Whelan

[Peevemor]

I'd take him.

[Jones28]

No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no

[Brightside]

I'd take him.

Stop it.

[Since452]

He'd probably do a job. Hearts have a habit of making decent player look horrendous.

[bingo70]

Ive no idea tbh, never saw enough of him to say.

I do remember a podcast earlier in the season though where they were slating Levein for playing in a midfield 2 when that’s clearly not his game now.

That’s not me advocating us signing him but I do think there’s every chance he had more to offer than what Hearts got out of him.

[Edinburgh Green]

Why? well well past his best, wouldn't be cheap, and by all accounts has lost any drive he did have when Ireland failed to qualify for the euros.

[Callum_62]

I'd probs take him too to be fair

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[Smartie]

I don't know much about him as a player, but if you list most of the biggest criticisms of our team this season he would appear to fix a few of them.

At 35 you'd expect him to provide a bit of leadership. Even if he can't get about the park, someone disciplined enough to sit in front of the back four might be invaluable, letting Hallberg push on and do more further forward and helping out the centre backs a bit at times.

A player capable of putting his foot on the ball in a congested midfield is always an asset and if he is still in the reckoning for a decent Ireland side at his age then he must still have something about him?

And surely we can't ever have enough players desperate to get it right up the Jambos?

I'd be keener on this than the Berra idea, only because he fits the bill of what our squad is currently lacking.

[Speedy]

As long as his wage demands aren't horrendous, he could be a good option for 6 months.

[HendoDelivered]

Our standards have dropped remarkably if folk would take this guy because he would “do a job.”

[Smartie]

Our standards have dropped remarkably if folk would take this guy because he would “do a job.”

Our best sides have had the odd star players and quite a number of supporting cast members who "did a job".

Having someone who "does a job" is better than having a whopping great cavity in the middle of your team where nobody can do that job, and in our team that is the deep lying midfield position where Whelan plays.

[The Modfather]

I'd take him.

Berra & Whelan could be the signings to help us forget about McGeough...

[Zazu62]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/glenn-whelan-opens-hearts-exit-and-daniel-stendel-treatment-he-brands-club-amateurish-1358213

[Peevemor]

Our best sides have had the odd star players and quite a number of supporting cast members who "did a job".

Having someone who "does a job" is better than having a whopping great cavity in the middle of your team where nobody can do that job, and in our team that is the deep lying midfield position where Whelan plays.

Someone with knocking on 100 caps, even toward the end of his career, should be able to do a job in the SPL.


Berra & Whelan could be the signings to help us forget about McGeough...

You might be stretching things a bit there...

[Jim44]

Someone here, saying he’s just what we need in terms of leadership on the field, flies in the face of the maim criticism by Jambos on KB. Yes, I know they’ll have a go at players getting the boot or leaving their club, but that doesn’t mean what they say hasn’t an element of truth.

[Since452]

Actually think he'd slot in to our midfield perfectly. Defensive midfielder with bags of experience surrounded by better players than at Hearts. I'd have him till end of season.

[Smartie]

Actually think he'd slot in to our midfield perfectly. Defensive midfielder with bags of experience surrounded by better players than at Hearts. I'd have him till end of season.

I remember thinking that when they beat us at Easter Road earlier this season.

[jacomo]

Our best sides have had the odd star players and quite a number of supporting cast members who "did a job".

Having someone who "does a job" is better than having a whopping great cavity in the middle of your team where nobody can do that job, and in our team that is the deep lying midfield position where Whelan plays.


:agree:

[Carheenlea]

I think Jack Ross will cast his net further than former Hibs players and recently released Hearts ones.

[hibeedonald]

Would 100% take him. 6 month deal. Has a point to prove and was great for villa less than a year ago.

Isn't too old for the position he plays.

Wouldn't read too much into him not being great at hearts as they are ****ed top to bottom.

[JimBHibees]

I remember thinking that when they beat us at Easter Road earlier this season.

He was good in the game at ER and was also good in the second half v Celtic. Would do a job but absolutely cant see it happening. Also played well in an Ireland qualifier game earlier in the season. Sounds atrocious the way no one spoke to him about not being involved in the squad or when his contract was being settled. Very bizarre sounds almost Romanov like behaviour.

[Baader]

Please no! Don't think he had any real interest in playing in Scotland. Only in getting in the RoI squad for the qualifiers.

[brog]

I honestly thought this was a spoof thread & I still think the OP was being mischievous. Honestly, people want a guy who has been emptied from the team 5 points adrift at the bottom of the league! That's not even mentioning his lack of training, his huge wage & disruptive dressing room influence. Behave!

