Winter 2019-20 transfer thread

[bingo70]

Lewis Morgan a far more likely option than Mcgeady imo.

I thought we’d missed the boat with Morgan when he played a couple of games but I see he didn’t make the squad for the old firm game.

[Wilson]

Lewis Morgan a farm more likely option than Mcgeady.

You can wish for Lewis Morgan until the cows come home...

[hibbyfraelibby]

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

Allisbarry uses JKB as his source for news so its just some roasters fantasy regurgetated by the EEN and lapped up by the deluded...

[DTS]

Has bogdan left or signed an extension? Deal was due to expire yesterday I’m sure

[Brightside]

Has bogdan left or signed an extension? Deal was due to expire yesterday I’m sure

Expecting an announcement on that soon.

[04Sauzee]

Expecting an announcement on that soon.

As in extended?

[04Sauzee]

Hearts fans saying a bid in for Boyce, source meant to be Clough on the radio. January is going to be an expensive month down Gorgie

[HFC93]

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

Northern Irish, dodgy injury record, was decent a few years ago. Sounds like every Hearts signing in the past few years.

[Heisenberg]

Northern Irish, dodgy injury record, was decent a few years ago. Sounds like every Hearts signing in the past few years.

If he finds his County form again up here he’d be a great signing for them unfortunately. Didn’t realise when I posted earlier that he’d had such a bad injury though, his goal ratio certainly dried up a bit at Burton.

[Alfred E Newman]

Tommy Orpington.
You heard it here first. 👍

[NC1875]

Tommy Orpington.
You heard it here first. 👍

This teams being cobbled together

[CMurdoch]

Tommy Orpington.
You heard it here first. 👍

you ******* I had to look that up :greengrin

[HFC93]

Tommy Orpington.
You heard it here first. 👍

Good player. Reminds me of a young Wayne Farrell.

[HibbyAndy]

Tommy Orpington.
You heard it here first. 👍

:greengrin

[we are hibs]

Has griffiths signed/vela gone yet

[Springbank]

I see that stoke won 5-2 away from home today with Liam lindsay playing.

Cant see him signing for Yam Productions FC this window

[zitelli62]

Tommy Orpington.
You heard it here first. 👍

Streets ahead of what they have.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Tommy Orpington.
You heard it here first. 👍

He will fancy The Rovers.

[CMurdoch]

I see that stoke won 5-2 away from home today with Liam lindsay playing.

Cant see him signing for Yam Productions FC this window

Was never going there.
Stoke paid £2.5 million for him in the summer.
Think he is cover for Shawcross who is no stranger to an injury.

Mama Biram Diouf is the guy from Stoke they will end up with on loan.
A 32 year old Senegalese striker who hasn't been able to get in the Stoke team for the last 18 months.

[bingo70]

Was never going there.
Stoke paid £2.5 million for him in the summer.
Think he is cover for Shawcross who is no stranger to an injury.

Mama Biram Diouf is the guy from Stoke they will end up with on loan.
A 32 year old Senegalese striker who hasn't been able to get in the Stoke team for the last 18 months.

Will he really fancy a move to Hearts at this stage of his career?

I reckon they’ll end up with 2 or 3 youngsters people have hardly heard of.

Clubs generally don’t just loan players on high wages to another club just because the manager is mates with a sacked coach at another club who’s only there because he’s having to work his notice.

[Springbank]

Was never going there.
Stoke paid £2.5 million for him in the summer.
Think he is cover for Shawcross who is no stranger to an injury.

Mama Biram Diouf is the guy from Stoke they will end up with on loan.
A 32 year old Senegalese striker who hasn't been able to get in the Stoke team for the last 18 months.

Sounds like the very recipe of disgruntled & cant-be-arsed player who will disrupt the dressing room

[Aldo]

Will he really fancy a move to Hearts at this stage of his career?

I reckon they’ll end up with 2 or 3 youngsters people have hardly heard of.

Clubs generally don’t just loan players on high wages to another club just because the manager is mates with a sacked coach at another club who’s only there because he’s having to work his notice.

Now now jealous Peg Selling Hobo!

They think that they will sign top class players at whatever the cost (benefactors money) and will get rid of the players they don’t need.

The associates I know Bingo still think they will finish above us and even challenge for 4 or 5th deluded on yes! It’s what big teams do!


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[Captain Trips]

I think ourselves and also Aberdeen need improving so I expect not just us to be busy. I think we will improve and believe with the OF will improve as much from what they have as what we have or Aberdeen or Hearts.

I think we will come good and give both halves of the the filth a better game than previous.

[Unseen work]

It’s a huge window.

We’re already quite a bit away from Aberdeen who are undoubtedly going to strengthen their team and I’m sure will spend money.

Hearts will try throw money about too and being linked with players of good calibre.

Celtic and Rangers will be looking to move on squad players in an attempt to free up money to make a marquee signing. The league is very close which will force some money to be spent.

With the old firm looking to move in some squad players we should be trying to take advantage of this and see what we can do about Morgan, Docherty, Hendry etc imo.

We need a couple of really quality players to come in with experience and leadership.

Centre back
Left back
2 centre mids
Left winger
Striker

Are all required imo however can’t see us signing that many

Vela, Jackson, Whittikar, Maxwell, James can all be moved on with Shaw and Murray going out on loan. I actually quite like Jackson and James (technically he’s brilliant on the ball but struggles defensively) but clearly not in the managers plans in areas we have plenty numbers.

I was actually told by a friend we are after Ruben Sammut, a young Scottish player at Sunderland who Ross signed in the summer. 6 months left on his contract and is a high energy centre mid who impressed Ross on trial.

Is signed to their 23s at the moment. Previously of Chelsea and was loaned to Falkirk.

Where he got that from I don’t know, could be guess work on his/his sources part but will update more if I hear anything.

[FilipinoHibs]

Was never going there.
Stoke paid £2.5 million for him in the summer.
Think he is cover for Shawcross who is no stranger to an injury.

Mama Biram Diouf is the guy from Stoke they will end up with on loan.
A 32 year old Senegalese striker who hasn't been able to get in the Stoke team for the last 18 months.

Sounds like a player from the Calderwood era.

[FilipinoHibs]

Hearts fans saying a bid in for Boyce, source meant to be Clough on the radio. January is going to be an expensive month down Gorgie

Burton offering him a new contract. Ih he does not accept Clough expects bids to come in. 6 month loan not on the cards.

[J-C]

I would hope we can shift on Vela, James is simply not good enough, Jackson is simply back up but at what cost? He's not quoted and when Daz got fit he was still not in contention, expensive 4th choice. We need left sided attacking wide player, Horgan is far too inconsistent, a solid DM and a midfielder with energy and legs to work his socks off. I still reckon Doidge is pants and I'd happily get in another striker/ wide attacker to have a front 3 of Kamberi, Boyle and A N Other.

[Godsahibby]

I think the first signing we will make is a left back. A defensive midfielder and another striker will come in but a lot will depend on who we can move on.

[makaveli1875]

I think the first signing we will make is a left back. A defensive midfielder and another striker will come in but a lot will depend on who we can move on.

No it wont , unless Lewis gets injured theres no chance were signing any left backs

[Heisenberg]

No it wont , unless Lewis gets injured theres no chance were signing any left backs

We’ve only got one in the squad. Could definitely do with another, preferably one on a longer term basis who can slowly takeover the role.

[Allant1981]

We’ve only got one in the squad. Could definitely do with another, preferably one on a longer term basis who can slowly takeover the role.

