Winter 2019-20 transfer thread

[B.H.F.C]

So now we’re told PM and one other according to JR on STV. That’s not nearly enough.

See to be honest, I never expected that we’d bring in 5, 6 or 7 players this month. We were never going to fix all of our problems in this window. What would concern me is if we continue to ignore the obvious in the middle of the park.

The most positive thing to come out of this window might be the folk we’ve managed to get off the wage bill, come the end of it.

[Stuart93]

Am I the only one who finds this transfer window tedious? Bed wetting and gnashing of teeth every January year after year.

How can you blame folk for “bed wetting” we’ve brought in one player on loan for 6 months, Bogdan was already here really

Still without having addressed CDM as yet

People are concerned we still seem to be scrambling to get people in?

[Borderhibbie76]

Ross saying more could be leaving...will we be able to put out a starting 11?

"I would imagine there would be some activity both in and out before Friday." - from BBC.

Surely not..even if we get 3 in we cannot afford to lose anyone except maybe James?

[B.H.F.C]

Am I the only one who finds this transfer window tedious? Bed wetting and gnashing of teeth every January year after year.

What is more tedious is that, again, we’re relying on the January window to try and salvage our season.

[Brightside]

Could he mean development lads going out on loan?

Think he means Murray going out 3 more in.

[Borderhibbie76]

What is more tedious is that, again, we’re relying on the January window to try and salvage our season.

Agreed for the 3rd year running this has been the case...utter shambles. What are we paying this much vaunted recruitment team for??

[Stuart93]

Agreed for the 3rd year running this has been the case...utter shambles. What are we paying this much vaunted recruitment team for??

Shh. Stop bed wetting.

Everything’s fine.

[AlbertK86]

and u believe everythings thats said in public? really??

Craigie I like your confidence mate. For what it’s worth I totally agree with you. I have no inside knowledge just think this is the best way to play it.

Anymore on whether the surprise you mentioned earlier is still happening ?

Somebody else mentioned after your post that the ‘surprise’ had fallen through ?


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[madhatter]

Am I the only one who finds this transfer window tedious? Bed wetting and gnashing of teeth every January year after year.

It's that way because the last 3 summer transfer windows have been terrible. Vela free transfer shows that more than anything, signing McGinn while we have James shows it as well. We always need to fix the team in January for some reason.

[Real Emerald]

JR also saying he is concentrating on tomorrow’s and Saturdays games as that what he has control over, not the transfers. It sounded a bit like “don’t blame me”.

[The 90+2]

How can you blame folk for “bed wetting” we’ve brought in one player on loan for 6 months, Bogdan was already here really

Still without having addressed CDM as yet

People are concerned we still seem to be scrambling to get people in?

The only people that would pretend we are bed wetting would be Jambos at this rate.

[04Sauzee]

JR also saying he is concentrating on tomorrow’s and Saturdays games as that what he has control over, not the transfers. It sounded a bit like “don’t blame me”.

I listened to it and also heard him say that nut i didn't take it as a dont blame me.

[mcfly]

Agreed for the 3rd year running this has been the case...utter shambles. What are we paying this much vaunted recruitment team for??

Agree yet in a couple of months the season ticket renewals will be out.

Recruitment this year has been awful...

still big game tomorrow - need all fans to get behind the team and see if we can progress.

[B.H.F.C]

It's that way because the last 3 summer transfer windows have been terrible. Vela free transfer shows that more than anything, signing McGinn while we have James shows it as well. We always need to fix the team in January for some reason.

Hopefully that changes with Ross. Remains to be seen what type of players he brings in. But I’m encouraged that he’s come in and recognised that players like Maxwell and Vela weren’t up to it and acted on it as soon as he could really.

McGinn doesn’t exactly inspire me but I can see the logic in it from his point of view.

[thebakerboy]

Amos Youga being linked with us , a 6ft + 12 stone defensive midfielder from Le Harve , looks like a large unit.

[Radium]

JR interview, seems fairly generic

https://youtu.be/SFmac85fVtk


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[The Captain....]

Agreed for the 3rd year running this has been the case...utter shambles. What are we paying this much vaunted recruitment team for??If we see anymore outgoings a few of the recruitment team might have to pull on the boots!

Still time to bring in a couple and change the complexion of this window. As it stands it doesn't look good tho tbh. There doesn't seem to be much of a budget available unfortunately. I didn't expect us to solve all our problem areas but I thought we'd definitely have addressed the defensive midfield position.

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[04Sauzee]

Amos Youga being linked with us , a 6ft + 12 stone defensive midfielder from Le Harve , looks like a large unit.

5kg heavier than Uche, he's a big guy

[Speedway]

Clearly JR has no idea how many are coming in or out and is receiving updates from GM on a daily basis.

[Stuart93]

If we see anymore outgoings a few of the recruitment team might have to pull on the boots!

Still time to bring in a couple and change the complexion of this window. As it stands it doesn't look good tho tbh. There doesn't seem to be much of a budget available unfortunately. I didn't expect us to solve all our problem areas but I thought we'd definitely have addressed the defensive midfield position.

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I don’t understand how we’ve all these guys in the background in the recruitment team, we’re at the 27th of January and still not got anyone in.

To me, rumours only I know, but looks as though we’re almost scrambling for one

[Smartie]

What is more tedious is that, again, we’re relying on the January window to try and salvage our season.

At least you could argue that in previous seasons it worked - we got in the players we needed, our form in the 2nd half of the season drastically improved to the level it should have been at and over the course of each season we came close to finishing where we should.

This season feels different. All the signs are saying that we're short of cash, when we shouldn't be. If this is the way it is with record season ticket sales, I hate to think who would be playing for us if those sales slumped - and as it feels very much like those season ticket holders are being taken for granted I don't think it would be much of a surprise if that happened.

[Real Emerald]

Clearly JR has no idea how many are coming in or out and is receiving updates from GM on a daily basis.
That’s the impression he gave in his interview. I would have thought the manager would be calling the shots and the recruitment team coming up with the options. It follows with Oli going permanent when JR thought it would be on a loan deal. In other words he had no say in it. Seems a bit odd if correct.

[mcfly]

You just have to be patient and wait and see what happens.

I’m sure they know there is a home game on sat and if fans don’t get some quality signings then I’d suspect some muttering of discontent in the stands

[truehibernian]

Notoriously difficult window with clubs only knowing transfer movements once they've got things lined up - people need to stop the panic. Hibs have always brought players in during the January window. Looks like a few players we like are at clubs who themselves will be negotiating players in before they allow moves.

It's this summer I hope the club show some real creativity and get some signings in that will create the basis of a new side. The defence in particular has had it's day for me. Can't fault their achievements but for the 'next level' we need to replace Lewy, Hanlon, SDG, and Daz with first picks - younger, more dynamic, and hungrier - and fitter / less injury prone.

[jgl07]

So now we’re told PM and one other according to JR on STV. That’s not nearly enough.

Please translate.

[Unseen work]

Youga in the squad for Le Harve tonight.

[Real Emerald]

Please translate.

Paul McGinn is looking like a definite and we’re looking to get one more in on top of that according to the Jack Ross interview on STV.

Sorry, I knew what I meant 😂

[Steven79]

Paul McGinn is looking like a definite and we’re looking to get one more in on top of that according to the Jack Ross interview on STV.

We need at least two more (DM & Striker) or this place will have a meltdown on Friday.

[Heisenberg]

That’s the impression he gave in his interview. I would have thought the manager would be calling the shots and the recruitment team coming up with the options. It follows with Oli going permanent when JR thought it would be on a loan deal. In other words he had no say in it. Seems a bit odd if correct.

The manager expected a loan deal but was quoted as saying things changed quickly and the player expressed a desire to move permanently. There’s no chance Shaw leaves if Ross didn’t give it the all clear, IMO.

Also think Ross is playing it down a bit today just in case we don’t get the players we want in before Friday. I reckon we’ll get three in (striker, midfielder, McGinn).

[we are hibs]

Am I the only one who finds this transfer window tedious? Bed wetting and gnashing of teeth every January year after year.

The phrase bed wetting is far more tedious. Makes no sense either. Doesnt stop the same bores posting it all over the forum as soon as someone dares question the club, though.


Paul McGinn is looking like a definite and we’re looking to get one more in on top of that according to the Jack Ross interview on STV.

He must be flip flopping like hell then because he said mcginn and possibly 2 more in his press conference i watched earlier.

[Brightside]

Youga in the squad for Le Harve tonight.

There is another guy who is ahead of him in the sqaud. Yogi only gets half games.

[MWHIBBIES]

The boy Josh Laurent for Shrewsbury looks a player 24 years old and out of contract in the summer. Would be well worth a look at. Strong box to box ball winning midfielder. Not sure if we have one of these.