[PH91]

Was probably the best player on the park when they beat us at easter road, very comfortable on the ball and looks to play forward as much as possible.

But if Ross didn't want McGeouch then he won't want 35 yo Whelan. Very similar players.

[FilipinoHibs]

I honestly thought this was a spoof thread & I still think the OP was being mischievous. Honestly, people want a guy who has been emptied from the team 5 points adrift at the bottom of the league! That's not even mentioning his lack of training, his huge wage & disruptive dressing room influence. Behave!

Sorry this is not KickBack.

[Since452]

I honestly thought this was a spoof thread & I still think the OP was being mischievous. Honestly, people want a guy who has been emptied from the team 5 points adrift at the bottom of the league! That's not even mentioning his lack of training, his huge wage & disruptive dressing room influence. Behave!

I'm not so sure that a guy with almost 300 appearances at one club and 150 at another would be a disruptive influence in the dressing room. Sounds like a model pro, admittedly from the outside

[lyonhibs]

I mean it's a slightly less woeful idea than signing Berra but only just.

No no no no no no from me

[Peevemor]

I honestly thought this was a spoof thread & I still think the OP was being mischievous. Honestly, people want a guy who has been emptied from the team 5 points adrift at the bottom of the league! That's not even mentioning his lack of training, his huge wage & disruptive dressing room influence. Behave!

Only half tongue in cheek to be honest. I would be happy enough if Hibs signed him until the end of the season at the right price - it's not going to happen though.

[brog]

I'm not so sure that a guy with almost 300 appearances at one club and 150 at another would be a disruptive influence in the dressing room. Sounds like a model pro, admittedly from the outside

I should have clarified, i didnt mean he was a bad guy in any way. However, his contract allowed him to train only twice a week & he didn't have any media commitments. That means he was treated differently to all the other players & believe me, that causes major disruption/grievances in the dressing room, particularly when he was almost certainly one of the highest earners at PBS.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Ronnie was a good player for Liverpool, past his best now though.

[where'stheslope]

To my way of thinking, its Stendal trying to get rid of high wage earners from their books?
Maybe as relegation is now a distinct possibility being 5 points behind the rest?
Stendal is after a different type of playing, and they do not fit in, but getting clear of high earners will be the biggest thing at this point!!!!

[wallpaperman]

If up to me I would make a tentative enquiry to him. From memory he was quite decent in the derby at ER.

He should be highly motivated with the international play offs in March.

And better still, he would bust his balls in the Derby to put one over on the lesser Klopp.

For a short term deal until the end of the season, it would be low risk financially.

[Hibs4185]

At Villa last year so we Could get a scouting report from SJM!

When I first read the thread, I was absolutely against it. Maybe for 6 months wouldn’t be too bad.

As long as he said ‘it’s nice to be at a well run, professional big club, with a non bigoted, vibrant support’

[The 90+2]

No chance. Boys legs have gone. Would be just as well having Whittaker in there.

[Greenworld]

To my way of thinking, its Stendal trying to get rid of high wage earners from their books?
Maybe as relegation is now a distinct possibility being 5 points behind the rest?
Stendal is after a different type of playing, and they do not fit in, but getting clear of high earners will be the biggest thing at this point!!!!Stendal will go with the young guys he's recalled . If he could empty naismith and Walker he would they don't fit what he wants interesting times at tynie

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[KWJ]

I thought he was past it at villa last season but they liked him and he was apparently Irelands best player last season.

Wouldnt be against 6 months, especially if he wants to get it up hearts.

[Greenbeard]

Would 100% take him. 6 month deal. Has a point to prove and was great for villa less than a year ago.

Isn't too old for the position he plays.

Wouldn't read too much into him not being great at hearts as they are ****ed top to bottom.
Like Milligan? VG in/on his day but got roasted a few times 'cos he'd lost that yard of pace and ability to react quickly. We need better as a priority signing, so to the max bucks, but that will probs only happen after offloading one or two.

[easty]

No chance. Boys legs have gone. Would be just as well having Whittaker in there.

:agree:

[neil7908]

As much as he's endeared himself to me with his comments about our neighbours after being let go, I wouldn't touch him with a barge poll.

Am I missing a punchline from those who are saying they want him?

[jacomo]

I’d take him.

Why not? I think he’s done ok and we need someone like him in midfield.

[brog]

I thought he was past it at villa last season but they liked him and he was apparently Irelands best player last season.

Wouldnt be against 6 months, especially if he wants to get it up hearts.

There were many negative comments about him on Villa fans' site. His service was appreciated but most seemed happy for him to go.

[I'm Spartacus]

Christ, once Sir Craig Levein's contract is up will there be a "Could do a job" thread?

I would rather we had Dylan, proven performer.

[Winston Ingram]

No chance. Boys legs have gone. Would be just as well having Whittaker in there.

I think he'd be perfect for us. I've seen hime 3 times this season and his legs don't look to have gone to me.

He was excellent here, played very well when he came on against Celtic and was also very good v Denmark for the RoI

[Hibbyradge]

Christ, once Sir Craig Levein's contract is up will there be a "Could do a job" thread?

I would rather we had Dylan, proven performer.

I'd rather we had Messi, but that isn't going to happen either.

[The 90+2]

Christ, once Sir Craig Levein's contract is up will there be a "Could do a job" thread?

I would rather we had Dylan, proven performer.

That would be harsh on Tam McCourt.

[Vault Boy]

I'd take Berra, Levein, Whelan, Halkett, Zlamal and Mulraney. Then give them straight back to Hearts.

I know football is home to a broadchurch of views, but I genuinely can't fathom why we've had two threads stating that the OP would like us to sign old rejects from the worst team in the league.

Absolutely baffling.

[Gypsy King]

I'd take him.

I Agree with you. if he fancied a 6 month deal at hibs on reasonable wages I wouldn't say no.

[TimeForHeroes16]

Apparently he was only training twice a week at them and refused to do any media commitments. He is the player we are looking for but not at 35 and not his attitude.

Imagine he’d be one of the higher earners and it wouldn’t sit right with a Slivka sitting on the bench coming in 5 days out of 7 not getting a game then Whelan does 2 sessions a game and is off back down the road to see the family.

[Irish-Hibee]

I'd take him! If only to put him up from during the next derby when we are 3-0 up to score the 4th.

In all seriousness though, he's a decent DM, was good fornhearts at the start of the season and like others say, will be surrounded by better players. Did well for Villa last season and I'm sure he'd be determined to prove people wrong!

[jacomo]

Apparently he was only training twice a week at them and refused to do any media commitments. He is the player we are looking for but not at 35 and not his attitude.

Imagine he’d be one of the higher earners and it wouldn’t sit right with a Slivka sitting on the bench coming in 5 days out of 7 not getting a game then Whelan does 2 sessions a game and is off back down the road to see the family.


Well I agree with this.

Too many stories about Levein allowing senior players more time off than others. Surely you train together, play together and win together as a group?

But if Whelan wanted a short term deal on the same basis as our other senior players, I would be up for that.

[500miles]

Well I agree with this.

Too many stories about Levein allowing senior players more time off than others. Surely you train together, play together and win together as a group?

But if Whelan wanted a short term deal on the same basis as our other senior players, I would be up for that.

Most teams manage senior players differently. Train a 30 year old like a 20 year old and you may as well get him a season ticket for the physio room.

[lyonhibs]

Most teams manage senior players differently. Train a 30 year old like a 20 year old and you may as well get him a season ticket for the physio room.

Train differently yes. Turn up to the training ground half as often and then be in the starting XI on a Saturday, no.

[bigwheel]

Train differently yes. Turn up to the training ground half as often and then be in the starting XI on a Saturday, no.

Don’t think it’s an issue that....Whelan is very experienced will know his body and prepare well....


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[jacomo]

Train differently yes. Turn up to the training ground half as often and then be in the starting XI on a Saturday, no.


:agree:

[500miles]

Train differently yes. Turn up to the training ground half as often and then be in the starting XI on a Saturday, no.

I think McGregor and Gray only train 3 days. Darren certainly does a lot of his cardio work on the bike.

[cameronw-hfc]

Whelan was quite well liked at villa from the majority of the support. Bit like bartley, wasnt needed against the smaller teams but a good player who does a job in the middle. About as much footballing ability as a tattie, but a great player for breaking it up and giving it to the better players.

[CMurdoch]

Whelan is 36 in 4 days time.
His race is run.
Don't want to see Hibs with a player that age unless he is a goalkeeper or Ronaldo.

[lyonhibs]

I think McGregor and Gray only train 3 days. Darren certainly does a lot of his cardio work on the bike.

It's not a problem if certain players are out on the training pitch more or less days than other but for squad harmony I don't think players XYZ can be at the training facility 4 days a week and then players ABC at them only 2 days a week and have players ABC on a relatively high wage and in the starting XI every week (unless it's some extraordinary player like the apparent terms Old Hun offered to Ronaldo back in the day. Remember that :faf:)

If certain players spend a higher % of their time at East Mains in the gym/bikes than others for whatever reason then that's fine.

[BILLYHIBS]

Played for Ireland in the recent Euro 1-1 versus Denmark in Dublin so cannot be dug s#*t

Saw a tweet in which he said he only found out he wasn’t playing against us in the recent derby from a WhatsApp message

He described Hearts as being amateur

Who knew?

At his age it is a no from me same goes for Berra

Time to find new heroes and build a new team to compete at the top

No one said it was going to be easy :greengrin

[Hibby Bairn]

Works for Dobbie.

[Iain G]

Whelan is 36 in 4 days time.
His race is run.
Don't want to see Hibs with a player that age unless he is a goalkeeper or Ronaldo.

Ronaldo is 43 now and would only be good as a back up for Doidge :greengrin

[greenpaper55]

I heard that Naismith only trains in Edinburgh near match days, must be made of glass !

[hibee-boys]

Works for Dobbie.

He's pretty much carried that team on his own for 4 seasons, keeping most of that squad in a job. If he never turned up for training and walzed in half gassed 5mins before kick off I doubt the QOS players would complain much... Whelan on the other hand😂

[we are hibs]

I heard that Naismith only trains in Edinburgh near match days, must be made of glass !

Naismith turns up on a thursday and friday. The rest of the week he does his own thing at his gym in his house with the specialist that helped him through injury at rangers. He doesnt trust hearts medical staff.

[bingo70]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/glenn-whelans-silent-treatment-hearts-21241353

Bit of a mad article imo.

Because the guy doesn’t like doing media work and negotiated that at the start of his contract he deserves to be treated like that?

[Scouse Hibee]

Ronnie?

[Since452]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/glenn-whelans-silent-treatment-hearts-21241353

Bit of a mad article imo.

Because the guy doesn’t like doing media work and negotiated that at the start of his contract he deserves to be treated like that?

Very poor article but it's what we've come to expect from the Daily Record. Maybe he gets serious anxiety about going infront of the cameras himself. Like others have said, he was the best player on the park at ER when we played them so the article seems very harsh.

[hibeg]

Ronnie?

He was referring to Ronnie Whelan I guess. Great player back in the 90s 😂

[Scouse Hibee]

He was referring to Ronnie Whelan I guess. Great player back in the 90s 😂

Who? It’s me that’s referring to Ronnie Whelan 😁

His best days were the 80’s.

[CMurdoch]

Ronaldo is 43 now and would only be good as a back up for Doidge :greengrin

Should have said 6 pack Ronaldo and not 1 big pack, card playing Ronaldo :greengrin

[jacomo]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/glenn-whelans-silent-treatment-hearts-21241353

Bit of a mad article imo.

Because the guy doesn’t like doing media work and negotiated that at the start of his contract he deserves to be treated like that?


Said it before - if you don’t play the journo’s game, they will target you.

Mind you, who agreed to that clause in Whelan’s contract? Why would you allow a senior and relatively high profile player to exempt themselves from media duties?

[easty]

Said it before - if you don’t play the journo’s game, they will target you.

Mind you, who agreed to that clause in Whelan’s contract? Why would you allow a senior and relatively high profile player to exempt themselves from media duties?

Where has this come from? I can't see that reported anywhere.

[WoreTheGreen]

I heard he spilt Danny boys pint

[Diclonius]

Very poor article but it's what we've come to expect from the Daily Record. Maybe he gets serious anxiety about going infront of the cameras himself. Like others have said, he was the best player on the park at ER when we played them so the article seems very harsh.

That's what I thought too - he may have social anxiety in these kinds of situations.

[Peevemor]

That's what I thought too - he may have social anxiety in these kinds of situations.

Either that or he can't be arsed.

[Since452]

Interesting to hear Whelan got MOTM in 5 of his last 15 matches. Not bad for someone going through the motions and training part time...

[Greenbeard]

Works for Dobbie.
Obvi been busy selling christmas trees and christmas cactii leading up the the Festive season so no wonder he's only been with Hearts two days/week.

[The 90+2]

Interesting to hear Whelan got MOTM in 5 of his last 15 matches. Not bad for someone going through the motions and training part time...

Isn’t that the sponsors wanting to meet the most high profile player at the end of the game?

[hibeg]

Who? It’s me that’s referring to Ronnie Whelan 😁

His best days were the 80’s.

If you followed the thread on page 1 ( last post), Hutchyhibby mentioned Ronnie :na na: :thumbsup: