 new faces, even then that's still some turnover from last season

I’d settle for a central midfielder and a striker. The midfielder needs to be a first name on the team sheet type, not just someone to take a place in the squad.

Still think the defence needs rebuilt but that’s a job for the summer IMO.

[Heisenberg]

Ross not after a lot of new signings but definitely wanting a more defensive option or two for central midfield as per his quotes in the Sun.

[hfc rd]

Two midfielders - one of them being a defensive one
One striker - got a feeling Kamberi could unfortunately be out for a while

Can see both Murray & Shaw being sent out on loan for the remainder of the season just to get regular 1st team football. Vela & Maxwell will probably be told they are free to find new clubs.

[Scooter]

Two midfielders - one of them being a defensive one
One striker - got a feeling Kamberi could unfortunately be out for a while

Can see both Murray & Shaw being sent out on loan for the remainder of the season just to get regular 1st team football. Vela & Maxwell will probably be told they are free to find new clubs.

While I agree about Maxwell, people forget Bogdan is only here until jan officially

[GoalsMcGinley]

Anyone heard any regarding signings/exits?


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[Sammy7nil]

I heard Blackpool Hibs enjoys a really :greengrin:wink:

Then again who doesn't :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Hearts getting linked with 4 Stoke players

Adam Davies
Liam Lindsay
Peter Etebo
Mame Diouf

[JohnMcM]

Nothing about signings or exits.

But my ITK sources tell me they heard a rumour that a Rumour Thread will be started here. :greengrin

[Sudds_1]

There was a rumour about a sinkhole in ER....nothing in it 😆

[CapitalGreen]

Hearts getting linked with 4 Stoke players

Adam Davies
Liam Lindsay
Peter Etebo
Mame Diouf

Currently already got 2 loanees so would only be able to get another 2 loans as max is 4. They may cancel the loans of Meshino or Pereira but the chat is they’ll sell Hickey to City and loan him back.

[Brightside]

Incoming.

[bingo70]

Hearts getting linked with 4 Stoke players

Adam Davies
Liam Lindsay
Peter Etebo
Mame Diouf

Whole set up at Hearts just now is just weird.

I know McPhee has a relationship with Michael O’Neill but that’s not how Football normally works.

“Michael pal, we’re a complete basket case of a club just now and we’ve not got a pot to piss in, go and give us 4 players you don’t want.....”

“Aye, no worries Austin, here’s 4 we don’t want, don’t worry, we’ll pay their big wages while you benefit from them seeing as we’re mates”

I think Stoke are in a similar situation to Hearts, surely if these guys were good characters Stoke would want them in and around their changing room? Plus loaning players on mass rarely works out as they don’t really care. Obviously there is exceptions to that but anything more than 1 or 2 loan players rarely works out well IMO.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Incoming.

Oh yes. Excite

[J-C]

We need a solid tackling DM and another wide attacking player who can score and create.

[Leith Green]

Hearts getting linked with 4 Stoke players

Adam Davies
Liam Lindsay
Peter Etebo
Mame Diouf


Its a slippery slope when you have to rely on a raft of loan signings to get u out of trouble. They have nothing to lose if the club are relegated.. Hearts currently remind me of Hibs 2011-2014

[NC1875]

Did the rangers not loan about 6-7 players from Newcastle in one go few seasons back ?

Think only one of them turned out half decent.

[Since452]

Hearts getting linked with 4 Stoke players

Adam Davies
Liam Lindsay
Peter Etebo
Mame Diouf

I might be wrong but are Stoke City not 21st in the EFL Championship? Hearts want four players who can't get in their team? Agent O'Neil

[one day maybe...]

Incoming.

Griffiths on loan

[sleeping giant]

Incoming.

Stroke it a bit first .

[04Sauzee]

Incoming.

When? As soon as the window opens? any details?

[hfc rd]

While I agree about Maxwell, people forget Bogdan is only here until jan officially


Yeah I know he is presently contracted until January but I can see that being extended.

[calumhibee1]

Griffiths on loan

If only this could happen.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Currently already got 2 loanees so would only be able to get another 2 loans as max is 4. They may cancel the loans of Meshino or Pereira but the chat is they’ll sell Hickey to City and loan him back.

Thought the Max of 4 was from Scottish football. You can sign more from elsewhere.

[Billy Whizz]

Thought the Max of 4 was from Scottish football. You can sign more from elsewhere.

Thought it was 2 in Scotland

[bingo70]

Currently already got 2 loanees so would only be able to get another 2 loans as max is 4. They may cancel the loans of Meshino or Pereira but the chat is they’ll sell Hickey to City and loan him back.