He looked great in one tv game. Does he play that well every week? If he does he wont be coming here.

[Stuart93]

Notoriously difficult window with clubs only knowing transfer movements once they've got things lined up - people need to stop the panic. Hibs have always brought players in during the January window. Looks like a few players we like are at clubs who themselves will be negotiating players in before they allow moves.

It's this summer I hope the club show some real creativity and get some signings in that will create the basis of a new side. The defence in particular has had it's day for me. Can't fault their achievements but for the 'next level' we need to replace Lewy, Hanlon, SDG, and Daz with first picks - younger, more dynamic, and hungrier - and fitter / less injury prone.

Na. People don’t need to stop the panic.

The club need to act. The panic from the fans is more than acceptable.

[Real Emerald]

The manager expected a loan deal but was quoted as saying things changed quickly and the player expressed a desire to move permanently. There’s no chance Shaw leaves if Ross didn’t give it the all clear, IMO.

That’s what I would have thought but it’s not what he said. He said he was surprised it was a permanent deal. I can’t recall if he said that would have been his preference or not.

[J-C]

JR also saying he is concentrating on tomorrow’s and Saturdays games as that what he has control over, not the transfers. It sounded a bit like “don’t blame me”.


The players are not signed off by the head coach, Mathie and Leeann do that side of the business, once the HC has agreed on players, Mathie and Leeann sit down and negotiate the deal, that's why we have a head coach and not a manager.

[Steven79]

The players are not signed off by the head coach, Mathie and Leeann do that side of the business, once the HC has agreed on players, Mathie and Leeann sit down and negotiate the deal, that's why we have a head coach and not a manager.

Apart from the last guy who was allowed to sign whoever he wanted...

[MikeyS]

5kg heavier than Uche, he's a big guy

There is not a chance that big huddy is only 12 stone!

I was told he turned up at pre season around 17 stone and the coaches/medical team were raging that he had spent all his summer in the gym.

[Real Emerald]

The players are not signed off by the head coach, Mathie and Leeann do that side of the business, once the HC has agreed on players, Mathie and Leeann sit down and negotiate the deal, that's why we have a head coach and not a manager.

He must play some part in trying to convince players that his team and methods are right for the players we’re trying to sign though. It’s usually the managers influence (apart from cash) that makes players choose to sign for clubs. As I’ve no idea how they work at Hibs I’m only guessing that the manager would or should be involved, it’s how it used to work.

[Steve88]

Amos Youga.... Yes please!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0vsSriMMI4

Can hibs fans please start bombarding this guy on social media to get him signed. Thanks

[Baader]

There is not a chance that big huddy is only 12 stone!

I was told he turned up at pre season around 17 stone and the coaches/medical team were raging that he had spent all his summer in the gym.

Was thinking the same. I'm 6ft and weigh about 13.5, if Uche is over 6ft he must be about 15 stone at the very least!

[Hibbyradge]

What is more tedious is that, again, we’re relying on the January window to try and salvage our season.

You can blame Paul Heckingbottom for that.

[Stuart93]

You can blame Paul Heckingbottom for that.

And Lennon x2 before him

Seems to be a running theme the last few seasons

[Hibbyradge]

Clearly JR has no idea how many are coming in or out and is receiving updates from GM on a daily basis.

It's clear to me that Jack Ross is going to give two thirds of flick all away in a press conference.

[J-C]

Apart from the last guy who was allowed to sign whoever he wanted...


He must play some part in trying to convince players that his team and methods are right for the players we’re trying to sign though. It’s usually the managers influence (apart from cash) that makes players choose to sign for clubs. As I’ve no idea how they work at Hibs I’m only guessing that the manager would or should be involved, it’s how it used to work.


The head coach will have a huge say in who he wants in and will play a big part in trying to get them to sign but after that Mathie and Leeann will take over negotiations, it's not really that hard to understand, that's why he doesn't know who's coming in yet, lots of things to be finalised before a player finally signs.
Did you not remember Leeann going over to Grasshopper's in Zurich to get Kamberi signed.

[B.H.F.C]

You can blame Paul Heckingbottom for that.

Agree with that. Still bloody annoying though.

[Since452]

What is Hecky up to these days? Maybe we should get him back until Friday so he can do the famous sales pitch on our prospective targets

[hibee-boys]

Amos Youga.... Yes please!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0vsSriMMI4

Can hibs fans please start bombarding this guy on social media to get him signed. Thanks

It looks like he's been to the Ryan Porteous school of tackling!:)

[B.H.F.C]

The head coach will have a huge say in who he wants in and will play a big part in trying to get them to sign but after that Mathie and Leeann will take over negotiations, it's not really that hard to understand, that's why he doesn't know who's coming in yet, lots of things to be finalised before a player finally signs.
Did you not remember Leeann going over to Grasshopper's in Zurich to get Kamberi signed.

His job title of Head Coach isn’t relevant in it though. That’s just a job title.

Gerrard is The Rangers Manager but it’ll still be their Sporting Director who takes care of the business side of it.

The whole thing is overplayed, I don’t think we operate any differently to anybody else these days.

[Hibbyradge]

The manager expected a loan deal but was quoted as saying things changed quickly and the player expressed a desire to move permanently. There’s no chance Shaw leaves if Ross didn’t give it the all clear, IMO.

Also think Ross is playing it down a bit today just in case we don’t get the players we want in before Friday. I reckon we’ll get three in (striker, midfielder, McGinn).

That's exactly my take.

[Craig_HFC]

If less people took any manager interviews as absolute 100% gospel truth then this thread would probably only have half as many pages as it does.

[The 90+2]

Youga in the squad for Le Harve tonight.

Relax 👍

[Walter]

What happened to our ITK crowd?

[B.H.F.C]

If less people took any manager interviews as absolute 100% gospel truth then this thread would probably only have half as many pages as it does.

Did he not say about four hours before Omeonga signed that nothing was imminent?

[Hibbyradge]

Na. People don’t need to stop the panic.

The club need to act. The panic from the fans is more than acceptable.

Stuart, you've been panicking for weeks. I said that to you ages ago.

The window closes at midnight on Friday. If we haven't signed what we need by then, feel free to squeam and squeam and squeam.

Until then, try to remember that every January window is like this for the majority of clubs.

[Hibs90]

Notice Afolabi has gone on loan to Dunfermline. Maybe they are anticipating Nisbet leaving soon..

[MrRobot]

do we honestly just expect our manager to just reveal detailed insight into our targets in interviews?

[Since452]

Have Aberdeen announced Youga yet?

[Real Emerald]

Stuart, you've been panicking for weeks. I said that to you ages ago.

The window closes at midnight on Friday. If we haven't signed what we need by then, feel free to squeam and squeam and squeam.

Until then, try to remember that every January window is like this for the majority of clubs.

We also need to stay in the cup with a thread bare squad after being patient. That is a must.

[Springbank]

We also need to stay in the cup with a thread bare squad after being patient. That is a must.

Yup, main games every season are the derbies & the cup ties.

I thought the sale of Garry o'Connor was the worst deal in history for timing

[Alex Trager]

Relax [emoji106]

You suggesting this is happening?

[The 90+2]

You suggesting this is happening?

No, it was a Yoga pun that went horribly wrong mate.

[Hibbyradge]

We also need to stay in the cup with a thread bare squad after being patient. That is a must.

There's nothing we can do about the squad for tomorrow's game. We've been unlucky with injuries, that's just football.

[HoboHarry]

What happened to our ITK crowd?
We never had one.

[Craig_HFC]

Did he not say about four hours before Omeonga signed that nothing was imminent?

Exactly my point.

No manager anywhere is going to say anything specific about transfers (in or out) in an interview unless they've already been announced; even then it's only going to be the usual cliches.

[Real Emerald]

Yup, main games every season are the derbies & the cup ties.

I thought the sale of Garry o'Connor was the worst deal in history for timing

Yet we’re going into this cup tie in late January with less options than we started with and no new recruits available. If we go out, it won’t really matter who we bring in for the rest of the season. We’re fighting for 5th place at best or staying in the top six.

[Alex Trager]

Stuart, you've been panicking for weeks. I said that to you ages ago.

The window closes at midnight on Friday. If we haven't signed what we need by then, feel free to squeam and squeam and squeam.

Until then, try to remember that every January window is like this for the majority of clubs.

This is true on both accounts. You did say this to Stu and he has been panicking since before the window even opened

[Stuart93]

Stuart, you've been panicking for weeks. I said that to you ages ago.

The window closes at midnight on Friday. If we haven't signed what we need by then, feel free to squeam and squeam and squeam.

Until then, try to remember that every January window is like this for the majority of clubs.

Correct and I’ve not seen much to suggest I shouldn’t have been, could tell the way the window was going to pan out

The majority of clubs apart from the ones we should be competing with for signings like hearts or aberdeen who’ve signed players that would instantly improve our squad

[Alex Trager]

No, it was a Yoga pun that went horribly wrong mate.

That’s frustrating.

[The 90+2]

Le Harve v Troyes tonight.

Battle of the Hibs midfielders old clubs.

There’s a question, who was better, Boozy or Freddie?

[Stevie Reid]

Agreed for the 3rd year running this has been the case...utter shambles. What are we paying this much vaunted recruitment team for??

We were not trying to salvage our season in January 2018.

[Hibbyradge]

Correct and I’ve not seen much to suggest I shouldn’t have been, could tell the way the window was going to pan out

The majority of clubs apart from the ones we should be competing with for signings like hearts or aberdeen who’ve signed players that would instantly improve our squad

You don't know how the window will pan out. Not a clue, just like the rest of us.

We've signed Omeonga and Bogdan both of whom instantly improved our squad. There will be more.

[Stuart93]

This is true on both accounts. You did say this to Stu and he has been panicking since before the window even opened

That’s just not true. The panic set in when I realised we never had players lined up to bring in to address our glaring weaknesses.

[The 90+2]

We were not trying to salvage our season in January 2018.

8 points behind Aberdeen in December 2017.

[The 90+2]

You don't know how the window will pan out. Not a clue, just like the rest of us.

We've signed Omeonga and Bogdan both of whom instantly improved our squad. There will be more.

How does Bogdan improve our squad from when the window opened? Or say our squad that got pumped at Livi?

[Craig_HFC]

That’s just not true. The panic set in when I realised we never had players lined up to bring in to address our glaring weaknesses.

Can you tell me the winning Euromillions numbers for Friday's draw?

You seem to be living in a reality where it is February 2020 already and Hibs have signed nobody else.

[Since452]

8 points behind Aberdeen in December 2017.

Yup. The first half of that season was average at best

[The 90+2]

Can you tell me the winning Euromillions numbers for Friday's draw?

You seem to be living in a reality where it is February 2020 already and Hibs have signed nobody else.

No idea why your picking on Stuart. Our squad is week as ****, we are kicking about 6th and the window closes in four days. The same repetition to calm down was being said in the middle of Jan.

[Real Emerald]

There's nothing we can do about the squad for tomorrow's game. We've been unlucky with injuries, that's just football.

I know that but the point still stands that we are worse off at this moment than we were when the window opened. They’ve had time to address this but have failed. You can only speculate why we haven’t addressed our problems and how valid the reasons are but the fact we’re short of players going into this tie still stands. We have no new signings to draw from.

[The 90+2]

Yup. The first half of that season was average at best

Was saved big time in the January. It seems every year January is short term used to cover up a **** summer.

[B.H.F.C]

Yup. The first half of that season was average at best

I wish we were still as average as we were in the first half of the season when we were winning at Ibrox, picking up a point at Parkhead and winning more games than we lost.

[Stevie Reid]

8 points behind Aberdeen in December 2017.

We were in 4th place, where we finished, and had been in the League Cup semi final. Hardly trying to salvage our season.

[04Sauzee]

How does Bogdan improve our squad from when the window opened? Or say our squad that got pumped at Livi?

Probably the poster thinks he's better than Maxwell as do i so it makes the squad stronger in the goalkeeping position

[Alex Trager]

Yet we’re going into this cup tie in late January with less options than we started with and no new recruits available. If we go out, it won’t really matter who we bring in for the rest of the season. We’re fighting for 5th place at best or staying in the top six.

I’m not sure about that mate. We’re not too far off the sheep. Have to play them twice as well so all hope is jot lost on that front.

But I agree the cup is the priority

[The 90+2]

I wish we were still as average as we were in the first half of the season when we were winning at Ibrox, picking up a point at Parkhead and winning more games than we lost.

We’re just mediocre now and yet we shouldn’t worry.

[The 90+2]

Probably the poster thinks he's better than Maxwell as do i so it makes the squad stronger in the goalkeeping position

That’s all and well but Bogdan was here before the window opened. The only real addition to the squad since over the Xmas period has been Steph.

[Stevie Reid]

Was saved big time in the January. It seems every year January is short term used to cover up a **** summer.

Saved big time? Hearts will be saved big time if their January business keeps them in the league. We were five points clear in 4th and had been to Hampden.

[The 90+2]

We were in 4th place, where we finished, and had been in the League Cup semi final. Hardly trying to salvage our season.

You could argue it worked even though we finished in the same place. We were a lot lot stronger the second half of the season that season.

[Hibbyradge]

How does Bogdan improve our squad from when the window opened? Or say our squad that got pumped at Livi?

Don't you think he's a better keeper than Maxwell was?

[Hibs90]

Notice Afolabi has gone on loan to Dunfermline. Maybe they are anticipating Nisbet leaving soon..

:greengrin

[The 90+2]

Saved big time? Hearts will be saved big time if their January business keeps them in the league. We were five points clear in 4th and had been to Hampden.

We have been to Hampden this season and where five off 3rd when the window opened too - I’m sure you’ll agree we need the season saved big time now?

[The 90+2]

Don't you think he's a better keeper than Maxwell was?

Of course. But he was already in our squad so I don’t see how he’s enhanced it since then? Unless we have doubled his wages and given Maxwells proportion to him also and that was the only way he was staying?

[Since452]

Saved big time? Hearts will be saved big time if their January business keeps them in the league. We were five points clear in 4th and had been to Hampden.

We're 6th this season and been to Hampden. That January the recruitment team pulled 3 rabbits out the hat and transformed our season. Hopefully happens again

[Stevie Reid]

You could argue it worked even though we finished in the same place. We were a lot lot stronger the second half of the season that season.

No disagreement there. We were good in the first half of the season, we were very good afterwards.

We definitely weren’t trying to salvage the season. We were trying to be even more competitive with the teams above us. It worked, but sadly we didn’t improve our league position.

[Alex Trager]

That’s just not true. The panic set in when I realised we never had players lined up to bring in to address our glaring weaknesses.

The point is, why is there so much panic on the thread?

We all want players in.

Getting players in now or tomorrow or the next day makes absolutely no difference to the situation. They can’t play tomorrow anyway.

If we are sitting here a few hours before the close of the window in this same position then I see the need to panic.

We can all see that changes need made, make no mistake.

But there is time to make them, so why the worry?

[Craig_HFC]

No idea why your picking on Stuart. Our squad is week as ****, we are kicking about 6th and the window closes in four days. The same repetition to calm down was being said in the middle of Jan.

Yeah, so it hasn't closed yet.

I can't think of a January window where we haven't signed players much closer to the end of the window than the start of it, not a window that worked out very well anyway!

Take January 2017, for example, which I'm sure most people would agree was our best January window (maybe even transfer window full stop) in a long time. Kamberi & Scott Allan both signed on deadline day. The only other player that came in that window that made any impact, Jamie MacLaren, signed in on 8 January. Rherras, Bain & Cammy Bell also signed that month. We went on to have a brilliant 2nd half of the season even though 2 of the most important players signed on deadline day.

This season we got Bogdan in pretty early & Omeonga in about half way through(ish?) the month so I'm sure we'll make signings over the next 4 days that will beef up and improve the squad. I think you and others can panic if it comes to 1 February and we haven't signed anyone, until then it's just pointless imo.

[Hibbyradge]

Of course. But he was already in our squad so I don’t see how he’s enhanced it since then? Unless we have doubled his wages and given Maxwells proportion to him also and that was the only way he was staying?

Ok.

Can you give me panic lessons then. I'm inclined to believe the manager when he says we'll be bringing players in, but maybe you could steer me away from such a rational stance.

What should I be doing to fully embrace drama queen levels of panic?

[Speedway]

Progress so far:

2 loans cancelled
2 players ‘sold’
4 players recalled from loans
3 players farmed back out
2 players signed on six month deals.

Is that correct?

[K Kay]

8 points behind Aberdeen in December 2017.
And ended up 6 points behind them, too many away draws held us back, that and getting beat of the Duncans after the split and those were the only points they won in the final 5 games. :fuming:

[Lee Marvin]

:greengrin

Interesting

[HoboHarry]

The point is, why is there so much panic on the thread?

We all want players in.

Getting players in now or tomorrow or the next day makes absolutely no difference to the situation. They can’t play tomorrow anyway.

If we are sitting here a few hours before the close of the window in this same position then I see the need to panic.

We can all see that changes need made, make no mistake.

But there is time to make them, so why the worry?
Panic? Not me but if we do sign three or four players I may play golf on Saturday to celebrate. If we don't then, well actually I'll be playing golf anyway......

[Hibs90]

Interesting

Thought it was worth noting.

[Speedway]

Ok.

Can you give me panic lessons then. I'm inclined to believe the manager when he says we'll be bringing players in, but maybe you could steer me away from such a rational stance.

What should I be doing to fully embrace drama queen levels of panic?

By realising that RG is a yam intent on asset stripping the club and making us play in Maroon with Maroon away kits and renaming the club Hibs of MidLeithian.

[Real Emerald]

Panic? Not me but if we do sign three or four players I may play golf on Saturday to celebrate. If we don't then, well actually I'll be playing golf anyway......

At least our signings will be under par 😂😂

[Hibbyradge]

By realising that RG is a yam intent on asset stripping the club and making us play in Maroon with Maroon away kits and renaming the club Hibs of MidLeithian.

That's all very well, but how should I behave?

Also, no mention of Ponzi there so I'm still relaxed.

[Stuart93]

The point is, why is there so much panic on the thread?

We all want players in.

Getting players in now or tomorrow or the next day makes absolutely no difference to the situation. They can’t play tomorrow anyway.

If we are sitting here a few hours before the close of the window in this same position then I see the need to panic.

We can all see that changes need made, make no mistake.

But there is time to make them, so why the worry?

If we had brought them in on time we might not even have had a replay to worry about tomorrow night is my point

We’ve had important games this month and could’ve only benefited getting them in earlier

[Lee Marvin]

Thought it was worth noting.

The understated (probably incorrectly) ITK play has me excited...

[Speedway]

That's all very well, but how should I behave?

Also, no mention of Ponzi there so I'm still relaxed.

You should be outraged as it’s a disgrace and sue the club for all the money you’ve given them, or your family and friends have given them, since 1875.

[HoboHarry]

At least our signings will be under par 😂😂
I ferkin won't be you can be sure of that......

[Real Emerald]

I ferkin won't be you can be sure of that......

😂👍

[007]

Exactly my point.

No manager anywhere is going to say anything specific about transfers (in or out) in an interview unless they've already been announced; even then it's only going to be the usual cliches.

Apart from Jack Ross about Paul McGinn in his interview today.

[04Sauzee]

Apart from Jack Ross about Paul McGinn in his interview today.

And he wouldn't have said anything about him had Goodwin not reported it.
Not sure why Goodwin felt the need

[Alex Trager]

Thought it was worth noting.

Worth noting?
You know something?

[Real Emerald]

Apart from Jack Ross about Paul McGinn in his interview today.

And Aberdeen saying they’re looking to bring in another two on top of what they’ve already done. It’s not done them any harm.

[lord bunberry]

Jack Ross said last Tuesday that there was no interest in any of our players and the next day we’d sold Shaw. There’s absolutely no point in listening to a word any manager says regarding transfers at this time of year. People are forensically analysing everything he says trying to find hidden meanings that aren’t there. It’s the same every window.

[Chorley Hibee]

Have Aberdeen announced Youga yet?

Be patient. 😄

[seanoheimhin]

It is remarkable that the ‘be patient’ brigade are still pedalling that line when injuries included we’re weaker on Jan 27th than we were on Jan 1st.

It’s great that we’ve offloaded Vela, but we are a bang average team and need improvements. As things stand we will have ups and downs over the second half of the season, but the fact will remain this squad is simply not strong enough to get us near the top four.

That’s not a position I want us to be in as a club

[Alex Trager]

If we had brought them in on time we might not even have had a replay to worry about tomorrow night is my point

We’ve had important games this month and could’ve only benefited getting them in earlier

True.
But what’s done is done. It doesn’t mean we will finish the window as we are.

We surely won’t

[Hibbyradge]

Apart from Jack Ross about Paul McGinn in his interview today.

He was asked specifically about Paul McGinn who's manager revealed we'd enquired about.

He was discussing common knowledge that he didn't leak.

[Hibbyradge]

And Aberdeen saying they’re looking to bring in another two on top of what they’ve already done. It’s not done them any harm.

So have we said that.

[Hibs90]

Worth noting?
You know something?


The understated (probably incorrectly) ITK play has me excited...

Nope. Just thought I'd mention it. I'm clinging onto any bit of news in the hope of some signings :rolleyes:

[Hibbyradge]

It is remarkable that the ‘be patient’ brigade are still pedalling that line when injuries included we’re weaker on Jan 27th than we were on Jan 1st.

It’s great that we’ve offloaded Vela, but we are a bang average team and need improvements. As things stand we will have ups and downs over the second half of the season, but the fact will remain this squad is simply not strong enough to get us near the top four.

That’s not a position I want us to be in as a club

Don't be patient.

Smash something of yours that's valuable.

Better?

[Alex Trager]

Nope. Just thought I'd mention it. I'm clinging onto any bit of news in the hope of some signings :rolleyes:

Which both of us are as well haha!

[Stevie Reid]

We have been to Hampden this season and where five off 3rd when the window opened too - I’m sure you’ll agree we need the season saved big time now?

I find the language a bit dramatic, ridiculously so when used in reference to the 2018 window.

This season I’d say we needed saved big time when Ross came in, as even after the good win at St. Johnstone were only two points above the relegation play off spot, with 12 points from 12 games.

Hopefully the January business this year can improve us as much as the previous two winter windows have. Happy with Bogdan and Omeonga thus far, there will undoubtedly be more.

[Real Emerald]

He was asked specifically about Paul McGinn who's manager revealed we'd enquired about.

He was discussing common knowledge that he didn't leak.

I know that and heard Jack Ross say it. What I’m saying is Aberdeen have made a couple of really good signings and are saying they want to bring in two more. It doesn’t seem to do them any harm to let the supporters know they’re looking to bring in however many players they’re looking at.

[SHODAN]

It isn't going to be just two more signings. That would be really stupid.

[seanoheimhin]

Don't be patient.

Smash something of yours that's valuable.

Better?

Chucked my phone out the window, much better!

[ShadesLongThrow]

Amos Youga.... Yes please!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0vsSriMMI4

Can hibs fans please start bombarding this guy on social media to get him signed. Thanks

Oooft. There’s about 5 red cards in that showreel with our refs. Liking the look of him!

[King Cosell]

I’m not sure about that mate. We’re not too far off the sheep. Have to play them twice as well so all hope is jot lost on that front.

But I agree the cup is the priority

Both at Pittodrie? Played them 3 times at ER last season. We've got 2 home games after split, if top 6 stays same, it'll probably be Rangers & Motherwell home, Celtic, Aberdeen & Livi away. Need a really good run, starting Saturday.

[hibby67]

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18190060.sunderland-interested-blackburn-midfielder-richie-smallwood/

This part taken from the article

At this stage, he does not feel he needs another striker, but that could change if either McNulty or Will Grigg was to move on.

McNulty’s loan deal from Reading could be terminated to facilitate an alternative arrangement, and Ross remains keen to be reunited with the 27-year-old, who was his main summer target when he was still Sunderland boss.

McNulty spent the second half of last season on loan at Hibs, and is bound to be concerned at his recent lack of involvement on Wearside.

[Billy Whizz]

Oooft. There’s about 5 red cards in that showreel with our refs. Liking the look of him!

We want to keep 10 players on the park though

[HH81]

Be patient. 😄

Chorley do you ever go watch Chorley fc?

[Winston Ingram]

He's a DM i think. 27yo.

At last! Sign him up 🙏

[Hibbyradge]

Chucked my phone out the window, much better!

You must be on your PC or tablet now.

You'll enjoy wrecking one of them tomorrow if we've not signed anyone.

A vid would be appreciated.:greengrin

[Steve88]

We want to keep 10 players on the park though

The guys passing from deep is excellent!!

Please Hibs, announce Youga... I'm very excited about this player

[FitbaFolkKen]

I think that we are more than likely not going to be throwing loads of money around this window chasing 3rd or 4th when we are a fair bit behind. JR will probably want to start putting his stamp on the team but the major rebuilding of the squad, if that is what JR wants to do, will almost definitely be in the summer.




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[Real Emerald]

The guys passing from deep is excellent!!

Please Hibs, announce Youga... I'm very excited about this player

Youga Youga Youga............

[Steve88]

Youga Youga Youga............

This guy epitomises what all Hibs fans have been wanting

Anounce.Youga.

[HoboHarry]

This guy optimises what all Hibs fans have been wanting

Anounce.Youga.
Damn referees would be sharpening their pencils before the game started.....

[Steve88]

Damn referees would be sharpening their pencils before the game started.....

I'm hopeful a long hard stare at the ref in the tunnel will make them think twice about doing so:aok:

[Torto7]

This guy epitomises what all Hibs fans have been wanting

Anounce.Youga.


Have you seen him play? He certainly looks the part athletically/sizewise.

[Steve88]

Have you seen him play? He certainly looks the part athletically/sizewise.

I've posted some links prior (couple of pages back)

[HendoDelivered]

The Northern Echo thing regarding Sparky isn’t all true according to his Dad. His agent met Sunderland today, gaffer doesn’t want to lose him. This is what his Dad said to me: “ This is going to go to the last day the gaffer doesn’t want to loose him his agent has told him there’s clubs want to take him I think Wednesday will decide if he plays or not 👍“

[madhatter]

I think that we are more than likely not going to be throwing loads of money around this window chasing 3rd or 4th when we are a fair bit behind. JR will probably want to start putting his stamp on the team but the major rebuilding of the squad, if that is what JR wants to do, will almost definitely be in the summer.




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Then we will try to fix the squad next January. Not major signings though, just enough to turn our season around and reset the groundhog day.

[Ronniekirk]

Paul McGinn is looking like a definite and we’re looking to get one more in on top of that according to the Jack Ross interview on STV.

Sorry, I knew what I meant [emoji23]

Did he not Also say that we could do more business I presume he is being cautious as doesn’t want to raise expectation
But the clear expectation on here is McGinn plus two other players that can improve the team.
Anything less is going to feel like we don’t have the money to do the business we need to do


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[SteveHFC]

The Northern Echo thing regarding Sparky isn’t all true according to his Dad. His agent met Sunderland today, gaffer doesn’t want to lose him. This is what his Dad said to me: “ This is going to go to the last day the gaffer doesn’t want to loose him his agent has told him there’s clubs want to take him I think Wednesday will decide if he plays or not 👍“

Really hope we have another striker lined up just in case he doesn't sign. We can't afford to be pissing about on Friday.

[DetroitHibs]

Really hope we have another striker lined up just in case he doesn't sign. We can't afford to be pissing about on Friday.


What's Dagnall doing?

[SteveHFC]

What's Dagnall doing?

Playing for Yeovil these days. Have always said he was decent.

[Real Emerald]

Did he not Also say that we could do more business I presume he is being cautious as doesn’t want to raise expectation
But the clear expectation on here is McGinn plus two other players that can improve the team.
Anything less is going to feel like we don’t have the money to do the business we need to do


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He spoke about McGinn and doing more business. To be fair it was the reporter doing the clip that said Jack Ross is hoping to get McGinn and one other. Suppose it makes no difference now and will depend on the result tomorrow as to where the priorities are for the remainder of the season. We live in hope 🤞

[04Sauzee]

Youga Youga Youga............

89 minutes gone in the game tonight and he's still on the bench

[HendoDelivered]

89 minutes gone in the game tonight and he's still on the bench

Staying injury free to come to us? :greengrin

[Steve88]

89 minutes gone in the game tonight and he's still on the bench

Refused to play after scrolling the Hibs.net transfer thread, hoping his agent can pull something off...

[lord bunberry]

I would only want McNulty if it was a permanent deal. Another 6 month loan leaves us back to square one in the summer. We should take the money for Flo and bring McNulty in on a contract. If he doesn’t want that then look elsewhere.

[Real Emerald]

Refused to play after scrolling the Hibs.net transfer thread, hoping his agent can pull something off...
Ooh err 😂

[04Sauzee]

Sunderland about to announce a signing. Could it be a forward?

[Lago]

Sunderland about to announce a signing. Could it be a forward?
Kamberi 😊

[04Sauzee]

Kamberi 😊

A midfielder so it turns out

[Gmack7]

Kamberi 😊

😳no no. unless its 2 million

[Smartie]

Sunderland about to announce a signing. Could it be a forward?

Josh Scowen - a midfielder from QPR.

They didn’t pony up for Greg Docherty.

I think they want to keep all their strikers but they’ll struggle to keep all 4 of them happy only playing 1 at a time.

[04Sauzee]

Josh Scowen - a midfielder from QPR.

They didn’t pony up for Greg Docherty.

I think they want to keep all their strikers but they’ll struggle to keep all 4 of them happy only playing 1 at a time.
Few jambos at work today were saying Doherty was going to them

[04Sauzee]

Looks very likely Murray to Dundee but obviously need him for tomorrow night.

http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2020/01/27/hibs-boss-keen-to-make-defender-one-or-two-signings-this-week-with-youngster-set-to-leave/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

[HendoDelivered]

Jones and Barker surplus to requirements at Sevco and could both be away already... barker getting 10k p/w there.

Highly unlikely any of them would come to us but I’d take one of them in a heartbeat.

[04Sauzee]

Jones and Barker surplus to requirements at Sevco and could both be away already... barker getting 10k p/w there.

Highly unlikely any of them would come to us but I’d take one of them in a heartbeat.

Just about to post that they were being offloaded. Not sure we are after a wide player but id love a bit competition on the left both have pace

[HoboHarry]

Jones and Barker surplus to requirements at Sevco and could both be away already... barker getting 10k p/w there.

Highly unlikely any of them would come to us but I’d take one of them in a heartbeat.
Isn't Barker injured just now?

[Steven79]

Isn't Barker injured just now?He's always injured.

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[Wilson]

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He seems bright. Might have done well after all :greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

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Please tell me he said "some of" or even "most of" ...

[The 90+2]

Ok.

Can you give me panic lessons then. I'm inclined to believe the manager when he says we'll be bringing players in, but maybe you could steer me away from such a rational stance.

What should I be doing to fully embrace drama queen levels of panic?

I’m not panicking mate. I’m pretty relaxed and submissive to the fact it’s going to be a season of meh tbh. You’re not usually one to trot the drama queen stance either.

[The 90+2]

Jones and Barker surplus to requirements at Sevco and could both be away already... barker getting 10k p/w there.

Highly unlikely any of them would come to us but I’d take one of them in a heartbeat.

Jones, yes. Barker can bolt.

[Wilson]

I’m not panicking mate. I’m pretty relaxed and submissive to the fact it’s going to be a season of meh tbh. You’re not usually one to trot the drama queen stance either.

That isn't much of a prediction. 23 meh games in and in the meh transfer window. With a meh 5th looking the most positive outcome. Meh.

[HoboHarry]

Jones and Barker surplus to requirements at Sevco and could both be away already... barker getting 10k p/w there.

Highly unlikely any of them would come to us but I’d take one of them in a heartbeat.
Why on earth would we want Barker back at Hibs given his injury record?

[The 90+2]

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18190060.sunderland-interested-blackburn-midfielder-richie-smallwood/

This part taken from the article

At this stage, he does not feel he needs another striker, but that could change if either McNulty or Will Grigg was to move on.

McNulty’s loan deal from Reading could be terminated to facilitate an alternative arrangement, and Ross remains keen to be reunited with the 27-year-old, who was his main summer target when he was still Sunderland boss.

McNulty spent the second half of last season on loan at Hibs, and is bound to be concerned at his recent lack of involvement on Wearside.

McNulty isn’t signing for us this window. He wants a perm away, we won’t be able to do so.

[hhibs]

I’m not panicking mate. I’m pretty relaxed and submissive to the fact it’s going to be a season of meh tbh. You’re not usually one to trot the drama queen stance either.



Nah only seeking attention by trying to be Joe Cool ,

[The 90+2]

That isn't much of a prediction. 23 meh games in and in the meh transfer window. With a meh 5th looking the most positive outcome. Meh.

Is the most likely outcome. Where do we sign up for next season again? We even managed to get the biggest meh new owner in world football.

[The 90+2]

Nah only seeking attention by trying to be Joe Cool ,

Why would I seek attention? I legitimately explain my concerns. Who the ****s Joe Cool? Daddy’s son obviously.

[Unseen work]

Going by who our board recruited/tried to recruit at the end of this window and looking like we’re going to sign McGinn this window, I really wouldn’t be surprised to see us go for some cheap/out of contract players to bulk up our squad a bit either for now or the summer.

A quick look and I would say the following would match

Stephen O’Donnell -Kilmarnock - Right back
Good defensively and offensively. Knows the league well


Andy Halliday - Rangers - Left back/centre mid
Versatile in positions were lacking and a leader


Connor Mcaleny - Fleetwood - Striker
Fast and very good finisher. 11 goals this season


Vaclav Hladky - St Mirren - Goalkeeper
Experienced and stand out performer this season


Gary Dicker - Kilmarnock - Centre Mid
Breaks up play and is a leader. Sort of player we’re missing


Steven Lawless - Livingston - Winger
7 goals and 5 assists this season. Tricky and pacey winger


Alex Gogic - Hamilton - Centre mid
Leader and breaks up play well for a poor Hamilton side


Tom Grivosti - Ross County - Centre back
Lots of potential


Scott Fraser - Burton Albion - Centre/attacking mid
5 goals and 11 assists this season. Stand out for Burton and knows the league


Jon McLaughlin - Sunderland - Keeper
Very experienced and good keeper


Joe Shaughnessy -Southend - Centre back
Big lad with age on his side, knows league well and was Saints captain


Luke Leahy - Bristol Rovers - Left back
Very good on the ball and defensively in a position we’re short


Luke Berry - Luton Town - Centre/attacking mid
Previously linked with us and has lost his way, goal scoring midfielder


Stephen Kingsley - Hull - Left back
Scottish lad who may want more frequent game time, good player

Not saying we will sign them or that they would be good, but that’s the sort of players I can see us targeting. All out of contract in the summer and relatively cheap options.

[MacGruber]

Estonian not getting a deal - gone back home

[Ronniekirk]

Going by who our board recruited/tried to recruit at the end of this window and looking like we’re going to sign McGinn this window, I really wouldn’t be surprised to see us go for some cheap/out of contract players to bulk up our squad a bit either for now or the summer.

A quick look and I would say the following would match

Stephen O’Donnell -Kilmarnock - Right back
Good defensively and offensively. Knows the league well


Andy Halliday - Rangers - Left back/centre mid
Versatile in positions were lacking and a leader


Connor Mcaleny - Fleetwood - Striker
Fast and very good finisher. 11 goals this season


Vaclav Hladky - St Mirren - Goalkeeper
Experienced and stand out performer this season


Gary Dicker - Kilmarnock - Centre Mid
Breaks up play and is a leader. Sort of player we’re missing


Steven Lawless - Livingston - Winger
7 goals and 5 assists this season. Tricky and pacey winger


Alex Gogic - Hamilton - Centre mid
Leader and breaks up play well for a poor Hamilton side


Tom Grivosti - Ross County - Centre back
Lots of potential


Scott Fraser - Burton Albion - Centre/attacking mid
5 goals and 11 assists this season. Stand out for Burton and knows the league


Jon McLaughlin - Sunderland - Keeper
Very experienced and good keeper


Joe Shaughnessy -Southend - Centre back
Big lad with age on his side, knows league well and was Saints captain


Luke Leahy - Bristol Rovers - Left back
Very good on the ball and defensively in a position we’re short


Luke Berry - Luton Town - Centre/attacking mid
Previously linked with us and has lost his way, goal scoring midfielder


Stephen Kingsley - Hull - Left back
Scottish lad who may want more frequent game time, good player

Not saying we will sign them or that they would be good, but that’s the sort of players I can see us targeting. All out of contract in the summer and relatively cheap options.

St Mirren keeper is a real find by them and one of the reasons they are now picking up points


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[Since452]

Estonian not getting a deal - gone back home

Bad timing for the lad. Pretty much game, rest, recovery, game just now

[Dmas]

St Mirren keeper is a real find by them and one of the reasons they are now picking up points


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Going to the current buns in the summer

[sean04]

Daily record claiming Brandon barker is on 10k a week at rangers. Some hibs fans were moaning we didn’t get him

[Steven79]

Daily record claiming Brandon barker is on 10k a week at rangers. Some hibs fans were moaning we didn’t get himGood money to sit on the treatment table.

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[Springbank]

Going by who our board recruited/tried to recruit at the end of this window and looking like we’re going to sign McGinn this window, I really wouldn’t be surprised to see us go for some cheap/out of contract players to bulk up our squad a bit either for now or the summer.

A quick look and I would say the following would match

Stephen O’Donnell -Kilmarnock - Right back
Good defensively and offensively. Knows the league well


Andy Halliday - Rangers - Left back/centre mid
Versatile in positions were lacking and a leader


Connor Mcaleny - Fleetwood - Striker
Fast and very good finisher. 11 goals this season


Vaclav Hladky - St Mirren - Goalkeeper
Experienced and stand out performer this season


Gary Dicker - Kilmarnock - Centre Mid
Breaks up play and is a leader. Sort of player we’re missing


Steven Lawless - Livingston - Winger
7 goals and 5 assists this season. Tricky and pacey winger


Alex Gogic - Hamilton - Centre mid
Leader and breaks up play well for a poor Hamilton side


Tom Grivosti - Ross County - Centre back
Lots of potential


Scott Fraser - Burton Albion - Centre/attacking mid
5 goals and 11 assists this season. Stand out for Burton and knows the league


Jon McLaughlin - Sunderland - Keeper
Very experienced and good keeper


Joe Shaughnessy -Southend - Centre back
Big lad with age on his side, knows league well and was Saints captain


Luke Leahy - Bristol Rovers - Left back
Very good on the ball and defensively in a position we’re short


Luke Berry - Luton Town - Centre/attacking mid
Previously linked with us and has lost his way, goal scoring midfielder


Stephen Kingsley - Hull - Left back
Scottish lad who may want more frequent game time, good player

Not saying we will sign them or that they would be good, but that’s the sort of players I can see us targeting. All out of contract in the summer and relatively cheap options.

This is a list I like a lot.

It feels like the recruitment we did in the championship (when the board were forced to up the intensity level of ambition & targets i e win every game) and that carried us to hampden more often than not in the cups too.

I hope this is the kind of vision / direction the club are going in. They could talk about transfer strategy to the fans without naming players names - it's a bit of a miss that the board dont do that any more. Hope your list is close to Hibs list tho, esp Dicker & o'Donnell.

[Ronniekirk]

Going to the current buns in the summer

For a small club they have a decent record for bringing through young players and scouting player with potential
Huge move if true but wouldn’t surprise me



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[madhatter]

Daily record claiming Brandon barker is on 10k a week at rangers. Some hibs fans were moaning we didn’t get him

What a waste of money for them if true. People enjoyed his runs but he wasnt great every match. Boyle is much more consistent.

No way is he worth 10k a week.

[Onceinawhile]

5th would probably be our 2nd best finish in the last 10 years. Not sure it's too meh tbh.

[B.H.F.C]

5th would probably be our 2nd best finish in the last 10 years. Not sure it's too meh tbh.

It falls short of the clubs objective of European qualification and isn’t the type of finish that will keep people buying season tickets in the numbers they have.

[Greenbeard]

Why would I seek attention? I legitimately explain my concerns. Who the ****s Joe Cool? Daddy’s son obviously.
Good Darts

[Since452]

Stoke to bid £3m for Shankland this window

[Stuart93]

5th would probably be our 2nd best finish in the last 10 years. Not sure it's too meh tbh.

It’s very meh.

You get nout for 5th and our ambitions & the clubs ambitions are loftier than 5th place

[Billy Whizz]

Daily record claiming Brandon barker is on 10k a week at rangers. Some hibs fans were moaning we didn’t get him

Did Rangers pay a fee for him?
Also wonder if they have to offload Barker and Jones due to money reasons
Do they not have a big shortfall this month to cover?

[Ronniekirk]

Did Rangers pay a fee for him?
Also wonder if they have to offload Barker and Jones due to money reasons
Do they not have a big shortfall this month to cover?

Think your right Billy I remember a recent article in paper by Gerrard indicating a lot of business wouldn’t be done in January and I would assume the Financial situation is part of that ,with King about to depart
Although many on here were predicting Morellos would need to depart and so far not even mention of a bid
His suspension again v Hearts and Thierry subsequent defeat probably puts paid to their title challenge unless Celtic have a major wobble
Think the War Chest will be unleashed by new Owners in the Summer to try and prevent Celtic winning Ten in a Row .So also makes sense to let go of fringe players on decent salaries who just aren’t getting games or when they do aren’t making an impact
Who they bring in before the window closes will also give us an indication of their-finances
Another Trophy-less Season will ramp up the Pressure on Gerrard next Season to Deliver trophies



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[Waxy]

Daily record claiming Brandon barker is on 10k a week at rangers. Some hibs fans were moaning we didn’t get him

We might have seen the best of him.

[sean04]

Did Rangers pay a fee for him?
Also wonder if they have to offload Barker and Jones due to money reasons
Do they not have a big shortfall this month to cover?

I’m sure there was an undisclosed fee. We couldn’t afford half his weekly wage

[mcfly]

Think your right Billy I remember a recent article in paper by Gerrard indicating a lot of business wouldn’t be done in January and I would assume the Financial situation is part of that ,with King about to depart
Although many on here were predicting Morellos would need to depart and so far not even mention of a bid
His suspension again v Hearts and Thierry subsequent defeat probably puts paid to their title challenge unless Celtic have a major wobble
Think the War Chest will be unleashed by new Owners in the Summer to try and prevent Celtic winning Ten in a Row .So also makes sense to let go of fringe players on decent salaries who just aren’t getting games or when they do aren’t making an impact
Who they bring in before the window closes will also give us an indication of their-finances
Another Trophy-less Season will ramp up the Pressure on Gerrard next Season to Deliver trophies



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This is a hibs transfer thread - no one is interested in The rangers war chest.

Don’t care about them only interested in the business we do.

[Greencore]

Why would I seek attention? I legitimately explain my concerns. Who the ****s Joe Cool? Daddy’s son obviously.

Or husband, it's 2020.

[blackpoolhibs]

And Lennon x2 before him

Seems to be a running theme the last few seasons

No no no, the crap team and unbalanced squad was all down to Lennon, this crap team and squad is down to mathie.

[Hibbyradge]

Think your right Billy I remember a recent article in paper by Gerrard indicating a lot of business wouldn’t be done in January and I would assume the Financial situation is part of that ,with King about to depart
Although many on here were predicting Morellos would need to depart and so far not even mention of a bid
His suspension again v Hearts and Thierry subsequent defeat probably puts paid to their title challenge unless Celtic have a major wobble
Think the War Chest will be unleashed by new Owners in the Summer to try and prevent Celtic winning Ten in a Row .So also makes sense to let go of fringe players on decent salaries who just aren’t getting games or when they do aren’t making an impact
Who they bring in before the window closes will also give us an indication of their-finances
Another Trophy-less Season will ramp up the Pressure on Gerrard next Season to Deliver trophies



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I think there's a lot more to happen in the league before anyone wins it.

Celtc are only 2 points ahead (assuming huns beat Ross County) and they've to play each other twice.

Long way to go yet.

[mcfly]

A hibs transfer thread and some people are discussing the rangers and Celtic transfers.

No one cares

Unreal

[Billy Whizz]

A hibs transfer thread and some people are discussing the rangers and Celtic transfers.

No one cares

Unreal

Barker came up as a club said he could go, and he’s an ex Hibs player
Chill out

[mcfly]

Barker came up as a club said he could go, and he’s an ex Hibs player
Chill out

I’m well chilled mate.

There are people on here discussing the rangers war chest.

No one cares

[Ronniekirk]

This is a hibs transfer thread - no one is interested in The rangers war chest.

Don’t care about them only interested in the business we do.

But we don’t have a War Chest and neither do they in this window


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[Since452]

No no no, the crap team and unbalanced squad was all down to Lennon, this crap team and squad is down to mathie.

Lennon had the tools at his disposal he just didn't use them properly. Odd team selections, players out of position and leaving out our captain etc. His team selections by the end made me think he'd lost the plot

[mcfly]

But we don’t have a War Chest and neither do they in this window


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No one cares about them except yourself This is hibs.net mate

[Ronniekirk]

I think there's a lot more to happen in the league before anyone wins it.

Celtc are only 2 points ahead (assuming huns beat Ross County) and they've to play each other twice.

Long way to go yet.

There is but The Rangers haven’t got back to form yet after the break and Celtic are making the better signings Once European games kick in again I can see The Rangers dropping more points than Celtic


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[mcfly]

There is but The Rangers haven’t got back to form yet after the break and Celtic are making the better signings Once European games kick in again I can see The Rangers dropping more points than Celtic


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Exactly my point. There u go again 🤣🤣

[FilipinoHibs]

Did Rangers pay a fee for him?
Also wonder if they have to offload Barker and Jones due to money reasons
Do they not have a big shortfall this month to cover?

£11 million till end of season so about £2 million per month shortfall.

[Ronniekirk]

No one cares about them except yourself This is hibs.net mate

Point taken but we aren’t doing any business today so the thread will get filled with other stuff by others but now not by me



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[Since452]

There is but The Rangers haven’t got back to form yet after the break and Celtic are making the better signings Once European games kick in again I can see The Rangers dropping more points than Celtic


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Rangers losing to bottom of the league cannon fodder will dent their confidence

[Ronniekirk]

Exactly my point. There u go again [emoji1787][emoji1787]

I have finished now except for Replying to you [emoji849]


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[Hibbyradge]

I’m well chilled mate.

There are people on here discussing the rangers war chest.

No one cares

Obviously the people discussing it are interested.

Folk coming on the transfer thread complaining about what other people are discussing. Unreal! :wink:

[Ronniekirk]

£11 million till end of season so about £2 million per month shortfall.

Interesting Expect to here from McFly


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[Hibbyradge]

Exactly my point. There u go again 🤣🤣

Aw naw, there you go again.

[SquashedFrogg]

£11 million till end of season so about £2 million per month shortfall.

I've heard they have a war chest?

[Saint Hibee]

If we sign Andy Halliday, do we have to give up singing the "Andy Halliday, thought he'd won the cup ..." song? It's one of my favourites!

[SHODAN]

If we sign Andy Halliday, do we have to give up singing the "Andy Halliday, thought he'd won the cup ..." song? It's one of my favourites!

Where's this rumour coming from?

[Vault Boy]

Where's this rumour coming from?

It's not a rumour. Just a player from that list that another poster compiled.

[jacomo]

A hibs transfer thread and some people are discussing the rangers and Celtic transfers.

No one cares

Unreal


Well, it matters if those clubs are either interested in our players or need to trim their squads to accommodate a new signing, no?

[TheHibernator]

This thread is always a rare laugh in the morning

Edinson Cavani's out of contract in the Summer, he's no oli shaw but would be a good squad player

[JimBHibees]

This thread is always a rare laugh in the morning

Edinson Cavani's out of contract in the Summer, he's no oli shaw but would be a good squad player

Where you hearing this ? :greengrin

[JeMeSouviens]

If we sign Andy Halliday, do we have to give up singing the "Andy Halliday, thought he'd won the cup ..." song? It's one of my favourites!

Subtle alteration - "Andy Halliday, helped us win the cup, when he ****ed it up, Andy Halliday." I'm sure he'd see the funny side. :greengrin

[Dunbar Hibee]

https://t.co/ACqirVeAs1?ssr=true

What’s going on here then?

[KingPat4]

Interesting to see Stevie G trying to unload a few of his duds. (Not to say I wouldn't take any of them).

[Since452]

https://t.co/ACqirVeAs1?ssr=true

What’s going on here then?

Remember that doing the rounds last season

[JeMeSouviens]

https://t.co/ACqirVeAs1?ssr=true

What’s going on here then?

That's been on here before. They have a page for practically every player in Scotland. If you click the right and left arrows you'll see it runs through our squad.

Unless you think they're also planning a wee raid on the Tic;

https://rangers.co.uk/talent/ryan-christie-10/

:wink:

[Paloschi]

By midnight on Friday I'll predict:

IN
Paul McGinn (pre contract, small fee to join now)
Amos Youga (pre contract, small fee to join now)
Marc McNulty (loan, option to buy)

OUT
Jamie Gullan (Loan)
Jason Naismith (Loan Terminated)

That leaves us with no cover for DM if Youga is injured, but JR will probably field Hallberg, Omeonga or Slivka there. It also means we only have 3 forwards on the books. Assuming McGinn can play CB we won't provide any more cover.

Still concerned with the balance of the squad and unconvinced we cannot do better than McNulty. Kamberi or Slivka could also leave providing we have replacements lined up.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

By midnight on Friday I'll predict:

IN
Paul McGinn (pre contract, small fee to join now)
Amos Youga (pre contract, small fee to join now)
Marc McNulty (loan, option to buy)

OUT
Jamie Gullan (Loan)
Jason Naismith (Loan Terminated)

That leaves us with no cover for DM if Youga is injured, but JR will probably field Hallberg, Omeonga or Slivka there. It also means we only have 3 forwards on the books. Assuming McGinn can play CB we won't provide any more cover.

Still concerned with the balance of the squad and unconvinced we cannot do better than McNulty. Kamberi or Slivka could also leave providing we have replacements lined up.

I'd take that

Would like to see Naismith back next season

[Brightside]

By midnight on Friday I'll predict:

IN
Paul McGinn (pre contract, small fee to join now)
Amos Youga (pre contract, small fee to join now)
Marc McNulty (loan, option to buy)

OUT
Jamie Gullan (Loan)
Jason Naismith (Loan Terminated)

That leaves us with no cover for DM if Youga is injured, but JR will probably field Hallberg, Omeonga or Slivka there. It also means we only have 3 forwards on the books. Assuming McGinn can play CB we won't provide any more cover.

Still concerned with the balance of the squad and unconvinced we cannot do better than McNulty. Kamberi or Slivka could also leave providing we have replacements lined up.


It will be Gullan staying Murray out.... and also I think we are going to try and sign Naismith. JR really likes him.

[MyJo]

By midnight on Friday I'll predict:

IN
Paul McGinn (pre contract, small fee to join now)
Amos Youga (pre contract, small fee to join now)
Marc McNulty (loan, option to buy)

OUT
Jamie Gullan (Loan)
Jason Naismith (Loan Terminated)

That leaves us with no cover for DM if Youga is injured, but JR will probably field Hallberg, Omeonga or Slivka there. It also means we only have 3 forwards on the books. Assuming McGinn can play CB we won't provide any more cover.

Still concerned with the balance of the squad and unconvinced we cannot do better than McNulty. Kamberi or Slivka could also leave providing we have replacements lined up.

I don't think we are going to need to bother with the pre-contract for McGinn. Seems like we are paying the small fee required to just sign him outright anyway.

Gullan will probably stay to cover for Shaw leaving unless we sign two strikers and Murray will be the one going out on loan to Dundee

If Naismith was being returned due to his injury I think it would have already happened by now. He appears to like it here and I reckon he will stay with us for his recovery as we will want to sign him for next season.

[GloryGlory]

It will be Gullan staying Murray out.... and also I think we are going to try and sign Naismith. JR really likes him.

Gullan has appered for Hibs and Dundee already this season. Am I right in saying he can't now go and play elsewhere this season?

[Paloschi]

I don't think we are going to need to bother with the pre-contract for McGinn. Seems like we are paying the small fee required to just sign him outright anyway.

Gullan will probably stay to cover for Shaw leaving unless we sign two strikers and Murray will be the one going out on loan to Dundee

If Naismith was being returned due to his injury I think it would have already happened by now. He appears to like it here and I reckon he will stay with us for his recovery as we will want to sign him for next season.

It strengthens our negotiating position if we get McGinn to agree a deal with us first. Then sort out the fee knowing he won't be in Goodwins long term plan. To pay for him now would be unwise on our part.

I can see Gullan going back to Raith. Yeah, in the above I've assumed Murray was already on loan at Dundee, i thought it was done.

No point paying his wages while he is injured. We may sign him next season but if we have an option or injury clause in the loan we must cancel that and focus the wages on someone else.

[Paloschi]

Gullan has appered for Hibs and Dundee already this season. Am I right in saying he can't now go and play elsewhere this season?

With that in mind, I think he can go back to play for Raith. I think he was recalled just in case we fail to bring in a striker, if we do I'd rather he goes back out to play football than sit on our bench/play for the development team.

[MyJo]

It strengthens our negotiating position if we get McGinn to agree a deal with us first. Then sort out the fee knowing he won't be in Goodwins long term plan. To pay for him now would be unwise on our part.

I can see Gullan going back to Raith. Yeah, in the above I've assumed Murray was already on loan at Dundee, i thought it was done.

No point paying his wages while he is injured. We may sign him next season but if we have an option or injury clause in the loan we must cancel that and focus the wages on someone else.

I think McGinn has already indicated he wants to move to us and we have a decent relationship with St Mirren after our last McGinn deal. Probably not worth playing funny buggers with them if we plan on going back for someone like Magennis in future.

Naismith got injured while playing for us, we are still responsible for paying his wages for the loan period. We can't just say "sorry we broke your player, you can have him back and we're not paying for him" to Peterborough.

We are on the hook for those wages anyway so may as well keep him up here and make sure we get him back up to speed and rehabbed properly rather than sending him away somewhere else where you don't know how well he is going to get treated if we plan on signing him in the summer.

[Percy Vere]

Obviously the people discussing it are interested.

Folk coming on the transfer thread complaining about what other people are discussing. Unreal! :wink:

Why would you want to discuss Celtic and “The Rangers” on a Hibs transfer thread. Away over to The Rangers or Celtic forums and do it there.

[Percy Vere]

https://t.co/ACqirVeAs1?ssr=true

What’s going on here then?

Eh?
Noise up

[Col2]

McGinn will sign.

McNulty won’t be joining us as Sunderland wont sell. This will only change if Sunderland get another striker which is unlikely. If it happens it will be last minute. I believe McNulty is the other of the two JR references over past 48 hours.

I think that will be us. We will be light on numbers and cover in defence and attack and still no DM.

[mcfly]

Why would you want to discuss Celtic and “The Rangers” on a Hibs transfer thread. Away over to The Rangers or Celtic forums and do it there.

👏👏👏👏

[Hibbyradge]

Why would you want to discuss Celtic and “The Rangers” on a Hibs transfer thread. Away over to The Rangers or Celtic forums and do it there.

They're our opponents. Why would you not want to discuss what our opponents are up to?

It's a forum to discuss all things football.

Why would you want to criticise what people want to discuss on a Hibs forum? Away to mums.net and do it there.

[Oscar T Grouch]

A hibs transfer thread and some people are discussing the rangers and Celtic transfers.

No one cares

Unreal

I think you need to read the thread title, it is the "Greggs Winter 2019-20 transfer Thread" it is a thread to discuss all transfers in this window. If you check back on the 160 odd pages (and they are very odd) there have been discussions about English, European and Scottish transfers. It is obviously mostly Hibs but not exclusively Hibs.

[SquashedFrogg]

I think you need to read the thread title, it is the "Greggs Winter 2019-20 transfer Thread" it is a thread to discuss all transfers in this window. If you check back on the 160 odd pages (and they are very odd) there have been discussions about English, European and Scottish transfers. It is obviously mostly Hibs but not exclusively Hibs.

Beat me to it.

[The 90+2]

Or husband, it's 2020.

😁

[Gaffer1875]

McGinn will sign.

McNulty won’t be joining us as Sunderland wont sell. This will only change if Sunderland get another striker which is unlikely. If it happens it will be last minute. I believe McNulty is the other of the two JR references over past 48 hours.

I think that will be us. We will be light on numbers and cover in defence and attack and still no DM.

I think McNulty is on loan at Sunderland? I could be wrong though.

I’d prefer we move for Nesbit at Dunfermline, sign the DM boy from Le Harve and SPM from St Mirren. That will do until the summer.


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[The 90+2]

He is on loan at Sunderland. I think he will be here ion a permanent in the summer, Reading looking to release him. If Sunderland send him back I would expect him here on a perm this window, if not then there’s nothing we can do.

[NC1875]

Jake Hastie been recalled to the huns from Rotherham. Forgot he’d even signed for them.

They have some amount of midfielders.

[basehibby]

No idea why your picking on Stuart. Our squad is week as ****, we are kicking about 6th and the window closes in four days. The same repetition to calm down was being said in the middle of Jan.

4 days is an eternity in this window. Probably about 50% of the business done in January happens in the last 4 hours!

[TimeForHeroes16]

I think McGinn has already indicated he wants to move to us and we have a decent relationship with St Mirren after our last McGinn deal. Probably not worth playing funny buggers with them if we plan on going back for someone like Magennis in future.

Naismith got injured while playing for us, we are still responsible for paying his wages for the loan period. We can't just say "sorry we broke your player, you can have him back and we're not paying for him" to Peterborough.

We are on the hook for those wages anyway so may as well keep him up here and make sure we get him back up to speed and rehabbed properly rather than sending him away somewhere else where you don't know how well he is going to get treated if we plan on signing him in the summer.
It seems Dundee lobbed us Mackie back once he got injured don’t se why we can’t do the same with Naismith

[Waxy]

It seems Dundee lobbed us Mackie back once he got injured don’t se why we can’t do the same with Naismith

Guess it depends if they think their rehab is better than ours. Thats probably why we have Mackie.Dundee and us still have to pay.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

It seems Dundee lobbed us Mackie back once he got injured don’t se why we can’t do the same with Naismith

Remember how Hearts treaded a young injured Cummings - leaving him to get private and NHS treatment for an injury sustained while playing with them

We all thought that was (and still is) a disgrace

I prefer my team does things the right way

[Beefster]

It seems Dundee lobbed us Mackie back once he got injured don’t se why we can’t do the same with Naismith

Maybe Dundee offered to rehabilitate Mackie but we prefer to look after our players?

[Stuart93]

McGinn will sign.

McNulty won’t be joining us as Sunderland wont sell. This will only change if Sunderland get another striker which is unlikely. If it happens it will be last minute. I believe McNulty is the other of the two JR references over past 48 hours.

I think that will be us. We will be light on numbers and cover in defence and attack and still no DM.

If we only bring in McGinn between now and friday it’s an absolute shambles.

[Begbie79]

https://t.co/ACqirVeAs1?ssr=true

What’s going on here then?

If you use the arrows to scroll along it has the entire Hibs squad :agree: