Summer 2020-21 transfer thread

[cabbageandribs1875]

Anyone know how many medals Chris Dagnall has compared to Alfredo Morelos?

Morelos won the double with his finnish club...but if you mean just scotland..

[Vault Boy]

If they end up with £18m for a striker with a terrible disciplinary record who hasn't scored in 10 or so league games, they've gotten a very good deal. Seems like these reports might have been premature though.

[MWHIBBIES]

If they end up with £18m for a striker with a terrible disciplinary record who hasn't scored in 10 or so league games, they've gotten a very good deal. Seems like these reports might have been premature though.

What about if they end up with a 24 year old with 130 career goals, including 60 in the last 2 years?

Cant just look at the guys bad points. He is a very good player.

[JohnM1875]

Morelos has some outstanding stats:

'Alfredo Morelos (24) is being eyed up as a Victor Osimhen replacement.

👕 Rangers FC
✅ 117 starts
⚽️ 77 goals
🅰️ 29 assists'

Haven't checked if they're accurate or not mind you 😂

[Vault Boy]

What about if they end up with a 24 year old with 130 career goals, including 60 in the last 2 years?

Cant just look at the guys bad points. He is a very good player.

I didn't deny he was a good player, I just said £18m would be a very good deal for him and I stand by that point. A player leaving a Scottish club for that kind of money is obviously a good player, I was pointing out the less obvious caveats of his game in recent times.

Is £18m not a good deal for him then?

He has exactly as many league goals and assists as Doidge this year, by the way - playing for the club that's 2nd in the league. Form matters.

[Hibee Mac]

Other than in the old firm games, Morelos has been a great striker for this league and anyone denying that is kidding themselves on.

Also, he gives a significant amount of money to a self set up charity helping poor kids in Columbia which I was entirely oblivious to until recently. Despite coming across as a muppet on the pitch, actions like that speak loudest of all especially in the world of footballers and monumental wages.

[MWHIBBIES]

I didn't deny he was a good player, I just said £18m would be a very good deal for him and I stand by that point. A player leaving a Scottish club for that kind of money is obviously a good player, I was pointing out the less obvious caveats of his game in recent times.

Is £18m not a good deal for him then?

He has exactly as many league goals and assists as Doidge this year, by the way - playing for the club that's 2nd in the league. Form matters.

Right but he has 14 in Europe, that also matters.

You only highlighted his bad points, thats why I replied.

[Vault Boy]

Right but he has 14 in Europe, that also matters.

You only highlighted his bad points, thats why I replied.

His goalscoring record is plain to see, you don't buy a player from the Scottish Premiership for that kind of money without them being very talented, I didn't feel the need to point this out.

The only opinion I gave in my post was that it's a good deal for them. You don't seem to actually disagree with that so I don't really understand the rebuttal.

The other two points are just facts about his game which negatively influence his value, though clearly not by much.

[MWHIBBIES]

His goalscoring record is plain to see, you don't buy a player from the Scottish Premiership for that kind of money without them being very talented, I didn't feel the need to point this out.

The only opinion I gave in my post was that it's a good deal for them. You don't seem to actually disagree with that so I don't really understand the rebuttal.

The other two points are just facts about his game which negatively influence his value, though clearly not by much.

Time will tell really, I think it could be a very good deal for Lille.

[04Sauzee]

From twitter (Anthony Joseph)

Celtic are now in advanced talks with West Ham forward Albian Ajeti over a season-long loan.

The Hoops hope to secure the deal with an option to buy, for a fee of around £5m.

Not done yet, but progressing well.

EPL and European clubs also monitoring his situation.

[04Sauzee]

Seen this on twitter, never heard of this boy or having been linked with him?

🗞🔴⚪️Lincoln City lead the chase ahead of Sunderland, Aberdeen & Hibs to sign MK Dons midfielder Conor McGrandles. #LCFC #IMPS #SAFC #MKDONS #EFL_HUB https://t.co/8XwIfSPgCv

[B.H.F.C]

Seen this on twitter, never heard of this boy or having been linked with him?

🗞🔴⚪️Lincoln City lead the chase ahead of Sunderland, Aberdeen & Hibs to sign MK Dons midfielder Conor McGrandles. #LCFC #IMPS #SAFC #MKDONS #EFL_HUB https://t.co/8XwIfSPgCv

Used to play for Falkirk I think.

[04Sauzee]

Used to play for Falkirk I think.

Haven't heard of him tbh, seems a strange one so probably nothing in it

[smithy_hibees]

Seen this on twitter, never heard of this boy or having been linked with him?

🗞🔴⚪️Lincoln City lead the chase ahead of Sunderland, Aberdeen & Hibs to sign MK Dons midfielder Conor McGrandles. #LCFC #IMPS #SAFC #MKDONS #EFL_HUB https://t.co/8XwIfSPgCv

We do love a fight with Aberdeen for a player! How’s Ojo doing ??

[oneone73]

We're losing a fight for a player to Lincoln City????

[Ozyhibby]

Seen this on twitter, never heard of this boy or having been linked with him?

[emoji993][emoji837]⚪️Lincoln City lead the chase ahead of Sunderland, Aberdeen & Hibs to sign MK Dons midfielder Conor McGrandles. #LCFC #IMPS #SAFC #MKDONS #EFL_HUB https://t.co/8XwIfSPgCv

Connor McGrandles is not that good and now that he has played in England will be way overvalued. Hope this is not true.


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[Onceinawhile]

Seen this on twitter, never heard of this boy or having been linked with him?

🗞🔴⚪️Lincoln City lead the chase ahead of Sunderland, Aberdeen & Hibs to sign MK Dons midfielder Conor McGrandles. #LCFC #IMPS #SAFC #MKDONS #EFL_HUB https://t.co/8XwIfSPgCv

I'm sure he signed for Norwich and had a terrible leg break.

[SHODAN]

We're losing a fight for a player to Lincoln City????

In five years time League Two sides will outbid us. The gulf is going to keep getting bigger.

[jacomo]

Clyde Superscoreboard tweet regarding Morelos

We understand there are currently no active negotiations between the clubs.


The Rangers are demanding a full and contrite apology.

[jacomo]

In five years time League Two sides will outbid us. The gulf is going to keep getting bigger.


I disagree. I think Scottish football hit rock bottom a few years ago, and our league is (relatively) stronger than it was. There will always be outliers like Salford spending big but Hibs are an attractive option for many players these days.

[Percy Vere]

His goalscoring record is plain to see, you don't buy a player from the Scottish Premiership for that kind of money without them being very talented, I didn't feel the need to point this out.

The only opinion I gave in my post was that it's a good deal for them. You don't seem to actually disagree with that so I don't really understand the rebuttal.

The other two points are just facts about his game which negatively influence his value, though clearly not by much.

Have I stumbled into a Rangers forum by accident. Thought this was a Hibs transfer thread. Is there some link with Rangers and Morelos other than the obvious Kamberi situation that I’m missing.

[The Count]

Have I stumbled into a Rangers forum by accident. Thought this was a Hibs transfer thread. Is there some link with Rangers and Morelos other than the obvious Kamberi situation that I’m missing.

Fair point.

[we are hibs]

Daniel Harvie has signed for Milton Keynes

[jacomo]

Have I stumbled into a Rangers forum by accident. Thought this was a Hibs transfer thread. Is there some link with Rangers and Morelos other than the obvious Kamberi situation that I’m missing.


It’s got huge implications for this transfer window. I think it’s a valid topic of conversation.

[04Sauzee]

Daniel Harvie has signed for Milton Keynes

Just seen that hopefully works out for the young lad

[Ozyhibby]

Daniel Harvie has signed for Milton Keynes

That’s a shame, I liked the sound of him. I was hoping we would sign full backs but money is tight this summer and looking at all the other squads in the league this year, we look well placed to fight for 3rd.


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[hibbysam]

Have I stumbled into a Rangers forum by accident. Thought this was a Hibs transfer thread. Is there some link with Rangers and Morelos other than the obvious Kamberi situation that I’m missing.

We’re fine to post Celtic’s pre season friendly lineups and scores but not discuss the biggest transfer in Scottish football this summer 😂

[The Count]

We’re fine to post Celtic’s pre season friendly lineups and scores but not discuss the biggest transfer in Scottish football this summer 😂

No thats wrong also.Posting transfer rumours or actual transfer is interesting outwith Hibs.But really only intersted in detail duscussion when its a transfer relating to Hibs not Rangers,Celtic or even Barcelona.

[hibbysam]

No thats wrong also.Posting transfer rumours or actual transfer is interesting outwith Hibs.But really only intersted in detail duscussion when its a transfer relating to Hibs not Rangers,Celtic or even Barcelona.

Is that a .net unwritten rule? If people want to discuss the merits of transfer fees or how much a club will miss a player then why should they not be allowed to? 😂

[Speedway]

Connor McGrandles is not that good and now that he has played in England will be way overvalued. Hope this is not true.


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He was linked with us in January.

[The Count]

Is that a .net unwritten rule? If people want to discuss the merits of transfer fees or how much a club will miss a player then why should they not be allowed to? 😂

If it floats your boat fair enough personally more interested in the title of the thread.

[hibbysam]

If it floats your boat fair enough personally more interested in the title of the thread.

It doesn’t bother me either way. I’m certainly not going to be telling people what they can and can’t post. Not sure where it says that you can’t discuss the ins and outs of transfer rumours either. Just like on the match day thread it doesn’t mention about posting team lines etc.

[Vault Boy]

Nothing in the Harvie (seems obvious now :greengrin but we weren't after him), McGrandles or O'Donnell rumours.

[04Sauzee]

Nothing in the Harvie (seems obvious now :greengrin but we weren't after him), McGrandles or O'Donnell rumours.

So currently we don't actually have a rumour then 😁

[Clarence]

Nothing in the Harvie (seems obvious now :greengrin but we weren't after him), McGrandles or O'Donnell rumours.

So does that just leave Doc in and Kamberi out as the only relatively plausible “live” rumour?

[The Count]

Nothing in the Harvie (seems obvious now :greengrin but we weren't after him), McGrandles or O'Donnell rumours.

Thats interesting regards Harvie in that case i wonder what left back if any we are after.

[Vault Boy]

So currently we don't actually have a rumour then 😁

Hibs like their business secret these days, been burned before! 😅

I suppose Greg Docherty being on his way out of Rangers is the main rumour right now.

[04Sauzee]

Hibs like their business secret these days, been burned before! 😅

I suppose Greg Docherty being on his way out of Rangers is the main rumour right now.
Yip your correct nothing seems to come out of ER these days even last season with their summer signings. Not a bad thing btw

[Leitherhibs]

Was chatting to a Killie fan at the weekend, he reckoned Stephen O'Donnell had 10-12 offers in March, and now has very few of those left on the table. Said he could see him ending up at Hibs or Aberdeen and that he'd definitely improve us - Did concede his limitations but thinks he's an above average top flight full back.

Wonder if we're waiting to move on James first before signing him, or holding out on possibly getting Naismith back?

[B.H.F.C]

Was chatting to a Killie fan at the weekend, he reckoned Stephen O'Donnell had 10-12 offers in March, and now has very few of those left on the table. Said he could see him ending up at Hibs or Aberdeen and that he'd definitely improve us - Did concede his limitations but thinks he's an above average top flight full back.

Wonder if we're waiting to move on James first before signing him, or holding out on possibly getting Naismith back?

Tom James, actually forgot about him. Does anyone know if he’s been featuring in the games so far? Obviously Kamberi isn’t and James is the other one that we reportedly want to move on so wondering if it might be similar for him.

[Leitherhibs]

Tom James, actually forgot about him. Does anyone know if he’s been featuring in the games so far? Obviously Kamberi isn’t and James is the other one that we reportedly want to move on so wondering if it might be similar for him.

Given we've 2 fit right backs in Gray and McGinn I'd be surprised if he was playing. I also haven't seen his name on team sheets posted.

[Brooster]

Tom James, actually forgot about him. Does anyone know if he’s been featuring in the games so far? Obviously Kamberi isn’t and James is the other one that we reportedly want to move on so wondering if it might be similar for him.

Yes James has had game time in the pre season games.

[smithy_hibees]

Was chatting to a Killie fan at the weekend, he reckoned Stephen O'Donnell had 10-12 offers in March, and now has very few of those left on the table. Said he could see him ending up at Hibs or Aberdeen and that he'd definitely improve us - Did concede his limitations but thinks he's an above average top flight full back.

Wonder if we're waiting to move on James first before signing him, or holding out on possibly getting Naismith back?

Unsure we need another RB, Gray and McGinn plus Boyle can play wing back, personally I’d choose to bring Naismith back if bringing one in (for James)!sounded like he loved/understood whats needed play for Hibs

[MWHIBBIES]

Unsure we need another RB, Gray and McGinn plus Boyle can play wing back, personally I’d choose to bring Naismith back if bringing one in (for James)!sounded like he loved/understood whats needed play for Hibs
Gray isn't someone we can rely on and James has been told to find a new club. Mcginn is our only right back that is reliable

[smithy_hibees]

Gray isn't someone we can rely on and James has been told to find a new club. Mcginn is our only right back that is reliable

So maybe moving him into more of a coaching role? although surely he’s looking to play this year a lot more than he did last year, you’d think someone coming in would be 3rd choice RB then? Rather bring a LB in and go with Gray and McGinn with a youngster as 3rd choice, didn’t Jackson also play RB at his previous club?

[brog]

Gray isn't someone we can rely on and James has been told to find a new club. Mcginn is our only right back that is reliable

If we play a back 3,which we may have to do to accommodate 2 strikers, then we may not need any full back. The likes of Boyle, Wright, Horgan, Newell, Mackie & Doig could be deployed as wing backs & I also saw Ben Stirling have a great game at right back for Alloa. There's a versatility about our squad which I think will be much more utilised this season.

[J-C]

Gray isn't someone we can rely on and James has been told to find a new club. Mcginn is our only right back that is reliable

Have you seen him in these recent bounce games? I think I'll let our manager decide if he's unreliable.

[SHODAN]

Have you seen him in these recent bounce games? I think I'll let our manager decide if he's unreliable.

How much game time has he been getting?

Also, is Stirling a right back?

[MWHIBBIES]

Have you seen him in these recent bounce games? I think I'll let our manager decide if he's unreliable.

His ability isn't the issue. It's his fitness. Don't need to be a doctor to see 30 league games in 3 seasons is bad.

[J-C]

His ability isn't the issue. It's his fitness. Don't need to be a doctor to see 30 league games in 3 seasons is bad.

Seems to be playing in the bounce games, as I said I'll let our head coach and the rest of the back room team decide if he's fit enough and not someone who has zero idea or experience in these matters.

[J-C]

How much game time has he been getting?

Also, is Stirling a right back?

As there's been very little coming from ER re bounce games I haven't a clue who in the squad has played and for how long. Yes Stirling can play RB comfortably as well as CH and DM.

[superfurryhibby]

Seems to be playing in the bounce games, as I said I'll let our head coach and the rest of the back room team decide if he's fit enough and not someone who has zero idea or experience in these matters.

Fair enough and up to you, but most of us probably realise David Gray isn’t going to be relied upon to be our right back for a season. You don’t need to be Hibs head coach or a member of the backroom staff to have a reasonably judged insight into that one.

[04Sauzee]

Stollen from twitter

Hertz have announced their first new signings
A face painter
A baker
And a bouncy castle..
All will be arriving at tinycastle as soon as possible..🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬😂😂

[MWHIBBIES]

Seems to be playing in the bounce games, as I said I'll let our head coach and the rest of the back room team decide if he's fit enough and not someone who has zero idea or experience in these matters.

I don't have zero idea, though, because I've been watching him break down for 3 years now. If he hadn't scored that goal we'd likely have moved him on, similar to guys like Farid.

It's fine to keep him if his influence is worth it but Ross shouldn't be relying upon him because it's very silly. It will end up exactly like last season.

Do you actually think 60 minutes in a bounce game proves someone's fitness for a 50 game season?

[J-C]

I don't have zero idea, though, because I've been watching him break down for 3 years now. If he hadn't scored that goal we'd likely have moved him on, similar to guys like Farid.

It's fine to keep him if his influence is worth it but Ross shouldn't be relying upon him because it's very silly. It will end up exactly like last season.

Do you actually think 60 minutes in a bounce game proves someone's fitness for a 50 game season?

Think I'll leave all the picking of the team to Ross and co. They see the players every day and will know who to choose based on fitness etc. We can all have our opinions but let's leave the team selections to the pros.

[MWHIBBIES]

Think I'll leave all the picking of the team to Ross and co. They see the players every day and will know who to choose based on fitness etc. We can all have our opinions but let's leave the team selections to the pros.

Yet in another thread, you've just said Jackson is average and the pairing will be Porteous and Hanlon??



Its not an opinion that Gray hasn't been reliable for 3 years now, its a fact. He has to prove otherwise.

[Tambo]

I think its obvious to see for most hibs fans that our defence has been honking for the past season and a half. Yes cup heros and legends they may be but we need better.

I hope Doig can make the LB/LWB his own and this is definitely the last season for me for Ryan Porteous to show the talent we all know he has

Why didn't we sign efe when we had the chance to.

[jacomo]

I think its obvious to see for most hibs fans that our defence has been honking for the past season and a half. Yes cup heros and legends they may be but we need better.