This talk of Hickey going to Man City surely has to stop before it gets out of control and people start believing it.

Looks a decent enough prospect but absolutely no danger he’s anywhere close to that level.

[Ray_]

This talk of Hickey going to Man City surely has to stop before it gets out of control and people start believing it.

Looks a decent enough prospect but absolutely no danger he’s anywhere close to that level.

Bet similar was said about Andy Robertson :greengrin

[Winston Ingram]

My mistake it was Aston Villa not Arsenal in the FA Cup,
Sheffield United won 2-1 at Villa Park and Murphy scored the first.
He was out of favour at United and Terry Butcher had verbally agreed a loan with Nigel Clough.
Sheffield United had a short term injury crisis so Murphy was selected for the FA Cup tie.
It was an early kick off on TV and Butcher watched the game at the Training Centre before heading to Easter Road for our game. When Murphy scored he suspected that the deal might be off and when he phoned Clough after the final whistle, Clough told him that he would have to think about it and never got back in touch.
Butcher then tried for Adam Rooney but Hibs wouldn't match Aberdeen's offer which caused a blazing row between him and Petrie.
The rest is history.

It was Cambridge. Deal was done in early December. He was barely featuring before then and after that goal he started getting a game and they called it off. He scored v Villa early Jan.

The Cambridge game was a midday and the Villa was 3pm.

[hfc rd]

Griffiths on loan

I was wondering if this could be a possibility as would probably suit all parties. Edouard doesn’t look like he’s going to be dropped as he’s been on fire for them this season and they’ve been linked with a £5M move for a striker at Slovan Bratislava which if they were to sign him or another striker, would probably push Leigh further down the pecking order.

A move here where he will get regular 1st team football, get himself into form and scoring goals. Something I’m sure Steve Clarke may also be hoping for as we could do with an on form Leigh Griffiths in the national team ahead of that massive play-off in March.

[bingo70]

Bet similar was said about Andy Robertson :greengrin

And if he joined Liverpool from Dundee United I don’t think it would have worked out for him either. It’s too big a jump imo.

He was poor against us on Boxing Day, Naismith and Stevenson both looked far better full backs, obviously he’s got time on his side and he might grow into a good player but right now talk of that laddie going to Man City is bonkers imo.

[Winston Ingram]

This talk of Hickey going to Man City surely has to stop before it gets out of control and people start believing it.

Looks a decent enough prospect but absolutely no danger he’s anywhere close to that level.

It’s not unrealistic. He’s 17 and a £1m is nowt to Man City.

[neil7908]

I was wondering if this could be a possibility as would probably suit all parties. Edouard doesn’t look like he’s going to be dropped as he’s been on fire for them this season and they’ve been linked with a £5M move for a striker at Slovan Bratislava which if they were to sign him or another striker, would probably push Leigh further down the pecking order.

A move here where he will get regular 1st team football, get himself into form and scoring goals. Something I’m sure Steve Clarke may also be hoping for as we could do with an on form Leigh Griffiths in the national team ahead of that massive play-off in March.

I've been highly sceptical before about getting him back but this season I think it makes some sense.

Leighs problems are well documented and he needs the right environment to help get him back playing again. He's knows the club and the kind of support he'd get from the stands.

He's well down the pecking order at Celtic and it looks like they are actively looking at more signings who would presumably be ahead of him.

If he is joins us on loan he won't play against Celtic but would be able to take points off Sevco.

No chance we'll get him permanently but a half season loan? Crazier things have happened.

[we are hibs]

I highly doubt griffiths will be rejoining on loan.

[ScottB]

Whole set up at Hearts just now is just weird.

I know McPhee has a relationship with Michael O’Neill but that’s not how Football normally works.

“Michael pal, we’re a complete basket case of a club just now and we’ve not got a pot to piss in, go and give us 4 players you don’t want.....”

“Aye, no worries Austin, here’s 4 we don’t want, don’t worry, we’ll pay their big wages while you benefit from them seeing as we’re mates”

I think Stoke are in a similar situation to Hearts, surely if these guys were good characters Stoke would want them in and around their changing room? Plus loaning players on mass rarely works out as they don’t really care. Obviously there is exceptions to that but anything more than 1 or 2 loan players rarely works out well IMO.

Aye, 4 guys who’ve spent the last couple seasons being relegated and part of a generally underperforming team don’t seem like the answer to getting out of a relegation fight...

[hibeemikey21]

I highly doubt griffiths will be rejoining on loan.

I wouldn’t be so sure. I think Rangers and Celtic will loan a lot of very decent fringe players to teams capable of taking points off the other side of the OF in January.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Leigh won’t be moving in January. Celtc have three first team strikers on their books. Edouard is first choice with Leigh and Bayo as back up. Even if they bring in a.n.other striker in this window they’ll only then have what they need for the squad. A couple of injuries and they’ll be thin up top. Maybe in the summer when Lennon can strengthen properly we can look for him moving but not this winter. Also I don’t see him going on loan, I can see celtc wanting some cash for him. Leigh’s contracted to them until summer 22, if he moves it’ll be for cash and probably down south.

[Juniper Greens]

Thought the Max of 4 was from Scottish football. You can sign more from elsewhere.

Correct. International loans are treated as short term permanent transfers for paperwork purposes, so you can have as many as you want at one time

[Peevemor]

It’s not unrealistic. He’s 17 and a £1m is nowt to Man City.In the same way as £20 isn't much to me, but I'm not going to spend it on something that there's no chance of me ever using.

[Jim44]

I highly doubt griffiths will be rejoining on loan.

If Celtic add to their strike force in January, there might be a remote chance of Griffiths coming on loan. But even then, I think Celtic will be looking to lend him out to a club which is able to pay a big part of his wages. The frosty relationship between Hibs and Celtic is also a factor. I’ve a sneaking suspicion that he is not far from a more regular starting place with them and that he might want to hang around there and take his chance.

[CapitalGreen]

In the same way as £20 isn't much to me, but I'm not going to spend it on something that there's no chance of me ever using.

The academies of top English teams buy loads of players they know will probably have no chance of playing but they still sell them on for a profit, it’s just another way of making money for the richest clubs.

[Onceinawhile]

In the same way as £20 isn't much to me, but I'm not going to spend it on something that there's no chance of me ever using.

What if you were able to keep it for a couple of years and then likely sell it for £30 or £40.

[calumhibee1]

The academies of top English teams buy loads of players they know will probably have no chance of playing but they still sell them on for a profit, it’s just another way of making money for the richest clubs.

:agree:

When people question how Slivka played for Juve or Agyepong played for City etc, they didn’t play there because they were expected to make it to the first team, they played there because they were expected to make some form of profit for them when they inevitably sold them on to much smaller teams.

[jacomo]

It’s not unrealistic. He’s 17 and a £1m is nowt to Man City.


Special relationship and all that.

Thing is, Hearts have now gone public with this and if it doesn’t happen the lad might feel like a failure. Not that hubris Hearts will care about a young player’s career when there is a chance to brag of course.

[ancient hibee]

Two midfielders - one of them being a defensive one
One striker - got a feeling Kamberi could unfortunately be out for a while

Can see both Murray & Shaw being sent out on loan for the remainder of the season just to get regular 1st team football. Vela & Maxwell will probably be told they are free to find new clubs.

Maxwell has a club.Preston.

[Dom'sFirstTouch]

I'd be surprised if we see major activity January. Since Heckingbottom left we've won 5/7 against non old firm teams so we're clearly not a million miles away.

I'd be happy with a mobile, combative midfielder, another forward to genuinely compete with Kamberi and Doidge and moving on some more fringe players ahead of a bigger summer rebuild.

[Peevemor]

What if you were able to keep it for a couple of years and then likely sell it for £30 or £40.Likely? I'm not sure. How many of ex Man Utd "starlets" that have been at ER have had decent transfer fees paid for them? They are also paid decent wages and the coaching structure around them isn't cheap either.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Phil MaGlass]

someone touched on it earlier, we may get Leigh as sellik may well be looking to make other teams stronger.10 in a row n aw rat big man

[davhibby]

People need to look at it from Leigh’s point of view. For the sake of his career he needs to be starting games, not saying that means he should come here but he needs to go somewhere to play, especially if Celtic sign a new striker

[calumhibee1]

People need to look at it from Leigh’s point of view. For the sake of his career he needs to be starting games, not saying that means he should come here but he needs to go somewhere to play, especially if Celtic sign a new striker

If that’s on loan then absolutely. I think he’d be open to coming back here. But as a permanent thing, he’ll want to stay at Celtic earning big bucks for as long as possible.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Thought it was 2 in Scotland

2 from same league

[Brightside]

We can’t afford even 30% of LG salary

[Blaster]

We can’t afford even 30% of LG salary

We need a mystery benefactor

[greenlex]

Incoming.

I’m guessing he used to be a Buddie but now plays in hoops.

[DetroitHibs]

We can’t afford even 30% of LG salary

Big Ron could make a hell of a statement.

[04Sauzee]

I’m guessing he used to be a Buddie but now plays in hoops.

Lewis Morgan, did he do well at Sunderland under Ross. Always looked good for St Mirren but haven't seen much of hime soon.

Allan to Mallan to Horgan to Morgan goallll

[SHODAN]

I’m guessing he used to be a Buddie but now plays in hoops.

An educated guess?

[04Sauzee]

Kevin Nesbit scored another today for Dunfermline, only about 4 goals behind Shankland. Think he may get a move to a bigger club if he can keep this up

[greenlex]

An educated guess?

Stab in the dark to be honest but with Middleton departing a straight upgrade who has twice worked with JR wouldn’t maybe be that uneducated a guess.

[J-C]

Young Gullan scored another 2 today for Raith.

People talking about Morgan but is he not getting a fair bit of game time right now, started 5 of the last 9 games.

[Hermit Crab]

Mikey Johnston signs 5 year extension at Celtic.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Mikey Johnston signs 5 year extension at Celtic.

Bright future ahead of him

[Gloucester Hibs]

Young Gullan scored another 2 today for Raith.

People talking about Morgan but is he not getting a fair bit of game time right now, started 5 of the last 9 games.

Morgan started up front for them in the LC final. That would indicate to me he’s still an important member of their squad and unlikely to be available for loan.

[judas]

My reliable source has told me that Middleton is going back to Rangers.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I heard a rumour
They say you've got a broken heart! 🎶

[Hibbyradge]

There's a rumour that there's a transfer thread already on the board which contains all the rumours.

[04Sauzee]

Heard a rumour that Hearts are ****!!!

Maybe not so much of a rumour tbh

[Stokesy's on fire]

Morgan started up front for them in the LC final. That would indicate to me he’s still an important member of their squad and unlikely to be available for loan.


Lewis Morgan would be an ideal loan move until the seasons end.

[04Sauzee]

Morgan started up front for them in the LC final. That would indicate to me he’s still an important member of their squad and unlikely to be available for loan.

I don't think Celtic will add to their squad without moving people on. He may be available, maybe not to Hibs but can see him going somewhere.

[King Cosell]

I'm over 50% certain McGeouch will be back next month. It makes sense.

[04Sauzee]

Lee Cattermole hasnt played for his club side since 3rd November, defensive midfielder played under Jack Ross.

Would be either a great signing or a total disaster.

Wonder if we could be interested.

[Hermit Crab]

Lee Cattermole hasnt played for his club side since 3rd November, defensive midfielder played under Jack Ross.

Would be either a great signing or a total disaster.

Wonder if we could be interested.


He's an animal, would be suspended more often than not. 88 yellow cards and 7 reds in 384 games or so.

[Vault Boy]

He's an animal, would be suspended more often than not. 88 yellow cards and 7 reds in 384 games or so.

Aye, think he'd be end up in a similar position to Joey Barton when he tried to play up here.

[04Sauzee]

He's an animal, would be suspended more often than not. 88 yellow cards and 7 reds in 384 games or so.

Only 3 in 9 for his Dutch team 😁

[bingo70]

He's an animal, would be suspended more often than not. 88 yellow cards and 7 reds in 384 games or so.

He must have more to his game than that to have forged out a pretty decent career for himself though.

I don’t watch that much English football so I could be wrong but is he not meant to be quite a good player but just got a bit of a raj streak.

[we are hibs]

Heard hearts are after that Adao they had a few seasons back to replace whelan.

[04Sauzee]

Heard hearts are after that Adao they had a few seasons back to replace whelan.

I don't remember him being that good, was it not Scott Allans hair he pulled in a game?

Has he played since he left Hearts?

[SHODAN]

Heard hearts are after that Adao they had a few seasons back to replace whelan.

ANOTHER defensive midfielder.

[Comiston Hibee]

I’d take Whelan from Hearts if he is away

[jax67]

I’d take Whelan from Hearts if he is away

I think he’d be a success at us. Just screening the back four, breaking up opposition play and giving the ball to Allan. He reads the game well, would make a huge difference playing in a team where your own players are happy to show and take the ball from him.

[Heisenberg]

Heard hearts are after that Adao they had a few seasons back to replace whelan.

He was rotten. Pretend hard man who played with his collar up and swaggered about like he owned the place.

[jax67]

He was rotten. Pretend hard man who played with his collar up and swaggered about like he owned the place.

Reminded me of Cantona, the collar that is.

[Hibs4185]

I’d take Whelan from Hearts if he is away

Not a chance I’d take him. Rumoured £8k a week. For that we could probably get Efe and Dylan.

[FifeHibs]

Not a chance I’d take him. Rumoured £8k a week. For that we could probably get Efe and Dylan.

Dont think he even trains the full week with Hearts

[bingo70]

Dont think he even trains the full week with Hearts

Apparently another condition is that he doesn’t have to do media duties.

Can see why that would annoy the rest of the squad tbf.

[Aldo]

Heard hearts are after that Adao they had a few seasons back to replace whelan.

[emoji23] recruitment team aka Nanny doing a grand job! Keep up good work


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[JimBHibees]

Bright future ahead of him

Always thought he was a bit meh. Mcgeady show pony Mark 2.

[Heisenberg]

I don't think Celtic will add to their squad without moving people on. He may be available, maybe not to Hibs but can see him going somewhere.

Morgan has gone from starting to completely bombed out the squad today. Would be an ideal signing for us.

[Haymaker]

Well wasn't expecting Haland to Dortmund

[HoboHarry]

Well wasn't expecting Haland to Dortmund

Nor me, that's completely out of left field....

[Just_Jimmy]

Dortmund are the best run club in football.

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[hibsbollah]

Nor me, that's completely out of left field....

It's been on the cards for a long time. Rafa Honigstein called it months ago.

[HoboHarry]

It's been on the cards for a long time. Rafa Honigstein called it months ago.

Fair enough, didn't see that. I always thought he would go to Juventus.....

[ScottB]

Dortmund will give him game time, a year or two from now they sell him for stupid money if it all works out. Win win really.

[hibsbollah]

Fair enough, didn't see that. I always thought he would go to Juventus.....

Juve were tracking him too, it just seems like Dortmund have all the aces these days.

[Heisenberg]

Four or five in please, Jack. Quite a few can go.

[Bronson]

What’s marc mcnulty up to these days? Crying out for someone like him with a bit of energy up top

[we are hibs]

Time to camp in this thread for the next month. I would like at least 1 forward, 2 midfielders and 1 defender. Any extras would be welcome too.

[GreenCastle]

With Kamberi injured / Shaw needs needing a loan..we can’t reply on Doidge only up top.

Ideally..

Left back back up / completion for Lewis.
CDM - Bartley type enforcer
Energetic CM - box to box - SJM type.
Fast left winger - Boyle part 2
Striker who can chip in with a few goals

Shows how bad Hecky got it with recruitment and balancing the squad.

[Hermit Crab]

Four or five in please, Jack. Quite a few can go.


Vela
James
Jackson
Shaw
Hanlon
Stevenson
McGregor
Doidge
Mallan
Maxwell.

[McD]

Vela
James
Jackson
Shaw
Hanlon
Stevenson
McGregor
Doidge
Mallan
Maxwell.


you want to see 10 go? How many do you expect hibs to sign? Or are you having us switch to a 5 a-side league?

we definitely need to improve, but we’re not going to see all that done in one window

[GreenCastle]

Realistically.. Vela, Shaw, Murray may go on loan. Vela leaving could also free up a wage.

Do we need 3 keepers ?

The rest will stay till end of the season but I would except changes as normal with players 6-8 players like Slivka moving on in summer.

[Hermit Crab]

you want to see 10 go? How many do you expect hibs to sign? Or are you having us switch to a 5 a-side league?

we definitely need to improve, but we’re not going to see all that done in one window


Do you realise the amount of wages that would free up? Maybe not all leave in Jan but I don't expect to see any of them regularly in the first team come the start of next season. I expect a few of them to leave the club between now and the start of next season.

[Robbo6-2]

Hoping that Vela, James and Jackson are moved on in this window which would mean 4 could come in with Middelton also away.

In the summer another 5 or 6 would be ideal

[Percy Vere]

[QUOTE=Hermit Crab;6032535]Vela
James go
Jackson go
Shaw go
Hanlon stay
Stevenson stay
McGregor stay
Doidge stay
Mallan stay
Maxwell go

Mcgregor. Hanlon and Stevenson great back up.
Mallan is ok
Doidge does a lot of unseen work, Guy should stay.
Rest can go.

[CentreLine]

you want to see 10 go? How many do you expect hibs to sign? Or are you having us switch to a 5 a-side league?

we definitely need to improve, but we’re not going to see all that done in one window

He’s only after a mention on the Annual Dot Net awards. Probably hoping to be given the gong for “biggest roaster”. The things people will do to get a bit of recognition 🙄

[Stanton Spence]

Do you realise the amount of wages that would free up? Maybe not all leave in Jan but I don't expect to see any of them regularly in the first team come the start of next season. I expect a few of them to leave the club between now and the start of next season.How much wages will it free up then? They ain't all going to walk away from their contracts for nout

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[Hermit Crab]

He’s only after a mention on the Annual Dot Net awards. Probably hoping to be given the gong for “biggest roaster”. The things people will do to get a bit of recognition 🙄


Aye ok then.....:faf:

[McD]

Do you realise the amount of wages that would free up? Maybe not all leave in Jan but I don't expect to see any of them regularly in the first team come the start of next season. I expect a few of them to leave the club between now and the start of next season.


yes I do realise, although I’m sure all of them will be happy to walk away from their contracts without a care.



