Winter 2019-20 transfer thread

[Keyser Sauzee]

If Mcgeady does sign part of me thinks it will be as a replacement for Boyle, just a hunch.

[Andy74]

You can’t say ****e? Weird.

[AgentDaleCooper]

You can’t say ****e? Weird.

as in emmanuel ****?

[jacomo]

If Mcgeady does sign part of me thinks it will be as a replacement for Boyle, just a hunch.


Absolutely not!

[Callum_62]

#AnnounceMcGinn

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[jacomo]

Can’t see McNulty and mcgeady. Wage budget would explode


Mon the dominant force in Edinburgh football.

#winthetransferwindow

[Andy74]

as in emmanuel ****?

As in N’Golo!

[Ronniekirk]

#AnnounceMcGinn

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They are trying g to get Hodgson in on loan allegedly so they can use the Transfer Fee to bring in another Striker
According to St Mirren fan I know that claims to be I T K so so that’s maybe what’s holding it up


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[Eyrie]

as in emmanuel ****?

The swear filter can be a real party Popper at times.

[Smartie]

You can’t say ****e? Weird.

It’s a ****ing travesty that ****e’s name gets flagged up but Wayne Foster’s doesn’t.

[Niffy]

RFC saying McNulty will probably happen.

[AlbertK86]

RFC saying McNulty will probably happen.

Is that from RFCLatest twitter... saw that earlier but appears to not be and official account.

Hopefully you have something more official


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[DavidDavidGray]

Wouldn’t be happy with McGeady signing. 34 years old and would be on a massive wage and was meant to have a really bad attitude at Sunderland. Much better, younger and cheaper options out there and he isn’t playing in a position that we need to strengthen. Would be madness IMO

Edit: Wikipedia says “Manager Phil Parkinson announced on 12 December 2019 that he had told McGeady that he has no future at the club due to alleged negative influence on the dressing room and was told to train away from the team.” Can see very few upsides to wanting to sign McGeady except for his name value

[SMAXXA]

Wouldn’t be happy with McGeady signing. 34 years old and would be on a massive wage and was meant to have a really bad attitude at Sunderland. Much better, younger and cheaper options out there and he isn’t playing in a position that we need to strengthen. Would be madness IMO

Disagree he’s quality and would be a great signing. Why do people get so caught up with age he’s a fit guy so doesn’t concern me. Who’s the other better options you say who is available?

[Wilson]

The swear filter can be a real party Popper at times.

Just checking - can you still say pooper?

[Andy74]

Wouldn’t be happy with McGeady signing. 34 years old and would be on a massive wage and was meant to have a really bad attitude at Sunderland. Much better, younger and cheaper options out there and he isn’t playing in a position that we need to strengthen. Would be madness IMO

Edit: Wikipedia says “Manager Phil Parkinson announced on 12 December 2019 that he had told McGeady that he has no future at the club due to alleged negative influence on the dressing room and was told to train away from the team.” Can see very few upsides to wanting to sign McGeady except for his name value

If you know of a younger McGeady type who is available and cheaper then feel free to let us know.

[Hibeesmad]

Wouldn’t be happy with McGeady signing. 34 years old and would be on a massive wage and was meant to have a really bad attitude at Sunderland. Much better, younger and cheaper options out there and he isn’t playing in a position that we need to strengthen. Would be madness IMO

Edit: Wikipedia says “Manager Phil Parkinson announced on 12 December 2019 that he had told McGeady that he has no future at the club due to alleged negative influence on the dressing room and was told to train away from the team.” Can see very few upsides to wanting to sign McGeady except for his name value

Whittaker is a year older and was one of the best players on the pitch last night. McGeady would be a great signing, if it was Aberdeen or Hearts signing him there would be plenty of folk having a go at the board for not being ambitious.

[DavidDavidGray]

Disagree he’s quality and would be a great signing. Why do people get so caught up with age he’s a fit guy so doesn’t concern me. Who’s the other better options you say who is available?

People in more important positions. We’re fine for wingers, especially considering we don’t even really play with them under Ross, so we should be looking for a striker to partner Doidge, a holding midfielder and IMO a centre half. Nisbet and McNulty tick the striker box. There are plenty of defensive players in the world that would be able to do a job for Hibs, luckily it’s the recruitment team that find them and not me as I only really watch Scottish Football. I get “caught up with age” because he’s already clearly started deteriorating as a player, he’s only going to get worse.

[DavidDavidGray]

Whittaker is a year older and was one of the best players on the pitch last night. McGeady would be a great signing, if it was Aberdeen or Hearts signing him there would be plenty of folk having a go at the board for not being ambitious.

If Aberdeen or Hearts signed him I’d be laughing that they’d spend a big wage on a 34 year old with attitude problems. Whittaker is a much better model professional than Aidan McGeady and has kept himself at the same fitness level as when he was younger. Lost a couple yards of pace but that’s not as important for a holding midfielder. Losing yards of pace as a winger matters a lot more

[Hibeesmad]

If Aberdeen or Hearts signed him I’d be laughing that they’d spend a big wage on a 34 year old with attitude problems. Whittaker is a much better model professional than Aidan McGeady and has kept himself at the same fitness level as when he was younger. Lost a couple yards of pace but that’s not as important for a holding midfielder. Losing yards of pace as a winger matters a lot more

Chris Burke is one of the best wingers in the league at 36. McGeady is younger and more experienced at the top level

[Unseen work]

I can’t believe people think we have enough wingers? We have Boyle and Horgan who is inconsistent to say the least.

Kamberi and Murray have both been given opportunities there but barely shown anything to suggest they would be good enough in that position.

Mcgeady would be a brilliant signing for us.

Is he cocky? Yes, but he also has standards and expectations from his teammates and won’t be shy telling people if they’re not pulling their weight. I have no issue with that, a guy with a bit of character and confidence is exactly what we need. He’s got absolutely bags of experience at a very high level also.

Have a look at some of his goals for Sunderland https://youtu.be/9gIb_jLwAKk

My only concern with him and McNulty is how fit they’d be given lack of game time, seen some Sunderland fans calling both them overweight.

[DavidDavidGray]

Chris Burke is one of the best wingers in the league at 36. McGeady is younger and more experienced at the top level

Burke has contributed to 6 goals all season for a Kilmarnock side that’s lost it’s last 7 league games. Hardly one of the best wingers in the league.

[H18 SFR]

I'd try Joe Newall on the wing...

[Hibeesmad]

Burke has contributed to 6 goals all season for a Kilmarnock side that’s lost it’s last 7 league games. Hardly one of the best wingers in the league.

Outside the Old Firm there aren't a lot better.

[DavidDavidGray]

I can’t believe people think we have enough wingers? We have Boyle and Horgan who is inconsistent to say the least.

Kamberi and Murray have both been given opportunities there but barely shown anything to suggest they would be good enough in that position.

Mcgeady would be a brilliant signing for us.

Is he cocky? Yes, but he also has standards and expectations from his teammates and won’t be shy telling people if they’re not pulling their weight. I have no issue with that, a guy with a bit of character and confidence is exactly what we need. He’s got absolutely bags of experience at a very high level also.

Have a look at some of his goals for Sunderland https://youtu.be/9gIb_jLwAKk

My only concern with him and McNulty is how fit they’d be given lack of game time, seen some Sunderland fans calling both them overweight.

3 options at left wing (Horgan, Murray, Kamberi if need be) is more than enough considering we don’t play with an out and out left winger. The money on McGeady could be spent on better than an unprofessional 34 year old on a huge wage 🤷🏼*♂️

[Hibeesmad]

3 options at left wing (Horgan, Murray, Kamberi if need be) is more than enough considering we don’t play with an out and out left winger. The money on McGeady could be spent on better than an unprofessional 34 year old on a huge wage 🤷🏼*♂️

Murray needs regular football so will be sent out on loan, Kamberi is more effective playing as a striker than left midfield. Another injury to Boyle or Horgan and we are back to playing players out of position.

[DavidDavidGray]

Outside the Old Firm there aren't a lot better.

Boyle, Kennedy, Cole and Scott at Motherwell, Miller at Hamilton, Lawless at Livi

[DavidDavidGray]

Murray needs regular football so will be sent out on loan, Kamberi is more effective playing as a striker than left midfield. Another injury to Boyle or Horgan and we are back to playing players out of position.

So waste the money that could get a first team striker as well as a defensive mid/centre half on a winger just in case we get injuries?

[Hibeesmad]

Boyle, Kennedy, Cole and Scott at Motherwell, Miller at Hamilton, Lawless at Livi

McGeady is better than the majority of them.

[DavidDavidGray]

McGeady is better than the majority of them.

We were talking about Chris Burke mate

[Hibeesmad]

3 options at left wing (Horgan, Murray, Kamberi if need be) is more than enough considering we don’t play with an out and out left winger. The money on McGeady could be spent on better than an unprofessional 34 year old on a huge wage 🤷🏼*♂️

He's also 33 btw.

[Hibeesmad]

We were talking about Chris Burke mate

Burke is still better than the majority of them. McGeady is better than Burke.

[DavidDavidGray]

He's also 33 btw.

34 in just over 2 months, my bad. Makes zero difference but

[Unseen work]

So waste the money that could get a first team striker as well as a defensive mid/centre half on a winger just in case we get injuries?

Your argument is a bit flawed saying we should put the money to a striker as we have 3 options for left wing. In the case you you could say we have

Doidge
Kamberi
Boyle
Gullan

That can all play upfront.

The difference is we need quality and if we can afford it then it’s a no brainier from me.

I don’t think it’s a case of Mcgeady and no one else, sounds a lot like Mcgeady plus another striker - Mcnulty or Stewart.

If we got 2 of them and McGinn it would strengthen our squad a hell of a lot, would still like another central midfielder though.

[DavidDavidGray]

Your argument is a bit flawed saying we should put the money to a striker as we have 3 options for left wing. In the case you you could say we have

Doidge
Kamberi
Boyle
Gullan

That can all play upfront.

The difference is we need quality and if we can afford it then it’s a no brainier from me.

I don’t think it’s a case of Mcgeady and no one else, sounds a lot like Mcgeady plus another striker - Mcnulty or Stewart.

If we got 2 of them and McGinn it would strengthen our squad a hell of a lot, would still like another central midfielder though.

I sincerely struggle to believe we can afford to pay McGeady 5K+ a week and bring someone else in that would be on a decent wage, let alone paying McGeady close enough to 5 figures a week. If we manage to get a first team quality striker and a defensive midfielder and still somehow have money for McGeadys wage, then I have a bit less of an issue with him signed. He shouldn’t be prioritised over the other 2 positions. Obviously if he does sign I hope he’s brilliant for us and makes me look stupid, just think it’s a move that has a lot more cons than it does pros.

[mim]

I'd try Joe Newall on the wing...

:greengrin:na na:

[Hibeesmad]

I sincerely struggle to believe we can afford to pay McGeady 5K+ a week and bring someone else in that would be on a decent wage, let alone paying McGeady close enough to 5 figures a week. If we manage to get a first team quality striker and a defensive midfielder and still somehow have money for McGeadys wage, then I have a bit less of an issue with him signed. He shouldn’t be prioritised over the other 2 positions

Board wouldn't sanction a deal if we couldn't afford it. McGeady probably won't sign anyway, but if he does then it makes our team a lot stronger.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[FilipinoHibs]

As they say here : "let's wait and see".

[JasonC1875]

I'd try Joe Newall on the wing...

Sarcasm I hope

[Since452]

I'd try Joe Newall on the wing...

And Scott Allan on the other wing

[Heisenberg]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/martin-boyle-21387992

Huddersfield interested in Boyle.

[Hermit Crab]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/martin-boyle-21387992

Huddersfield interested in Boyle.


Boyle has a young baby, can't see hm or his Mrs wanting the upheaval of moving away unless its silly money they offer him and us.

[huggie1875]

heard Sparky G is heading to Leeds

[Alex Trager]

I can’t believe people think we have enough wingers? We have Boyle and Horgan who is inconsistent to say the least.

Kamberi and Murray have both been given opportunities there but barely shown anything to suggest they would be good enough in that position.

Mcgeady would be a brilliant signing for us.

Is he cocky? Yes, but he also has standards and expectations from his teammates and won’t be shy telling people if they’re not pulling their weight. I have no issue with that, a guy with a bit of character and confidence is exactly what we need. He’s got absolutely bags of experience at a very high level also.

Have a look at some of his goals for Sunderland https://youtu.be/9gIb_jLwAKk

My only concern with him and McNulty is how fit they’d be given lack of game time, seen some Sunderland fans calling both them overweight.

Based on that video I’m going to be raging if we don’t sign him

[JimBHibees]

Wouldn’t be happy with McGeady signing. 34 years old and would be on a massive wage and was meant to have a really bad attitude at Sunderland. Much better, younger and cheaper options out there and he isn’t playing in a position that we need to strengthen. Would be madness IMO

Edit: Wikipedia says “Manager Phil Parkinson announced on 12 December 2019 that he had told McGeady that he has no future at the club due to alleged negative influence on the dressing room and was told to train away from the team.” Can see very few upsides to wanting to sign McGeady except for his name value

Apart from the fact he is an immensely talented footballer.

[JimBHibees]

Boyle has a young baby, can't see hm or his Mrs wanting the upheaval of moving away unless its silly money they offer him and us.

Possibly however this is probably the time to get some decent value for him with 18 months of contract left.

[Allant1981]

3 options at left wing (Horgan, Murray, Kamberi if need be) is more than enough considering we don’t play with an out and out left winger. The money on McGeady could be spent on better than an unprofessional 34 year old on a huge wage 🤷🏼*♂️

How do you know he is unprofessional, because you read it on wikipedia, I'd bow out of this now if that's the source of your info and you're taking that as gospel

[sean04]

When does the English window shut?

[Speedway]

When does the English window shut?

An hour before ours, I believe.

[BILLYHIBS]

An hour before ours, I believe.

Jim White will have the cocoa on the go and I will be sitting with my popcorn

Hibs have got to sign someone just......anyone. :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Huddersfield would be able to offer a large fee and wages to Boyle which I couldn’t see him turning down if given the opportunity.

Considering he has 18 months left on his contract, they’re a championship side with plenty money and there the window closes tomorrow night, nothing less than 3 million should be accepted.

[sean04]

Huddersfield would be able to offer a large fee and wages to Boyle which I couldn’t see him turning down if given the opportunity.

Considering he has 18 months left on his contract, they’re a championship side with plenty money and there the window closes tomorrow night, nothing less than 3 million should be accepted.

3milll is a far price as long as hibs reinvest in the team. Sick of selling players and not using the money to sign replacements

[Barman Stanton]

Astonished anyone would turn their nose up at McGeady. We must have the hardest to please support in Scotland.

[MWHIBBIES]

3milll is a far price as long as hibs reinvest in the team. Sick of selling players and not using the money to sign replacements

Hibs are never going to invest 3 million of the team, there are good reasons that won't and shouldn't happen.


We have used the money to invest in new players recently, why are you sick of something that doesn't happen. You think Doidge payed for himself?

[HairyMM]

I'd try Joe Newall on the wing...
🤔 .....could work 😂😂

[Craig_in_Prague]

Astonished anyone would turn their nose up at McGeady. We must have the hardest to please support in Scotland.

Yep, would be an outstanding signing.

[sean04]

Hibs are never going to invest 3 million of the team, there are good reasons that won't and shouldn't happen.


We have used the money to invest in new players recently, why are you sick of something that doesn't happen. You think Doidge payed for himself?

We’re debt free, stadium and training ground is up to standard, if we take 3 mill for Boyle we should be spending 2 on 2/3 players to improve the squad. For years we have used the transfer money to pay for stadium and training ground

[Since452]

Astonished anyone would turn their nose up at McGeady. We must have the hardest to please support in Scotland.

I agree. He'd be a superb signing

[Peevemor]

We’re debt free, stadium and training ground is up to standard, if we take 3 mill for Boyle we should be spending 2 on 2/3 players to improve the squad.

How does that work then? What player(s) would you go for with £2m?


For years we have used the transfer money to pay for stadium and training ground

No we haven't.

[Unseen work]

We’re debt free, stadium and training ground is up to standard, if we take 3 mill for Boyle we should be spending 2 on 2/3 players to improve the squad. For years we have used the transfer money to pay for stadium and training ground

I think you’re bang on that the majority of any fee received should be reinvested into the squad.

Thats not to say we’ll be buying players for 1 million etc, more just a higher calibre of player, higher wages, signing on fee etc.

For years we as fans have invested a lot of money, brilliant season ticket sales, sold players for money and then the whole part of winning the Scottish cup. For a while we were on an upward trajectory which stalled massively, however I’m confident that with Ross we will get back to where we should be, especially if he is backed in the transfer market.

Doubt it will happen, least the players we have will have an amazing indoor pitch to train on though :confused:

[Peevemor]

I think you’re bang on that the majority of any fee received should be reinvested into the squad.

Thats not to say we’ll be buying players for 1 million etc, more just a higher calibre of player, higher wages, signing on fee etc.

For years we as fans have invested a lot of money, brilliant season ticket sales, sold players for money and then the whole part of winning the Scottish cup. For a while we were on an upward trajectory which stalled massively, however I’m confident that with Ross we will get back to where we should be, especially if he is backed in the transfer market.

Doubt it will happen, least the players we have will have an amazing indoor pitch to train on though :confused:

Hibs have the 5th highest turnover in Scotland and, funnily enough, the 5th highest player budget.

From year to year Hibs will swing between profit and loss - globally breaking even.

I'd imagine our wage bill this season is a good bit higher than last, even though the worth of some of our summer signings is only now becoming obvious.

[Stuart93]

How does that work then? What player(s) would you go for with £2m?



No we haven't.

You could go for 4 or 5 really good quality players with £2m? No-ones asking the club to fork out £2m on one player. Invest it in the squad and bring in very good quality players for the positions we’re lacking in

[delbert]

We’re debt free, stadium and training ground is up to standard, if we take 3 mill for Boyle we should be spending 2 on 2/3 players to improve the squad. For years we have used the transfer money to pay for stadium and training ground

Sorry disagree, both the stadium and the training centre are looking their age and certainly require a bit of remedial work done, just like any 15-25 year old structures, nothing major but not cheap either.

[FilipinoHibs]

You could go for 4 or 5 really good quality players with £2m? No-ones asking the club to fork out £2m on one player. Invest it in the squad and bring in very good quality players for the positions we’re lacking in

£2.3 million gets you three players on £5k a week on three year deals. Boyle will go in the summer when we have more time and more players available.

[18Craig75]

We’re debt free, stadium and training ground is up to standard, if we take 3 mill for Boyle we should be spending 2 on 2/3 players to improve the squad. For years we have used the transfer money to pay for stadium and training ground

The stadium is not up to scratch. In desperate need of investment in some areas.

Mainly general maintenance - tannoy, kiosks, toilets & general tidiness. Then there’s the areas where investment isn’t maybe absolutely necessary but where we would see a huge return on the investment for years to come, like the hospitality and supporters bars etc. And that needs to be the long term plan if we’re to compete with Hearts and Aberdeen financially in the coming years.

It’s not what people want to hear but the commercial side of the stadium was massively neglected under the last owner.

[Stuart93]

The stadium is not up to scratch. In desperate need of investment in some areas.

Mainly general maintenance - tannoy, kiosks, toilets & general tidiness. Then there’s the areas where investment isn’t maybe absolutely necessary but where we would see a huge return on the investment for years to come, like the hospitality and supporters bars etc. And that needs to be the long term plan if we’re to compete with Hearts and Aberdeen financially in the coming years.

It’s not what people want to hear but the commercial side of the stadium was massively neglected under the last owner.

Get what you’re saying but what’s the point upgrading the stadium when the teams lagging behind already?

Get a team on the pitch competing for Europe every season first.

Look at the game the other night? Crowd was an embarrassment & I think it’s an indication that fans aren’t being excited by what the teams producing just now.

Would be incredible for more cash to be spend on upgrading facilities just now when the squad needs some real investment

[Peevemor]

You could go for 4 or 5 really good quality players with £2m? No-ones asking the club to fork out £2m on one player. Invest it in the squad and bring in very good quality players for the positions we’re lacking in

£2m will get you 4 players for 2 years at about £2.5k net per week (each). That's with no transfer/signing on fees and no substantial bonuses.

Fill yer boots!...

[Hibeesmad]

When does the English window shut?

I read somewhere that England and Scotland shut at 11pm.

Edit:Just checked other sources and it seems to be definitely midnight here and 11pm down south.

[SlickShoes]

Get what you’re saying but what’s the point upgrading the stadium when the teams lagging behind already?

Get a team on the pitch competing for Europe every season first.

Look at the game the other night? Crowd was an embarrassment & I think it’s an indication that fans aren’t being excited by what the teams producing just now.

Would be incredible for more cash to be spend on upgrading facilities just now when the squad needs some real investment

It was a Tuesday night at the end of the longest month of the year, a hard sell really

[Stuart93]

£2m will get you 4 players for 2 years at about £2.5k net per week (each). That's with no transfer/signing on fees and no substantial bonuses.

Fill yer boots!...

But that’s not really the way it works is it?

Wages would be worked into the annual wage budget/expenditure

That £2m wouldn’t be used to cover the players” wage

[B.H.F.C]

Get what you’re saying but what’s the point upgrading the stadium when the teams lagging behind already?

Get a team on the pitch competing for Europe every season first.

Look at the game the other night? Crowd was an embarrassment & I think it’s an indication that fans aren’t being excited by what the teams producing just now.

Would be incredible for more cash to be spend on upgrading facilities just now when the squad needs some real investment

Bit of a stretch to call the crowd an embarrassment. I wonder how many other 10k plus attendances there were in this round? People seem to miss the point that it’s pretty much the norm for the early rounds of a cup competition as well.

General point on investing in the squad before anything else, I agree with though.

[sean04]

Sorry disagree, both the stadium and the training centre are looking their age and certainly require a bit of remedial work done, just like any 15-25 year old structures, nothing major but not cheap either.

We’ve got the 3rd best stadium in Scotland

[Stuart93]

Bit of a stretch to call the crowd an embarrassment. I wonder how many other 10k plus attendances there were in this round? People seem to miss the point that it’s pretty much the norm for the early rounds of a cup competition as well.

General point on investing in the squad before anything else, I agree with though.

Aye but that’s was including roughly 2k Dundee Utd fans meaning only around 8k hibs fans could be bothered turning up. I’ve never seen so little people in the FF lower.

If the team were doing better crowds would be up imo

[The Count]

As much as I like Boyle if we were offered a couple of million we would have to take it.He has had injury problems,only 18 months on his contract and it would set the laddie up for life.He has been a good servant but it's a team game and if that money is used to improve our squad then I would take the money.Thats the reality of being a Hibby.

[Hibeesmad]

Bit of a stretch to call the crowd an embarrassment. I wonder how many other 10k plus attendances there were in this round? People seem to miss the point that it’s pretty much the norm for the early rounds of a cup competition as well.

General point on investing in the squad before anything else, I agree with though.

There were more people at our game on Tuesday than Bournemouth v Arsenal on Monday.

[Barman Stanton]

But that’s not really the way it works is it?

Wages would be worked into the annual wage budget/expenditure

That £2m wouldn’t be used to cover the players” wage

You want £2M to be spent on transfer fee's alone? And do these players fit within our current wage budget then? Most players costing over 500k dont play for 3k or so a week.

[sean04]

The stadium is not up to scratch. In desperate need of investment in some areas.

Mainly general maintenance - tannoy, kiosks, toilets & general tidiness. Then there’s the areas where investment isn’t maybe absolutely necessary but where we would see a huge return on the investment for years to come, like the hospitality and supporters bars etc. And that needs to be the long term plan if we’re to compete with Hearts and Aberdeen financially in the coming years.

It’s not what people want to hear but the commercial side of the stadium was massively neglected under the last owner.

So sell 1 of our best players and build a new bar and fancy toilets? Our hospitality is a good day out

[greenlex]

But that’s not really the way it works is it?

Wages would be worked into the annual wage budget/expenditure

That £2m wouldn’t be used to cover the players” wage
That’s exactly how it works. A large part of the transfer income becomes an increased wage budget that attracts better players On better wages. Sometimes you get a signing right but sometimes it doesn’t work out.

[B.H.F.C]

Aye but that’s was including roughly 2k Dundee Utd fans meaning only around 8k hibs fans could be bothered turning up. I’ve never seen so little people in the FF lower.

If the team were doing better crowds would be up imo

8k Hibs fans for a game in those circumstances wasn’t bad. Certainly not embarrassing. When have the crowds for games at similar stage ever been at 14, 15 or 16 thousand out with a derby?

There is a general point on them needing to invest in the team or season ticket sales will suffer but it wasn’t the major contributing factor on Tuesday IMO.

[Hibeesmad]

As much as I like Boyle if we were offered a couple of million we would have to take it.He has had injury problems,only 18 months on his contract and it would set the laddie up for life.He has been a good servant but it's a team game and if that money is used to improve our squad then I would take the money.Thats the reality of being a Hibby.

Every player has a price, I think he will be away in the summer. Not sure what the chances are of him signing a new deal with a release clause included.

[Stuart93]

You want £2M to be spent on transfer fee's alone? And do these players fit within our current wage budget then? Most players costing over 500k dont play for 3k or so a week.

We spent a reported 250/300k on Doidge on we’re able to afford his wages?

The guys who came up from down south wouldn’t have been a low wages & there’s no doubt there’ll be players out there happy to receive the wage they do each week who’re better quality

[Peevemor]

But that’s not really the way it works is it?

Wages would be worked into the annual wage budget/expenditure

That £2m wouldn’t be used to cover the players” wage

So what do you do with the £2m?

Any player that'll require a transfer fee of say £500k will also require very decent wages - wages that lower league teams in England can pay but we struggle to match.

If we did pay the reported £350k for Doidge, in total he'll probably be costing Hibs more than £1m over his 3 year contract.

That's how Hibs and other clubs have to look at things.

[Greenworld]

The stadium is not up to scratch. In desperate need of investment in some areas.

Mainly general maintenance - tannoy, kiosks, toilets & general tidiness. Then there’s the areas where investment isn’t maybe absolutely necessary but where we would see a huge return on the investment for years to come, like the hospitality and supporters bars etc. And that needs to be the long term plan if we’re to compete with Hearts and Aberdeen financially in the coming years.

It’s not what people want to hear but the commercial side of the stadium was massively neglected under the last owner.Not really the thread for this but I was at the stadium one morning last week and looked at every part of it internally.
I was quite shocked at how dated and run down it looks . It is mostly cosmetic in decoration and carpets in the lounge areas . The player changing rooms are very basic and to be honest dissapointing .
It needs money spent now probably around 500k - 750k you have to remember how old it is now.
If we intend to generate money from more stadium use then this is required .

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[St.Kristopher]

Boyle has almost without arguement been the player that has helped our season go on the right direction and one of the only players in ages to get fans on their feet. Selling him now wouldn’t be a signal of little to no intent.

[Barman Stanton]

We spent a reported 250/300k on Doidge on we’re able to afford his wages?

The guys who came up from down south wouldn’t have been a low wages & there’s no doubt there’ll be players out there happy to receive the wage they do each week who’re better quality

Doidge was a League 2 player with very little pro experience. That was a gamble which luckily has paid off. Most players costing over half a million are not playing for 3k a week. Its not as straight forward as football manager.

[sean04]

So what do you do with the £2m?

Any player that'll require a transfer fee of say £500k will also require very decent wages - wages that lower league teams in England can pay but we struggle to match.

If we did pay the reported £350k for Doidge, in total he'll probably be costing Hibs more than £1m over his 3 year contract.

That's how Hibs and other clubs have to look at things.


We’ve spent money on doidge, if he gets 20goals this season, maybe 20odds next season, wales squad then we could easy make 3 times the money we paid for him. Spend money on the right players then you make money. Dortmund are a prime example of this

[Barman Stanton]

We’ve spent money on doidge, if he gets 20goals this season, maybe 20odds next season, wales squad then we could easy make 3 times the money we paid for him. Spend money on the right players then you make money. Dortmund are a prime example of this

And Im sure Hibs would do this all the time. If they could afford these players wages.

[Greenworld]

Boyle has almost without arguement been the player that has helped our season go on the right direction and one of the only players in ages to get fans on their feet. Selling him now wouldn’t be a signal of little to no intent.That is very true, however now is the peak time to get the maximum price we ever will for him and if that money is used wisely to help us get another 3 quality players in then we must do it .

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[Peevemor]

We’ve spent money on doidge, if he gets 20goals this season, maybe 20odds next season, wales squad then we could easy make 3 times the money we paid for him. Spend money on the right players then you make money. Dortmund are a prime example of this

Excellent! - If only it was that easy.

For every Christian Doidge there's a James Collins.

[Steve88]

Why aren’t we talking about offering boyle a contract extension?? Most on here seemed resigned to losing him

£2/3million.... I think a lot of you are undervaluing him on here (thank god you're not a decision maker at hibs )

The type of player boyle is, every team wants - especially those playing with the wide forwards as their formation.

[MacGruber]

So what do you do with the £2m?

Any player that'll require a transfer fee of say £500k will also require very decent wages - wages that lower league teams in England can pay but we struggle to match.

If we did pay the reported £350k for Doidge, in total he'll probably be costing Hibs more than £1m over his 3 year contract.

That's how Hibs and other clubs have to look at things.

See your point but Hibs aren't in the market for big transfer fees. The £2 million though has us competitive for good players that become available and gives us a better chance of competing with some other clubs - McGeough, Boyce, Nisbet, Ross Stewart etc

[Peevemor]

See your point but Hibs aren't in the market for big transfer fees. The £2 million though has us competitive for good players that become available and gives us a better chance of competing with some other clubs - McGeough, Boyce, Nisbet, Ross Stewart etc

Exactly.

[Peevemor]

Why aren’t we talking about offering boyle a contract extension?? Most on here seemed resigned to losing him

£2/3million.... I think a lot of you are undervaluing him on here (thank god you're not a decision maker at hibs )

The type of player boyle is, every team wants - especially those playing with the wide forwards as their formation.

I think this is what will happen.

[Onceinawhile]

Why aren’t we talking about offering boyle a contract extension?? Most on here seemed resigned to losing him

£2/3million.... I think a lot of you are undervaluing him on here (thank god you're not a decision maker at hibs )

The type of player boyle is, every team wants - especially those playing with the wide forwards as their formation.

I suspect he's been offered one, the fact that there's no news on agreement suggests to me, there won't be one.

[Gloucester Hibs]

Any reason why Paul McGinn hasn't been announced yet? I'm holding out hope for us unveiling a job lot of new signings on Friday as the reason!

[AlbertK86]

Aye but that’s was including roughly 2k Dundee Utd fans meaning only around 8k hibs fans could be bothered turning up. I’ve never seen so little people in the FF lower.

If the team were doing better crowds would be up imo

Think the ridiculous pricing kept a lot away


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[18Craig75]

Get what you’re saying but what’s the point upgrading the stadium when the teams lagging behind already?

Get a team on the pitch competing for Europe every season first.

Look at the game the other night? Crowd was an embarrassment & I think it’s an indication that fans aren’t being excited by what the teams producing just now.

Would be incredible for more cash to be spend on upgrading facilities just now when the squad needs some real investment

Since Ross came in we’re 4th in the form table just behind Motherwell??

Time for a bit realism. The game the other night was a poor crowd due to it being a Tuesday night replay that wasn’t priced very attractively - but it was a great game of football with a very good second half Hibs performance.

Short of turning the clock back and undoing Heckys early season mistakes - Ross and the club can’t do much more at the minute in my opinion.

I’m glad the club are looking at a longer term picture rather than what’s at the end of their nose.

[MacGruber]

Exactly.

Ah, was I arguing the same point lol

[Peevemor]

Ah, was I arguing the same point lol

You were so shut yer puss! :greengrin

[Greenworld]

Why aren’t we talking about offering boyle a contract extension?? Most on here seemed resigned to losing him

£2/3million.... I think a lot of you are undervaluing him on here (thank god you're not a decision maker at hibs )

The type of player boyle is, every team wants - especially those playing with the wide forwards as their formation.We develop players to be the best they can and then try to sell at the right time . I would suggest Boyle is at the right time the best he can be ,2 million in Scotland is good money and for a winger so if ...Celtic..rangers..huddersfield..come up with that kind of fee he will be gone .

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[Hibeesmad]

Any reason why Paul McGinn hasn't been announced yet? I'm holding out hope for us unveiling a job lot of new signings on Friday as the reason!

Think someone mentioned that St Mirren are waiting to get Lee Hodson over the line or along those lines.

[MacGruber]

You were so shut yer puss! :greengrin

:Awright!:

[Onion]

Boyle has almost without arguement been the player that has helped our season go on the right direction and one of the only players in ages to get fans on their feet. Selling him now wouldn’t be a signal of little to no intent.

"would" :greengrin.

Agreed, Boyle's been key in turning our season around and one of the few worth paying money to watch. Next 2 days might tell us a lot about Hibs and Ron Gordon.

[Blaster]

Any reason why Paul McGinn hasn't been announced yet? I'm holding out hope for us unveiling a job lot of new signings on Friday as the reason!

Probably announce it as late as possible so an obvious excuse for him not playing against his old club on Saturday

[Peevemor]

We develop players to be the best they can and then try to sell at the right time . I would suggest Boyle is at the right time the best he can be ,2 million in Scotland is good money and for a winger so if ...Celtic..rangers..huddersfield..come up with that kind of fee he will be gone .

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For me if there's a possibility to keep a decent player on an extended contract (I hope this is the case with Boyle), then it's not the right time to sell.

The right time is when it's clear that a player isn't going to re-sign (SJM) and we find the balance between the transfer fee and length of contract remaining.

[madhatter]

Probably announce it as late as possible so an obvious excuse for him not playing against his old club on Saturday

Would he play on Saturday if we signed him "early"? Dont think Jack Ross would change the defence immediately, especially since McGinn wont have trained with them. Defence is something you want to leave alone especially so close to a game. Worst place in the team for last minute changes or changes in matches - just look at the Naismith and Porteous injuries and how we were affected by those in a match.

Think James and Jackson deserve to keep their spot for now as well. Jackson especially as he has started to look quite good.

[Hibeesmad]

Would he play on Saturday if we signed him "early"? Dont think Jack Ross would change the defence immediately, especially since McGinn wont have trained with them. Defence is something you want to leave alone especially so close to a game. Worst place in the team for last minute changes or changes in matches - just look at the Naismith and Porteous injuries and how we were affected by those in a match.

Think James and Jackson deserve to keep their spot for now as well. Jackson especially as he has started to look quite good.

I think Gray will be back in at right back for Saturday. Would imagine that Jackson/Hanlon will keep their place unless Ross feels a need of change due to the busy schedule. Away to Rangers on Wednesday too!

[Alex Trager]

Would he play on Saturday if we signed him "early"? Dont think Jack Ross would change the defence immediately, especially since McGinn wont have trained with them. Defence is something you want to leave alone especially so close to a game. Worst place in the team for last minute changes or changes in matches - just look at the Naismith and Porteous injuries and how we were affected by those in a match.

Think James and Jackson deserve to keep their spot for now as well. Jackson especially as he has started to look quite good.

Na I’d defo get James out. He looked woeful on Tues imo. Continually beat down his line. He looks slow and unfit.

I get what you’re saying about the defence but Gray would come back for me

[Willis1875]

Any reason why Paul McGinn hasn't been announced yet? I'm holding out hope for us unveiling a job lot of new signings on Friday as the reason!

Hibs seem to take an age to get players signed

[sean04]

St.mirren quite rightly looking trying to sign a replacement right back before they let McGinn go

[J-C]

Wouldn’t be happy with McGeady signing. 34 years old and would be on a massive wage and was meant to have a really bad attitude at Sunderland. Much better, younger and cheaper options out there and he isn’t playing in a position that we need to strengthen. Would be madness IMO

Edit: Wikipedia says “Manager Phil Parkinson announced on 12 December 2019 that he had told McGeady that he has no future at the club due to alleged negative influence on the dressing room and was told to train away from the team.” Can see very few upsides to wanting to sign McGeady except for his name value

He had a good attitude under Ross and was player of the year last season, seemingly it's a clash with the manager which can happen from time to time.


People in more important positions. We’re fine for wingers, especially considering we don’t even really play with them under Ross, so we should be looking for a striker to partner Doidge, a holding midfielder and IMO a centre half. Nisbet and McNulty tick the striker box. There are plenty of defensive players in the world that would be able to do a job for Hibs, luckily it’s the recruitment team that find them and not me as I only really watch Scottish Football. I get “caught up with age” because he’s already clearly started deteriorating as a player, he’s only going to get worse.

Played 2 wide men on Tuesday and has had Kamberi playing on the left the past few games, I have a feeling Ross wants to go with a 4-3-3 style set up, it may have looked like a diamond at times but Boyle has played fairly high up the park.

[Since452]

St.mirren quite rightly looking trying to sign a replacement right back before they let McGinn go

Yeah quite right. They need to look after themselves first. Think the two clubs have a good relationship so sure it'll get done

[Gypsy King]

we should try get rid of James if we can - send him back to Yeovil or Tranmere or whoever down there will take him.

[KingPat4]

Excellent! - If only it was that easy.

For every Christian Doidge there's a James Collins.

Collins scored 25 goals and was voted League One player of the year last season, with Luton Town.

[Forza Fred]

I suspect he's been offered one, the fact that there's no news on agreement suggests to me, there won't be one.

When Boyler was interviewed for Socceroos.com he stated how all he could do was do his best for his ‘current’ club to ensure selection.

Technically his statement was correct, but there was no need for the word ‘current’ to have been added, so it seems to me a move may very well be on his mind, even if it is at the back of it.

[sean04]

Yeah quite right. They need to look after themselves first. Think the two clubs have a good relationship so sure it'll get done

I think it’s 90% there

[Ardenttwo]

St.mirren quite rightly looking trying to sign a replacement right back before they let McGinn go


Played without him for 85 minutes against Aberdeen and done ok.

[Ronniekirk]

I think you’re bang on that the majority of any fee received should be reinvested into the squad.

Thats not to say we’ll be buying players for 1 million etc, more just a higher calibre of player, higher wages, signing on fee etc.

For years we as fans have invested a lot of money, brilliant season ticket sales, sold players for money and then the whole part of winning the Scottish cup. For a while we were on an upward trajectory which stalled massively, however I’m confident that with Ross we will get back to where we should be, especially if he is backed in the transfer market.

Doubt it will happen, least the players we have will have an amazing indoor pitch to train on though :confused:

But Ron maybe has other ideas what we will do with Transfer fees as they come in
When is this A G M ffs


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[Peevemor]

Collins scored 25 goals and was voted League One player of the year last season, with Luton Town.

So he could have been a great signing for us, but for whatever reason it didn't work out.

This illustrates that even with good scouting, there's no guaranteed success with any signing.

[Vault Boy]

Played without him for 85 minutes against Aberdeen and done ok.

Playing a midfielder at right back though, they'll definitely need cover from the looks of it

[MyJo]

Collins scored 25 goals and was voted League One player of the year last season, with Luton Town.

And he was utter s***e for us

[hibbyfraelibby]

Get what you’re saying but what’s the point upgrading the stadium when the teams lagging behind already?

Get a team on the pitch competing for Europe every season first.

Look at the game the other night? Crowd was an embarrassment & I think it’s an indication that fans aren’t being excited by what the teams producing just now.

Would be incredible for more cash to be spend on upgrading facilities just now when the squad needs some real investment

A crowd of 10,000 is hardly an embarassment. Every single attendee actually paid to attend. It was the end of effectively a 6 week month for most. Hardly any concessions so at say an average of £20 a skull it was worth £200,000 in revenue less expenses and split between the clubs.

[MWHIBBIES]

we should try get rid of James if we can - send him back to Yeovil or Tranmere or whoever down there will take him.

Or we should keep him because he is actually fit to play and done okay on Tuesday. Remember when everyone wanted rid of Newall and Doidge? Have patience and support the team. Stop trying to sell guys, especially young ones who will improve.

[Iggy Pope]

And he was utter s***e for us

We should have made money on him though, I think that’s the point.

Edit.. spellcheck is driving me bammy

[sean04]

Played without him for 85 minutes against Aberdeen and done ok.

Had there center mid at right back. Flynn is to influencial for them to have him at right back

[Iggy Pope]

A crowd of 10,000 is hardly an embarassment. Every single attendee actually paid to attend. It was the end of effectively a 6 week month for most. Hardly any concessions so at say an average of £20 a skull it was worth £200,000 in revenue less expenses and split between the clubs.

8500 of which were soundly entertained into the bargain.

[Dr Jimmy]

Collins scored 25 goals and was voted League One player of the year last season, with Luton Town.

The SPFL is a higher standard than League 1 in England.
Just because their Premiership is one of the best in the world doesn’t mean their lower leagues are good.
We need to start being more positive about our product and promote it better.

[sean04]

Collins scored 25 goals and was voted League One player of the year last season, with Luton Town.

Just think we’ve had Collins and Doyle that have been really good down south. Possibly the wrong time to get them or maybe the team around them wasn’t good enough

[Since452]

A crowd of 10,000 is hardly an embarassment. Every single attendee actually paid to attend. It was the end of effectively a 6 week month for most. Hardly any concessions so at say an average of £20 a skull it was worth £200,000 in revenue less expenses and split between the clubs.

Thought the crowd was quite impressive all things considered. Very impressive turnout from the visitors

[sean04]

Thought the crowd was quite impressive all things considered. Very impressive turnout from the visitors

When you take into consideration that a lot of people haven’t been paid this month yet. If the game had been played next Tuesday I’m sure there would’ve been more in attendance

[weecounty hibby]

Just think we’ve had Collins and Doyle that have been really good down south. Possibly the wrong time to get them or maybe the team around them wasn’t good enough
I thought Doyle was excellent and was disappointed to see him leave. Collins was unfortunate that he was in a dire team

[calumhibee1]

Or we should keep him because he is actually fit to play and done okay on Tuesday. Remember when everyone wanted rid of Newall and Doidge? Have patience and support the team. Stop trying to sell guys, especially young ones who will improve.

He didn’t do ok on Tuesday imo. His distribution was woeful and he looked like he was running through treacle. I’d literally just said that Pawlett looked like he had packed on the weight then watched him absolutely smoke James.

[sean04]

Sunderland looking to bring a striker in from Liverpool on loan, could mean McNulty back to reading

[Since452]

I thought Doyle was excellent and was disappointed to see him leave. Collins was unfortunate that he was in a dire team

I think Collins is remembered as being worse than he actually was. He was constantly isolated but ran himself into the ground every week. Enjoyed his derby goal too

[sean04]

Or we should keep him because he is actually fit to play and done okay on Tuesday. Remember when everyone wanted rid of Newall and Doidge? Have patience and support the team. Stop trying to sell guys, especially young ones who will improve.

Hopefully he starts to shine but there’s a lack
Of pace there and that’s a concern

[Callum_62]

Kamberi heading out...?

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[Kaff]

A crowd of 10,000 is hardly an embarassment. Every single attendee actually paid to attend. It was the end of effectively a 6 week month for most. Hardly any concessions so at say an average of £20 a skull it was worth £200,000 in revenue less expenses and split between the clubs.

A 'money spinner replay' perhaps!? Cheers Robbie:thumbsup:
Hopefully a Mayday celebration to come as well :cb

[Hibby70]

When you take into consideration that a lot of people haven’t been paid this month yet. If the game had been played next Tuesday I’m sure there would’ve been more in attendance

Also 3000 of those had also paid to go to the first game in Dundee

[hibsbollah]

I think it's going to be one of those windows where the sky boys and girls get excitable right to the end...Giroud, Cavani, Piatek, Slimani, Llorente all big name strikers who need to move in the next two days...

Not forgetting Griffiths of course:greengrin

[SquashedFrogg]

He didn’t do ok on Tuesday imo. His distribution was woeful and he looked like he was running through treacle. I’d literally just said that Pawlett looked like he had packed on the weight then watched him absolutely smoke James.

Opinions eh. I saw Lewis get ripped a few times on Tuesday. Also watched Gray struggle a few times last Wed v Hamilton.

He did ok on Tues

[makaveli1875]

St.mirren quite rightly looking trying to sign a replacement right back before they let McGinn go

They can have Tom James

[CockneyRebel]

As much as I like Boyle if we were offered a couple of million we would have to take it.He has had injury problems,only 18 months on his contract and it would set the laddie up for life.He has been a good servant but it's a team game and if that money is used to improve our squad then I would take the money.Thats the reality of being a Hibby.


That's reality of being a football supporter.

[supermcginn]

Opinions eh. I saw Lewis get ripped a few times on Tuesday. Also watched Gray struggle a few times last Wed v Hamilton.

He did ok on Tues
He was abysmal, ross trying to get mcginn in says it all about his future here, he doesn't have one.

[sean04]

Lee hodson has 3 premier league clubs to choose from, hopefully st.mirren to let us get McGinn

[KingPat4]

I think Collins is remembered as being worse than he actually was. He was constantly isolated but ran himself into the ground every week. Enjoyed his derby goal too

This.

[greenlex]

This.

Agreed. The duds around him are clouding the players perceived abilities.

[KingPat4]

The SPFL is a higher standard than League 1 in England.
Just because their Premiership is one of the best in the world doesn’t mean their lower leagues are good.
We need to start being more positive about our product and promote it better.

Collins has also scored ten this season, not bad for a team struggling at the foot of the table. I reckon SPFL standard is around bottom half of Champioship.

No idea how to promote the game here better.

[Hibbyradge]

Get what you’re saying but what’s the point upgrading the stadium when the teams lagging behind already?

Get a team on the pitch competing for Europe every season first.

Look at the game the other night? Crowd was an embarrassment & I think it’s an indication that fans aren’t being excited by what the teams producing just now.

Would be incredible for more cash to be spend on upgrading facilities just now when the squad needs some real investment

10500 or so on a bitterly cold Tuesday night for a Scottish cup replay, immediately before the January pay day is no embarrassment.

[calumhibee1]

The SPFL is a higher standard than League 1 in England.
Just because their Premiership is one of the best in the world doesn’t mean their lower leagues are good.
We need to start being more positive about our product and promote it better.

Absolutely. League One is utter dross and the top half of the SPFL would comfortably beat near enough every team in that league imo.

[sean04]

The McNulty deal looks quite complicated, Sunderland have a year loan deal, so reading have to agree to terminate the loan agreement( not sure if there was a fee involved for loan) then reading have to agree for him to go to hibs but hibs paying less of his wage than Sunderland were. So reading need to take a hit on his wages

Only way I see it working for reading is that the transfer is permanent. Come to an agreement with McNulty and let him go? Means McNulty taking a wage cut to sign for us

[04Sauzee]

Kamberi heading out...?

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Something you know or heard?

[MrRobot]

They can have Tom James

Worth offering him on a loan til the end of the season rather than a fee for McGinn to get him used to playing in this league regularly. Still young so could improve.

[whiskyhibby]

Daily Record claiming Huddersfield amongst others tracking Martin Boyle

[BlackSheep]

10500 or so on a bitterly cold Tuesday night for a Scottish cup replay, immediately before the January pay day is no embarrassment.

A large chunk of that number was the travelling Dundee support.

Looking at the attendances behind the goal stands we definitely had something to be embarrassed about, the famous five was almost empty, where the away end was bustling. The noise from the United fans was awesome as well.

I thought the attendance was a lot lower than it should have been...

[Steven79]

A large chunk of that number was the travelling Dundee support.

Looking at the attendances behind the goal stands we definitely had something to be embarrassed about, the famous five was almost empty, where the away end was bustling. The noise from the United fans was awesome as well.

I thought the attendance was a lot lower than it should have been...

For games like that in the future we need it to be lower tier only for the FF & West Stand.

Place flags in the FF upper tier.

[GreenPJ]

A large chunk of that number was the travelling Dundee support.

Looking at the attendances behind the goal stands we definitely had something to be embarrassed about, the famous five was almost empty, where the away end was bustling. The noise from the United fans was awesome as well.

I thought the attendance was a lot lower than it should have been...

About 20% were Utd fans.

[sean04]

For games like that in the future we need it to be lower tier only for the FF & West Stand.

Place flags in the FF upper tier.

I would go for an incentive like kids for a 5er, 10er adults or buy an adult ticket get a under 16s free. Something like that

[Hibbyradge]

It was exactly the correct attendance for the circumstances.

Move on.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Hibs seem to take an age to get players signed

Whats the rush...the window is still open and theres a howling gale blowing in through it.

[Hibbyradge]

I would go for an incentive like kids for a 5er, 10er adults or buy an adult ticket get a under 16s free. Something like that

That would be financially ridiculous.

Having larger crowds is s lovely notion, but it's income that pays for players and runs the club.

Hibs tried lowering prices in the past but attendances didn't increase. It just doesn't work.

[hibbyfraelibby]

That would be financially ridiculous.

Having larger crowds is s lovely notion, but it's income that pays for players and runs the club.

Hibs tried lowering prices in the past but attendances didn't increase. It just doesn't work.

I think economists use the term "price elasticity of demand"

In our case demand is price inelastic

[Jim44]

Daily Record claiming Huddersfield amongst others tracking Martin Boyle

Not the Daily Record, so feel free to click:

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/huddersfield-town-eye-international-wingman-17655929

[Shrekko]

Hibs tried lowering prices in the past but attendances didn't increase. It just doesn't work.

Other clubs are letting kids on for free etc and even that doesn't increase attendances significantly. A sizeable amount of people with pre-bought ST's don't turn up at ER every home game so it's totally fanciful when folk go on about how big crowds could be if relatively small incentives were offered.

[sean04]

That would be financially ridiculous.

Having larger crowds is s lovely notion, but it's income that pays for players and runs the club.

Hibs tried lowering prices in the past but attendances didn't increase. It just doesn't work.

Would you not make your money up with food sales, programmes, club shop. Might have some kids that have never been before. We are supposed to be a community club, what would be wrong with giving a 1000 tickets to local schools? Get they kids supporting hibs

[Greenworld]

Worth offering him on a loan til the end of the season rather than a fee for McGinn to get him used to playing in this league regularly. Still young so could improve.Offer a straight swap

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[sorryfolks]

But Ron maybe has other ideas what we will do with Transfer fees as they come in
When is this A G M ffs


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Noticed Livinsgton only announced their AGM earlier in the week. Wonder if they’re fans are foaming at the mouth like some of ours because of the delay...

[HH81]

Not the Daily Record, so feel free to click:

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/huddersfield-town-eye-international-wingman-17655929

Talk of it happening down here. Few huddersfield fans in the office

[Barman Stanton]

A large chunk of that number was the travelling Dundee support.

Looking at the attendances behind the goal stands we definitely had something to be embarrassed about, the famous five was almost empty, where the away end was bustling. The noise from the United fans was awesome as well.

I thought the attendance was a lot lower than it should have been...

I think the fact we now have so many season ticket holders affects the Cup games now. A lot are paying for their season ticket monthly and cant afford to go to other games as well.

[Heisenberg]

St Mirren sign Hodson which should mean McGinn to us is imminent.

[Hibbyradge]

Would you not make your money up with food sales, programmes, club shop. Might have some kids that have never been before. We are supposed to be a community club, what would be wrong with giving a 1000 tickets to local schools? Get they kids supporting hibs

No, you wouldn't make the money back. No chance. As I said, crowds don't increase when prices are lowered so increased food sales wouldn't happen.

In any case, how many extra pies would you need to buy for Hibs to make £10 profit? How many people buy merch at games?

There may be occasions when Hibs give tickets away, but it doesn't make sense financially.

[bingo70]

Talk of it happening down here. Few huddersfield fans in the office

Taking the green tinted specs off do you think it’d be a good move for him?

[Greenworld]

Talk of it happening down here. Few huddersfield fans in the officeWould be a good move for him i am not desperate for him to go but would rather it was done today to give us a chance of getting our targets in.

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[BlackSheep]

No, you wouldn't make the money back. No chance. As I said, crowds don't increase when prices are lowered so increased food sales wouldn't happen.

In any case, how many extra pies would you need to buy for Hibs to make £10 profit? How many people buy merch at games?

There may be occasions when Hibs give tickets away, but it doesn't make sense financially.

If the match they give tickets away for isnt a sell out then what harm does it do to give away a section of tickets?

[Ronniekirk]

Worth offering him on a loan til the end of the season rather than a fee for McGinn to get him used to playing in this league regularly. Still young so could improve.

They wouldn’t take him


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[WhileTheChief..]

Noticed Livinsgton only announced their AGM earlier in the week. Wonder if they’re fans are foaming at the mouth like some of ours because of the delay...

Doubt it. Their team is flying high and delivering way above expectations.

What would they be foaming at the mouth about?

They’ve rarely had it so good.

[sean04]

If the match they give tickets away for isnt a sell out then what harm does it do to give away a section of tickets?

That’s my opinion aswell. How many kids parents can’t afford for them to go to football? Would be a great gesture from the club to give away tickets to schools/ boys clubs/ scouts/ brownies whatever else kids clubs there is. Love to see hibs do that

[Ronniekirk]

Noticed Livinsgton only announced their AGM earlier in the week. Wonder if they’re fans are foaming at the mouth like some of ours because of the delay...

At least they now have a date we are still waiting and it is now the end of January
A brief statement to say thier has been a delay and it will now be at some point in February is all it takes
That would stop me Foaming at the mouth


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[Hibbyradge]

If the match they give tickets away for isnt a sell out then what harm does it do to give away a section of tickets?

How would Hibs know if the people they're giving the tickets to had intended to pay to get in?

It cheapens the product.

It would annoy some of the support who pay to get in.

Some fans would declare themselves to be "embarrassed" that we had to give tickets away!

What if the free tickets aren't used? Do we start paying folk to come to games just so we have a bigger crowd?

If it's a competition or the likes then I could accept free tickets, but other than that, it's not a great idea, imo.

[Ronniekirk]

My st Mirren contact saying Hodgson was at local hotel in Paisley last night and hopefully signing today for St Mirren and McGinn comes to us for a £ 35 000
So watch this space


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[we are hibs]

Noticed Livinsgton only announced their AGM earlier in the week. Wonder if they’re fans are foaming at the mouth like some of ours because of the delay...

They probably werent told it would happen in January only for it not to.

[johncrobertson@]

My st Mirren contact saying Hodgson was at local hotel in Paisley last night and hopefully signing today for St Mirren and McGinn comes to us for a £ 35 000
So watch this space


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Edinburgh Evening News saying St Mirren have signed Lee Hodson

[Ronniekirk]

Edinburgh Evening News saying St Mirren have signed Lee Hodson

Aye that’s who I meant lol


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[we are hibs]

I take it "hibs central" on twitter is that hibs transfer news under a different name? Basically just lifts posts from here word for word and even when its an opinion its usually one thats been posted on here word for word 😂

[Kaff]

How would Hibs know if the people they're giving the tickets to had intended to pay to get in?

It cheapens the product.

It would annoy some of the support who pay to get in.

Some fans would declare themselves to be "embarrassed" that we had to give tickets away!

What if the free tickets aren't used? Do we start paying folk to come to games just so we have a bigger crowd?

If it's a competition or the likes then I could accept free tickets, but other than that, it's not a great idea, imo.

QPR CEO is on record as saying that greatly reduced tickets are hard to shift in numbers and bizarrely free ones are actually harder to move.
They're currently playing to 12-14k in 20k stadium (all approx) so plenty to work with. He's not convinced it's a way to increase support.
Just an angle I've read elsewhere

[KingPat4]

Taking the green tinted specs off do you think it’d be a good move for him?

I would be gutted if Martin left now while we are still in the cup. If he can keep this form up, he'll get a move in the summer.

:no way:

[Iggy Pope]

I take it "hibs central" on twitter is that hibs transfer news under a different name? Basically just lifts posts from here word for word and even when its an opinion its usually one thats been posted on here word for word 😂

Bobs dug apparently and did the same stuff when he used this site. A balloon really.

[londonhibby]

No Stewart from County in this window according to boss Kettlewell. No bids received and they don't want to lose him anyway. Story will be online soon in the Ross-shire Journal etc.

[BlackSheep]

How would Hibs know if the people they're giving the tickets to had intended to pay to get in?

It cheapens the product.

It would annoy some of the support who pay to get in.

Some fans would declare themselves to be "embarrassed" that we had to give tickets away!

What if the free tickets aren't used? Do we start paying folk to come to games just so we have a bigger crowd?

If it's a competition or the likes then I could accept free tickets, but other than that, it's not a great idea, imo.


I think you are maybe overthinking this...

The recipients of the tickets would obviously be something that is vetted by the club and correctly distributed, they're hardly going to stand on a street corner and just hand them out.

If the 'free' tickets are not used then again what harm does this do?

Nice that you can accept a competition as a way to giving out free tickets, but as a charitable gesture you seem to have a problem with?

I for one would also no be annoyed that an empty section of the ground is filled with potential new fans who are unable to afford a ticket themselves, not sure about the rest of the support but i would guess i am not in the minority!

No one should be embarrassed by the club being charitable!

Its not like anyone is suggesting that we give away free tickets every game or reserve a section of the ground for such things...!

But you've made up your mind so not much point in anyone else trying to justify what could be a fantastic way to generate further support.

[Hibbyradge]

QPR CEO is on record as saying that greatly reduced tickets are hard to shift in numbers and bizarrely free ones are actually harder to move.
They're currently playing to 12-14k in 20k stadium (all approx) so plenty to work with. He's not convinced it's a way to increase support.
Just an angle I've read elsewhere

I can understand that.

If Hibs offered tickets to someone who doesn't usually go to games for free, or for a fiver or something, what does that tell the person about the game they'd be giving up their time to watch?

Special circumstances, rewards or competitions are the only occasions we should be giving our product away for nothing, imo.

[flash]

Transfer thread gentlemen!

[BlackSheep]

QPR CEO is on record as saying that greatly reduced tickets are hard to shift in numbers and bizarrely free ones are actually harder to move.
They're currently playing to 12-14k in 20k stadium (all approx) so plenty to work with. He's not convinced it's a way to increase support.
Just an angle I've read elsewhere

Fair enough, but thats QPR, a London club surrounded by an abundance other clubs at all levels to choose as your team. As a 3 team city I don't see the harm in such a concept.

[basehibby]

Taking the green tinted specs off do you think it’d be a good move for him?

I suppose they are a championship side (for now at least) but I cannot help but think of them as a diddy club because back in the day when I used to get Panini albums they would only have got a team photo.

They can probably pay a bit more than us but I seriously think Martin can do better and am hopeful he will be in no hurry to depart this window.

[sean04]

Huddersfield are not interested in Martin Boyle

[BlackSheep]

I can understand that.

If Hibs offered tickets to someone who doesn't usually go to games for free, or for a fiver or something, what does that tell the person about the game they'd be giving up their time to watch?

Special circumstances, rewards or competitions are the only occasions we should be giving our product away for nothing, imo.

Are poverty or charity not special circumstances?

[greenginger]

Noticed Livinsgton only announced their AGM earlier in the week. Wonder if they’re fans are foaming at the mouth like some of ours because of the delay...


The AGM is not overdue yet but there’s a red flag against our club/company on the Companies House website.

We are 2 weeks overdue with our confirmation statement.

No big deal , but that’s the sloppy bookkeeping we came to expect from Tynie-Castle when Vlad was about.

[Speedway]

We're playing the Buddies on Saturday, will McGinn be eligible to play do we think?

[Billy Whizz]

We're playing the Buddies on Saturday, will McGinn be eligible to play do we think?

He’ll be eligible if we sign him before the end of the window tomorrow night
Whether it will be morally right to play him tomorrow is another thing
Presume he’s been barred from St Mirren’s training this week?

[Jim44]

We're playing the Buddies on Saturday, will McGinn be eligible to play do we think?

Probably not, by gentleman’s agreement I would think.

[hhibs]

I think economists use the term "price elasticity of demand"

In our case demand is price inelastic


Correct.

[Hibbyradge]

I think you are maybe overthinking this...

The recipients of the tickets would obviously be something that is vetted by the club and correctly distributed, they're hardly going to stand on a street corner and just hand them out.

If the 'free' tickets are not used then again what harm does this do?

Nice that you can accept a competition as a way to giving out free tickets, but as a charitable gesture you seem to have a problem with?

I for one would also no be annoyed that an empty section of the ground is filled with potential new fans who are unable to afford a ticket themselves, not sure about the rest of the support but i would guess i am not in the minority!

No one should be embarrassed by the club being charitable!

Its not like anyone is suggesting that we give away free tickets every game or reserve a section of the ground for such things...!

But you've made up your mind so not much point in anyone else trying to justify what could be a fantastic way to generate further support.

Why are you following me around hibs.net to hound me? :wink: :na na:

Yes, I have an opinion which I obviously think is reasonable and I haven't read any arguments which make me want to change it. In fact, all the evidence being provided suggests that giving tickets away for nothing is counter productive.

Of course I understand the theory, but Hibs have given tickets away in the past and it didn't make any substantial difference to the attendance. I've also never heard of anyone becoming a Hibs supporter because of it.

Look at Hibs kids days. The free tickets don't increase the crowd, because the parents just go to the South Stand rather than the FF. The atmosphere is usually rubbish too.

Giving away tickets to games that our regular fans can't be arsed attending, isn't going to excite non-attenders.

However, you've got your opinion so no point ... etc etc.

[sean04]

Papers spout some nonsense, hibs linked with youga from France, Jack Ross never heard of him, Boyle to Huddersfield manager denying it
Just guess work from the journalists

[BlackSheep]

Why are you following me around hibs.net to hound me? :wink: :na na:

Yes, I have an opinion which I obviously think is reasonable and I haven't read any arguments which make me want to change it. In fact, all the evidence being provided suggests that giving tickets away for nothing is counter productive.

Of course I understand the theory, but Hibs have given tickets away in the past and it didn't make any substantial difference to the attendance. I've also never heard of anyone becoming a Hibs supporter because of it.

Look at Hibs kids days. The free tickets don't increase the crowd, because the parents just go to the South Stand rather than the FF. The atmosphere is usually rubbish too.

Giving away tickets to games that our regular fans can't be arsed attending, isn't going to excite non-attenders.

However, you've got your opinion so no point ... etc etc.

I guess we have to agree to disagree on this one.

[Hibbyradge]

Are poverty or charity not special circumstances?

No.

[Gloucester Hibs]

10500 or so on a bitterly cold Tuesday night for a Scottish cup replay, immediately before the January pay day is no embarrassment.

Absolutely. For comparison; Hearts got less for quarter final replay at the PBS in March last season.

[Hibeesmad]

Papers spout some nonsense, hibs linked with youga from France, Jack Ross never heard of him, Boyle to Huddersfield manager denying it
Just guess work from the journalists

Mix of journalists trying to fill pages and agents trying to raise interest in their players.

[Hibeesmad]

Rangers agree deal for Ianis Hagi from Genk. Romanian international, decent player.

[IrnBru22]

Why are you following me around hibs.net to hound me? :wink: :na na:

Yes, I have an opinion which I obviously think is reasonable and I haven't read any arguments which make me want to change it. In fact, all the evidence being provided suggests that giving tickets away for nothing is counter productive.

Of course I understand the theory, but Hibs have given tickets away in the past and it didn't make any substantial difference to the attendance. I've also never heard of anyone becoming a Hibs supporter because of it.

Look at Hibs kids days. The free tickets don't increase the crowd, because the parents just go to the South Stand rather than the FF. The atmosphere is usually rubbish too.

Giving away tickets to games that our regular fans can't be arsed attending, isn't going to excite non-attenders.

However, you've got your opinion so no point ... etc etc.

My first Hibs game was one I got a free ticket for through my school (Hibs had given them a couple 100 to hand out to pupils). I’ve now had a season ticket for about 15 years and go to most away games.

[Iggy Pope]

No.

Poverty big fellah? Cmon now.

[Lago]

Daily Record claiming Huddersfield amongst others tracking Martin Boyle
Would be a good move for Boyle

[sean04]

Would be a good move for Boyle

Manager has denied it

[Barman Stanton]

Rangers agree deal for Ianis Hagi from Genk. Romanian international, decent player.

If has a tiny bit of his fathers ability then they have some player there.

[ThatDayInMay]

Rangers agree deal for Ianis Hagi from Genk. Romanian international, decent player.

Hate to say it but what a fantastic signing. He’s very good.

[Smartie]

If has a tiny bit of his fathers ability then they have some player there.

Let's hope he gets his footballing ability from his mum then.

[Barman Stanton]

Let's hope he gets his footballing ability from his mum then.

Haha indeed.

[Gypsy King]

My first Hibs game was one I got a free ticket for through my school (Hibs had given them a couple 100 to hand out to pupils). I’ve now had a season ticket for about 15 years and go to most away games.

Same

[J-C]

I think you are maybe overthinking this...

The recipients of the tickets would obviously be something that is vetted by the club and correctly distributed, they're hardly going to stand on a street corner and just hand them out.

If the 'free' tickets are not used then again what harm does this do?

Nice that you can accept a competition as a way to giving out free tickets, but as a charitable gesture you seem to have a problem with?

I for one would also no be annoyed that an empty section of the ground is filled with potential new fans who are unable to afford a ticket themselves, not sure about the rest of the support but i would guess i am not in the minority!

No one should be embarrassed by the club being charitable!

Its not like anyone is suggesting that we give away free tickets every game or reserve a section of the ground for such things...!

But you've made up your mind so not much point in anyone else trying to justify what could be a fantastic way to generate further support.


I can understand that.

If Hibs offered tickets to someone who doesn't usually go to games for free, or for a fiver or something, what does that tell the person about the game they'd be giving up their time to watch?

Special circumstances, rewards or competitions are the only occasions we should be giving our product away for nothing, imo.

Any chance of knocking all this ticket sales guff on the head and keeping it to just transfer talk, come on here and read multiple posts about this pish.

[Allant1981]

Manager has denied it

Did our manager not also suggest we wouldnt be signing anyone the same day as omeonga signed

[sean04]

Seen a few bits on twitter, Kamberi to rangers

[mjhibby]

Transfer thread gentlemen!

Indeed. Never read such a load of nonsense as has been on this thread. The vast majority of stories in the papers are wild guesses and it's quite sad really about folk getting worked up over non stories. What will be will be. Get over it

[Begbie79]

If has a tiny bit of his fathers ability then they have some player there.

Sadly he doesnt, seen him play a few times. Played his best football at Vitorul and earned a move to Verona where he was awful, Genk signed him permanently about a year ago and hes made a handful of appearances. Sadly hasnt cut it whenever he's stepped up a level.

[Since452]

Anyone ever find out if Barrie the stadium announcer got his new tannoy system?

[Alex Trager]

Seen a few bits on twitter, Kamberi to rangers

Think they’ve just signed another gadji so there goes that

[Barman Stanton]

Sadly he doesnt, seen him play a few times. Played his best football at Vitorul and earned a move to Verona where he was awful, Genk signed him permanently about a year ago and hes made a handful of appearances. Sadly hasnt cut it whenever he's stepped up a level.

The old Paul Dalglish syndrome. Cant be easy when your old man is your countries greatest ever player.

[MrRobot]

Seen a few bits on twitter, Kamberi to rangers

If you google 'Kamberi Rangers' the first search result is a link to a page titled Florian Kamberi on the official Rangers website. Also states in the blurb under the link player pending. Link doesnt actually work either(gives the page not found error) - below

Florian Kamberi - Rangers Football Club, Official Website

(https://rangers.co.uk/talent/florian-kamberi-6/)Florian Kamberi. Nation Unknown; Date of Birth Unknown; Weight Unknown; Height Unknown. player pending. Player Profile. Player News. Official Partners ...

[Fuzzywuzzy]

If you google 'Kamberi Rangers' the first search result is a link to a page titled Florian Kamberi on the official Rangers website. Also states in the blurb under the link player pending. Link doesnt actually work either(gives the page not found error) - below

Florian Kamberi - Rangers Football Club, Official Website

(https://rangers.co.uk/talent/florian-kamberi-6/)Florian Kamberi. Nation Unknown; Date of Birth Unknown; Weight Unknown; Height Unknown. player pending. Player Profile. Player News. Official Partners ...

Page been taken down

[ElginHibbie]

If you google 'Kamberi Rangers' the first search result is a link to a page titled Florian Kamberi on the official Rangers website. Also states in the blurb under the link player pending. Link doesnt actually work either(gives the page not found error) - below

Florian Kamberi - Rangers Football Club, Official Website

(https://rangers.co.uk/talent/florian-kamberi-6/)Florian Kamberi. Nation Unknown; Date of Birth Unknown; Weight Unknown; Height Unknown. player pending. Player Profile. Player News. Official Partners ...

Same things happens if you search for Hanlon and Stevenson, don't read anything into it

Defoe got injured last night so people have put 2 and 2 together, somehow got 7 and we get the Kamberi rumor

[Jim44]

As I said elsewhere, there’s a thread on Follow Follow about Kamberi looking at houses in East Kilbride and ensuing discussion about a move to Rangers. None of them fancy him. No offence intended, but it strikes me that a choice of East Kilbride is not what you might expect from a Rangers player.

[DTS]

From his Instagram Kamberi spends most of his time outside training etc in the glasgow area

[Heisenberg]

http://bit.ly/2GDxfEZ

Still trying for McNulty.

[Wheat Hound]

http://bit.ly/2GDxfEZ

Still trying for McNulty.

Sounds promising but not clear if it's a permanent move or another loan. Hoping for the former though if it's the latter it has to be with an option to buy.

[JohnMcM]

Rangers agree deal for Ianis Hagi from Genk. Romanian international, decent player.

Crikey! That was quick. Defoe only got injured last night.

[JeMeSouviens]

If you google 'Kamberi Rangers' the first search result is a link to a page titled Florian Kamberi on the official Rangers website. Also states in the blurb under the link player pending. Link doesnt actually work either(gives the page not found error) - below

Florian Kamberi - Rangers Football Club, Official Website

(https://rangers.co.uk/talent/florian-kamberi-6/)Florian Kamberi. Nation Unknown; Date of Birth Unknown; Weight Unknown; Height Unknown. player pending. Player Profile. Player News. Official Partners ...

For some reason the Sevco website had placeholder pages for most players in Scotland including practically all of our squad and even Celtc's. They seem to have been taken down now.

[Hibeesmad]

Steven MacLean leaving Hearts to go to Raith on loan.

[Stuart93]

Looking like everything will come down to the last day

[MrRobot]

For some reason the Sevco website had placeholder pages for most players in Scotland including practically all of our squad and even Celtc's. They seem to have been taken down now.

Bizarre but glad theres nothing more to it.

[Billy Whizz]

Steven MacLean leaving Hearts to go to Raith on loan.

Wonder if that means we’ve told Raith, Hammer isn’t going back to them

Also wonder what’s the latest with Fraser Murray, came on Wednesday, and thought he looked lively and did well

[Billy Whizz]

Looking like everything will come down to the last day

Or the last 2 hours tomorrow night

[Jim44]

Sounds promising but not clear if it's a permanent move or another loan. Hoping for the former though if it's the latter it has to be with an option to buy.

Loan or permanent move, I think the problem is basically whether Sunderland will cut short his loan to them.

[04Sauzee]

Steven MacLean leaving Hearts to go to Raith on loan.

Raith young lad could be going to Fulham

[Joe6-2]

Think they’ve just signed another gadji so there goes thatm

That gadji Hagi

[Unseen work]

Getting very concerned now by our lack of signings, to only have Omeonga in by this time is awful.

[Speedway]

Getting very concerned now by our lack of signings, to only have Omeonga in by this time is awful.

Bogdan?

[Unseen work]

Bogdan?

We’ve had him since Ross came to the club, essentially just a contract extension.

Even if you include him into nowhere near enough.

[Heisenberg]

Getting very concerned now by our lack of signings, to only have Omeonga in by this time is awful.

Seems we are putting all our efforts into getting McNulty. Can only see McGinn and a striker coming in, although I’d really like a defensive midfielder maybe Ross thinks Omeonga will be ok in there.

[SteveHFC]

Seems we are putting all our efforts into getting McNulty. Can only see McGinn and a striker coming in, although I’d really like a defensive midfielder maybe Ross thinks Omeonga will be ok in there.

I hope we have another striker in mind if McNulty doesn't come back.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Whilst I want a CDM and Striker in I am glad that we aren’t signing any old journeyman or filling gaps in squad with lots of loan deals (which is short sighted. JR will have one eye on the summer and our long term plan. I would rather continue as is with what we have than us not securing the club’s No.1 targets.

[MacGruber]

I hope we have another striker in mind if McNulty doesn't come back.

Absolutely.

Shaw we were told couldn't be put out to loan because that would have left us with only 2 senior strikers. He's now been sold and nobody looks lined up. We were a striker light when Shaw was here. Got the feeling the McNulty deal won't get done so hopefully there's a plan B

[we are hibs]

Mcginn deal agreed

[weecounty hibby]

A signing!! Not a surprise though