I hope Doig can make the LB/LWB his own and this is definitely the last season for me for Ryan Porteous to show the talent we all know he has

Why didn't we sign efe when we had the chance to.


I think Gogic is a more important signing than any defender. I’d love to have full backs who were among the first names on the team sheet (as Lewis and SDG once were) but the lack of protection in midfield was the most pressing issue imo.

[CapitalGreen]

I think Gogic is a more important signing than any defender. I’d love to have full backs who were among the first names on the team sheet (as Lewis and SDG once were) but the lack of protection in midfield was the most pressing issue imo.

A lot of pressure on Gogic to live up to expectations now as he is being relied on to help shore up a defence which has remained relatively unchanged and in need of improvement for the last 3/4 years.

I’m disappointed we haven’t recruited any new defenders.

[SaulGoodman]

I think its obvious to see for most hibs fans that our defence has been honking for the past season and a half. Yes cup heros and legends they may be but we need better.

I hope Doig can make the LB/LWB his own and this is definitely the last season for me for Ryan Porteous to show the talent we all know he has

Why didn't we sign efe when we had the chance to.

We had 39 goals against us in the 2018/19 season which was the 4th best in the league, and then suddenly 49 goals against us when the league was called this year, making us the 4th worst.

That’s a serious drop in the space of a year, is it a confidence thing?

Or was it the fact we went without a proper defensive midfielder all season?

Do the stats show that the defence has shown they can be very good with a solid player in front of them?

[Tambo]

We had 39 goals against us in the 2018/19 season which was the 4th best in the league, and then suddenly 49 goals against us when the league was called this year, making us the 4th worst.

That’s a serious drop in the space of a year, is it a confidence thing?

Or was it the fact we went without a proper defensive midfielder all season?

Do the stats show that the defence has shown they can be very good with a solid player in front of them?

No doubt I thought we were solid all around under Lennon.

Not sure about your stat but I do have this random stat.

Last season under hecky we played 18 games and conceded 31 goals and under ross we played 22 games and conceded 33 goals.

[Speedway]

A lot of pressure on Gogic to live up to expectations now as he is being relied on to help shore up a defence which has remained relatively unchanged and in need of improvement for the last 3/4 years.

I’m disappointed we haven’t recruited any new defenders.

We haven’t finished yet.

[sean04]

We had 39 goals against us in the 2018/19 season which was the 4th best in the league, and then suddenly 49 goals against us when the league was called this year, making us the 4th worst.

That’s a serious drop in the space of a year, is it a confidence thing?

Or was it the fact we went without a proper defensive midfielder all season?

Do the stats show that the defence has shown they can be very good with a solid player in front of them?


I think age of the original back 4 is playing its part. Can’t see gray getting back to his 100% best. Mcgregor can’t play every week, hanlon looks a bit slow and just my opinion but Stevenson isn’t good enough anymore. Think teams look at they players and fancy there chances

[CapitalGreen]

We haven’t finished yet.

The season starts on Saturday and we have needed upgrades in defence for at least 2 years.

[MWHIBBIES]

The season starts on Saturday and we have needed upgrades in defence for at least 2 years.

Do you think we haven't been trying?

We've signed Spector, Johnson, Nelom, Mavrias, James, Jackson, McGinn and Naismith in the last 2 years.

Probably a good thing they are taking more time this year. Fontaine and McGregor both signed fairly late into the transfer window in the past.

[B.H.F.C]

The season starts on Saturday and we have needed upgrades in defence for at least 2 years.

Given we have so many contracted defenders (regardless of opinion on their abilities) I don’t think it’s any surprise we are starting the summer with them still here.

In a normal summer we might have seen some changes already. Window is still open for about another three months. Upgrading the defence isn’t straightforward, especially this summer, because we can’t just rip up contracts to let us get new players in. Those contracts will be the issue rather than an unwillingness to do anything IMO.

[Clarence]

Do you think we haven't been trying?

We've signed Spector, Johnson, Nelom, Mavrias, James, Jackson, McGinn and Naismith in the last 2 years.

Probably a good thing they are taking more time this year. Fontaine and McGregor both signed fairly late into the transfer window in the past.

Don’t think any of them were signed with a regular spot in the first team in mind.

[Hibernian Verse]

Don’t think any of them were signed with a regular spot in the first team in mind.

Any?! Naismith? McGinn? Jackson?

[delbert]

Don’t think any of them were signed with a regular spot in the first team in mind.

With a couple of exceptions, a list of cheap journeymen to plug gaps and considering the goals we shipped, it didn’t often work out and quite clearly, you get what you pay for !

[CapitalGreen]

Do you think we haven't been trying?

We've signed Spector, Johnson, Nelom, Mavrias, James, Jackson, McGinn and Naismith in the last 2 years.

Probably a good thing they are taking more time this year. Fontaine and McGregor both signed fairly late into the transfer window in the past.

That list of players suggests to me that we have tried to patch up our ageing and regularly injured defence with short term, inexpensive solutions instead of investing for the future. Spector, Johnson, Nelom, Mavrias, McGinn and Naismith probably have a combined 30 appearances between them. We could realistically be starting with the same defence on Saturday who failed to get us out the Championship in the playoffs over 4 years ago.

[J-C]

Given we have so many contracted defenders (regardless of opinion on their abilities) I don’t think it’s any surprise we are starting the summer with them still here.

In a normal summer we might have seen some changes already. Window is still open for about another three months. Upgrading the defence isn’t straightforward, especially this summer, because we can’t just rip up contracts to let us get new players in. Those contracts will be the issue rather than an unwillingness to do anything IMO.


Even if we ask some players to seek other clubs, now is not a great time for any player to be looking for a new club, it's a buyers market right now with clubs cutting costs and working with smaller squads. Some players may be happy to sit on the year or 2 they have left as it's guaranteed money for them. Daz and Gray as we know signed longer terms so they can either go into coaching or ambassador roles, Jackson, Stevenson and McGinn have a year left, Hanlon 2 yrs, with Ryan 3 yrs left.

[MWHIBBIES]

That list of players suggests to me that we have tried to patch up our ageing and regularly injured defence with short term, inexpensive solutions instead of investing for the future. Spector, Johnson, Nelom, Mavrias, McGinn and Naismith probably have a combined 30 appearances between them. We could realistically be starting with the same defence on Saturday who failed to get us out the Championship in the playoffs over 4 years ago.

I agree, they haven't worked out for various reasons and we've taken the wrong approach. Maybe the club thought Mackie/Stirling etc would do it? but again, their lack of gametime shows thats problem not true.

It might not be popular but we should not have kept Gray and McGregor as players. It was time to move on and find quality replacements.

[J-C]

I agree, they haven't worked out for various reasons and we've taken the wrong approach. Maybe the club thought Mackie/Stirling etc would do it? but again, their lack of gametime shows thats problem not true.

It might not be popular but we should not have kept Gray and McGregor as players. It was time to move on and find quality replacements.


Heckingbottom thought he signed those quality replacement in James and Jackson. James as we have seen is poor and behind Stirling in the pecking order, Jackson looked shaky at 1st, was fairly good pre Covid but seemingly wasn't all that great today, Ryan is the one main hope of being a regular starter but has to cut out silly mistakes and daft challenges. McGinn is a decent journeyman but is a bottom 6 defender and really only got signed due to the Naismith injury, Doig looks very promising and reports from today seems to be all good, Stirling also seemingly played well today and can cover DM, CH and RB which can be very handy.

Our main problem for over a year is our lack of a solid defensive midfielder to stop the opposition getting near the defence, all top teams have a DM specialist who mops up in front of the defence and fills in the gaps when needed.

[MWHIBBIES]

Heckingbottom thought he signed those quality replacement in James and Jackson. James as we have seen is poor and behind Stirling in the pecking order, Jackson looked shaky at 1st, was fairly good pre Covid but seemingly wasn't all that great today, Ryan is the one main hope of being a regular starter but has to cut out silly mistakes and daft challenges. McGinn is a decent journeyman but is a bottom 6 defender and really only got signed due to the Naismith injury, Doig looks very promising and reports from today seems to be all good, Stirling also seemingly played well today and can cover DM, CH and RB which can be very handy.

Our main problem for over a year is our lack of a solid defensive midfielder to stop the opposition getting near the defence, all top teams have a DM specialist who mops up in front of the defence and fills in the gaps when needed.

The players that top teams have playing infront of the back 4 are all MUCH more than that, though. They are the starting point of everything going forward, like McGeouch was for us. Hopefully Gogic fills that role.

We've been hopeless at defending right from the forwards. Its far too easy just to blame the defenders. Defending is done by 11 players on the pitch and the way in which they defend is the responsibility of the manager and coaching staff. Look at Liverpool or Man City. Firmino is the first defender, not Van Dijk.

[J-C]

The players that top teams have playing infront of the back 4 are all MUCH more than that, though. They are the starting point of everything going forward, like McGeouch was for us. Hopefully Gogic fills that role.

We've been hopeless at defending right from the forwards. Its far too easy just to blame the defenders. Defending is done by 11 players on the pitch and the way in which they defend is the responsibility of the manager and coaching staff. Look at Liverpool or Man City. Firmino is the first defender, not Van Dijk.


I agree, our team defending at times was shocking, I got so fed up watching Flo lose the ball and just watch opposition run away with it, the midfield's movement and energy was also very poor and was the reason teams ran through us, we need players to run through the proverbial brick wall for us.

[04Sauzee]

Craig Samson to be unveiled as GK coach soon

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Craig Samson to be unveiled as GK coach soon

Finally!

The signing news we’ve been waiting for

But in all seriousness, feel sorry for Alan Combe, wish him all the best in the future

[Currie Hibee]

***Proper Greggs rumour****

So I’m over in Belfast for a few days with friends and jump in a cab last night to find that the driver is Liam Boyces brother. Tells me that it’s likely he will be away as he is one of the bigger earners. He claims that Hibs & Dundee Utd have been “sniffing around” (his words). I personally can’t see it happening for a number of reasons but thought I’d share.

[JohnM1875]

***Proper Greggs rumour****

So I’m over in Belfast for a few days with friends and jump in a cab last night to find that the driver is Liam Boyces brother. Tells me that it’s likely he will be away as he is one of the bigger earners. He claims that Hibs & Dundee Utd have been “sniffing around” (his words). I personally can’t see it happening for a number of reasons but thought I’d share.

Haha, love a rumour like this! Cheers for sharing.

Hope it isn't true personally.

[Unseen work]

With the season starting on Saturday what do we think is still required? Who do we think/would be happy enough to see leave and who to come in?

For me;

Out

James - Ross has made it clear
Kamberi - Same as James
F Murray - Expect him to stay but would be happy enough to see him leave
Mackie - The opposite to Murray. The potential of Doig is likely to push him out too imo.
I Murray - Not good enough and at an age where he needs games
Hallberg - I like him but hardly featured under Ross. Only first team player to get hooked today.

In

Doc - Desperate to get him apparently but £ May be an issue.
Winger-attacker - Another player with real pace, skill and directness is required imo.
Defender - A first pick needs to come in, we have a lot of numbers but all similar in terms of ability.

Doig, Stirling and Dabrowski could save us splashing out money on players as they could be squad fillers or potentially starters if required imo

[04Sauzee]

***Proper Greggs rumour****

So I’m over in Belfast for a few days with friends and jump in a cab last night to find that the driver is Liam Boyces brother. Tells me that it’s likely he will be away as he is one of the bigger earners. He claims that Hibs & Dundee Utd have been “sniffing around” (his words). I personally can’t see it happening for a number of reasons but thought I’d share.

Thanks for sharing but unless he's got a release clause I couldn't see Hearts allowing him to move to Hibs

Can't see Hibs having Boyce, Doidge, Nisbet and Gullan

[Northernhibee]

Thanks for sharing but unless he's got a release clause I couldn't see Hearts allowing him to move to Hibs

Can't see Hibs having Boyce, Doidge, Nisbet and Gullan

I would be surprised if he didn't have something in his contract, seeing where they were in the league table when he joined.

[Billy Whizz]

I would be surprised if he didn't have something in his contract, seeing where they were in the league table when he joined.

Hearts paid a fee for him, didn’t they
Think he might have a reduction in wages for relegation, but can’t see him getting released for it

[Northernhibee]

Hearts paid a fee for him, didn’t they

I think they did. Still couldn't rule out a release fee in his contract in case of relegation though I don't think.

[Unseen work]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/florian-kamberi-transfer-latest-jack-22425135

- Flo not player any part in pre season and it not part of his plans
- Wants something done for Flo sooner rather than later
- Laughable that people are saying we’ve added to the squad. 8 out with 3 in to date.
- Allows guys like Doig an opportunity - Who has really impressed

[bigwheel]

Hearts paid a fee for him, didn’t they
Think he might have a reduction in wages for relegation, but can’t see him getting released for it


also signed a 3 1/2 year deal..and yes they paid a decent fee...won't be going anywhere cheap thats for sure...

[Springbank]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/florian-kamberi-transfer-latest-jack-22425135

- Flo not player any part in pre season and it not part of his plans
- Wants something done for Flo sooner rather than later
- Laughable that people are saying we’ve added to the squad. 8 out with 3 in to date.
- Allows guys like Doig an opportunity - Who has really impressed

Good interview, like Jack Ross's style

[The 90+2]

Good interview, like Jack Ross's style

Me too!

[Gmack7]

also signed a 3 1/2 year deal..and yes they paid a decent fee...won't be going anywhere cheap thats for sure...
It would be pleasing if he had a get out claus and went to dundee United

[hfc rd]

The goalkeeper Livi had on loan last season from Aston Villa has just joined Wolves. Didn’t know he was that good.

Anyways, I do hope we can add a new player in before this Saturdays league opener against Killie although I won’t be surprised if it comes down to us having to ship a few players out first before making any further new additions.

[Andy74]

Connor McGrandles is not that good and now that he has played in England will be way overvalued. Hope this is not true.


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Confirmed at Lincoln.

[04Sauzee]

Celtic are set to sign Albian Ajeti on a season-long loan from West Ham, after the clubs agreed a deal today.*

@SkySportsNews understands the deal includes an option to buy, for a fee of around £5m.*

Ajeti is due to have his medical at Celtic on Wednesday.

[Callum_62]

Celtic are set to sign Albian Ajeti on a season-long loan from West Ham, after the clubs agreed a deal today.*

@SkySportsNews understands the deal includes an option to buy, for a fee of around £5m.*

Ajeti is due to have his medical at Celtic on Wednesday.Bit of a strange one looking at his stats

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[The 90+2]

Rangers after the boy from Sunderland that left half way through JRs season.

Maja.

[The 90+2]

Bit of a strange one looking at his stats

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Lennon likes they types.

[04Sauzee]

Rangers after the boy from Sunderland that left half way through JRs season.

Maja.

Seen that yesterday a few Rangers fans seemed to think it was nonsense. Think he'd do alright for Rangers

[Callum_62]

Rangers after the boy from Sunderland that left half way through JRs season.

Maja.Well rated actually. Done reasonably at Bordeaux and still young

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[Souter96Mac]

Rangers after the boy from Sunderland that left half way through JRs season.

Maja.

Was doing very well for Sunderland until Bordeaux snapped him up. Would do well I think here.

[HendoDelivered]

Rangers after the boy from Sunderland that left half way through JRs season.

Maja.

Kemar Roofe as well.

[The 90+2]

Well rated actually. Done reasonably at Bordeaux and still young

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In that case why would Bordeaux sell him for anything bar nothing huns could afford? Agree would be a good signing.

Not intentionally missing the other posts above just don’t want to spam board with replies 👍

[Callum_62]

In that case why would Bordeaux sell him for anything bar nothing huns could afford? Agree would be a good signing.

Not intentionally missing the other posts above just don’t want to spam board with replies [emoji106]Chuck out some high profile names 4 days out from your first game of the season against your bitter rivals as your are actively getting rid of your top scorer and talisman

[emoji106]

Hope so anyway [emoji23]

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[The 90+2]

Chuck out some high profile names 4 days out from your first game of the season against your bitter rivals as your are actively getting rid of your top scorer and talisman

[emoji106]

Hope so anyway [emoji23]



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They will be linked with Cosgrove on weds or Thursday too.
Nap

[Unseen work]

Greg Stewart being linked with Dundee United.

Would love to see us get him.

[erin go bragh]

Hearts paid a fee for him, didn’t they
Think he might have a reduction in wages for relegation, but can’t see him getting released for it
When Budge told the players they had to take a wage reduction at the start of COVID or leave . It was said that no player would lose any more money if they got relegated.

[007]

They will be linked with Cosgrove on weds or Thursday too.
Nap

Alex Rae was talking about it on Superscoreboard. Then some Rangers fan joined in the game and suggested going after Cosgrove and Lewis Ferguson for £1.5m each.

[Dr_Regal]

Would like to see us go for Danny Graham. Wrong age of 30 but to bring off the bench and go direct, would be a good option. Def need a couple of defenders.

[Ozyhibby]

Alex Rae was talking about it on Superscoreboard. Then some Rangers fan joined in the game and suggested going after Cosgrove and Lewis Ferguson for £1.5m each.

Ferguson is worth a lot more now.


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[Since452]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/florian-kamberi-transfer-latest-jack-22425135

- Flo not player any part in pre season and it not part of his plans
- Wants something done for Flo sooner rather than later
- Laughable that people are saying we’ve added to the squad. 8 out with 3 in to date.
- Allows guys like Doig an opportunity - Who has really impressed

Strong management. I like it

[Steven79]

That list of players suggests to me that we have tried to patch up our ageing and regularly injured defence with short term, inexpensive solutions instead of investing for the future. Spector, Johnson, Nelom, Mavrias, McGinn and Naismith probably have a combined 30 appearances between them. We could realistically be starting with the same defence on Saturday who failed to get us out the Championship in the playoffs over 4 years ago.That would also be the back 4 that won the Scottish Cup...

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[Souter96Mac]

Greg Stewart being linked with Dundee United.

Would love to see us get him.

Same, he always seems to play a blinder against us too. Would be a great signing for anyone outside of the OF, and Aberdeen as McInnes is useless with him!

[CapitalGreen]

That would also be the back 4 that won the Scottish Cup...

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We didn’t play a back 4 in the Scottish Cup final and our opponents were a fellow Championship side. The defence we played that day performed excellently despite conceding twice, however it was over 4 years ago and improvements to it are long overdue.

[Clarence]

That would also be the back 4 that won the Scottish Cup...

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And that’s why it’s important to protect their legacy by recognising when they need to pass on the baton to the next generation.

[Brightside]

St Mirren sign Marcus Fraser.

[04Sauzee]

St Mirren sign Marcus Fraser.

I year deal quoted, looking like a team who should stay up

Hamilton and Ross County are the weakest for me at this time

[Leitherhibs]

Hamilton, Ross Co and St J I think are by some distance the worst. Tommy Wright worked miracles at St J every season. I can't imagine Davidson doing the same..

[Ozyhibby]

St Mirren sign Marcus Fraser.

Don’t know much about him personally but a quick check of wiki shows he’s a defender from Ross County. Their defence was brutal last season so I’d be wary of signing any of them.


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[Ozyhibby]

Hamilton, Ross Co and St J I think are by some distance the worst. Tommy Wright worked miracles at St J every season. I can't imagine Davidson doing the same..

The whole league is looking weak just now. Lots of players were released and very few signings have been made. Some very small squads out there.


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[jacomo]

We didn’t play a back 4 in the Scottish Cup final and our opponents were a fellow Championship side. The defence we played that day performed excellently despite conceding twice, however it was over 4 years ago and improvements to it are long overdue.


We did once Hendo came on.

[hibee316]

Small squads for most clubs...
Meaning lots lot players out of work! They will be holding in for similar contracts to what they had, but there isn't any out there.
IMO a lot of players will get clubs near the end of the window. (On much reduced wages as well!)

[Leitherhibs]

Small squads for most clubs...
Meaning lots lot players out of work! They will be holding in for similar contracts to what they had, but there isn't any out there.
IMO a lot of players will get clubs near the end of the window. (On much reduced wages as well!)


Think you're right, I also reckon that clubs will sign a few players after window closes 5th October, because there will be quite a few decent free agents kicking around looking for a contract.

[04Sauzee]

Dundee Utd sign Luke Bolton on loan from Man City

Do Hearts still have a special relationship with Man City? Or is their special relationship now with the championship 😅

[Tambo]

Stokes to east kilbride?

[Tambo]

East Kilbride*boss Stevie Aitken has opened the door for a sensational swoop for Anthony Stokes.

Kilby have been on a huge recruitment-drive in the fifth tier of Scottish football bringing in the likes of*Chris Erskine*and Paul Paton so far this summer.

[SHODAN]

Any signings in before Saturday we reckon?

[04Sauzee]

Any signings in before Saturday we reckon?

If i was a betting man I'd say no although I'm forever hopeful

[Since452]

East Kilbride*boss Stevie Aitken has opened the door for a sensational swoop for Anthony Stokes.

Kilby have been on a huge recruitment-drive in the fifth tier of Scottish football bringing in the likes of*Chris Erskine*and Paul Paton so far this summer.

Where are they getting the money? They would hold their own in the Championship with the players they're signing

[mal]

Any signings in before Saturday we reckon?

Killie desperately need to sign a keeper, otherwise it's Curtis Lyle between the sticks, a 20 year old with zero first team starts and who has only sat on the bench a couple of times. It looks as if his biggest match to date was in the Challenge Cup for Killie B v Kelty Hearts, a 4-0 defeat in which he was booked.

[04Sauzee]

Killie desperately need to sign a keeper, otherwise it's Curtis Lyle between the sticks, a 20 year old with zero first team starts and who has only sat on the bench a couple of times. It looks as if his biggest match to date was in the Challenge Cup for Killie B v Kelty Hearts, a 4-0 defeat in which he was booked.

Thought they had resigned the guy they had on loan last season?

[BlackSheep]

Killie desperately need to sign a keeper, otherwise it's Curtis Lyle between the sticks, a 20 year old with zero first team starts and who has only sat on the bench a couple of times. It looks as if his biggest match to date was in the Challenge Cup for Killie B v Kelty Hearts, a 4-0 defeat in which he was booked.

I thought they had just signed Bachman again on loan?

[04Sauzee]

I thought they had just signed Bachman again on loan?

So did I? I thought I had read it somewhere

All I can find is this from 4 days ago

Kilmarnock are in talks over re-signing former star Aaron Tshibola.

And the Rugby Park outfit are also closing on a deal to return keeper Daniel Bachmann back to the club for a second spell

[Peevemor]

I thought they had just signed Bachman again on loan?

I hope they don't get Robin too - any team would struggle against them.

[mal]

I thought they had just signed Bachman again on loan?

Quoted as being in talks but no pen to paper yet as far as I can see.

[offshorehibby]

I thought they had just signed Bachman again on loan?

Lets hope they don't get Turner in as well or they'll go into Overdrive. (Only a certain vintage)

[McD]

Lets hope they don't get Turner in as well or they'll go into Overdrive. (Only a certain vintage)

:greengrin

They ain't seen nothing yet at Rugby Park :wink:

[Richibee]

Kamberi definitely on way out ....... No more signings before Saturday

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53567556

[neil7908]

Kamberi definitely on way out .......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53567556

So no one in before Saturday and Flo on the way "sooner the better".

[Northernhibee]

So no one in before Saturday and Flo on the way "sooner the better".

Can anyone think of the last Hibs player to have burnt his bridges so comprehensively?

Stokes? Even he got the "Mutual termination" treatment.

[madsen5]

Lets hope they don't get Turner in as well or they'll go into Overdrive. (Only a certain vintage)

Very good .

[Hibee Mac]

So glad Ross isn't taking any sh*t whatsoever from Kamberi.

Come out with an attitude like that and you're out the door, no matter how good you think you are. Fantastic, well done sir.

[Partyraiser]

East Kilbride*boss Stevie Aitken has opened the door for a sensational swoop for Anthony Stokes.

Kilby have been on a huge recruitment-drive in the fifth tier of Scottish football bringing in the likes of*Chris Erskine*and Paul Paton so far this summer.

I have it on very good authority that this is very much a goer! He's the missing piece of Kilby's promotion jigsaw!

[Spike Mandela]

I take it there will be many opportunities to add players as the season goes on this year. When are the various transfer windows open till?

[Partyraiser]

Where are they getting the money? They would hold their own in the Championship with the players they're signing

They're being bank rolled by wealthy backers (think James Anderson but richer). They've owned them for a while now and have decided that this is the year to really throw some weight behind it

[04Sauzee]

I take it there will be many opportunities to add players as the season goes on this year. When are the various transfer windows open till?
5th October down south so imagine we will be similar?

[Spike Mandela]

5th October down south so imagine we will be similar?

Cheers.:aok: Guessing we might see a few new faces around then, and a few bargains at that, depending on how things are going.

[04Sauzee]

From Clyde super scoreboard

Kamberi burned bridges with the Hibs support with his comments about his "dream'' move to Ibrox when he joined Rangers on loan in the winter transfer window, and the Swiss-born player is free to negotiate a permanent move.

The striker reportedly turned down a second loan switch to Rangers and has been linked with a move home to the likes of St Gallen, Young Boys and Basel.





I didn't know he had turned down a 2nd loan deal to Rangers, wonder If that's why Hibs are a bit miffed as Doherty may have been part of that deal?

[Unseen work]

Tell you what im impressed with St Mirrens business so far, especially if they sign Marcus Fraser.

Jak Alnwick
Marcus Fraser
Joe Shaugnessy - Would have liked to see us go for him
Richard Tait
Isaac Thorvaldsen
Nathan Sheron

They have added a lot of experience imo quality to their back line especially for what they can afford. Goodwin clearly wants them a lot more solid this year and those players will make a huge difference imo.

[JimBHibees]

Don’t know much about him personally but a quick check of wiki shows he’s a defender from Ross County. Their defence was brutal last season so I’d be wary of signing any of them.


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Think Fraser was their best defender quite quick and determined. Not sure if he fell out with manager but good buy for Saints as is shaunessy. Goodwin doing a good job there and could see them sneaking into top 6 possibly.

[GreenArmy1875]

Noticed Kamberi put up he was in Switzerland yesterday. Not sure if posted elsewhere

[04Sauzee]

Noticed Kamberi put up he was in Switzerland yesterday. Not sure if posted elsewhere

It was reported Hibs allowed him to go back to Switzerland as he wasnt being used in bounce games and he's not in the managers plans

[Garymcl]

Killie sign gk Danny Rogers

[Souter96Mac]

Killie sign gk Danny Rogers

Decent signing, always thought he was a decent keeper

[TelaStella]

From Clyde super scoreboard

The striker reportedly turned down a second loan switch to Rangers and has been linked with a move home to the likes of St Gallen, Young Boys and Basel.


I didn't know he had turned down a 2nd loan deal to Rangers, wonder If that's why Hibs are a bit miffed as Doherty may have been part of that deal?

Kamberi only turned it down because it wasn’t a permanent and rangers not seeming too willing to pay the price tag. Docherty was part of it, coming back to us but all been quiet between the two clubs for a couple of weeks now. This guy’s arrogance is extraordinary.


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[HoboHarry]

Kamberi only turned it down because it wasn’t a permanent and rangers not seeming too willing to pay the price tag. Docherty was part of it, coming back to us but all been quiet between the two clubs for a couple of weeks now. This guy’s arrogance is extraordinary.


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I'm not defending Kamberi in any way and he needs to move on from Hibs, but how is it arrogance to want the best possible deal for himself? All players do that.

[TelaStella]

I'm not defending Kamberi in any way and he needs to move on from Hibs, but how is it arrogance to want the best possible deal for himself? All players do that.

January: “rangers are the only team I’ve ever wanted to play for”, “dream move” etc. July: sorry I’ll only come back if it’s a permanent, sort it or leave it. How else are you to interpret it?


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[mal]

Decent signing, always thought he was a decent keeper

He might turn out to be a great signing but we'd be raging if he was going to be our number one gk since he's played very little football at Premiership level (or even upper level in the Championship). I wonder if they're still trying for another keeper.

[Sean1875]

Killie sign gk Danny Rogers
4 appearances for St Mirren in 18/19 and 15 appearances for Morton last season, id be worried if that was our #1 going into the first game of the season. Reading the twitter comments too and a fair few of their fans dont seem too impressed - wonder if Killie have another keeper theyre looking at, potentially Bachmann they had last season who seemed a decent player.

[hibbysam]

4 appearances for St Mirren in 18/19 and 15 appearances for Morton last season, id be worried if that was our #1 going into the first game of the season. Reading the twitter comments too and a fair few of their fans dont seem too impressed - wonder if Killie have another keeper theyre looking at, potentially Bachmann they had last season who seemed a decent player.

On first glance I thought it was a very good signing based on his season against us with Falkirk, and then getting a few games for Aberdeen the year after. Didn’t realise it was quite so downhill thereafter.

[Unseen work]

Danny Rogers has signed for Killie, the team we play this Saturday?! That’s us screwed, he always seems to turn in a man of the match performance against us.

[04Sauzee]

Danny Rogers has signed for Killie, the team we play this Saturday?! That’s us screwed, he always seems to turn in a man of the match performance against us.

Conceded 5 against us last season

[Vault Boy]

Conceded 5 against us last season

Pretty strong rebuttal, this. :greengrin

That game was an absolute roller-coaster.

[Dmas]

Decent signing, always thought he was a decent keeper

Thought we should have went after him as our No.2, however on yesterday’s showing I’m happy to go with debrowski

[Hakim Sar]

Tell you what im impressed with St Mirrens business so far, especially if they sign Marcus Fraser.

Jak Alnwick
Marcus Fraser
Joe Shaugnessy - Would have liked to see us go for him
Richard Tait
Isaac Thorvaldsen
Nathan Sheron

They have added a lot of experience imo quality to their back line especially for what they can afford. Goodwin clearly wants them a lot more solid this year and those players will make a huge difference imo.

I don’t see anyone there to be frightened of. Gives them options but screams a bottom 6 side again but only imo. I could end up being wrong.

[The 90+2]

January: “rangers are the only team I’ve ever wanted to play for”, “dream move” etc. July: sorry I’ll only come back if it’s a permanent, sort it or leave it. How else are you to interpret it?


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He would still be on Hibs money playing for the huns though?

[Onceinawhile]

See rangers are signing bongani zungu, so that's docherty pushed another place down.

[TelaStella]

He would still be on Hibs money playing for the huns though?

If he goes back on loan then aye? That’s usually how a loan move works.


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[Hibiza]

Stephen O'Donnell in , Greg Docherty and a left back and we're ready to go.

[Vault Boy]

Stephen O'Donnell in , Greg Docherty and a left back and we're ready to go.

O'Donnell isn't happening - nothing in it. Completely agree with the positions you've highlighted though.

[The 90+2]

If he goes back on loan then aye? That’s usually how a loan move works.


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So he probably wants to move for a lot more money than he’s getting then, it’s not really arrogant to want a wage to match his teammates if he’s kicking about there a year and a half instead of being the lowest paid on loan from us.

[04Sauzee]

Stephen O'Donnell in , Greg Docherty and a left back and we're ready to go.

I know it's an unpopular opinion but I'd rather Naismith than O'Donnell, Doig might just be that left back and I'd love to see Docherty, still think I'd like one other but not sure in what position

[Vault Boy]

I think we could do with a left footed attacked. Only lefty we have who isn't a defender is Joe Newell IIRC. Good for balance on the flanks.

[Brightside]

I dont think we need a left back. Anyone else we sign now needs to be a starter. We have Doig to bring in for Lewis. Mackie as further fall back. We have Gray and McGinn at RB. Is a 4th striker being greedy?

[thegaffer12]

Genuinely wouldn't be against starting Doig on Saturday - watched the whole game yesterday and thought he looked the business. Someone who's seen more games than me might disagree though.

[04Sauzee]

I dont think we need a left back. Anyone else we sign now needs to be a starter. We have Doig to bring in for Lewis. Mackie as further fall back. We have Gray and McGinn at RB. Is a 4th striker being greedy?

A 4th striker isn't being greedy especially after hearing Doidge had been suffering with an injury

[SouthMoroccoStu]

I dont think we need a left back. Anyone else we sign now needs to be a starter. We have Doig to bring in for Lewis. Mackie as further fall back. We have Gray and McGinn at RB. Is a 4th striker being greedy?

Doig was excellent vs Celtic - he deserves the chance to fight for his first team place
Docherty is a must for me, he is the kind of player we can build a midfield round
And yes we definitely need a 4th striker- we’ve been short for 3 seasons now

[hibbysam]

I dont think we need a left back. Anyone else we sign now needs to be a starter. We have Doig to bring in for Lewis. Mackie as further fall back. We have Gray and McGinn at RB. Is a 4th striker being greedy?

We need a 4th striker purely as a squad player, don’t think we can match Nisbet and Doidge on our budget, so would be a cheap 4th option. I’d like to back Doig and give him a fair whack at making left wing back his own. Allow him to make mistakes but give him time and see if he can. When Mackie is back from injury have him as an option further forward, challenging Wright. Docherty in the middle of the park and if we have any more money available then a centre half for me. The rest of the squad is fairly strong in these times for me. The Old Firm will more than likely be miles clear of the rest this year (more so than normal) but we should really be pulling away with Aberdeen in 3rd/4th this season.

[TelaStella]

So he probably wants to move for a lot more money than he’s getting then, it’s not really arrogant to want a wage to match his teammates if he’s kicking about there a year and a half instead of being the lowest paid on loan from us.

Every footballer has aspirations to better their wage but when you say the things he has said and act the way he has acted back in January at a costly expense of burning all bridges to us, his parent club, for him to now turn around and say thanks but nah to his beloved huns doesn’t cover himself in any glory at all. If it mattered that much in the first place he’d of agreed to it straight away, performed to the demanded level for them to either pay a fee straight up or hold out until a free transfer could be arranged. I think the ship of Kamberi has now sailed in terms of his time in Scotland. Ultimately his failures at both us and the huns comes down to him and his attitude.


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[Unseen work]

From watching Doig yesterday, albeit it’s the first time Iv seen him, I can’t beleive Iv heard people say Hibs see him as a centre half and that’s his long term plan.

For me, he is every bit of a left back/left wing back. Bags of energy up and down the wing, good delivery, good shot and not lacking confidence with pulling out back heels etc.

Like I say, maybe other games it might be more evident but based on that and the QOTS managers comments I’d play him full back.

I also think Mackie is good however more of a midfielder, I think people forget just how well he done when he came in under Lennon for that month or 2. Whether he has kicked on and progressed is the main question.

[bingo70]

I dont think we need a left back. Anyone else we sign now needs to be a starter. We have Doig to bring in for Lewis. Mackie as further fall back. We have Gray and McGinn at RB. Is a 4th striker being greedy?

When we’ve got Boyle that can play there if needed I’m not sure a fourth striker is needed.

I think we’re ok in all positions really,. We seemed to have lost a lot of midfielders with Slivka, omeonga, Docherty and Whittaker going but if we assume Gogic and Allan are first choice that leaves Hallberg and Mallan fighting it out for the third midfielder slot, assuming we play three in there.

Could maybe do with someone else in there as cover but not essential I don’t think.

[Keyser Sauzee]

When we’ve got Boyle that can play there if needed I’m not sure a fourth striker is needed.

I think we’re ok in all positions really,. We seemed to have lost a lot of midfielders with Slivka, omeonga, Docherty and Whittaker going but if we assume Gogic and Allan are first choice that leaves Hallberg and Mallan fighting it out for the third midfielder slot, assuming we play three in there.

Could maybe do with someone else in there as cover but not essential I don’t think.

Newell

[bingo70]

Newell

Yup, forgot about him.

I’m more than happy for us to go into the season with what we’ve got. Think there’s a lot to be said for a small settler squad, especially if money is a bit tight.

If there was a gun to my head and we had to sign someone it would be a left winger but it’s not essential really I don’t think.

[Gaffer1875]

4th striker? Step forward Simon Murray [emoji2]


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[MWHIBBIES]

When we’ve got Boyle that can play there if needed I’m not sure a fourth striker is needed.

I think we’re ok in all positions really,. We seemed to have lost a lot of midfielders with Slivka, omeonga, Docherty and Whittaker going but if we assume Gogic and Allan are first choice that leaves Hallberg and Mallan fighting it out for the third midfielder slot, assuming we play three in there.

Could maybe do with someone else in there as cover but not essential I don’t think.

Anything but Boyle up front. God no. He just isn't effective there and takes away our best winger.

[Andy74]

4th striker? Step forward Simon Murray [emoji2]


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Think he might be going to Dundee.

[bingo70]

Anything but Boyle up front. God no. He just isn't effective there and takes away our best winger.

Remember we’re talking about in case of emergency , wouldn’t be my first choice either but as a stop gap he’s not a bad option to have.

Also did not bad when called upon to play up front at Tynecastle.

[erin go bragh]

Celtic have had a £5m bid accepted for Greek international goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas from AEK Athens
Good keeper and another 6,5 giant .

[04Sauzee]

Peterborough Director of Football Barry Fry says Celtic bid for striker Ivan Toney was turned down on Friday. Full story coming on @ScotMailSport

[HendoDelivered]

Hope we can get one more in before Sat

[hibbyboy1]

Marc mcnulty will be back at hibs soon

[Unseen work]

Marc mcnulty will be back at hibs soon

You heard something? Permanent or a loan?

Doidge, Nisbet, McNulty and Gullan would be great options up top.

Even though he was dug meat when he was back for his second spell, I think a fit, match sharp McNulty is a good addition. He makes very intelligent runs and stretched the defensive back line.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Marc mcnulty will be back at hibs soon

Wow

Interesting - where you hearing this

Too many on here wrote him off

Give him some time to get his fitness up (ok I get the season starts on Saturday) and he’s definitely a very talented player who would be welcomed in any non OF team

[flash]

Marc mcnulty will be back at hibs soon

That would give us fantastic striking options if it happens.

[bingo70]

That would give us fantastic striking options if it happens.

Agreed, he seemed to attract some criticism last time but I think if you create chance for him he’ll score. If you’re not creating for him and he’s having to do too much of the donkey work, he won’t. He’s a poacher and not much more but that’s fine, definitely not a criticism.

[flash]

Agreed, he seemed to attract some criticism last time but I think if you create chance for him he’ll score. If you’re not creating for him and he’s having to do too much of the donkey work, he won’t. He’s a poacher and not much more but that’s fine, definitely not a criticism.

We saw he can be effective in his first spell. No doubt he could be again in the right team.

[Gmack7]

[QUOTE=hibbyboy1;6248702]Marc mcnulty will be back at hibs soon[/QUOTE

Can't see it to be honest

[Smartie]

I like McNulty but it all depends on the condition he’s in.

He looks like he needs a decent pre-season, and he needs to have a bit of hunger/ desire. If he’s been grafting away somewhere, has lost a bit of beef and is playing to get into the Scotland squad or earn a decent move after Reading then he could be a cracking signing.

If he’s just going to roll in again after sitting on the sofa watching Netflix and eating crisps for a few months , starting training now, getting a favour from an old manager to allow him to coast about his home town whilst he picks up his comfy Reading wage for minimal return then we should run a mile.

Either could be possible tbh, but he is a good player when his mind and body are right. A very good player tbh.

[supermcginn]

Marc mcnulty will be back at hibs soon

Hopefully this is garbage.

[Hibs90]

Marc mcnulty will be back at hibs soon

I really hope not, not good enough. He sees it as a free ride.

[bigwheel]

Some nonsense being posted on here. Can’t see McNulty coming back, but if he did, he would be a fine addition to our squad ....good pro, team player , will score goals ...

[Since452]

Not keen on McNulty coming back. Seems too easy for him to say "ach I'll go back to Hibs". I want players with a bit of fire in their belly who want to push on. He was dissapointing last season. I'd rather give Gullan a chance.

[Brightside]

Marc mcnulty will be back at hibs soon

He would have to be taking a major wage drop.... like 90%

[calumhibee1]

Some nonsense being posted on here. Can’t see McNulty coming back, but if he did, he would be a fine addition to our squad ....good pro, team player , will score goals ...

He wasn’t a fine addition to our squad last time round. In fact if he hadn’t been here previously people would have been absolutely slaughtering him after his last spell.

McNulty is a resounding no from me.

[bingo70]

He would have to be taking a major wage drop.... like 90%

Not for a loan he wouldn’t.

[Last Minute]

Are we not short of a Keeper

[Keyser Sauzee]

Are we not short of a Keeper

No we’ve got Marciano and Dabrowski

[Big_Franck]

Hope we don't sign McNulty. I thought he was quite poor last time round and he didn't look hungry. He also seems to take ages to get up to full fitness. I'd prefer if we looked elsewhere.

[18Craig75]

Can’t see McNulty coming back. currently on a stag in Spain so 1) what shapes he going to be in and 2) he’ll have to quarantine.

[Leitherhibs]

Some nonsense being posted on here. Can’t see McNulty coming back, but if he did, he would be a fine addition to our squad ....good pro, team player , will score goals ...

Did you see him play the second time around?

Good pro and team player? Not words I'd use to describe him personally.

[JimBHibees]

Anything but Boyle up front. God no. He just isn't effective there and takes away our best winger.

Done alright in a Derby last Christmas you do lose more than he offers in other areas though.

[JimBHibees]

I like McNulty but it all depends on the condition he’s in.

He looks like he needs a decent pre-season, and he needs to have a bit of hunger/ desire. If he’s been grafting away somewhere, has lost a bit of beef and is playing to get into the Scotland squad or earn a decent move after Reading then he could be a cracking signing.

If he’s just going to roll in again after sitting on the sofa watching Netflix and eating crisps for a few months , starting training now, getting a favour from an old manager to allow him to coast about his home town whilst he picks up his comfy Reading wage for minimal return then we should run a mile.

Either could be possible tbh, but he is a good player when his mind and body are right. A very good player tbh.

Watching Netflix and eating crisps for a few months doesn't make him a bad person. :greengrin

[Lee Marvin]

McNulty was an embarrassment to the shirt at times last season. I would be baffled if we brought him back this year.

He would be expensive - perm or loan - and would far rather spend that money on a good defender as we are lacking quality in that area, as per usual.

Doidge, Nesbit, Gullan plus Boyle (if required) is more than sufficient. In fact, those are great striking options.

[supermcginn]

Did you see him play the second time around?

Good pro and team player? Not words I'd use to describe him personally.
Exactly, he's the complete opposite of a good pro.

[Brightside]

Not for a loan he wouldn’t.

So his club would have to take on that difference. At some point they must surely want rid of him.

[The Modfather]

I don’t think McNulty is a bad player, but he is similar to McLaren IMO. Good first spell, poor second spell. He’s just as capable of being the match winner as he is of being anonymous for 90 mins. For the money he would cost I’d rather look elsewhere.

[SHODAN]

I'm not interested to go back and forth with Reading the entire transfer window only to get a loan deal on vastly inflated wages on deadline day for a striker that isn't even that good.

[TelaStella]

inevitably just going to push Gullan further down the order then? Not for me. Can’t for the life of me understand why there’d be any truth in this anyway, no offence to the OP.


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[bingo70]

So his club would have to take on that difference. At some point they must surely want rid of him.

Yes I’m sure they will but he’s not going to walk away from a big contract so until that point they will be trying to mitigate their losses as much as possible by sending him out on loan.

[Edinburgh Green]

I'm not interested to go back and forth with Reading the entire transfer window only to get a loan deal on vastly inflated wages on deadline day for a striker that isn't even that good.

Yeah that's where I am, offer to pay a grand a week towards his wage, take it or leave it.

[MWHIBBIES]

I really hope not, not good enough. He sees it as a free ride.

Based on what?

[BroxburnHibee]

McNulty was an embarrassment to the shirt at times last season. I would be baffled if we brought him back this year.

He would be expensive - perm or loan - and would far rather spend that money on a good defender as we are lacking quality in that area, as per usual.

Doidge, Nesbit, Gullan plus Boyle (if required) is more than sufficient. In fact, those are great striking options.

I would say your post is more of an embarrassment than McNulty ever was.

I'm not saying he was particularly good in his 2nd spell but 'embarrassment'? No chance!

Personally I'd like to see us bring a 4th striking option in - we seem to have struggled with 3 for the last few seasons.

[MWHIBBIES]

Done alright in a Derby last Christmas you do lose more than he offers in other areas though.

Lewis had a good game at Ibrox at centre back, would you be happy with him playing there?

Boyle is a poor striker, has been shown many times. Brilliant winger, must play there.

[Not In The Know]

I like McNulty but it all depends on the condition he’s in.

He looks like he needs a decent pre-season, and he needs to have a bit of hunger/ desire. If he’s been grafting away somewhere, has lost a bit of beef and is playing to get into the Scotland squad or earn a decent move after Reading then he could be a cracking signing.

If he’s just going to roll in again after sitting on the sofa watching Netflix and eating crisps for a few months , starting training now, getting a favour from an old manager to allow him to coast about his home town whilst he picks up his comfy Reading wage for minimal return then we should run a mile.

Either could be possible tbh, but he is a good player when his mind and body are right. A very good player tbh.

I couldn’t put it any better.

[jax67]

Thought we should have went after him as our No.2, however on yesterday’s showing I’m happy to go with debrowski

I liked the look of Dabrowski too, quick off his line was what I liked in comparison with Rocky.

[Since452]

Based on what?

Based on last season. Looked like he couldn't be bothered on the pitch and the red in the derby was nothing short of disgraceful. Actually crossed my mind at the time that he got himself deliberately sent off as game was passing him by. Big no from me.

[Since452]

I would say your post is more of an embarrassment than McNulty ever was.

I'm not saying he was particularly good in his 2nd spell but 'embarrassment'? No chance!

Personally I'd like to see us bring a 4th striking option in - we seem to have struggled with 3 for the last few seasons.

He was an embarrassment in the derby.

[easty]

He wasn’t a fine edition to our squad last time round. In fact if he hadn’t been here previously people would have been absolutely slaughtering him after his last spell.

McNulty is a resounding no from me.

Fair point, and I agree. If he hadn't had a good first spell with us on loan, we'd be laughing off the prospect of bringing him back now.

I wouldn't go so far to say he was embarrassing the second time around, but he was rubbish, and I don't want him back at Hibs.

Doidge starts, Nisbet has been bought to score goals, after that I'd rather we go with Gullan than bring McNulty back.

[CockneyRebel]

So his club would have to take on that difference. At some point they must surely want rid of him.


I think it's pretty obvious that Reading have already arrived at that point which is why he is been on loan so often. It would be cheaper to sell him at a loss than keep him for the full contract but - no buyers.

[easty]

Based on last season. Looked like he couldn't be bothered on the pitch and the red in the derby was nothing short of disgraceful. Actually crossed my mind at the time that he got himself deliberately sent off as game was passing him by. Big no from me.

He didn't get sent off

[Since452]

He didn't get sent off

Yes he did. For stamping on Clare

[easty]

Yes he did. For stamping on Clare

No he didn't. He should have, but he didn't get a red card.

[Lee Marvin]

I would say your post is more of an embarrassment than McNulty ever was.

I'm not saying he was particularly good in his 2nd spell but 'embarrassment'? No chance!

Personally I'd like to see us bring a 4th striking option in - we seem to have struggled with 3 for the last few seasons.

If you don't view being lazy and needlessly reckless (two stupid off the ball incidents in big games) as an embarrassment, that is fair enough. I do!

Not having ability is one thing, but lack of professionalism is another and, in my view, that's what he showed in his short time with us last season.

[Hibs90]

Based on last season. Looked like he couldn't be bothered on the pitch and the red in the derby was nothing short of disgraceful. Actually crossed my mind at the time that he got himself deliberately sent off as game was passing him by. Big no from me.

This.

[HFC93]

I don't mind McNulty...

[Gordy M]

This.

What part? the bit that he got sent off on purpose.......?????

[Hibs90]

What part? the bit that he got sent off on purpose.......?????

The whole post.

[Gordy M]

The whole post.

Yeh he didnt get sent off???

[MWHIBBIES]

Based on last season. Looked like he couldn't be bothered on the pitch and the red in the derby was nothing short of disgraceful. Actually crossed my mind at the time that he got himself deliberately sent off as game was passing him by. Big no from me.

:faf:

He didn't get sent off. It was a restrospective one. Do you actually think he tried to get himself sent off because he was having a poor game?

I don't think he looked like he couldn't be bothered, I just think he was out of practice and form. Nonsense to claim he was treating it as an easy ride, though.

[Ozyhibby]

McNulty is decent but no more. If we can get him cheap then it would be good to have a fourth striker.
I would really prefer our full back positions to be fixed.


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[stantonhibby]

Based on last season. Looked like he couldn't be bothered on the pitch and the red in the derby was nothing short of disgraceful. Actually crossed my mind at the time that he got himself deliberately sent off as game was passing him by. Big no from me.

He didn't get sent off so not sure how that could have crossed your mind......unless you just made it up of course.

[Gaffer1875]

It’s a no for me for McNulty. Would prefer we promote another from the youth set up or find another youth from a EPL team on a years loan.


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[Gaffer1875]

On another note, Andy King is a free agent and looking for a club. Was linked to us when PH was here.


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[calumhibee1]

On another note, Andy King is a free agent and looking for a club. Was linked to us when PH was here.


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Would have loved him back then but I’m not sure I’d bother now. He was a total flop at rangers I think?

[Gaffer1875]

Would have loved him back then but I’m not sure I’d bother now. He was a total flop at rangers I think?

Not sure he got a chance under Gerrard and at the time the midfield was very strong (1st half of last season).


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[04Sauzee]

On another note, Andy King is a free agent and looking for a club. Was linked to us when PH was here.


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Marcus Maddison and Stephen Kingsley both avaible after leaving Hull, would be outstanding additions but unfortunately our of our reach in terms of budget

[weecounty hibby]

Craig Conway to sign for St Johnstone

[MrRobot]

mcnulty was not good enough last season and i didn’t always see it in the first spell either. i’d rather we tried to bring Gullan into the team more.

[04Sauzee]

Craig Conway to sign for St Johnstone

Still looked a very good player for Blackburn in Hannlons testimonial game. Getting on in years but think he will be a good signing for them.

[bingo70]

mcnulty was not good enough last season and i didn’t always see it in the first spell either. i’d rather we tried to bring Gullan into the team more.

I think there’s room for both.

I can see us playing with 3 up front, Boyle on the right, Doidge in the centre and Nisbet Coming in from the left. I think Gullane will be challenging and covering for Nesbitt’s place. A.N other to challenge Doidge in the centre, that could easily be McNulty and Boyle on the right with Drey Wright covering there.

[Gaffer1875]

Marcus Maddison and Stephen Kingsley both avaible after leaving Hull, would be outstanding additions but unfortunately our of our reach in terms of budget

Agreed. Jackson Irvine too.


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[Speedway]

Agreed. Jackson Irvine too.


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Now that would be a signing.

[JohnM1875]

I think there’s room for both.

I can see us playing with 3 up front, Boyle on the right, Doidge in the centre and Nisbet Coming in from the left. I think Gullane will be challenging and covering for Nesbitt’s place. A.N other to challenge Doidge in the centre, that could easily be McNulty and Boyle on the right with Drey Wright covering there.

Seen a few folk suggest Nisbet can play on the left of a three up top. Is he that kind of player?

My mates a Pars fan and said he's definitely an out and out striker and needs to play through the middle. His goal return suggests he's an out and out striker too.