Surely that should be a summer signing though, Its not a position that desperately needs replaced at the moment

[Onceinawhile]

We’ve only got one in the squad. Could definitely do with another, preferably one on a longer term basis who can slowly takeover the role.

I think James can play at left back if my memory is correct.

[GreenCastle]

No it wont , unless Lewis gets injured theres no chance were signing any left backs

Tom James can play both sides.

Don’t think he’s going anywhere.

I do agree a back up left footed player would be useful if Mackie is on loan.

Said it earlier..ideally..

LB back up
CDM - sitting
CDM - high energy
Left winger - fast and direct Boyle type.
CF

Would be happy with 4 players in till end of season though and Vela (Bolton return?), Murray (loan), Shaw (loan?) plus Jackson (loan)

[greenpaper55]

We’ve only got one in the squad. Could definitely do with another, preferably one on a longer term basis who can slowly takeover the role.

You could have fooled me !

[greenlex]

We’ve only got one in the squad. Could definitely do with another, preferably one on a longer term basis who can slowly takeover the role.
Hanson and Whittaker are both cover there. There’s other areas of the team need the money spent this window.

[Stuart93]

Hanson and Whittaker are both cover there. There’s other areas of the team need the money spent this window.

Hmmm...bop

[Barman Stanton]

Hanson and Whittaker are both cover there. There’s other areas of the team need the money spent this window.

We just can’t shake off that boy band culture.

[Heisenberg]

Hanson and Whittaker are both cover there. There’s other areas of the team need the money spent this window.

Hanlon is slow and not a left back. Whittaker has barely played. I’d rather we had an actual left back instead of shoving boys out of position or bringing back in geriatric right backs to cover.

I do agree that there are other areas needing prioritised but if we can sign a left back we should, imo.

[neil7908]

Hanlon is slow and not a left back. Whittaker has barely played. I’d rather we had an actual left back instead of shoving boys out of position or bringing back in geriatric right backs to cover.

I do agree that there are other areas needing prioritised but if we can sign a left back we should, imo.

Totally agree. If James isn't good enough to even get a look in at right back, why would we be happy with him at left back?

Ditto Whittaker - good pro and all that but how many fullbacks do you see at his age?

Either of those two could do in a pinch for a game or two but what if Lewis got a long term injury? We'd be in real trouble.

Agree that midfield is probably the most important but we've been relying on Lewis as our sole left back for years now and at 32, we need to be seriously be planning for a life without him.

[Aldo]

What about Chris Cadden as a DM??


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[SMAXXA]

Totally agree. If James isn't good enough to even get a look in at right back, why would we be happy with him at left back?

Ditto Whittaker - good pro and all that but how many fullbacks do you see at his age?

Either of those two could do in a pinch for a game or two but what if Lewis got a long term injury? We'd be in real trouble.

Agree that midfield is probably the most important but we've been relying on Lewis as our sole left back for years now and at 32, we need to be seriously be planning for a life without him.

I don’t think we would be in real trouble tho it’s a left back not a 30 a goal striker we are relying on, players could fill in as has been said and I’d say james would be fine there. I agree going forward it needs looked at but not in this window where other areas are priority. Also have the option to change shape to 352 if we were that toiling

[Gmack7]

We cannot sign players as cover. Any players coming in must be seen as 1st picks meaning an improvement. we have enough players viewed as good cover

[CentreLine]

Totally agree. If James isn't good enough to even get a look in at right back, why would we be happy with him at left back?

Ditto Whittaker - good pro and all that but how many fullbacks do you see at his age?

Either of those two could do in a pinch for a game or two but what if Lewis got a long term injury? We'd be in real trouble.

Agree that midfield is probably the most important but we've been relying on Lewis as our sole left back for years now and at 32, we need to be seriously be planning for a life without him.

James is a player. Can’t understand all the negativity that surrounds him on here

[Winston Ingram]

James is a player. Can’t understand all the negativity that surrounds him on here

This

[Speedway]

James is a player. Can’t understand all the negativity that surrounds him on here

He’s weak and he’s half arsed. I can absolutely understand the negativity.

[Smartie]

He’s weak and he’s half arsed. I can absolutely understand the negativity.

He had a howler in his last game against Celtic and has an infuriating tendency to stand off players but other than that I like him.

This is a step up for him, sometimes he's done well, sometimes he hasn't.

[BILLYHIBS]

He’s weak and he’s half arsed. I can absolutely understand the negativity.
Agree!

Good technically a good passer of the ball but lacks heart pace concentration and urgency

Let Jack Ross decide if there is a Scottish Premiership player in there or not

I did not see the League Cup semi final but he has not been seen since

[J-C]

He’s weak and he’s half arsed. I can absolutely understand the negativity.

This.
He was relegated with Yeovil from Div 2 last season, just let that sink in, we're now signing slow, defensively poor conference players to make us better. There's a reason Naismith is starting ahead of him an Naismith isn't great either, hurry back Gray.

[Sweet Left Peg]

Agree!

Good technically a good passer of the ball but lacks heart pace concentration and urgency

Let Jack Ross decide if there is a Scottish Premiership player in there or not

I did not see the League Cup semi final but he has not been seen since

One of the first half Celtic goals, was a game changer for me. He let Édouard slide past him, close to goal which led to a cross from close range and goal. It was crying out, on his right foot, for him to take man and ball, clearing the danger. His attempt to close down was powderpuff, a nothing challenge. I couldn't help thinking at the time that a half-fit and exhausted David Gray would still have found a way to clear his lines, ball player and anything else in the vicinity. Tom James did nothing and we lost a vital goal. And this was in his own six yard box. He may well be a technically good player, I haven't seen enough of him either way to be honest, but that incident was a pathetic attempt at defending.

[MWHIBBIES]

This.
He was relegated with Yeovil from Div 2 last season, just let that sink in, we're now signing slow, defensively poor conference players to make us better. There's a reason Naismith is starting ahead of him an Naismith isn't great either, hurry back Gray.

Is that David Gray who played in league 2 with Burton?

The league we signed James from is totally irrelevant. He had some good games, some bad ones so far. He is a young lad who should'nt be written off.

[hibsbollah]

One of the first half Celtic goals, was a game changer for me. He let Édouard slide past him, close to goal which led to a cross from close range and goal. It was crying out, on his right foot, for him to take man and ball, clearing the danger. His attempt to close down was powderpuff, a nothing challenge. I couldn't help thinking at the time that a half-fit and exhausted David Gray would still have found a way to clear his lines, ball player and anything else in the vicinity. Tom James did nothing and we lost a vital goal. And this was in his own six yard box. He may well be a technically good player, I haven't seen enough of him either way to be honest, but that incident was a pathetic attempt at defending.

It was a weird bit of defending, I remember wondering what he was doing at the time. But I've seen enough in previous games, including the previous game against Celtic, to show that he can be a lot better than he showed there.

[BILLYHIBS]

One of the first half Celtic goals, was a game changer for me. He let Édouard slide past him, close to goal which led to a cross from close range and goal. It was crying out, on his right foot, for him to take man and ball, clearing the danger. His attempt to close down was powderpuff, a nothing challenge. I couldn't help thinking at the time that a half-fit and exhausted David Gray would still have found a way to clear his lines, ball player and anything else in the vicinity. Tom James did nothing and we lost a vital goal. And this was in his own six yard box. He may well be a technically good player, I haven't seen enough of him either way to be honest, but that incident was a pathetic attempt at defending.

Good technically going forward with the ball at his feet but as others have said wanders off his man does not have the speed to recover and does not close down quick enough as you have alluded to

[Ozyhibby]

James is technically good, much like Newall and Vella. Problem is they have very little in the way of grit and determination to win the ball when we don’t have it. They very rarely put contact on an opposition player to win the ball back.
Maybe in England that’s ok but up here you need to be able to scrap to win the ball.
And Slivka can be added to this list. Annoys me a lad his size can just run alongside players without touching them at all.