This is the winter 2019-20 transfer thread though, not the next season hope/expectation thread (which could be pretty good tbf)

[greenlex]

The midfield is the only area that needs immediate attention. Hammer back if we can and along with Shaw we are covered up top. Plenty options at the back.

[bingo70]

The midfield is the only area that needs immediate attention. Hammer back if we can and along with Shaw we are covered up top. Plenty options at the back.

Shaws not good enough.

No idea if ‘hammer’ is or not but if he wasn’t a hibs player already would we be interested in trying to sign him from Raith? I’ve got my doubts.

I think we could do with finding a replacement for Horgan as well.

[Brightside]

How much wages will it free up then? They ain't all going to walk away from their contracts for nout

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He doesn’t understand freeing up wages means paying off contracts.

[Stanton Spence]

He doesn’t understand freeing up wages means paying off contracts.So I see mate, beggars belief how many people think teams can just get shot of whoever they feel are surplus to requirements and then even if you do it's just a case of signing upgrades because the January window is open?
Kb Is full of posters saying the exact same thing

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[B.H.F.C]

The midfield is the only area that needs immediate attention. Hammer back if we can and along with Shaw we are covered up top. Plenty options at the back.

Got to disagree there. Not getting enough goals from our strikers, 7 from Doidge and 3 from Flo in the league not enough. Gullan and Shaw aren’t going to push them enough, we need a new striker in. There is no point in bringing Gullan back to sit on the bench.

We clearly need a midfielder to play in that deeper role as a priority, agreed.

Our defensive record is grim this year, that’s an area to improve. Midfield could offer more protection but we’re not commanding enough or organised at the back consistently, the two goals yesterday showed that.

I think all areas of the team need attention but I’m realistic about what is achievable in January. I think sorting the defence out is a longer term thing.

[greenlex]

Got to disagree there. Not getting enough goals from our strikers, 7 from Doidge and 3 from Flo in the league not enough. Gullan and Shaw aren’t going to push them enough, we need a new striker in. There is no point in bringing Gullan back to sit on the bench.

We clearly need a midfielder to play in that deeper role as a priority, agreed.

Our defensive record is grim this year, that’s an area to improve. Midfield could offer more protection but we’re not commanding enough or organised at the back consistently, the two goals yesterday showed that.

I think all areas of the team need attention but I’m realistic about what is achievable in January. I think sorting the defence out is a longer term thing.
That’s why the midfield needs immediate attention. I think we sort that and the defence and attack will be just fine short term. Again that’s why the Shaw and Gullan cover might just suffice as cover. We have plenty defensive options.

[B.H.F.C]

That’s why the midfield needs immediate attention. I think we sort that and the defence and attack will be just fine short term. Again that’s why the Shaw and Gullan cover might just suffice as cover. We have plenty defensive options.

Plenty defensive options but not enough are of the required quality. We’re struggling there. What we do in midfield might help us defensively a bit, don’t think it makes a difference in attack though. We’ve struggled up front at times for 21 games and Shaw hasn’t been able to get a sniff, that isn’t going to suddenly change.

[Waxy]

We dont need shot of a whole team. We have to get the best of what we have. One or two out and in till summer.

[Allant1981]

Another striker, another central midfielder and another centre half and I think we will be ok until the summer

[mjhibby]

So I see mate, beggars belief how many people think teams can just get shot of whoever they feel are surplus to requirements and then even if you do it's just a case of signing upgrades because the January window is open?
Kb Is full of posters saying the exact same thing

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Exactly my thoughts. We will probably have two or three loans and another two loaned out and Middleton already away. Hecky no doubt gave out good contracts to the likes of James,Jackson and Vela so it will be hard to move them on.

[Stanton Spence]

Exactly my thoughts. We will probably have two or three loans and another two loaned out and Middleton already away. Hecky no doubt gave out good contracts to the likes of James,Jackson and Vela so it will be hard to move them on.I think we've just got to consolidate a bit this season and hopefully bring in two or three certain starters and imo a holding mid is top of the wish list another centre forward and a left back. We don't want to be dragged into the bottom six that's for sure and without addressing the above I can certainly see that as a possibility

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[Ozyhibby]

Worth looking at Nisbet from Dunfermline? Decent goalscoring record over last 18 months and still only 22?


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[K-Zazu]

We should try and get Dykes from Livingston

[eastmainsmsh]

mcgeouch would be nice

[Heisenberg]

Worth looking at Nisbet from Dunfermline? Decent goalscoring record over last 18 months and still only 22?


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Probably worth a gamble. He’ll end up at someone in the top division soon.

[brog]

Probably worth a gamble. He’ll end up at someone in the top division soon.
Sure he's on our radar but was below Lewis Vaughan until he got badly injured again.

[theonlywayisup]

It would be great if we could have a player coming through like Jason Knight at Derby County. He had a pretty amazing game last night and scored two goals.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50888379

That said, I'm pretty sure others said that about Shaw after his goals against Celtic or Murray when he first arrived on the scene.

[zitelli62]

We signed anyone yet?

[SteveHFC]

So Leigh hasn't signed yet

https://media.tenor.com/images/62be1207954747b3694d7495465c4bc4/tenor.gif

[Northernhibee]

Hibs social media putting out New Year posts when all I want is Leigh and McGeady announced

https://giphy.com/gifs/frustrated-serious-spongebob-squarepants-EhwFIP584mIBa

[SteveHFC]

Hibs social media putting out New Year posts when all I want is Leigh and McGeady announced

https://giphy.com/gifs/frustrated-serious-spongebob-squarepants-EhwFIP584mIBa

If Leigh hasn't been announced by the time i wake up tomorrow. My season ticket will be returned to the ticket office.

[davhibby]

Striker, DM and a centre half and we’re doing alright

[DetroitHibs]

Just get Efe signed back up and get him fit in the next few weeks, even if it’s just until the end of the season.

[SMAXXA]

Expect Mcgeady to come in

[HoboHarry]

If Leigh hasn't been announced by the time i wake up tomorrow. My season ticket will be returned to the ticket office.
He won't be signed tomorrow. RP is on the bevvy and has had the cheque book taken away from him......

[JimBHibees]

Expect Mcgeady to come in

For sure?

[MacGruber]

Glen Kamara seemingly linked with Arsenal. Remember a number of posters on here hoping hibs would have made a move long before Rangers came calling. One that got away perhaps. Shankland maybe another. Hopefully we find a gem or 2 out there this window, they are certainly there to be found through the divisions if we are looking close to home x

[HendoDelivered]

Expect Mcgeady to come in

No thanks.

[GreenCastle]

Expect Mcgeady to come in

Just reading Sunderland said he can leave in January.

Supposedly on £30,000 a week.

He was told to train with reserves due to negative influences in changing room.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Just reading Sunderland said he can leave in January.

Supposedly on £30,000 a week.

He was told to train with reserves due to negative influences in changing room.

New Manager needing a scapegoat perhaps while the team plunges new depths.

[CapitalGreen]

Glen Kamara seemingly linked with Arsenal. Remember a number of posters on here hoping hibs would have made a move long before Rangers came calling. One that got away perhaps. Shankland maybe another. Hopefully we find a gem or 2 out there this window, they are certainly there to be found through the divisions if we are looking close to home x

There was also a number of posters who turned their nose up at the idea of signing him because he played for a rubbish Dundee team.

[hibsbollah]

No thanks.

He's been a regular so far this season, contributing goals and assists. (Although stacking up the yellows too, 6 in 15 games?!). If most of us agree League One is broadly 'our level, and he's scoring 1 goal in 3 for a struggling side from wide midfield, a position we're desperate for help at, that suggests he'll contribute for us.

[Allant1981]

Glen Kamara seemingly linked with Arsenal. Remember a number of posters on here hoping hibs would have made a move long before Rangers came calling. One that got away perhaps. Shankland maybe another. Hopefully we find a gem or 2 out there this window, they are certainly there to be found through the divisions if we are looking close to home x

He is a decent player but if arsenal are genuinely going for him it just shows how far they have fallen, he would be a decent championship/lower level premier league player but not one that one of the top teams in the country should be going for, if I was the rangers I'd be pushing this move through big time

[The Modfather]

He's been a regular so far this season, contributing goals and assists. (Although stacking up the yellows too, 6 in 15 games?!). If most of us agree League One is broadly 'our level, and he's scoring 1 goal in 3 for a struggling side from wide midfield, a position we're desperate for help at, that suggests he'll contribute for us.

He would be an expensive short term signing IMO. I’d rather look to invest that money in a younger, longer term signing as part of the squad rebuild, even if that was the summer.

[MWHIBBIES]

Glen Kamara seemingly linked with Arsenal. Remember a number of posters on here hoping hibs would have made a move long before Rangers came calling. One that got away perhaps. Shankland maybe another. Hopefully we find a gem or 2 out there this window, they are certainly there to be found through the divisions if we are looking close to home x
What or who has linked him with Arsenal? My guess is a boring easy rumour because he was there as a kid so would be homegrown. They'll be after a much higher standard.

[Allant1981]

What or who has linked him with Arsenal? My guess is a boring easy rumour because he was there as a kid so would be homegrown. They'll be after a much higher standard.

Think it was the daily mail reporting it

[hibsbollah]

He would be an expensive short term signing IMO. I’d rather look to invest that money in a younger, longer term signing as part of the squad rebuild, even if that was the summer.

There's a lot of conjecture about how much we'd have to pay for him in wages, but nobody really knows. At 33 his options will be limited, he's made his money and he might just want to play games. He's likely to be less of a dick than Kris Commons.

[we are hibs]

Kamara would be a good signing for arsenal. Exactly the kind of player they need to secure a top 8 spot.

[JimBHibees]

Kamara would be a good signing for arsenal. Exactly the kind of player they need to secure a top 8 spot.

Personally would be staggered if Arsenal are looking at players of his quality.

[Bostonhibby]

He is a decent player but if arsenal are genuinely going for him it just shows how far they have fallen, he would be a decent championship/lower level premier league player but not one that one of the top teams in the country should be going for, if I was the rangers I'd be pushing this move through big timeVery much this, my good friend who is an Arsenal die hard has been saying for the last few years that they've been signing players that the clubs ahead of them don't want, this is an example of it if true.

He really wanted them to go for Van Dijk when he was at Southampton.



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[Greenworld]

Just reading Sunderland said he can leave in January.

Supposedly on £30,000 a week.

He was told to train with reserves due to negative influences in changing room.He can stay with the reserves we already have wingers better than him

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[Heisenberg]

Hearts after Liam Boyce who is in the final 6 months of his contract at Burton. One we should be all over too.

[04Sauzee]

Hearts after Liam Boyce who is in the final 6 months of his contract at Burton. One we should be all over too.

Is this Jambo talk or is it being reported in the media.

[Greenworld]

Personally would be staggered if Arsenal are looking at players of his quality.Not a chance he is of the quality he is a good player but not English prem top sides

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[Heisenberg]

Is this Jambo talk or is it being reported in the media.

EEN (allisbarry) reporting it so a bit of both :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Expect Mcgeady to come in

I thought Hibs would stay away from signing aging players. Mcgeady is or was a great player in his day just nit sure where he would fit into a Hibs team.

[04Sauzee]

EEN (allisbarry) reporting it so a bit of both :greengrin

Mind his reporting of the advanced paynent from Hearts Sponsors in the Romanov era. He's a plum

[gegs70]

Who will we release or send on loan? Will we receive bids for players? Shaw and Murray really need game time! Boyle must be on some clubs radar?

[Ozyhibby]

We should stay away from Mcgeady unless it is a short term deal until the end of the season. The Whittaker experience should have taught us that. Or the yams experience with Naismith.


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[Ozyhibby]

I’m no longer that fussed about Boyce. Since the knee injury his goal scoring levels have dropped a good bit. Chance he ends up like Stevie May. Injuries like that have the potential to cost a player that crucial half yard of pace. Not saying that’s what’s happened here as I’ve not seen him play but his goal scoring rate has dropped.


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[Smartie]

I’m no longer that fussed about Boyce. Since the knee injury his goal scoring levels have dropped a good bit. Chance he ends up like Stevie May. Injuries like that have the potential to cost a player that crucial half yard of pace. Not saying that’s what’s happened here as I’ve not seen him play but his goal scoring rate has dropped.


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Your description has “disastrous marquee signing for the big team” written all over it.

[Brightside]

Mcgeady is the last person we should be signing. Ageing wingers are not the answers. Another player who won’t defend?

[Ozyhibby]

Your description has “disastrous marquee signing for the big team” written all over it.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/hearts-eyeing-move-burton-albion-striker-liam-boyce-1352950


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[Vault Boy]

Mcgeady is the last person we should be signing. Ageing wingers are not the answers. Another player who won’t defend?

Aye exactly. Our biggest problem this season is the lack of balance in our midfield, leading to increased pressure on a shakey defence. McGeady would only add to that.

If we addressed the problem areas and we were offered McGeady as a 'bonus,' if such things even exist on our budget, then I'd understand it. That's incredibly unlikely though.

Also we can't afford him.