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[FifeHibs]

It was a weird bit of defending, I remember wondering what he was doing at the time. But I've seen enough in previous games, including the previous game against Celtic, to show that he can be a lot better than he showed there.

He is being kept of the team by a very average loan player in Naismith, don't think the coaching staff fancy him that much. Personally I'd move him on, he is defensively good enough to be playing full back at this level.

[hibsbollah]

James is technically good, much like Newall and Vella. Problem is they have very little in the way of grit and determination to win the ball when we don’t have it. They very rarely put contact on an opposition player to win the ball back.
Maybe in England that’s ok but up here you need to be able to scrap to win the ball.


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If that's true, it's better to have the technical ability but not the knowledge of the roughhouse nature of the Scottish game. That 'lack of knowledge' deficiency can be improved by coaching. Step forward Jack Ross. It's much better than having the deficiency the other way round.

[hibsbollah]

He is being kept of the team by a very average loan player in Naismith, don't think the coaching staff fancy him that much. Personally I'd move him on, he is defensively good enough to be playing full back at this level.

Wow. Just my opinion but I've been very impressed by Naismith, especially the physicality and commitment.

[WoreTheGreen]

For me he does the bare minimum to get by no chance of him busting a gut to over lap

[Brightside]

Naismith has done well for us imo. I’d be surprised to see Gray take his place any time soon.

[FifeHibs]

Wow. Just my opinion but I've been very impressed by Naismith, especially the physicality and commitment.

Guess that's the beauty of football and different opinions 👍

I think he is pretty slow and caught out of position allot. Decent going forward and with ball a feet but a mid table full back at best.

David Gray is miles better than both

[Billy Whizz]

Naismith has done well for us imo. I’d be surprised to see Gray take his place any time soon.

Is Naismith a season long loan, or can Peterborough recall him in January?

[TimeForHeroes16]

Naismith is pish constantly backs off players allowing them in our box letting them gain yards on our goal, he’s a utter *****bag

[Smartie]

Naismith has done well for us imo. I’d be surprised to see Gray take his place any time soon.

Naismith has done well, but I'd be surprised if Ross didn't look to give our captain and talisman an opportunity at some point.

We all know how good he is and if he gets that jersey back it will take a lot to get it back off him.

I reckon Hecky underestimated the value of Gray and McGregor to this team - he got them both playing regularly last season and got good results. He didn't have them this season and struggled, a bit like Lennon was doing prior to Hecky coming in.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Is that David Gray who played in league 2 with Burton?

The league we signed James from is totally irrelevant. He had some good games, some bad ones so far. He is a young lad who should'nt be written off.

That's a fair comment. I think that all of Hecky's signings still have the jury out though, whether that is fair or not.

[neil7908]

He’s weak and he’s half arsed. I can absolutely understand the negativity.

Yup. Maybe he'll turn it round but Ross has had a good look at him and clearly isn't fussed. I've seen nothing that makes me think he's anything other than cover for a few positions.

[Heisenberg]

Naismith is pish constantly backs off players allowing them in our box letting them gain yards on our goal, he’s a utter *****bag

Wow! He’s not fantastic but “utter *****bag” is way too far. He’s contributed nicely to an upturn in results, including goals and assists. I’d keep him in. Gray will get a chance at some point anyway I’m sure, but there’s no guarantee he’ll be the same player as he was before.

[Nicho87]

All that should be binned.
Vela, James, Slivka, Maxwell, Shaw, Whittaker, Murray.

[hibsbollah]

Naismith is pish constantly backs off players allowing them in our box letting them gain yards on our goal, he’s a utter *****bag

If there's one thing he definitely doesn't do it's 'constantly' back off players, if you're going to criticise him you could say he sometimes over commits.

[B.H.F.C]

Wow. Just my opinion but I've been very impressed by Naismith, especially the physicality and commitment.

Pretty average IMO. Not really helped to improve a very leaky defence.

Looked decent, at times, and probably the best we’ve had available. The right back position sums up how poor the last transfer window was in that we have four on the books and the best one is still the one that is never there.

[matty_f]

Naismith is pish constantly backs off players allowing them in our box letting them gain yards on our goal, he’s a utter *****bag

You seem nice.

[we are hibs]

David Gray is still our best right back at defending. Naismith is alright going forward but im not comfortable with him defensively. Same for James.

[hibsbollah]

Pretty average IMO. Not really helped to improve a very leaky defence.

Looked decent, at times, and probably the best we’ve had available. The right back position sums up how poor the last transfer window was in that we have four on the books and the best one is still the one that is never there.

Having four on the books is partly explained by Gray rarely being fit, Whittaker only occasionally used and when he is its as a midfielder, so it's really just two; Naismith on loan until the end of the season, and James we paid a fee for and signed a 3 year deal.

[Since452]

Slim pickings in the January window unless it's loans and even then it's usually players surplus to requirements

[Ozyhibby]

If that's true, it's better to have the technical ability but not the knowledge of the roughhouse nature of the Scottish game. That 'lack of knowledge' deficiency can be improved by coaching. Step forward Jack Ross. It's much better than having the deficiency the other way round.

It’s not that easy to coach players to be aggressive. For some people it just does not come naturally. Slivka has been here 3 years and still hasn’t got it.


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[MacGruber]

Tom James and Josh Vela are the 2 obvious ones that are out the picture. I'd be happy getting rid of both. That said, neither has had an opportunity under Ross and I'm also happy to judge them again from having a clean slate if they get back in.... if that makes sense

[B.H.F.C]

Having four on the books is partly explained by Gray rarely being fit, Whittaker only occasionally used and when he is its as a midfielder, so it's really just two; Naismith on loan until the end of the season, and James we paid a fee for and signed a 3 year deal.

Whatever way you look at it it’s poor.

A guy that is never fit with 3 and a half years on his contract. And a loan player now being preferred to the guy who was signed on a three year deal.

Can’t recall Whittaker being used as a midfielder much this year?

[greenlex]

Whatever way you look at it it’s poor.

A guy that is never fit with 3 and a half years on his contract. And a loan player now being preferred to the guy who was signed on a three year deal.

Can’t recall Whittaker being used as a midfielder much this year?

I think Naismith was drafted in when James got injured and as long as our powderpuff midfield needs that defensive midfielder he is preferable to James who couldn’t tackle a fish supper.
Whittaker was used in midfield pre Hallberg a few times.

[B.H.F.C]

I think Naismith was drafted in when James got injured and as long as our powderpuff midfield needs that defensive midfielder he is preferable to James who couldn’t tackle a fish supper.
Whittaker was used in midfield pre Hallberg a few times.

My mind must be playing tricks on me then because I can only remember him at full back this season. Hallberg came in for about the fifth game of the season and has been an ever present since. Remember Whittaker playing well at both left and right back against St Mirren then getting torn to bits at Ibrox and Fir Park.

[greenlex]

My mind must be playing tricks on me then because I can only remember him at full back this season. Hallberg came in for about the fifth game of the season and has been an ever present since. Remember Whittaker playing well at both left and right back against St Mirren then getting torn to bits at Ibrox and Fir Park.

Whittaker also replaced the injured Jackson at CB against Celtic in the draw at ER

[FifeHibs]

I think Naismith was drafted in when James got injured and as long as our powderpuff midfield needs that defensive midfielder he is preferable to James who couldn’t tackle a fish supper.
Whittaker was used in midfield pre Hallberg a few times.

Whittaker wasn't helped at Fir Park by having Horgan in front of him who can't track back and put a tackle I. and Jackson at the right sided centre centre half.

[Hibby70]

Whittaker also replaced the injured Jackson at CB against Celtic in the draw at ER

And he was excellent.

[CMurdoch]

And he was excellent.

He was really good. Sadly not seen on the pitch for a long time now.

[Is It On....]

Neither Dylan McGeouch or Marc McNulty seem to be getting much game time at Sunderland at the moment.

[JohnMcM]

Neither Dylan McGeouch or Marc McNulty seem to be getting much game time at Sunderland at the moment.

Could be they are not too unhappy about that, given the salaries they are probably on?

[SMAXXA]

Could be they are not too unhappy about that, given the salaries they are probably on?

Think that’s nonsense every player wants to play you get the odd exception (Rodwell) but not to the level these guys are at and wages they will be on imo

[Smartie]

Think that’s nonsense every player wants to play you get the odd exception (Rodwell) but not to the level these guys are at and wages they will be on imo

I'd be amazed if Dylan would rather play for £1.5k per week than not play for £5k per week.

He only has the contract to pick up the bigger wage for a few more months and can then start thinking about playing again.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Think that’s nonsense every player wants to play you get the odd exception (Rodwell) but not to the level these guys are at and wages they will be on imo

Sunderland are all over the place just now and I would not blame any player at that club just now for thinking solely of themselves and the monthly paycheck.

[brog]

I'd be amazed if Dylan would rather play for £1.5k per week than not play for £5k per week.

He only has the contract to pick up the bigger wage for a few more months and can then start thinking about playing again.

He'd be getting a lot more than £1.5k at ER.

[Vault Boy]

Dylan certainly has a decision to make. He's at a similar stage of his career as Scott Allan when he rejoined us (27 in a couple of weeks).

There's a lot to think about for DM. His injury record will unfortunately cast questions on the longevity of his career, he's also now engaged with a baby due in March, so money will be fundamentally important in his life right now.

I wonder if he preferred living in Scotland, I'd imagine that'll be influential too.

[Is It On....]

Could be they are not too unhappy about that, given the salaries they are probably on?

You are probably right. The bit I meant to add was that in the season 2017 / 2018 both Sunderland and Reading (from whom McNulty is on loan) both lost £20m (Wolves lost £57m but got promoted 🙄) So if Sunderland cut McNultys loan deal short then I suspect Reading will deal with other clubs willing to pick up a share of the wages (as they did with us last year). I suspect the same will also go for Sunderland where it appears that Parkinson needs to free up wages to get other players in. As an aside, the debts being run up Championship sides is astonishing and my friend who is a QPR fan (they lost about £37m in season 2017/2018) said the most expensive signing Warburton has made is Kelly from Livingston for £50k in their attempts to cut costs.

[Smartie]

He'd be getting a lot more than £1.5k at ER.

Playing in a winning team he would.

Sitting on his arse I doubt he would.

[Smartie]

You are probably right. The bit I meant to add was that in the season 2017 / 2018 both Sunderland and Reading (from whom McNulty is on loan) both lost £20m (Wolves lost £57m but got promoted 🙄) So if Sunderland cut McNultys loan deal short then I suspect Reading will deal with other clubs willing to pick up a share of the wages (as they did with us last year). I suspect the same will also go for Sunderland where it appears that Parkinson needs to free up wages to get other players in. As an aside, the debts being run up Championship sides is astonishing and my friend who is a QPR fan (they lost about £37m in season 2017/2018) said the most expensive signing Warburton has made is Kelly from Livingston for £50k in their attempts to cut costs.

The English Championship is going to go pop pretty soon, and a few clubs will be taken down along the way.

We're in a reasonable position to profit from it tbh.

Interesting and promising to hear that QPR are taking steps to rectify their situation off their own back.

[Billy Whizz]

The English Championship is going to go pop pretty soon, and a few clubs will be taken down along the way.

We're in a reasonable position to profit from it tbh.

Interesting and promising to hear that QPR are taking steps to rectify their situation off their own back.

Massive debt in the championship

[brog]

Playing in a winning team he would.

Sitting on his arse I doubt he would.

His basic would be at least double £1.5k

[bingo70]

Matt Polster leaving Rangers and three Scottish Premier league clubs after him.

Winder if we might be one of them? Maybe a reason why the Middleton loan was cancelled with such urgency.

[04Sauzee]

Matt Polster leaving Rangers and three Scottish Premier league clubs after him.

Winder if we might be one of them? Maybe a reason why the Middleton loan was cancelled with such urgency.
Would you believe it if i told you a Jambo told me he was going there.
Seriously they seem to be signing everyone.

[Billy Whizz]

Matt Polster leaving Rangers and three Scottish Premier league clubs after him.

Winder if we might be one of them? Maybe a reason why the Middleton loan was cancelled with such urgency.

Never heard of him

[Vault Boy]

Never heard of him

Think they signed him from the MLS a year or so ago, he's only played a handful of times though. I think he's a a CDM who has played RB and CB.

I wouldn't be upset if he went to Hearts from what I've seen!

[we are hibs]

The huns/media seemed to be obsessed with his missus when he first went there

[Barney McGrew]

The huns/media seemed to be obsessed with his missus when he first went there

I can’t for a minute understand the reason why :fibber:

[BegbieHSC]

Polster would be a decent DM signing, but I’d rather not take him as a loan player from them.

If the Huns release him, straight in there.

[bingo70]

Would you believe it if i told you a Jambo told me he was going there.
Seriously they seem to be signing everyone.

Have they not already got about 400 defensive midfielders?

[04Sauzee]

Have they not already got about 400 defensive midfielders?

Biggest squad outside the Glasgow teams, doesnt stop their fans demanding at least 8 new faces.

[bingo70]

Biggest squad outside the Glasgow teams, doesnt stop their fans demanding at least 8 new faces.

Yeah but they’re just going to get rid of their high earners and bring in loads of players from Stoke cos McPhee is pals with Michael O’Neill.

[Godsahibby]

We’ve only got one in the squad. Could definitely do with another, preferably one on a longer term basis who can slowly takeover the role.

I think Jack will be looking for one to take over from now not one for the future.

[1875Sean]

The sun and the daily rag are linking efe with livvy

[04Sauzee]

Yeah but they’re just going to get rid of their high earners and bring in loads of players from Stoke cos McPhee is pals with Michael O’Neill.

I'm definitely not disagreeing with you. I have had Hearts fans give me about 12 names that they are convinced they are signing. It's incredible

[bingo70]

The sun and the daily rag are linking efe with livvy

Would be some signing for them.

[Vault Boy]

The sun and the daily rag are linking efe with livvy

Surely we'd jump straight in if that was looking likely

[McD]

I'm definitely not disagreeing with you. I have had Hearts fans give me about 12 names that they are convinced they are signing. It's incredible


being fair (I know, I know :greengrin), that’s about the usual amount that Levein brought in every window, so it’s not surprising that the hard-of-thinking amongst them are expecting that many, they’re conditioned to it!

[bingo70]

being fair (I know, I know :greengrin), that’s about the usual amount that Levein brought in every window, so it’s not surprising that the hard-of-thinking amongst them are expecting that many, they’re conditioned to it!

I think Hearts signing 7 or 8 new players would be a disaster for them. January isn’t a time to be making wholesale changes and building a new team.

They need to make 2 or 3 signings that would make a real impact.

A lot easier said than done.

[McD]

I think Hearts signing 7 or 8 new players would be a disaster for them. January isn’t a time to be making wholesale changes and building a new team.

They need to make 2 or 3 signings that would make a real impact.

A lot easier said than done.


all true, and agree completely.

but...

which is more likely with hearts, 7-8 new faces and being used as a pseudo ‘big team big recruitment’ pish, or getting the right 2-3 that will make a difference?

[bingo70]

all true, and agree completely.

but...

which is more likely with hearts, 7-8 new faces and being used as a pseudo ‘big team big recruitment’ pish, or getting the right 2-3 that will make a difference?

I think you’ve just hit the nail on the head with regards to their problems in recent years.

Levein loved all that pish too.

[tamig]

I think Hearts signing 7 or 8 new players would be a disaster for them. January isn’t a time to be making wholesale changes and building a new team.

They need to make 2 or 3 signings that would make a real impact.

A lot easier said than done.
They do the same thing every year though. I can only see a repeat with at least 5 or 6 coming in. Who knows where the cash is coming from though. More of the donor dough pished against the wall no doubt.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Surely we'd jump straight in if that was looking likely

You would hope so

[Squealing pig]

I can’t for a minute understand the reason why :fibber:

Well worth a Google

[1875Sean]

Slim pickings in the January window unless it's loans and even then it's usually players surplus to requirements

Don’t know about that, the last couple of windows in Jan we have managed to sign some good players which helped us kick on

[MWHIBBIES]

Slim pickings in the January window unless it's loans and even then it's usually players surplus to requirements

I think most of our good signings in the last 3 years have been in January.

[Springbank]

The sun and the daily rag are linking efe with livvy

Guys like mcgeough & Ambrose are just made for Hibs and Easter road is a stage made for them.

[Unseen work]

Andy Kings Rangers Loan is supposed to be getting cut short.

Wonder if we will make a move? Was supposedly close to joining us in the summer

[Alex Trager]

Andy Kings Rangers Loan is supposed to be getting cut short.

Wonder if we will make a move? Was supposedly close to joining us in the summer

That’s the boy from Leicester ae?

I recall him being linked with here. In fact did he not say he was due to come here but then they stepped in?

[Hibernian Verse]

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

What good is freeing up a wage when you have to compensate the loss of their contract?

Also, half your list is nonsense but you probably knew that.

[Caversham Green]

You are probably right. The bit I meant to add was that in the season 2017 / 2018 both Sunderland and Reading (from whom McNulty is on loan) both lost £20m (Wolves lost £57m but got promoted 🙄) So if Sunderland cut McNultys loan deal short then I suspect Reading will deal with other clubs willing to pick up a share of the wages (as they did with us last year). I suspect the same will also go for Sunderland where it appears that Parkinson needs to free up wages to get other players in. As an aside, the debts being run up Championship sides is astonishing and my friend who is a QPR fan (they lost about £37m in season 2017/2018) said the most expensive signing Warburton has made is Kelly from Livingston for £50k in their attempts to cut costs.

I don't know how much it's going to affect McNulty but things have changed quite a bit at Reading. The owners have bought the stadium so their financial worries are over for the time being and the new manager has reinstated Gunter McCleary and Baldock (the players who were frozen out along with McNulty) so he might be thinking of bringing Marc back in as well. Baldock's a similar player to McNulty (and has been very good of late) but he's now in his 30s and seems a bit injury-prone so the manager might see McNulty as backup and future replacement.

With regard to Wolves, I do wonder how they avoided the FFP rules - their losses in the three years to 2018 were well over the £39m threshold, and Birmingham were docked 9 points last season for exceeding it. I don't know exactly how the rules work though, and CBA looking for them.

[Deansy]

Polster would be a decent DM signing, but I’d rather not take him as a loan player from them.

If the Huns release him, straight in there.

I wouldn't sign an ex-Hun (at any time) but especially not January - you want January signings to hit the ground running but ex-Huns take ages to realise that they now get booked for things that they got away with previously !!.

[SMAXXA]

I wouldn't sign an ex-Hun (at any time) but especially not January - you want January signings to hit the ground running but ex-Huns take ages to realise that they now get booked for things that they got away with previously !!.

Don’t get this whole cant sign Rangers players or ex Rangers players it’s a crazy mindset if any player improves us I don’t care who they used to play for

[calumhibee1]

Don’t get this whole cant sign Rangers players or ex Rangers players it’s a crazy mindset if any player improves us I don’t care who they used to play for

:agree:

[HFC93]

Don’t get this whole cant sign Rangers players or ex Rangers players it’s a crazy mindset if any player improves us I don’t care who they used to play for

Yep, it's an odd attitude to take.

[PatHead]

Don’t get this whole cant sign Rangers players or ex Rangers players it’s a crazy mindset if any player improves us I don’t care who they used to play for

Darren McGregor?

[SHODAN]

Don’t get this whole cant sign Rangers players or ex Rangers players it’s a crazy mindset if any player improves us I don’t care who they used to play for

Signing ex-Rangers players or players directly from Rangers: fine.
Signing a player still contracted to Rangers on loan: I'd rather not.

[Allant1981]

I wouldn't sign an ex-Hun (at any time) but especially not January - you want January signings to hit the ground running but ex-Huns take ages to realise that they now get booked for things that they got away with previously !!.

Darren mcgregor?

[Since452]

I'd definitely sign Morelos and Kamara. Not on loan though 😉

[The Modfather]

Signing ex-Rangers players or players directly from Rangers: fine.
Signing a player still contracted to Rangers on loan: I'd rather not.

Out of interest, why not?

[Souter96Mac]

Quite a basic looking Twitter account called Hibernian Fans has tweeted we're after Bobby Linn from Arbroath. Probably nothing but thought I'd include for a laugh. 6 goals and 6 assists in 19 championship games for him this season.

[hfc rd]

Signing ex-Rangers players or players directly from Rangers: fine.
Signing a player still contracted to Rangers on loan: I'd rather not.


Why?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Darren McGregor?

Just a really long scouting mission

Come on in Agent McGregor....

[PaulSmith]

Quite a basic looking Twitter account called Hibernian Fans has tweeted we're after Bobby Linn from Arbroath. Probably nothing but thought I'd include for a laugh. 6 goals and 6 assists in 19 championship games for him this season.

Aye, I can definitely see us signing a 34 year old player from Arbroath.

[sleeping giant]

Quite a basic looking Twitter account called Hibernian Fans has tweeted we're after Bobby Linn from Arbroath. Probably nothing but thought I'd include for a laugh. 6 goals and 6 assists in 19 championship games for him this season.

That is a wind up account that tries , and fails miserably , to be funny.

[Souter96Mac]

Aye, I can definitely see us signing a 34 year old player from Arbroath.

Is he Finnish?

[TimeForHeroes16]

Is he Finnish?

He’s no finished he’s only 28

[bingo70]

Three English Championship sides trying to sign McGeady so he is one that can be scored off the list I think.

[CD69]

Three English Championship sides trying to sign McGeady so he is one that can be scored off the list I think.

Was that no the patter when we were trying to sign James and Vela but?

[500miles]

We should be in for Liam Bridcutt.

[SteveHFC]

Saw on twitter we’re linked with Jon McLaughlin.

[Stuart93]

Saw on twitter we’re linked with Jon McLaughlin.

That would be a good signing but would probably mean Marciano is offski

[bingo70]

Saw on twitter we’re linked with Jon McLaughlin.

Who’s twitter page?

[Hibbyradge]

Saw on twitter we’re linked with Jon McLaughlin.

Well, we are now. :wink:

[Since452]

Left field but i would go for Graham Dorrans at Dundee. He's been a stand out for them according to my Dundee workmates. 32 but would add some experience in the middle of the park. Looked good when I've seen him in the Dundee derby

[munchar]

That would be a good signing but would probably mean Marciano is offski

If we get money for Offy, Bogdan will do for me.

[Billy Whizz]

Saw on twitter we’re linked with Jon McLaughlin.

I read the article from a news page, didn’t think it mentioned Hibs. Maybe just the Jack Ross link

[S4uzee]

That would be a good signing but would probably mean Marciano is offski

Was he really that good? Never got all the fuss

[Vault Boy]

I read the article from a news page, didn’t think it mentioned Hibs. Maybe just the Jack Ross link

That's all there is to it Billy, just 2+2 making 5 from what I can see. Bogdan staying here for a few years as number 1 makes so much sense.

Is it likely that we'll not hear anything, even if we get somebody signed up, until the training camp begins on Monday? I know underscore mentioned a signing being wrapped up already.

[Joe6-2]

That's all there is to it Billy, just 2+2 making 5 from what I can see. Bogdan staying here for a few years as number 1 makes so much sense.

Is it likely that we'll not hear anything, even if we get somebody signed up, until the training camp begins on Monday? I know underscore mentioned a signing being wrapped up already.

That would be good, in early

[badabing67]

Originally Posted by Edinburgh_Lad:
The sun and the daily rag are linking efe with livvy


Guys like mcgeough & Ambrose are just made for Hibs and Easter road is a stage made for them.

Does anyone know why we haven't signed Efe. I think he is a guy that would improve the squad immediately. He is well liked by the fans. Can't understand this one he's such an obvious target for us. We need him

[K-Zazu]

Lafferty back to the yams

[SMAXXA]

Originally Posted by Edinburgh_Lad:
The sun and the daily rag are linking efe with livvy



Does that anyone know why we haven't signed Efe. I think he is a guy that would improve the squad immediately. He is well liked by the fans. Can't understand this one he's such an obvious target for us. We need him

Budget

[Since452]

Lafferty back to the yams

Brilliant signing tbf

[Gmack7]

Brilliant signing tbf

Aye for Lafferty

[Stuart93]

Aye for Lafferty

Both I’d imagine if they pull it off

He’ll no doubt find his form again with them, they seem a good fit, which is *****.

We really need to pull two or three rabbits out the hat this month

[theonlywayisup]

Lafferty back to the yams

Good signing.....

Ageing has been striker who's only scored four goals in 18 months, playing 28 games. Not what Hertz need, but will please the big team fans.

Anyway, can't believe Stendal will approve of this signing.

[04Sauzee]

Good signing.....

Ageing has been striker who's only scored four goals in 18 months, playing 28 games. Not what Hertz need, but will please the big team fans.

Anyway, can't believe Stendal will approve of this signing.

Does seem a strange signing if they are talking abiut high press and wanting fast players with energy.

He's had more bookings in the last 18 months than scored goals.

[1875godsgift]

Lafferty back to the yams

Nanny MacPhee proving his home-working worth with this left-field, out of the blue transfer target.

Maybe Queen Anne should have given him Football Manager 2020 for Christmas? He could have taken his 2012 version to CEX and swapped it for a porno then.

[CMurdoch]

Lafferty back to the yams

Just paper talk/click bait.
Won't happen.
Not fast enough or fit enough for how Stendle wants to play.
Don't think he would fancy dealing Lafferty's frequently occurring issues either.

[Unseen work]

Come on hibs make a signing, I’m getting impatient!

Has anyone actually heard any serious or likely rumours? A lot seems to be guesswork but of late we seem the club seem to keep a lot under wraps.

Absolutely massive window for us, need to show a real desire to improve and show a statement of intent.

[RIP Bestie]

Lafferty back to the yams

Absolute 100% nonsense.
Hearts and Stendal have targets but he is defo not one of them.

[Borderhibbie76]

Come on hibs make a signing, I’m getting impatient!

Has anyone actually heard any serious or likely rumours? A lot seems to be guesswork but of late we seem the club seem to keep a lot under wraps.

Absolutely massive window for us, need to show a real desire to improve and show a statement of intent.

Calm doon and breathe...its only the 4th of Jan mate

[Unseen work]

Calm doon and breathe...its only the 4th of Jan mate

Apologies I couldn’t get access to the smileys on my phone however the first line was said in jest!

Think we will see players coming in soon though, I imagine they will want 1 or 2 before or during the trip to Spain

[bingo70]

Apologies I couldn’t get access to the smileys on my phone however the first line was said in jest!

Think we will see players coming in soon though, I imagine they will want 1 or 2 before or during the trip to Spain

Is it Monday they travel to Spain?

[we are hibs]

Lafferty will be on a hefty wage for someone who scored 1 goal in 20 games in norway. Chucking all their money on black and hoping for the best. Imagine a hearts team with lafferty and naismith dragging them down. I would combust with joy

[cam75]

Lafferty will be on a hefty wage for someone who scored 1 goal in 20 games in norway. Chucking all their money on black and hoping for the best. Imagine a hearts team with lafferty and naismith dragging them down. I would combust with joy

I see he was playing in Norway with Niklas Gunnarsson,,there was a bit in the press how KL donated his bonus if they avoided relegation, Decent gesture but still a knob.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Is it Monday they travel to Spain?

According to the bbc site we’re yet undecided on where we are winter breaking.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50934775

Obvs after I post that the fishy site posts this 😏

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10486

[offshorehibby]

According to the bbc site we’re yet undecided on where we are winter breaking.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50934775

Obvs after I post that the fishy site posts this 😏

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10486


Off to Estepona in Spain

[Dmas]

Leigh on loan to Motherwell 6 months as part of a deal to take the guy Turnbull to celtic

Not good news if true

[GloryGlory]

Apologies I couldn’t get access to the smileys on my phone however the first line was said in jest!

Think we will see players coming in soon though, I imagine they will want 1 or 2 before or during the trip to Spain

I wonder if there are any trialists going to Spain?

[Gmack7]

Leigh on loan to Motherwell 6 months as part of a deal to take the guy Turnbull to celtic

Not good news if true

I dont think hell fancy mothereell and cant be forced either

[Dmas]

I dont think hell fancy mothereell and cant be forced either

Can’t be forced no but I think he’d rather be playing than be sitting on the bench or worse if they sign another striker

[04Sauzee]

Leigh on loan to Motherwell 6 months as part of a deal to take the guy Turnbull to celtic

Not good news if true

Is this in the media?

[Gmack7]

Can’t be forced no but I think he’d rather be playing than be sitting on the bench or worse if they sign another striker

I get this👍
surely if he's available for a loan and assuming we would be interested it would be to us and not Motherwell as long as we cover the agreed amount if his salary

[Dmas]

Is this in the media?

No just a rumour

[Dmas]

I get this👍
surely if he's available for a loan and assuming we would be interested it would be to us and not Motherwell as long as we cover the agreed amount if his salary

You know what that lot are like with paying Scots teams a transfer fee, if it brings that down and he’s willing to go it makes sense, pretty sure Andy coles boy been recalled to Wigan so they’re short up front

[MWHIBBIES]

Similar stuff posted last time they signed him.You think we'd learn...

[Since452]

Similar stuff posted last time they signed him.You think we'd learn...

Yup. He's a very good player at this level imo

[Hibeewilly]

My mates laddie plays for Montrose.....he's just texted to say that Hibs Dundee U Dundee Partick St Mirren and Hearts had scouts at the game today watching their young winger Blair Lyons...….he's not my mates laddie by the way

[Unseen work]

My mates laddie plays for Montrose.....he's just texted to say that Hibs Dundee U Dundee Partick St Mirren and Hearts had scouts at the game today watching their young winger Blair Lyons...….he's not my mates laddie by the way

Just searched him and saw he’s 23? Would be a big step up to make at that age as he’d be going straight in.

[Hibeewilly]

Just searched him and saw he’s 23? Would be a big step up to make at that age as he’d be going straight in.
I noticed that UW and asked my mate if he had pace and what he thought of him....his reply was "lightning but raw never played senior before Montrose was at University like their new centre half from Heriot Watt.....diamonds in the rough kid" He's certainly attracting plenty of interest

[Stuart93]

My mates laddie plays for Montrose.....he's just texted to say that Hibs Dundee U Dundee Partick St Mirren and Hearts had scouts at the game today watching their young winger Blair Lyons...….he's not my mates laddie by the way

Hopefully out all they clubs, it would be between us and hearts

[The 90+2]

I wouldn't sign an ex-Hun (at any time) but especially not January - you want January signings to hit the ground running but ex-Huns take ages to realise that they now get booked for things that they got away with previously !!.

Let’s sign a Shrewsbury reserve instead then 👍

[The 90+2]

Leigh on loan to Motherwell 6 months as part of a deal to take the guy Turnbull to celtic

Not good news if true

No chance.

[Since452]

Hearts after Jack Hendry. Levein and McPhee aren't involved by the way....

[1van Sprou7e]

I dont think hell fancy mothereell and cant be forced either

Why not? He'll be desperate to get back in the Scotland squad

[Gmack7]

Why not? He'll be desperate to get back in the Scotland squad

If he's being allowed to go on loan to another PL team I'm sure he'd prefer a different destination than Motherwell

[Joe6-2]

Hearts after Jack Hendry. Levein and McPhee aren't involved by the way....

Why ever not???

[jacomo]

BBC reporting that Man City have signed youth winger Liam Smith from Killie for £200k.

I don’t remember hearing about the special relationship between these two clubs, but hopefully the chair of Killie will put us all itk soon.

[SHODAN]

BBC reporting that Man City have signed youth winger Liam Smith from Killie for £200k.

I don’t remember hearing about the special relationship between these two clubs, but hopefully the chair of Killie will put us all itk soon.

I can confidently predict he will sign for a League One club on loan in three years, followed by a Kilmarnock/Motherwell on loan the following year, and then return back up north to an Airdrie/other. Or never be heard of again.

[Heisenberg]

Bogdan is definitely still with us as he’s going on the trip with the squad (as per his IG story). Would imagine an announcement will come shortly about a new contract.

[jacomo]

Bogdan is definitely still with us as he’s going on the trip with the squad (as per his IG story). Would imagine an announcement will come shortly about a new contract.


:aok:

Happy with this.

Rocky swap deal with super Leigh please!

[Unseen work]

Notice ex hearts defender Jimmy Dunne has had his loan at Fleetwood terminated early.

Ross took him to Sunderland last January so clearly rates him, contract with Burnley is up in the summer too.

Wonder if we will be interested

[we are hibs]

Notice ex hearts defender Jimmy Dunne has had his loan at Fleetwood terminated early.

Ross took him to Sunderland last January so clearly rates him, contract with Burnley is up in the summer too.

Wonder if we will be interested


Bolton bound

[hibeesjoe]

Read on twitter he supposedly leaked the team to a Blackpool player. No idea how true it is or not. Must have been something major for Joey Barton to spit the dummy out though.

Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk

[GloryGlory]

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18140264.parkinson-plots-way-forward-sunderland-window-leeds-hibernian-phone/

Speculation or something in this? McGeouch. McNulty and Mclaughlin are names mentioned.

[HFCcammy1875]

There’s a lot of Scott Allan to the rangers rumours on twitter from the zombies no idea where it’s started from tho

[SHODAN]

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18140264.parkinson-plots-way-forward-sunderland-window-leeds-hibernian-phone/

Speculation or something in this? McGeouch. McNulty and Mclaughlin are names mentioned.

McGeouch and McNulty would be good. McLaughlin wouldn't be happy as backup I'd imagine, unless Ross sees him as better than Bogdan.

[we are hibs]

McGeouch and McNulty would be good. McLaughlin wouldn't be happy as backup I'd imagine, unless Ross sees him as better than Bogdan.

Mclaughlin in at the end of the season when his contract runs out and bogdan and marciano moving on maybe. Depends the length of contract bogdan has signed. Dont see the point in maxwell being here now. A space/wage that could go towards bringing in a player whos more likely to contribute.

[Unseen work]

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18140264.parkinson-plots-way-forward-sunderland-window-leeds-hibernian-phone/

Speculation or something in this? McGeouch. McNulty and Mclaughlin are names mentioned.

Would certainly add real quality to the team.

Would still need a tough tackling, defensive minded midfielder imo however as well as a left winger, left back and centre back.

In fairness, the defence would probably perform much better if they had guys infront of them who could put a tackle in and ease the pressure

[King Cosell]

Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) saying Swindon are interested in McNulty & Eoin Doyle.

[we are hibs]

There’s a lot of Scott Allan to the rangers rumours on twitter from the zombies no idea where it’s started from tho

Scott Allan will not be sold to Rangers. #inthebin

[Unseen work]

The record are saying nothing in Scott Allan rumours

[GloryGlory]

There’s a lot of Scott Allan to the rangers rumours on twitter from the zombies no idea where it’s started from tho

About 2015 probably. :greengrin

[BegbieHSC]

Peterborough owner hinting they’ll recall Naismith unless we buy him now?

https://twitter.com/dmac102/status/1214166369866059782?s=21

[hibbyfraelibby]

That's all there is to it Billy, just 2+2 making 5 from what I can see. Bogdan staying here for a few years as number 1 makes so much sense.

Is it likely that we'll not hear anything, even if we get somebody signed up, until the training camp begins on Monday? I know underscore mentioned a signing being wrapped up already.

That signing will have been Adam Bogdan

[SunshineOnLeith]

There’s a lot of Scott Allan to the rangers rumours on twitter from the zombies no idea where it’s started from tho

Remind us all how that went for them last time?

[Unseen work]

Andy King loan with Rangers has been terminated early also.

[HFCcammy1875]

About 2015 probably. :greengrin

I said where not when 😉

[MacGruber]

There’s a lot of Scott Allan to the rangers rumours on twitter from the zombies no idea where it’s started from tho

I would let them have him for 3.2 million

[J-C]

Peterborough owner hinting they’ll recall Naismith unless we buy him now?

https://twitter.com/dmac102/status/1214166369866059782?s=21

He'll be going back then as he's not worth buying.

[Since452]

There’s a lot of Scott Allan to the rangers rumours on twitter from the zombies no idea where it’s started from tho

Hello darkness my old friend

[Stuart93]

He'll be going back then as he's not worth buying.

Wonder who he’s been speaking to cause I wouldn’t describe his time with us as brilliant

[JimBHibees]

He'll be going back then as he's not worth buying.

Actually think he has been pretty decent.

[Vault Boy]

Actually think he has been pretty decent.

Agreed. Whilst I wouldn't describe his performances as excellent, he's been our best fullback this season IMO.

Think he's worth keeping.

[Since452]

Agreed. Whilst I wouldn't describe his performances as excellent, he's been our best fullback this season IMO.

Think he's worth keeping.

Without a doubt

[calumhibee1]

Actually think he has been pretty decent.

Likewise. I’d be pleased to see him sign permanently.

[Gypsy King]

He'll be going back then as he's not worth buying.

Disagree - he is absolutely worth signing. Been solid since he came in

[superfurryhibby]

He'll be going back then as he's not worth buying.

Has done a job, but not really what we need if we have any ambition beyond mid-table mediocrity.

[Peevemor]

Actually think he has been pretty decent.

Me too.

[The 90+2]

Me too.

I don’t think we should be spending transfer fees on pretty decent tbh.

[supermcginn]

Has done a job, but not really what we need if we have any ambition beyond mid-table mediocrity.

Got to agree. He's fine but surely we can do better.

[MWHIBBIES]

There’s a lot of Scott Allan to the rangers rumours on twitter from the zombies no idea where it’s started from tho

6 months into a 3 year deal. Anyone starting or believing this is plain daft.

[Bronson]

Has done a job, but not really what we need if we have any ambition beyond mid-table mediocrity.

Agreed. He’s been okay, but clearly quite limited technically. I certainly wouldn’t pay a fee for him.

[BegbieHSC]

6 months into a 3 year deal. Anyone starting or believing this is plain daft.

Huns are just attention seeking fannies. It’ll have been some dick on twitter looking for 15 minutes of stardom with likes and retweets from their deranged hordes.

[wallpaperman]

Mclaughlin in at the end of the season when his contract runs out and bogdan and marciano moving on maybe. Depends the length of contract bogdan has signed. Dont see the point in maxwell being here now. A space/wage that could go towards bringing in a player whos more likely to contribute.

Interesting idea, he was a very good keeper for them, admittedly.

Not that it matters a whole lot, but do I recall chat when he was over the road that he was a Hibs supporter in his younger days, or am I making that up? If true, and the money is right for him, it might be something he’s always fancied and he’s not getting any younger. :greengrin

[K-Zazu]

Glenn Whelan anyone?

[Brightside]

Glenn Whelan anyone?

100% no. We need energy. Not passengers.

[04Sauzee]

Glenn Whelan anyone?

God no.
I'm surprised he hasn't retired.
Have Hearts actually told him he can go.

[Jones28]

Glenn Whelan anyone?

To sign? As a football player?

[wallpaperman]

God no.
I'm surprised he hasn't retired.
Have Hearts actually told him he can go.

OK, so the Evening News are now reporting that he has been released.

Unless it’s mutual, and Whelan has got a new gig set up, surely he will be entitled to his wages to the end of the season (when his contract is up)?

The EN says that him being released will ‘free up wages’ for Stendel. Something missing somewhere from this report.

[SMAXXA]

OK, so the Evening News are now reporting that he has been released.

Unless it’s mutual, and Whelan has got a new gig set up, surely he will be entitled to his wages to the end of the season (when his contract is up)?

The EN says that him being released will ‘free up wages’ for Stendel. Something missing somewhere from this report.

He goes now gets a proportion of his wages he would have got between now and end of contract this Hearts saving money. Or agreed my mutual consent to walk away from the rest of the contract and any cash could be another outcome if say he had another club lined up or just wants to leave as wasn’t going to play

[eastmainsmsh]

Glenn Whelan anyone?

he could do the half time draw

[Hibby70]

he could do the half time draw

Agree, the 10 second challenge would be too much of a stretch though

[brog]

100% no. We need energy. Not passengers.

Agreed 100%. When Whelan was first linked with Hearts, there was a sizeable majority on here thought he was a great signing. Having seen him live on several occasions in recent seasons I strongly disagreed. I did think he'd have lasted the season though!

[wallpaperman]

He goes now gets a proportion of his wages he would have got between now and end of contract this Hearts saving money. Or agreed my mutual consent to walk away from the rest of the contract and any cash could be another outcome if say he had another club lined up or just wants to leave as wasn’t going to play

Why would he only get a proportion of wages due?

A football contract is fixed, unless a breach of contract, a club cannot wriggle out of paying the player the full contract value (otherwise clubs would do this all the time).

Of course, a deal could have been done with the player, but if not they would be liable for the lot.

[brog]

He goes now gets a proportion of his wages he would have got between now and end of contract this Hearts saving money. Or agreed my mutual consent to walk away from the rest of the contract and any cash could be another outcome if say he had another club lined up or just wants to leave as wasn’t going to play

No footballer ever walks away from money to which they're entitled. Naismith in summer is a good example.

[The 90+2]

Why would he only get a proportion of wages due?

A football contract is fixed, unless a breach of contract, a club cannot wriggle out of paying the player the full contract value (otherwise clubs would do this all the time).

Of course, a deal could have been done with the player, but if not they would be liable for the lot.

Probably because he is free to find another club that will play him and pay him a wage until the end of the season?

[Stanton Spence]

I don’t think we should be spending transfer fees on pretty decent tbh.What kind of quality of player do you expect us to sign on our budget if pretty decent players are below us? We can't afford quality

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[The 90+2]

No footballer ever walks away from money to which they're entitled. Naismith in summer is a good example.

They do if they want to play football to try and make the European Championships. Hertz will pay of a proportion of his wage but I wouldn’t it expect it to be the complete shebang. Either way what a waste of cash.

[The 90+2]

What kind of quality of player do you expect us to sign on our budget if pretty decent players are below us? We can't afford quality

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Pretty decent shouldn’t be what we want to spend transfer fees on, Naismith has been extremely inconsistent also.

[calumhibee1]

Agreed 100%. When Whelan was first linked with Hearts, there was a sizeable majority on here thought he was a great signing. Having seen him live on several occasions in recent seasons I strongly disagreed. I did think he'd have lasted the season though!

He had all the hallmarks of other players who have came up from down south. Slow and unable to play at the pace needed up here. It was never going to work out.

[Stanton Spence]

Pretty decent shouldn’t be what we want to spend transfer fees on, Naismith has been extremely inconsistent also.So what should we be spending transfer fees on? We can't afford to buy quality

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[The 90+2]

So what should we be spending transfer fees on? We can't afford to buy quality

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Players better than Naismith. If he was on a free transfer fair enough but shelling out funds for an average player that Gray is better than? You’re alright like.

[Stanton Spence]

He had all the hallmarks of other players who have came up from down south. Slow and unable to play at the pace needed up here. It was never going to work out.Bit like vela but obviously older
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[Stanton Spence]

Players better than Naismith. If he was on a free transfer fair enough but shelling out funds for an average player that Gray is better than? You’re alright like.For what it's worth I agree with you on spending money on players better than naismith but that's not what you said or what I asked, you said we shouldn't be spending anything on players who are pretty decent
I would rather instead of buying anyone for what we pay, say 350k and instead used the transfer fee on wages on a really good player but we won't break the wage structure and unless that changes then pretty decent players is about as good as we can get

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[The 90+2]

For what it's worth I agree with you on spending money on players better than naismith but that's not what you said or what I asked, you said we shouldn't be spending anything on players who are pretty decent
I would rather instead of buying anyone for what we pay, say 350k and instead used the transfer fee on wages on a really good player but we won't break the wage structure and unless that changes then pretty decent players is about as good as we can get

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“Pretty decent” our level at the moment isn’t good enough, sorry if you interpreted that wrong. I would be investing in younger players like Kyle Magennis instead, someone who could improve our side, he’s a decent player and a great prospect.

[Stanton Spence]

“Pretty decent” our level at the moment isn’t good enough, sorry if you interpreted that wrong. I would be investing in younger players like Kyle Magennis instead, someone who could improve our side, he’s a decent player and a great prospect.I agree with you re younger players but you can never say that we shouldn't be buying pretty decent players and I mean pretty decent players at professional standard which is the level we are at. How else was I supposed interpret what you said? You seem to be moving the goal posts with every reply

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