Summer 2020-21 transfer thread

[18Craig75]

Its the old speculate to accumulate thing isnt it. Some fans want the board to push the boat out and really go for it and some are happy just to get in the top 6 as long as the books look good. Until we start matching Aberdeen pound for pound we will always struggle to break into the top 3

Speculate to accumulate?? Who has spent more than us on a player this summer, out with the old firm?

[Since452]

We never had mcrorie to begin with so its not really that big a deal. Im sure there will be other targets.

Wouldn't surprise me if we sign someone else before the weekend. We obviously have money.

[superfurryhibby]

Somebody who has a different opinion from you automatically become a troll.....grow up ffs

You're taking the piss.

Answer points made instead of being a smart arse?

[Oscar T Grouch]

Too many people getting their knickers in a twist over a hun reserve player. We will identify a lot of targets each window and we will sign some and we'll miss out on some, that is they way it goes. Some people seem to think losing out on Mcrorie is bad for Hibs. We won’t know that until the season is over and we know how he performs in the premiership. The team he did sign for though is 10 points behind us after 4 games.
There will be a lot of good footballers looking for clubs this year and we will probably bring in a CDM before the window shuts in October.
And for the more sensitive souls out there we will probably miss out on a couple of other targeted players but don’t worry, it’ll be alright in the end.

[Green Manalishi]

You're taking the piss.

Answer points made instead of being a smart arse? I have answered every point put to me. Would it make you feel better if i just agreed with everything you post?

[Wilson]

Wouldn't surprise me if we sign someone else before the weekend. We obviously have money.

I think we'd spend on the right target. Young player with enough experience that they are ready to go - and on a long enough contract that they can improve and possibly be sold on. That seems to be the plan.

Having had a squad of ageing heroes and with looking to build some consistency over a few seasons I'd say it seems a good plan.

That is why I'm slightly disappointed in McCrorie not signing. Not that I know he's especially good. Just that he seemed the right fit in terms of building. With Nisbet and Doig another young player on a longish deal would seem promising.

I guess though I'm more excited by the two already here than I ever was about McCrorie.

[superfurryhibby]

What is shambolic about a club being out bid by another club for a player? Reading between the lines , it looks like Hibs have been gazumped. Not great but would you expect us to keep bidding in a situation where the player himself is ambivalent about coming and /or the Hun are being smart ****z?

We've signed Gogic, Wright and Nisbet so far. All targeted and successfully acquired, so by your logic these signings must be the reverse of shambolic then? Would you describe them as outstanding?

Nisbet in particular must have interested other sides and we persevered and got our man. Superb bit of business, you would have to say the club must have played a blinder on that one?

McCrorie joining the Sheep says to me they are expecting to lose players. Time will tell, but I wouldn't be surprised if McKenna is on his way out, or maybe Ferguson. Either way, I don't really give a toss. The last two players we lost out on to Aberdeen haven't really done much make me feel we suffered as a result.




I have answered every point put to me. Would it make you feel better if i just agreed with everything you post?

Bored.

[J-C]

FFS 3 pages of grown men weeping and moaning about a player who chose another club over us and who's fault it is, only Hibs.net.

We wanted to buy, fee agreed with Rangers and player is happy, Gerrard decides he doesn't want the player to play for us against Rangers so makes it known publicly and Aberdeen are interested due to Rangers changing the deal to a loan with purchase option, which we didn't want. We move on and hopefully never deal with the Huns again, horrible club.

[Bostonhibby]

What is shambolic about a club being out bid by another club for a player? Reading between the lines , it looks like Hibs have been gazumped. Not great but would you expect us to keep bidding in a situation where the player himself is ambivalent about coming and /or the Hun are being smart ****z?

We've signed Gogic, Wright and Nisbet so far. All targeted and successfully acquired, so by your logic these signings must be the reverse of shambolic then? Would you describe them as outstanding?

Nisbet in particular must have interested other sides and we persevered and got our man. Superb bit of business, you would have to say the club must have played a blinder on that one?

McCrorie joining the Sheep says to me they are expecting to lose players. Time will tell, but I wouldn't be surprised if McKenna is on his way out, or maybe Ferguson. Either way, I don't really give a toss. The last two players we lost out on to Aberdeen haven't really done much make me feel we suffered as a result.[emoji106]

Hearts were after Nisbet as well, very publicly, but there's so much evidence of how shambolic they are that it's just business as usual.

Our signings that we have got in to date far outweigh the McCrorie hiccup I just couldn't get excited about.

Onward and upward

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[Scouse Hibee]

Like we have done with Nisbet, Doidge and others?

The issue with “speculate to accumulate” is that its not a sure fire thing. See Florian Kamberi.

I think you should have quoted my whole post to give a bit of context rather than just that section which doesn’t actually reflect my feelings.

[Dr Jimmy]

FFS 3 pages of grown men weeping and moaning about a player who chose another club over us and who's fault it is, only Hibs.net.

We wanted to buy, fee agreed with Rangers and player is happy, Gerrard decides he doesn't want the player to play for us against Rangers so makes it known publicly and Aberdeen are interested due to Rangers changing the deal to a loan with purchase option, which we didn't want. We move on and hopefully never deal with the Huns again, horrible club.

The other thing to consider with the loan option is the player retains his Hun salary for another season. Which I would imagine is a lot more than the sheep will be paying when he becomes their player.

[CockneyRebel]

I have answered every point put to me. Would it make you feel better if i just agreed with everything you post?


I think the point you haven't addressed is the bigger picture. Every team, in every league, in every country, continually miss out on target signings. Whenever a player signs a contract there will be clubs that have lost out. Sometimes it is purely financial but there are many many other reasons why certain players choose certain clubs. So far Hibs have signed three first pick targets and missed out on one - not a bad % IMO.

[brog]

We've done a lot of hunting around for second choices over the years and I don't remember many working out well.

Hibs have put themselves under a bit of pressure by publicly expressing an interest in McCrorie.

Fair play to Aberdeen who appear to be able to get deals done for the players they want.

This is looking a bit "typical Hibs" who don't seem to do the business they need to during summer transfer windows then bail themselves out with decent January business in the loan market to salvage seasons.

I'm not actually convinced that McCrorie is the type of player we're looking for but I still don't think we've nearly got the midfield sorted since McGinn etc left. Gogic looks to be a first pick but we've got a lot of one trick ponies, a lot of inconsistency and flannel in there and we need some solid first picks.

Our points haul this season has been good, our defence has been excellent and at times our strikers have been clinical but other than a very impressive first half at Livingston the rest of the football has been pretty average.


We already signed our 3 main targets this season in the face of considerable competition & before a ball was kicked. Not "typical Hibs" at all.

[Since452]

FFS 3 pages of grown men weeping and moaning about a player who chose another club over us and who's fault it is, only Hibs.net.

We wanted to buy, fee agreed with Rangers and player is happy, Gerrard decides he doesn't want the player to play for us against Rangers so makes it known publicly and Aberdeen are interested due to Rangers changing the deal to a loan with purchase option, which we didn't want. We move on and hopefully never deal with the Huns again, horrible club.

I think the Motherwell result tipped a few over the edge

[JimBHibees]

I think the Motherwell result tipped a few over the edge

What would the place be like if we actually lost the game. :greengrin

[ClermistonGreen]

I think the Motherwell result tipped a few over the edge
Bottom line , will he make Aberdeen a better football team ?
Answer. : No !

[Stuart93]

I think the Motherwell result tipped a few over the edge

Place has been bizarre since saturday’s result. People claiming the game on Saturday was the worst in recent memory and now losing ****ing Ross Mcrorie to Aberdeen is shambles and embarrassing.

Wait until we lose our first game this place will implode.

[04Sauzee]

Place has been bizarre since saturday’s result. People claiming the game on Saturday was the worst in recent memory and now losing ****ing Ross Mcrorie to Aberdeen is shambles and embarrassing.

Wait until we lose our first game this place will implode.

Results at the weekend can determine if i allow myself on here or on twitter, some people can't take a defeat or a poor performance

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Both Manchester clubs were desperate to sign Alexis Sanchez

Both made favourable offers to player and club.

United offered a better package to player and club

I bet City are delighted they missed out.

Without knowing the finer details of the deal, all we know is we signed 3 of our first choice targets early doors. That'll do me

I said earlier it appears rangers didn't want RM playing against them. That may be true, or may be a load of nonsense. Maybe we just didn't offer enough? The club are clearly prepared to spend money, if they deem the target to be too expensive or are unwilling to meet the sellers demands, then we move on. I wouldn't just outbid a competitor for a house because I want it. If it is financially unviable it would be silly.

Looking at the pattern, Ojo, Bryson, Dylan who all "chose" Aberdeen over us. Looked how that has worked out for the individuals....

[Gypsy King]

So McCorie joins Aberdeen on loan until next summer then becomes their player on a 350k 3 year deal.....Looks like everybody has scored apart from us. McCorie gets out of Ibrox which he wanted. Derek McInnes gets a player he rates, the huns dont have to face him for a season then get 350k meanwhile at ER Jack Ross and the football department are left empty handed after losing out on a player they clearly wanted to sign.....what a shambles

Okay Hearts Troll. :aok:

[superfurryhibby]

We already signed our 3 main targets this season in the face of considerable competition & before a ball was kicked. Not "typical Hibs" at all.

I'm very pleased with Hibs signings this summer, the Nisbet one in particular was a real coup and statement of intent in the face of competition from lesser sides, some with more money than sense.

There will be more coming in and I suspect one significant player out.

In the meantime we continue to forge ahead of the sides we would regard as our rivals, building up a healthy points cushion whilst still not finding our best form.

So far we have made the smartest signings of all our rivals, it's excellent work.

[brog]

Rumour doing the rounds that Sevco have first option on Lewis Ferguso as part of the deal

I posted same yesterday am. It seems to be the accepted school of thought in Aberdeen.

[Springbank]

Where I am at on this one:

Upside - I think Jack Ross has identified what we need (no more midfielders saying "after you, Claude" letting opponents run all over us in there)

Downside - I can't disagree with the posters who say "how come we take an age to close the deal with all our targets", it invites gazumping and the board might want to reflect on that - what (if anything) can be done differently in future, and by who, to close deals before others catch on. That seems like a professional matter for the club, and fair comment from the posters above who raised it.

And somewhere in the middle - McRorie himself was someone who I thought would bring something, but I am genuinely unsure as to his level yet. So I'm not too despondent (was much happier we got Gogic, who excelled in the SPFL games I saw him in last year).

[Keith_M]

TBH, I'm more disappointed we didn't sign Docherty but these things happen.

We've 'splashed out' on three very good signings so far, been gazumped with one player and there's still six weeks till the transfer window closes.

[Wilson]

Place has been bizarre since saturday’s result. People claiming the game on Saturday was the worst in recent memory and now losing ****ing Ross Mcrorie to Aberdeen is shambles and embarrassing.

Wait until we lose our first game this place will implode.

We've always been an odd bunch. If we had played especially well and lost this place would have likely been more positive than in seeing a defensive masterclass for a point. Back to the old "if we keep playing like that we'll give someone a doing" mantra. A bit of positivity for the future. Instead of worrying about harking back to the Miller years.

We want to stay in the top division. We want to be at the top end if it. But nobody wants Alex Miller!

[EI255]

We should keep ultra quiet about possible future signings. Teams like Aberdeen will just keep shooting us. They clearly don't want us to be ahead of them.

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[FilipinoHibs]

Place has been bizarre since saturday’s result. People claiming the game on Saturday was the worst in recent memory and now losing ****ing Ross Mcrorie to Aberdeen is shambles and embarrassing.

Wait until we lose our first game this place will implode.
Do we have a new wave of fans who have never seen Hibs screw up on and off the pitch?

[Heisenberg]

We should keep ultra quiet about possible future signings. Teams like Aberdeen will just keep shooting us. They clearly don't want us to be ahead of them.

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I think we would’ve kept ultra quiet if Steven Gerrard hadn’t named us in the press to generate more interest in the player.

[EI255]

It's a pity. All indications were that he was dead set on a move to Hibs but guess money talksThey didn't even have the money. And what's to say they'll have money next year either? Crowds won't be going back anytime soon. I hope the toil to pay the fee back to the Huns. They will.

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[EI255]

I’m really not arsed if we lose out on mccrorie tbh. Better players out there for the money they seem to be wanting. I thought our initial offer of £200k was more than fair.

Docherty or jackson irvine would the two i would look at.He's definitely not worth any more than that.

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[Henderson2Del]

We should keep ultra quiet about possible future signings. Teams like Aberdeen will just keep shooting us. They clearly don't want us to be ahead of them.

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It was Rangers who leaked it to the media, not hibs. Rangers wanted to up the price and also moved goalposts in terms of loan and purchase. I don’t think this is Hibs fault, will maybe give Ron a better insight into Scottish football

[Gypsy King]

We have recruited very well. We now know there is money there for other Targets. Is Mcrorie worth a 400k punt?:rolleyes: I don't think so.

Our squad is already looking more balanced than it has done in years and one or two decent additions will set us up nicely in the race for third.

CHILL OUT :cb

[Scouse Hibee]

Do we have a new wave of fans who have never seen Hibs screw up on and off the pitch?

It seems we do.

[Dalianwanda]

We have recruited very well. We no know there is money there for other Targets. Is Mcrorie worth a 400k punt :rolleyes:, I don't think so.

Our squad is already looking more balanced than it has done in years and one or two decent additions will set us up nicely in the race for third.

CHILL OUT :cb

Spot on.......The constant negativity by some on here dressed up as having an opinion is draining sometimes.

[04Sauzee]

Any new Hibs rumours 😁😁

Alex Gorrin? Anything else?

[HendoDelivered]

Wonder if JR still planning on getting one in the door before Sunday like he was hoping for RM to be that player? Hopefully we have acted quickly on other targets.

[superfurryhibby]

Do we have a new wave of fans who have never seen Hibs screw up on and off the pitch?

No, but we do have a good few deep undercovers who encourage the dafties amongst us to rise to the bait whenever the opportunity arises.

[EuanH78]

At least we know Aberdeen are tapped out now... unlikely to be able to gazump us going forward while we are still, seemingly, in a strong enough position to bring signing targets in.

I'm not sure how I'd feel as an Aberdeen fan about this, is another midfielder what they need as a priority, spending next year's budget to get it?

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[CockneyRebel]

Where I am at on this one:

Upside - I think Jack Ross has identified what we need (no more midfielders saying "after you, Claude" letting opponents run all over us in there)

Downside - I can't disagree with the posters who say "how come we take an age to close the deal with all our targets", it invites gazumping and the board might want to reflect on that - what (if anything) can be done differently in future, and by who, to close deals before others catch on. That seems like a professional matter for the club, and fair comment from the posters above who raised it.

And somewhere in the middle - McRorie himself was someone who I thought would bring something, but I am genuinely unsure as to his level yet. So I'm not too despondent (was much happier we got Gogic, who excelled in the SPFL games I saw him in last year).


The length of time it takes to close a deal lies in the amount of stalling from the player or his agent or his club looking for the biggest signing on fee/biggest wage or biggest sale price (hoping for an auction) We can't afford to overpay and eventually make our best offer and leave it on the table. Good business practice IMO.

[Ozyhibby]

Important that we move on now to the next target. Clearly we have money to spend and we desperately need more in midfield. Hopefully move a couple of players on as well.


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[ancient hibee]

It was Rangers who leaked it to the media, not hibs. Rangers wanted to up the price and also moved goalposts in terms of loan and purchase. I don’t think this is Hibs fault, will maybe give Ron a better insight into Scottish football

Nobody can believe that Aberdeen only knew about the deal because it was in the press.Not just Rangers who moved the goalposts.McRorie had let it be known that he didn’t want to go on loan again.Clearly this really meant he wanted to go where he got most money.

[King Cosell]

Since Ross took over we've W10 D5 L7, Aberdeen have W5 D6 L7. No strikers, Covid lot suspended. They're not the team they were. We're on the up, they're stale. We win our next 2 games and they won't catch us. More worried about Motherwell, tbh.

[smithy_hibees]

At least we know Aberdeen are tapped out now... unlikely to be able to gazump us going forward while we are still, seemingly, in a strong enough position to bring signing targets in.

I'm not sure how I'd feel as an Aberdeen fan about this, is another midfielder what they need as a priority, spending next year's budget to get it?

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Good post, Dylan Bryson Ferguson are 3 decent players in there already they badly need a striker.. we move on with money in our pocket which is a Bonus wasn’t fighting over a loan type deal.

[Paul1642]

Since Ross took over we've W10 D5 L7, Aberdeen have W5 D6 L7. No strikers, Covid lot suspended. They're not the team they were. We're on the up, they're stale. We win our next 2 games and they won't catch us. More worried about Motherwell, tbh.

To lazy to find them but I bet Motherwell’s form since Ross took over is a fair bit worse than us or Aberdeen.

[Paul1642]

To lazy to find them but I bet Motherwell’s form since Ross took over is a fair bit worse than us or Aberdeen.

Turns out it is 1 win, 6 draws and 7 losses form last 14 games. Not so concerned about them at the moment.

[04Sauzee]

To lazy to find them but I bet Motherwell’s form since Ross took over is a fair bit worse than us or Aberdeen.

Form over last 10 league games

[Caversham Green]

Its the old speculate to accumulate thing isnt it. Some fans want the board to push the boat out and really go for it and some are happy just to get in the top 6 as long as the books look good. Until we start matching Aberdeen pound for pound we will always struggle to break into the top 3

We've already spent more on transfer fees than Aberdeen in this transfer window, and the indications are that we're prepared to pay more again for the right player. Is that not at least matching them pound for pound?

[Stuart93]

Form over last 10 league games

We’re in cracking form. You wouldn’t have thought that after saturdays reaction.

[King Cosell]

To lazy to find them but I bet Motherwell’s form since Ross took over is a fair bit worse than us or Aberdeen.

They've W7 D6 L8, but only 1 win in last 12. But they were very good on Saturday, just a bit light up front.

[S4uzee]

To lazy to find them but I bet Motherwell’s form since Ross took over is a fair bit worse than us or Aberdeen.

Did the commentator not say on Saturday that since Jack Ross came in we’ve won more points than anyone outside Celtic and Rangers

[Phil MaGlass]

The only reason McCrorie is goin to Aberdeen will be better money, wtf else would a player want to go to that dour place, Aberdeens *****, cold and bloody miserable place.

[mentalhibee]

The only reason McCrorie is goin to Aberdeen will be better money, wtf else would a player want to go to that dour place, Aberdeens *****, cold and bloody miserable place.

He’ll have been fed up waiting on us getting a deal done. Can’t blame him, seems like he was desperate to get out and get first team football.

[Green Manalishi]

Okay Hearts Troll. :aok: Well done wee man you have rumbled me. Ive been an undercover jambo for years. In fact i was the only Hibs fan who was glad Colin Campbell stayed on his feet when he got taken out by Peter McCloy.....who are Colin Campbell and Peter McCloy i hear you asking yourself :greengrin

[Alfred E Newman]

He’ll have been fed up waiting on us getting a deal done. Can’t blame him, seems like he was desperate to get out and get first team football.

Nonsense.

[Springbank]

The length of time it takes to close a deal lies in the amount of stalling from the player or his agent or his club looking for the biggest signing on fee/biggest wage or biggest sale price (hoping for an auction) We can't afford to overpay and eventually make our best offer and leave it on the table. Good business practice IMO.

Thanks for the reply, and see what you're saying.

It's a point that's made really brilliantly in the book "A Season With Verona" by Tim Parks too (well worth a read if anyone is bored!)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Season-Verona-Tim-Parks/dp/0099422670

I guess the frustration I was expressing is that I can't remember when the Aberdeen board let themselves be publicly gazumped, but it seems to afflict us every window, and might be worth the board having a look at what could be done (if anything) on that.

Appreciate the conversation, and as it happens I'm not convinced McRorie was worth the money (and delighted we got Gogic)

[Ozyhibby]

Form over last 10 league games

Where are Hearts?


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[superfurryhibby]

He’ll have been fed up waiting on us getting a deal done. Can’t blame him, seems like he was desperate to get out and get first team football.


Can we have some more of your quality observations please? Very illuminating, nail on the head stuff :top marks

[Caversham Green]

He’ll have been fed up waiting on us getting a deal done. Can’t blame him, seems like he was desperate to get out and get first team football.

The deal was done - he would have signed for us on the same day he signed for Aberdeen if he hadn't got to keep his Sevco level wages for another season.

[stalbanshibby]

It was Rangers who leaked it to the media, not hibs. Rangers wanted to up the price and also moved goalposts in terms of loan and purchase. I don’t think this is Hibs fault, will maybe give Ron a better insight into Scottish football

This

[Devonhibs]

We already signed our 3 main targets this season in the face of considerable competition & before a ball was kicked. Not "typical Hibs" at all.

Exactly

[hibee-boys]

I'd have been more concerned if we'd missed out on Nisbet and Gogic, 2 type of player clearly bought to fufil a role in the first XI. Didn't really understand what specific role McCrorie would take on anyway, appreciate that we need a quality squad but I get the sense that his signing was in part as much about a potential good sell on value (time will tell) and investment for the future as needing a take on a specific role now. Defence has been solid, Mcginn playing well right back, Gogic nailed down the DM role.....we need a ball carrier and from what i've heard McCrorie wasn't that.

[J-C]

He’ll have been fed up waiting on us getting a deal done. Can’t blame him, seems like he was desperate to get out and get first team football.


Really are you serious, the deal was agreed by Rangers and the player, he was happy to come to us, Gerrard then decided he wanted him loaned out due to our start to the season, so was punted to Aberdeen on a buy at the end of loan deal due to them being skint until next year.

[sean04]

Innes Murray going to Alloa in Loan

[Brightside]

Any new Hibs rumours 😁😁

Alex Gorrin? Anything else?

We arent allowed to say now. Ssshhhh

[jeffers]

Really are you serious, the deal was agreed by Rangers and the player, he was happy to come to us, Gerrard then decided he wanted him loaned out due to our start to the season, so was punted to Aberdeen on a buy at the end of loan deal due to them being skint until next year.

This seems to have become an accepted fact but the only place I’ve read that is on here.

[DTS]

Hibs and rangers agreed a deal of around 350k, Rangers were insisting on a gentlemen’s agreement that he didn’t feature against rangers hibs weren’t keen. Rangers then contacted a few clubs, Aberdeen bowed down to their request however didn’t want to front his entire wages in a year where he wouldn’t be available for all their games, hence the initial loan period.

I’m as disappointed as the next one that we haven’t brought they player in, however I am glad the club stood firm and did not agree to a glorified loan player for a year despite paying the money for him. It’s not embarrassing for hibs, if anything it’s worse for Aberdeen, rangers made it clear the loan wasn’t an option just last week and all of a sudden it is? Aberdeen negotiates to save some cash and miss out on playing him in potentially up to 6 games. Both parties are happy with their deal and they player who I do believe wanted to come to hibs but let’s be clear it would’ve been because he wanted to stay in scotland therefor Aberdeen offers the same.

[04Sauzee]

We arent allowed to say now. Ssshhhh

Oops 🤫🤫
I'll take a DM 😅😅

[smithy_hibees]

Hibs and rangers agreed a deal of around 350k, Rangers were insisting on a gentlemen’s agreement that he didn’t feature against rangers hibs weren’t keen. Rangers then contacted a few clubs, Aberdeen bowed down to their request however didn’t want to front his entire wages in a year where he wouldn’t be available for all their games, hence the initial loan period.

I’m as disappointed as the next one that we haven’t brought they player in, however I am glad the club stood firm and did not agree to a glorified loan player for a year despite paying the money for him. It’s not embarrassing for hibs, if anything it’s worse for Aberdeen, rangers made it clear the loan wasn’t an option just last week and all of a sudden it is? Aberdeen negotiates to save some cash and miss out on playing him in potentially up to 6 games. Both parties are happy with their deal and they player who I do believe wanted to come to hibs but let’s be clear it would’ve been because he wanted to stay in scotland therefor Aberdeen offers the same.

Did Ron tell you this? Or Mccrorie himself? Maybe you were involved in these talks? Be good know. Thanks

[The 90+2]

This seems to have become an accepted fact but the only place I’ve read that is on here.

That’s because it’s not fact. McInnes has confirmed the sheep can’t afford the money just now because of Covid-19s financial restraints. We never matched the money the huns wanted.

[Clarence]

Hibs and rangers agreed a deal of around 350k, Rangers were insisting on a gentlemen’s agreement that he didn’t feature against rangers hibs weren’t keen. Rangers then contacted a few clubs, Aberdeen bowed down to their request however didn’t want to front his entire wages in a year where he wouldn’t be available for all their games, hence the initial loan period.

I’m as disappointed as the next one that we haven’t brought they player in, however I am glad the club stood firm and did not agree to a glorified loan player for a year despite paying the money for him. It’s not embarrassing for hibs, if anything it’s worse for Aberdeen, rangers made it clear the loan wasn’t an option just last week and all of a sudden it is? Aberdeen negotiates to save some cash and miss out on playing him in potentially up to 6 games. Both parties are happy with their deal and they player who I do believe wanted to come to hibs but let’s be clear it would’ve been because he wanted to stay in scotland therefor Aberdeen offers the same.

Embarrassing for Rangers if anything. Don’t have the confidence that their current players will be better than the ones they let go.

[04Sauzee]

That’s because it’s not fact. McInnes has confirmed the sheep can’t afford the money just now because of Covid-19s financial restraints. We never matched the money the huns wanted.

Is this fact
I'm struggling with what's fact and what's made up

[The 90+2]

Is this fact
I'm struggling with what's fact and what's made up

It’s fact.

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/why-aberdeen-deal-ross-mccrorie-initially-loan-and-what-derek-mcinnes-expects-rangers-player-2945607

[BoomtownHibees]

Really are you serious, the deal was agreed by Rangers and the player, he was happy to come to us, Gerrard then decided he wanted him loaned out due to our start to the season, so was punted to Aberdeen on a buy at the end of loan deal due to them being skint until next year.

I really can’t see Gerrard being that concerned about our start that he would rather loan RM to Aberdeen instead of us

[04Sauzee]

It’s fact.

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/why-aberdeen-deal-ross-mccrorie-initially-loan-and-what-derek-mcinnes-expects-rangers-player-2945607

Gotcha Scotsman fact 😁

[The Count]

Under the famous "Sporting Integrity" there is something fishy about the Aberdeen/Rangers transfer.

[The 90+2]

Gotcha Scotsman fact 😁

Direct quotes here:

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/ross-mccrories-aberdeen-transfer-fee-22537070.amp

[badabing67]

Since Ross took over we've W10 D5 L7, Aberdeen have W5 D6 L7. No strikers, Covid lot suspended. They're not the team they were. We're on the up, they're stale. We win our next 2 games and they won't catch us. More worried about Motherwell, tbh.

But Aberdeen have 4 games in hand surely!!

[The 90+2]

Under the famous "Sporting Integrity" there is something fishy about the Aberdeen/Rangers transfer.

Aberdeen have no money to spend until next year. It’s really that simple.

[SHODAN]

Hibs and rangers agreed a deal of around 350k, Rangers were insisting on a gentlemen’s agreement that he didn’t feature against rangers hibs weren’t keen. Rangers then contacted a few clubs, Aberdeen bowed down to their request however didn’t want to front his entire wages in a year where he wouldn’t be available for all their games, hence the initial loan period.

I’m as disappointed as the next one that we haven’t brought they player in, however I am glad the club stood firm and did not agree to a glorified loan player for a year despite paying the money for him. It’s not embarrassing for hibs, if anything it’s worse for Aberdeen, rangers made it clear the loan wasn’t an option just last week and all of a sudden it is? Aberdeen negotiates to save some cash and miss out on playing him in potentially up to 6 games. Both parties are happy with their deal and they player who I do believe wanted to come to hibs but let’s be clear it would’ve been because he wanted to stay in scotland therefor Aberdeen offers the same.

That sounds like the most plausible explanation for what has happened so far.

[badabing67]

At least we know Aberdeen are tapped out now... unlikely to be able to gazump us going forward while we are still, seemingly, in a strong enough position to bring signing targets in.

I'm not sure how I'd feel as an Aberdeen fan about this, is another midfielder what they need as a priority, spending next year's budget to get it?

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I have a feeling they are going to try and get Sparky on loan from Celtic

[The 90+2]

That sounds like the most plausible explanation for what has happened so far.

See the quotes above.

[04Sauzee]

I have a feeling they are going to try and get Sparky on loan from Celtic

There was talk on their forums about this last week, some think it's nonsense some think it's a goer. Football forums eh 😁

[Unseen work]

Aberdeen are meant to be signing/loaning an international striker who is currently out of favour at his parent club.

[Spike Mandela]

Said it before and I’ll say it again.

You can have the best training facilities in the world, best stadium and be in the most beutiful city in the world, but offer a few hundred quid more wages a week 99.99% of football players will choose to train in a ploughed field, play in a crumbling ****ty stadium and in a freezing cold northern outpost like Aberdeen.

[Billy Whizz]

Aberdeen are meant to be signing/loaning an international striker who is currently out of favour at his parent club.

Wouldn't be surprised if it was McNulty/Cummings

[04Sauzee]

Aberdeen are meant to be signing/loaning an international striker who is currently out of favour at his parent club.

Another 1 in 1 out deal?

[Stuart93]

Aberdeen are meant to be signing/loaning an international striker who is currently out of favour at his parent club.

I can’t wait for them to be pulled up by the media for bringing these players in on loan, paying a loan fee and contributing to their wages after making current players take wage cuts and advising they’re sticking to a one in one out policy.

the media will surely pick them up on this in the way they done with us won’t they?

[mentalhibee]

I have a feeling they are going to try and get Sparky on loan from Celtic

If he’s available on loan...Hibs have to go for him. What a difference he would make, I’d rather sign Griffiths for a season than McCrorie on a 3/4 year deal.

[HendoDelivered]

If he’s available on loan...Hibs have to go for him. What a difference he would make, I’d rather sign Griffiths for a season than McCrorie on a 3/4 year deal.

Yep. Would singlehandedly drag us into 3rd.

[04Sauzee]

Crazy to think celtic would let any big names go loan, ones they know can make a difference. They will need all the fire power they have to ensure they get this 10iar over the line.

[badabing67]

Wouldn't be surprised if it was McNulty/Cummings

If they got McNulty it wouldn't bother me in the slightest, but I hope they don't get Cummings. I think he would do well there and come back to haunt us.

[04Sauzee]

Wouldn't be surprised if it was McNulty/Cummings
McNulty would make perfect sense actually

[cabbageandribs1875]

tell yi one thing, if our next game v the not-so-dandy dons is on the tellybox i'l be booing McCrorie every time he touches the ball, the ****




:)

[mal]

Innes Murray expected to go to Alloa on loan according to Alloa Advertiser.

[Spudster]

The only reason McCrorie is goin to Aberdeen will be better money, wtf else would a player want to go to that dour place, Aberdeens *****, cold and bloody miserable place.

I always see quite an anti-Aberdeen opinion on here (the city that is). As an Aberdonian I always wonder whereabouts in the city you have been?

[Spudster]

I have a feeling they are going to try and get Sparky on loan from Celtic
That would be tremendous trolling on Aberdeen's part working over both sides of the OF :faf:

[chippy]

I have a feeling they are going to try and get Sparky on loan from Celtic

If so great opportunity for us to gazump the sheep

[Billy Whizz]

Innes Murray expected to go to Alloa on loan according to Alloa Advertiser.

Good move for Innes, did really well at Airdrie last season

[SteveHFC]

I have a feeling they are going to try and get Sparky on loan from Celtic

Would be disappointing if we didn't decide to go for him.

[hibee-boys]

Crazy to think celtic would let any big names go loan, ones they know can make a difference. They will need all the fire power they have to ensure they get this 10iar over the line.

Griffiths sitting in the stands doesn't help then with 10IAR, Leigh banging in goals for Aberdeen against Rangers would!

[Northernhibee]

I always see quite an anti-Aberdeen opinion on here (the city that is). As an Aberdonian I always wonder whereabouts in the city you have been?

Lived there for several years. I have to be honest, I didn't find the city that friendly, it was very expensive and the only trouble I've ever had from opposition fans has been Aberdeen fans (though I've never been to Ibrox because **** that). Full of youngsters earning a fortune because of oil and gas and acting like complete ****ers on a night out too.

I found it a really difficult city to fall in love with.

[hibee-boys]

Bottom line is that no one held a gun to McCrories head to sign for Aberdeen, he'll have been offered a better wage......end off.

[mal]

tell yi one thing, if our next game v the not-so-dandy dons is on the tellybox i'l be booing McCrorie every time he touches the ball, the **** :)

It is on telly. Sunday 30 August at 4.30pm on Sky Sports, hopefully with half the Dons' team banned.

[04Sauzee]

Griffiths sitting in the stands doesn't help then with 10IAR, Leigh banging in goals for Aberdeen against Rangers would!

Griffiths will get a chance with Celtic and he will score goals. Celtic will only let players go who haven't contributed in the past, Griffiths has. I'd be surprised if he's allowed to go anywhere

[The 90+2]

Griffiths sitting in the stands doesn't help then with 10IAR, Leigh banging in goals for Aberdeen against Rangers would!

I can’t see Griff fancying moving up to Aberdeen for a year tbh.

[Brightside]

Hibs and rangers agreed a deal of around 350k, Rangers were insisting on a gentlemen’s agreement that he didn’t feature against rangers hibs weren’t keen. Rangers then contacted a few clubs, Aberdeen bowed down to their request however didn’t want to front his entire wages in a year where he wouldn’t be available for all their games, hence the initial loan period.

I’m as disappointed as the next one that we haven’t brought they player in, however I am glad the club stood firm and did not agree to a glorified loan player for a year despite paying the money for him. It’s not embarrassing for hibs, if anything it’s worse for Aberdeen, rangers made it clear the loan wasn’t an option just last week and all of a sudden it is? Aberdeen negotiates to save some cash and miss out on playing him in potentially up to 6 games. Both parties are happy with their deal and they player who I do believe wanted to come to hibs but let’s be clear it would’ve been because he wanted to stay in scotland therefor Aberdeen offers the same.

That just wouldn't happen. You cannot have a player contract like that unless its a loan (like the aberdeen one)

[04Sauzee]

Celtic linked with Turnbull unsurprisingly

EXCLUSIVE: Celtic step up scouting of Motherwell ace David Turnbull as they chase player for a second time 🍀

https://t.co/pLBCoJKILT https://t.co/JF13Mn4kig

[Stuart93]

Celtic linked with Turnbull unsurprisingly

EXCLUSIVE: Celtic step up scouting of Motherwell ace David Turnbull as they chase player for a second time 🍀

https://t.co/pLBCoJKILT https://t.co/JF13Mn4kig

Would weaken Motherwell big time. Thought he was a standout for them on Saturday. Set pieces and passing always causing bother.

[Billy Whizz]

Celtic linked with Turnbull unsurprisingly

EXCLUSIVE: Celtic step up scouting of Motherwell ace David Turnbull as they chase player for a second time 🍀

https://t.co/pLBCoJKILT https://t.co/JF13Mn4kig

Be better buying, loaning him back to well until January
The lad needs to play, not sit on Celtic’s bench

[The 90+2]

Be better buying, loaning him back to well until January
The lad needs to play, not sit on Celtic’s bench

I think they will look to sign him next summer and even agree the transfer for then.

[Since90+2]

Lived there for several years. I have to be honest, I didn't find the city that friendly, it was very expensive and the only trouble I've ever had from opposition fans has been Aberdeen fans (though I've never been to Ibrox because **** that). Full of youngsters earning a fortune because of oil and gas and acting like complete ****ers on a night out too.

I found it a really difficult city to fall in love with.

Aberdeen is without doubt the most miserable city I've visited in the UK. I know Edinburgh and Glasgow have the rivalry and a few folk don't like the weedgies but give me a night out in Glasgow every day of the week over having to visit Aberdeen.

[04Sauzee]

The one thing if Turnbull signs for Celtic for big money, there won't be a fire sale for any of their other players.

[The 90+2]

The one thing if Turnbull signs for Celtic for big money, there won't be a fire sale for any of their other players.

If big clubs want a player with treble the wages they will move as we’ve found out previously.

[04Sauzee]

If big clubs want a player with treble the wages they will move as we’ve found out previously.

Point in making is they may sell but it won't be at knock down prices, they won't have to if Turnbull brings them in a tidy sum

[Billy Whizz]

Point in making is they may sell but it won't be at knock down prices, they won't have to if Turnbull brings them in a tidy sum

Think the bid from Celtic was £3m last year before his injury

[The 90+2]

Point in making is they may sell but it won't be at knock down prices, they won't have to if Turnbull brings them in a tidy sum

I don’t think they will sell at knockdown prices anyway, the sold Scott to Hull in January that will have seen the right.

[Victor]

To be honest, without the oil industry, Aberdeen would be nothing. Granted the beach area is nice and the surrounding countryside is scenic, but the City itself is no great shakes. As the oil industry is currently on the down slide and looks unlikely to ever recover to it’s previous state, it will be interesting to see how much cash will be available to the Club. They are committed to building a new stadium, which was proposed during more profitable times and this, plus an erratic fan base could take its toll. Although every team in Scotland is facing uncertain times, I think Aberdeen could be particularly hard hit. This could well be their last gazump!


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[04Sauzee]

I don’t think they will sell at knockdown prices anyway, the sold Scott to Hull in January that will have seen the right.

Agreed

[cabbageandribs1875]

It is on telly. Sunday 30 August at 4.30pm on Sky Sports, hopefully with half the Dons' team banned.


ta, not long to wait then to get this deceit and skulduggery out of my system :thumbsup:

[04Sauzee]

Think the bid from Celtic was £3m last year before his injury

2 years on his contract think they will be looking for similar again

[mal]

Think the bid from Celtic was £3m last year before his injury

Reported at the time as having been agreed at £3.25m. He has signed a contract extension since then: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51839319

[cabbageandribs1875]

interesting turnbull said he 'owed the club' an extension after being out injured so long, i've already said the same re boyle doing that for us, before it was even announced 'talks' were to take place :)

wee jason set a precedent and sjm followed suit in recent years

[Stokesy's on fire]

I always see quite an anti-Aberdeen opinion on here (the city that is). As an Aberdonian I always wonder whereabouts in the city you have been?

It's a decent night out actually but the city and its football club are rotten

[Joe6-2]

Crazy to think celtic would let any big names go loan, ones they know can make a difference. They will need all the fire power they have to ensure they get this 10iar over the line.

They could look at him doing a job on the huns, but couldn’t play against them

[Percy Vere]

Griffiths sitting in the stands doesn't help then with 10IAR, Leigh banging in goals for Aberdeen against Rangers would!

Same can be said if he was playing for Hibs!
Plus I don’t think living in Aberdeen I would work for him in terms of his well being. He needs to be in a place where he will be looked after, by his own team.

[hibsquaker]

They could look at him doing a job on the huns, but couldn’t play against them

OF loaning players to Livi and Killi would be a smart move as they struggle on the plastic as we have seen.

[MWHIBBIES]

interesting turnbull said he 'owed the club' an extension after being out injured so long, i've already said the same re boyle doing that for us, before it was even announced 'talks' were to take place :)

wee jason set a precedent and sjm followed suit in recent years

McGinn never renewed his contract with Hibs once.

[The 90+2]

interesting turnbull said he 'owed the club' an extension after being out injured so long, i've already said the same re boyle doing that for us, before it was even announced 'talks' were to take place :)

wee jason set a precedent and sjm followed suit in recent years

I would usually agree but all they players have time on their side, Boyle is in his prime now and will be looking for one big pay day.

[cabbageandribs1875]

I would usually agree but all they players have time on their side, Boyle is in his prime now and will be looking for one big pay day.

he's still only 27. don't let his hair transplant fool you :wink:

[cabbageandribs1875]

McGinn never renewed his contract with Hibs once.


sure he had, ah well

[jgl07]

Yep. Now't wrong wi Hull. Lovely city centre with some great wee pubs in the lanes down towards the river.

Exactly. I bet half the people slagging off Hull have never set foot in the place.

[brog]

Aberdeen is without doubt the most miserable city I've visited in the UK. I know Edinburgh and Glasgow have the rivalry and a few folk don't like the weedgies but give me a night out in Glasgow every day of the week over having to visit Aberdeen.

I've spent hundreds of nights in Aberdeen & thoroughly enjoyed most of them. Maybe it's because I have many friends there & can always count on decent company. It's very provincial but I much prefer it to Glasgow where every half wit thinks he's Billy Connolly.

[Bostonhibby]

I've spent hundreds of nights in Aberdeen & thoroughly enjoyed most of them. Maybe it's because I have many friends there & can always count on decent company. It's very provincial but I much prefer it to Glasgow where every half wit thinks he's Billy Connolly.Worked in both and when you're out and about on a weekday evening give me Aberdeen every time.

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[04Sauzee]

Looking forward to this week's press conference already 😁

[AlbertK86]

McGinn never renewed his contract with Hibs once.

Pretty sure he did


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[04Sauzee]

Pretty sure he did


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Signed a 4 year deal, we sold him with 12 months remaining. At least I think

[maturehibby]

I always see quite an anti-Aberdeen opinion on here (the city that is). As an Aberdonian I always wonder whereabouts in the city you have been?

Been on a grey granite King st on a wet murky October day at 1500 when its already getting dark and a smelly fish lorry goes by throwing up water from the gutter onto the pavement
Never so happy as having a return Rail ticket in my pocket for Edinburgh

[MWHIBBIES]

Pretty sure he did


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He didn't. Joined for 4 years, left after 3.

[The 90+2]

he's still only 27. don't let his hair transplant fool you :wink:

:greengrin A lot older than the other players mate. If he signed a new deal he would be 29 before leaving.

[The 90+2]

Signed a 4 year deal, we sold him with 12 months remaining. At least I think

Yeah he didn’t sign a new deal.

[inglisavhibs]

Would weaken Motherwell big time. Thought he was a standout for them on Saturday. Set pieces and passing always causing bother.
Both Turnbull and Campbell were excellent particularly in the first half. Fizzled out a bit, like the game in the second half. Both will get moves soon.

[Stuart93]

Both Turnbull and Campbell were excellent particularly in the first half. Fizzled out a bit, like the game in the second half. Both will get moves soon.

I’m surprised Campbell hasn’t already been picked up to be honest.

Been a good player for a while now

[HendoDelivered]

interesting turnbull said he 'owed the club' an extension after being out injured so long, i've already said the same re boyle doing that for us, before it was even announced 'talks' were to take place :)

wee jason set a precedent and sjm followed suit in recent years

Would be great, but Boyle doesn’t owe us anything.

[Phil MaGlass]

I always see quite an anti-Aberdeen opinion on here (the city that is). As an Aberdonian I always wonder whereabouts in the city you have been?

Spent 18 months in Aberdeen, auld man was a Dons supporter, my whole family come from that neck of the woods, cousins currently working at Aberdeen Infirmary, another studying at the Uni. My best mate is a Dons fan and we regularly hit Aberdeen for the Hibs games up there, flying into Dyce, I would say, I know the city quite well. Wife really dislikes Aberdeen tae, she´s Dutch.

[we are hibs]

I see ex killie Mulumbu has hinted on twitter hes about to sign for a club. Wonder who it will be?

[04Sauzee]

I see ex killie Mulumbu has hinted on twitter hes about to sign for a club. Wonder who it will be?
Thought he had retired from football?

[calumhibee1]

I see ex killie Mulumbu has hinted on twitter hes about to sign for a club. Wonder who it will be?

Always wanted him at Hibs but not now. Only managed about 60 games in the last 5 years and he wouldn’t be a kick in the arse off 34 by the time he’s fit.

[SHODAN]

I always see quite an anti-Aberdeen opinion on here (the city that is). As an Aberdonian I always wonder whereabouts in the city you have been?

It's the same as when people go off on one about how horrible Dundee is (I grew up in Carnoustie) when they've probably been to the city about twice to see Hibs play in the Hilltown. Does my head in.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Said it before and I’ll say it again.

You can have the best training facilities in the world, best stadium and be in the most beutiful city in the world, but offer a few hundred quid more wages a week 99.99% of football players will choose to train in a ploughed field, play in a crumbling ****ty stadium and in a freezing cold northern outpost like Aberdeen.

Bit harsh, Spike. Aberdeen are big club in Scottish terms, and I like the city itself. Aye, it's freezing cold, but the rest of Scotland is hardly tropical.

[Jim44]

It's the same as when people go off on one about how horrible Dundee is (I grew up in Carnoustie) when they've probably been to the city about twice to see Hibs play in the Hilltown. Does my head in.

The Dundee reputation is a bit of a cliche and it’s fashionable to slag it off. A bit like Gorgie and Dalry Road......... The link with Hearts belies the classic beauty of it’s impressive urban architecture and the charm of it’s hospitable and friendly inhabitants. :greengrin

[Hibiza]

Leigh in , would be superb.

[heid the baw]

It's the same as when people go off on one about how horrible Dundee is (I grew up in Carnoustie) when they've probably been to the city about twice to see Hibs play in the Hilltown. Does my head in.

Totally agree
Dundee reminds me of leith. Guid people, down to earth, good music scene and some cracking bars. The place has come on leaps and bounds in the last 20 years

[Stuart93]

Always wanted him at Hibs but not now. Only managed about 60 games in the last 5 years and he wouldn’t be a kick in the arse off 34 by the time he’s fit.

Aye he wasn’t the same player when he rejoined killie as he was when he left. Celtic was a very strange move for him at the time.

[SHODAN]

Totally agree
Dundee reminds me of leith. Guid people, down to earth, good music scene and some cracking bars. The place has come on leaps and bounds in the last 20 years

:agree: :aok:

[Northernhibee]

Totally agree
Dundee reminds me of leith. Guid people, down to earth, good music scene and some cracking bars. The place has come on leaps and bounds in the last 20 years

Dundee is a fabulous, cultured, friendly and diverse city.

I love the place.

[Kato]

Dundee is a fabulous, cultured, friendly and diverse city.

I love the place.

By far and away my second favourite city in Scotland.

[Since452]

Great folk the Dundonians

[Northernhibee]

By far and away my second favourite city in Scotland.

Moved there three years ago and it has so much going for it. Hour and a half to Edinburgh for the football, about the same to Glasgow for a gig.

Good bars and restaurants, amazing views over the Tay, friendly people and not too expensive. Good museums and galleries too.

[The 90+2]

Moved there three years ago and it has so much going for it. Hour and a half to Edinburgh for the football, about the same to Glasgow for a gig.

Good bars and restaurants, amazing views over the Tay, friendly people and not too expensive. Good museums and galleries too.

Best swimming pool in Scotland too 👍

[Jones28]

Signed a 4 year deal, we sold him with 12 months remaining. At least I think

That’s correct.

[Jones28]

Totally agree
Dundee reminds me of leith. Guid people, down to earth, good music scene and some cracking bars. The place has come on leaps and bounds in the last 20 years

If you ever want a real drinking experience go to Draffens.

[Rumble de Thump]

I'm sure there will be lots of people clicking on a transfer thread on a Hibs fans forum if they're undecided on whether to go to Aberdeen or Dundee for their holidays.

[Iggy Pope]

It's the same as when people go off on one about how horrible Dundee is (I grew up in Carnoustie) when they've probably been to the city about twice to see Hibs play in the Hilltown. Does my head in.

Wee bit like someone from Aberlady jumping to the defence of Leith, but you’re right about Dundee. Nice enough city.

[04Sauzee]

Lynod Dykes tweets

I would like to thank everyone at Livingston I have really enjoyed my time off and on the pitch. full of good memories and experiences. can't wait to get started at my new club announcement soon! https://t.co/FWti14YwxE

[TheGog]

I'm sure there will be lots of people clicking on a transfer thread on a Hibs fans forum if they're undecided on whether to go to Aberdeen or Dundee for their holidays.

Summer 2020-21 travel agents thread

[CallumLaidlaw]

Lynod Dykes tweets

I would like to thank everyone at Livingston I have really enjoyed my time off and on the pitch. full of good memories and experiences. can't wait to get started at my new club announcement soon! https://t.co/FWti14YwxE

That’s a fake account apparently


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[04Sauzee]

That’s a fake account apparently


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Thought it was odd he had minimal followers but he was followed by a few football folk so thought it may be legit 😅

[Bostonhibby]

I'm sure there will be lots of people clicking on a transfer thread on a Hibs fans forum if they're undecided on whether to go to Aberdeen or Dundee for their holidays.[emoji16]

Two city breaks are all the rage, get in before this one really takes off.

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[Winston Ingram]

Dundee is a fabulous, cultured, friendly and diverse city.

I love the place.

I love Broughty Ferry. Beautiful place.

[Since452]

Apparently Elliot Frear, the guy released by Forest Green Rovers who Hearts had on trial has turned down a contract offer from them. Sign of the times.

[FilipinoHibs]

The Dundee reputation is a bit of a cliche and it’s fashionable to slag it off. A bit like Gorgie and Dalry Road......... The link with Hearts belies the classic beauty of it’s impressive urban architecture and the charm of it’s hospitable and friendly inhabitants. :greengrin

With narrow streets and high tenements and the Western approach road, I have always found Gorgie/Dalry a dark soulless place. Lived there for a couple of years in early 80s. Some interesting places have sprung up but you want to get in and out and not hang around.

[TheGog]

Apparently Elliot Frear, the guy released by Forest Green Rovers who Hearts had on trial has turned down a contract offer from them. Sign of the times.

Absolutely sensational

[SweetDreams]

Apparently Elliot Frear, the guy released by Forest Green Rovers who Hearts had on trial has turned down a contract offer from them. Sign of the times.

Don't blame him, they are ****.

[007]

Apparently Elliot Frear, the guy released by Forest Green Rovers who Hearts had on trial has turned down a contract offer from them. Sign of the times.

So he'd rather be without a club. That's embarrassing for them. Kind of them to let him use their world class training facilities, that they own, to keep himself in shape while finding a club.

[Greenbeard]

​
Bit harsh, Spike. Aberdeen are big club in Scottish terms, and I like the city itself. Aye, it's freezing cold, but the rest of Scotland is hardly tropical.
The rest of Scotland, or the vast majority of it, disney reekofish. Granted it's been a few years since I stepped off a train in Aaaburrdin and dry boaked at the smell.

[Souter96Mac]

I imagine it'll be quiet in terms of rumours for the foreseeable after the McCrorie situation.

Don't get me wrong, I think Hibs have genuinely been good at keeping transfer interest quiet over the last couple of years, and it was Gerrard that came out public first about it - so not blaming Hibs. But I reckon they will make extra care now to not comment on anything until it's done.

Bit of a shame as I love a rumour 😂

[04Sauzee]

I imagine it'll be quiet in terms of rumours for the foreseeable after the McCrorie situation.

Don't get me wrong, I think Hibs have genuinely been good at keeping transfer interest quiet over the last couple of years, and it was Gerrard that came out public first about it - so not blaming Hibs. But I reckon they will make extra care now to not comment on anything until it's done.

Bit of a shame as I love a rumour 😂

I beleive Garry Hooper is a free agent 😁😁

[Jakhog1]

I imagine it'll be quiet in terms of rumours for the foreseeable after the McCrorie situation.

Don't get me wrong, I think Hibs have genuinely been good at keeping transfer interest quiet over the last couple of years, and it was Gerrard that came out public first about it - so not blaming Hibs. But I reckon they will make extra care now to not comment on anything until it's done.

Bit of a shame as I love a rumour 😂


That's the way I see it happening now, hopefully see a new face or two soon

[Billy Whizz]

I imagine it'll be quiet in terms of rumours for the foreseeable after the McCrorie situation.

Don't get me wrong, I think Hibs have genuinely been good at keeping transfer interest quiet over the last couple of years, and it was Gerrard that came out public first about it - so not blaming Hibs. But I reckon they will make extra care now to not comment on anything until it's done.

Bit of a shame as I love a rumour 😂

Pity we can’t boo him at the game v Aberdeen on the 30th😄

[mal]

Apparently Elliot Frear, the guy released by Forest Green Rovers who Hearts had on trial has turned down a contract offer from them. Sign of the times.

Where are you hearing this? I can't find anything about it. He'd be an odd signing anyway. He's 30 next month and has spent much of his career in English non-league football. The EEN is still just saying that he has been offered a deal. The same article says that Hearts are still trying to reduce their squad and might add a central midfielder, a striker and a couple of wide players if they can.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-manager-robbie-neilson-cut-squad-size-if-he-wants-sign-new-striker-2944212


Liam Boyce and Steven Naismith remain first-choices up front for Hearts, while Euan Henderson, Craig Wighton and new signing Jordan Roberts can all play through the middle.

That looks like a very weak front line to me, particularly in view of Naismith's injury record.

[SMAXXA]

Where are you hearing this? I can't find anything about it. He'd be an odd signing anyway. He's 30 next month and has spent much of his career in English non-league football. The EEN is still just saying that he has been offered a deal. The same article says that Hearts are still trying to reduce their squad and might add a central midfielder, a striker and a couple of wide players if they can.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-manager-robbie-neilson-cut-squad-size-if-he-wants-sign-new-striker-2944212



That looks like a very weak front line to me, particularly in view of Naismith's injury record.

It’s a cert Cummings will end up there imo

[mal]

It’s a cert Cummings will end up there imo

He still has a year left on his contract so I'm assuming he'd command a fee unless Shrewsbury desperately need to cut the wage bill. For all that his FA Cup goals impressed, his record of 4 goals in 24 League One matches isn't great.

[S4uzee]

It’s a cert Cummings will end up there imo

Can see it myself

[Iain G]

I beleive Garry Hooper is a free agent 😁😁

Though he is also injured! :agree:

[Billy Whizz]

It’s a cert Cummings will end up there imo

Think I mentioned before, Robbie was trying to get him to go to United this season, when he was still their manager

[Since452]

Where are you hearing this? I can't find anything about it. He'd be an odd signing anyway. He's 30 next month and has spent much of his career in English non-league football. The EEN is still just saying that he has been offered a deal. The same article says that Hearts are still trying to reduce their squad and might add a central midfielder, a striker and a couple of wide players if they can.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-manager-robbie-neilson-cut-squad-size-if-he-wants-sign-new-striker-2944212



That looks like a very weak front line to me, particularly in view of Naismith's injury record.

Kickback

[mal]

Kickback

I had a look at their transfer thread and all I can see is people puzzled that he's had to go away and think about their offer rather than signing right away. I don't think he has turned down anything yet, based on that thread.

Wasn't a wasted visit though as it reminded me that Damour still has three years of his contract to run...

[jacomo]

I imagine it'll be quiet in terms of rumours for the foreseeable after the McCrorie situation.

Don't get me wrong, I think Hibs have genuinely been good at keeping transfer interest quiet over the last couple of years, and it was Gerrard that came out public first about it - so not blaming Hibs. But I reckon they will make extra care now to not comment on anything until it's done.

Bit of a shame as I love a rumour 😂


As I’ve said earlier, it’s possible that Ron believed there was a gentlemen’s agreement in place, so after Gerrard had gone public he saw no harm in confirming that we were trying to sign McCrorie.

He’s now learned that Sevco are not gentlemen. Ron is no fool. He will reflect on this knowledge and use it in future.

[Leitherhibs]

I had a look at their transfer thread and all I can see is people puzzled that he's had to go away and think about their offer rather than signing right away. I don't think he has turned down anything yet, based on that thread.

Wasn't a wasted visit though as it reminded me that Damour still has three years of his contract to run...


D’amour who they signed because Clevid Dikamona said he was “sound”. Peak Levein.

[Brightside]

It’s a cert Cummings will end up there imo

He would actually have be thicker than i thought to leave Shrewsbury to go to the Scottish Championship.

[bigwheel]

He would actually have be thicker than i thought to leave Shrewsbury to go to the Scottish Championship.

Some green tinted glasses there ..that’s where he built his reputation for us , and a few good seasons with Hearts will be a good way for him to rebuild his career ..hope he doesn’t go , but would be a decent move if he does ...

[jacomo]

That looks like a very weak front line to me, particularly in view of Naismith's injury record.


Surely Liam Boyce wants out? It’s a short career and I can’t believe he’s happy about spending this season in the second tier.

[Keyser Sauzee]

Some green tinted glasses there ..that’s where he built his reputation for us , and a few good seasons with Hearts will be a good way for him to rebuild his career ..hope he doesn’t go , but would be a decent move if he does ...

On the other hand he would get far more exposure for Shrewsbury playing in league one than he would with hearts, I can understand how it would seem like a silly move.

[HendoDelivered]

He would actually have be thicker than i thought to leave Shrewsbury to go to the Scottish Championship.

Possibly yes, but if his boybood club came calling, he won’t turn it down IMO. Probably has a bit of a point to prove there/unfinished business. Would probably do really well, sadly.

I’d take him back here.

[1van Sprou7e]

Surely Liam Boyce wants out? It’s a short career and I can’t believe he’s happy about spending this season in the second tier.

You think he's going to give up 6k/week that easily?

[04Sauzee]

St Mirren sign forward Kristian Dennis on a 2 year deal.

Looks like he has scored a decent number of goals in the lower divisions down south.

[DC_Hibs]

St Mirren sign forward Kristian Dennis on a 2 year deal.

Looks like he has scored a decent number of goals in the lower divisions down south.

Hope their scouting team research went beyond those Wiki stats!!
The ones further down his page are more realistic.

[04Sauzee]

Hope their scouting team research went beyond those Wiki stats!!
The ones further down his page are more realistic.

I'm almost sure it will have.

[smithy_hibees]

Ross McCrorie snagging point in move to Hibs, according to @EdinburghLive_

“But the deal reportedly hit a snagging point over Rangers' reluctance to allow their former player to feature against them this campaign."

Well done to Hibs for not rolling over to Sevcos demands. 💚👏🏼

From a Hibs Twitter page, unsure how true but if so Well done Hibs

[Keith_M]

Lynod Dykes tweets

I would like to thank everyone at Livingston I have really enjoyed my time off and on the pitch. full of good memories and experiences. can't wait to get started at my new club announcement soon! https://t.co/FWti14YwxE



Thought it was odd he had minimal followers but he was followed by a few football folk so thought it may be legit 😅


The clue is in the fact that the footballer player is called Lyndon, not Lynod.

:wink:

[04Sauzee]

The clue is in the fact that the footballer player is called Lyndon, not Lynod.

:wink:
Can't say I paid much attention it was the fact the account was followed by Brian Mclaughlan, the reason it came up on my time line in the first instance 🙄

[Green Manalishi]

It’s a cert Cummings will end up there imo He will make an arse of himself if he does. He demanded a move away from Hibs to test himself at a higher level. Spent a while fannying about the English lower leagues, made a cameo appearance at Ibrox and now might make a move back to a team in a lower Scottish league than us. He should have just stayed at ER

[hibbyfraelibby]

With narrow streets and high tenements and the Western approach road, I have always found Gorgie/Dalry a dark soulless place. Lived there for a couple of years in early 80s. Some interesting places have sprung up but you want to get in and out and not hang around.

You fogot to mention the fragrant aroma of the artisan hand crafted adehsive substances creation workshops...ie the pkng of the Duff Street glue factory and the stench of tge rotting carcasses as the cauldron got up to heag to boil the bones etc into a stcky mess...if you are of a certain age you'll appreciate what I am describing and how the easterly wind used to waft the smell in the direction of the Stade De TattieChamps.

[04Sauzee]

🆕| Livingston Football Club can now announce the permanent transfer of Lyndon Dykes to English Championship side Queens Park Rangers on a 4-year-deal for an undisclosed fee.

🔗 Further details here - https://t.co/GNUsijPWFG https://t.co/oInHeZa1Hx

[04Sauzee]

Alan Nixon tweets

Leeds. Making a bid for Ryan Kent at Rangers. Long term Bielsa fancy. More online shortly.

[04Sauzee]

Good news for QOS

From QOS to QPR (via Livingston), Lyndon's move brings in a six figure windfall. > https://t.co/va5PIGLmnV https://t.co/IWN1HleZmV

[Billy Whizz]

Good news for QOS

From QOS to QPR (via Livingston), Lyndon's move brings in a six figure windfall. > https://t.co/va5PIGLmnV https://t.co/IWN1HleZmV

Great they get a payment, if it’s £100k, it’s only around 5% sell on fee

[Michael]

He will make an arse of himself if he does. He demanded a move away from Hibs to test himself at a higher level. Spent a while fannying about the English lower leagues, made a cameo appearance at Ibrox and now might make a move back to a team in a lower Scottish league than us. He should have just stayed at ER

Can't blame him for wanting to give England a shot - especially considering he moved to a pretty big side in Notts Forest.

[JohnM1875]

Alan Nixon tweets

Leeds. Making a bid for Ryan Kent at Rangers. Long term Bielsa fancy. More online shortly.

10 mil is the rumour. Wonder if they'll go for it now it looks like the Morelos interest has cooled.

Paid 7 for him so making a wee profit.

[The Leith Dutch]

10 mil is the rumour. Wonder if they'll go for it now it looks like the Morelos interest has cooled.

Paid 7 for him so making a wee profit.

I mean I know it's the current market and it's mad but every once in a while you step back and just go "Really?!??!?".
Our record is what, £700k for de la Cruz about 20 years ago.

Not even playing the same game when you factor in the finance and player acquisition side :(

[Smartie]

He would actually have be thicker than i thought to leave Shrewsbury to go to the Scottish Championship.

He scored a decent number of goals in the Championship and he only grew up a muffin's throw away from there.

Getting a wage from a club that pays over the odds wages in the current climate, possibly on a longish contract is not something to be sniffed at.

They're his team. Cup winning legend or not, it's not like he has a soul to be selling anyway.

It would be a shame because I've always liked him, but I've always thought he'd end up playing for them at some point during his career.

Not that Shrewsbury's to be sniffed at btw. He should be digging in there and trying to get moves to bigger English clubs rather than giving up and coming home this early.

[1van Sprou7e]

I mean I know it's the current market and it's mad but every once in a while you step back and just go "Really?!??!?".
Our record is what, £700k for de la Cruz about 20 years ago.

Not even playing the same game when you factor in the finance and player acquisition side :(

Truly is difficult to comprehend. Their fan (and other scottish football fans) are saying they shouldn't sell for less than 15m....

Seems utterly insane to me, never worth that in a million years imo

[Smartie]

10 mil is the rumour. Wonder if they'll go for it now it looks like the Morelos interest has cooled.

Paid 7 for him so making a wee profit.

Even if it's a profit it won't exactly be a windfall, as they got him on the never-never iirc. That will need to be paid up in full.

I've always rated him as a player, I know many don't.

[The 90+2]

10 mil is the rumour. Wonder if they'll go for it now it looks like the Morelos interest has cooled.

Paid 7 for him so making a wee profit.

They won’t sell.

[superfurryhibby]

Ross McCrorie snagging point in move to Hibs, according to @EdinburghLive_

“But the deal reportedly hit a snagging point over Rangers' reluctance to allow their former player to feature against them this campaign."

Well done to Hibs for not rolling over to Sevcos demands. 💚👏🏼

From a Hibs Twitter page, unsure how true but if so Well done Hibs

Seems an unlikely scenario, but then again nothing surprises me. Given that the lunatic fringe (:na na:) amongst our support believe almost anything negative written about Hibs, I reckon true or not, we can credit the board with good work in standing up to the unwashed.

[CentreLine]

They won’t sell.

Got to think you’re right there. The The Rangers are so terrified of 10 IAR they are unlikely to sell off one of the most effective assets on their books, particularly with how well he has performed in the past against Celtic.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Got to think you’re right there. The The Rangers are so terrified of 10 IAR they are unlikely to sell off one of the most effective assets on their books, particularly with how well he has performed in the past against Celtic.

If they got 10m for Kent it would be daylight robbery. Don’t get the hype at all

[The 90+2]

Got to think you’re right there. The The Rangers are so terrified of 10 IAR they are unlikely to sell off one of the most effective assets on their books, particularly with how well he has performed in the past against Celtic.

He’s also Gerrards golden boy. They sell him they lose their best creative force and Gerrard is unhappy. Also I’ve just put him in my fantasy football team along side Celtic linked Turnbull so I’ll no be happy 😁

[The 90+2]

If they got 10m for Kent it would be daylight robbery. Don’t get the hype at all

He’s raw but improving and has a good reputation down South. They will get double what they paid eventually.

[Unseen work]

Celtic also selling Rogic for 4 million.

Not bad for a player that is rarely fit or involved with the starting 11. Great player on his day though.

[04Sauzee]

Great they get a payment, if it’s £100k, it’s only around 5% sell on fee

From the QOS website

Although he is being transferred from Livingston, the deal has the potential of being a new club record for us. It currently stands at quarter of a million pounds set when Andy Thomson moved from Palmerston to Southend United in 1994.

[04Sauzee]

Celtic also selling Rogic for 4 million.

Not bad for a player that is rarely fit or involved with the starting 11. Great player on his day though.

Sell Rogic for 4m and get Turnbull for around 3M, fantastic bit of business

[Unseen work]

I wonder with us knowing McCrorie was off the table Saturday/Sunday if we will have someone else lined up that could come in before Saturdays game against St Johnstone?

Really hope we get another 2 in at least of really quality as I think it will see us really kick on.

[Unseen work]

Sell Rogic for 4m and get Turnbull for around 3M, fantastic bit of business

Agreed mate, think Turnbull is a very good player with lots of potential. Just wonder how Celtic will fit him in the team when they have Brown, McGregor, Christie and Ntcham (likely time leave) all competing for central positions.

Given the amount of centre mids they have I wouldn’t mind see us going for the boy Luca Connell on Loan.

[Green Manalishi]

Seems an unlikely scenario, but then again nothing surprises me. Given that the lunatic fringe (:na na:) amongst our support believe almost anything negative written about Hibs, I reckon true or not, we can credit the board with good work in standing up to the unwashed. Well done to the board for standing up to the great unwashed. Has any loanee player anywhere ever played against their parent club? The gaffer is not getting a player he clearly wanted so its back to the drawing board....once again well done the board

[BlackSheep]

I wonder with us knowing McCrorie was off the table Saturday/Sunday if we will have someone else lined up that could come in before Saturdays game against St Johnstone?

Really hope we get another 2 in at least of really quality as I think it will see us really kick on.

We play on Sunday this weekend

[Hibs90]

He’s raw but improving and has a good reputation down South. They will get double what they paid eventually.

:faf:

No they won't.

[Tynie01011973]

Well done to the board for standing up to the great unwashed. Has any loanee player anywhere ever played against their parent club? The gaffer is not getting a player he clearly wanted so its back to the drawing board....once again well done the board

Phillipe Coutinho scored against his employer Barcelona for Bayern Munich,who he is on loan to last weekend!

[Green Manalishi]

Phillipe Coutinho scored against his employer Barcelona for Bayern Munich,who he is on loan to last weekend! Maybe that's the reason Gerrard is bricking himself about facing Ross McCrorie

[The 90+2]

:faf:

No they won't.

We’ll see. Opening bid of £10m tells its own story.

[Springbank]

The football world seems to have realised Gerrard's Rangers have 2 players who can genuinely hurt you. Neither is called Morelos.
I think Kent and (even morseo) Aribo are their two actual dangermen.
Think 10m should be "bite their hand off" stuff for either though - and would rather have Martin Boyle than Kent any day

[MWHIBBIES]

Sell Rogic for 4m and get Turnbull for around 3M, fantastic bit of business

Rogic is a far better player IMO. Just has injury issues.

[04Sauzee]

Rogic is a far better player IMO. Just has injury issues.

Not sure he is a far better player and since Rogic joines celtic he's played in 41% of their league games, would seem very good business bringing in 4m

[Stuart93]

Docherty done his medical at Hull, completing a 400k switch

[04Sauzee]

Docherty done his medical at Hull, completing a 400k switch

Think he will do well down there

[My old man]

Ross McCrorie snagging point in move to Hibs, according to @EdinburghLive_

“But the deal reportedly hit a snagging point over Rangers' reluctance to allow their former player to feature against them this campaign."

Well done to Hibs for not rolling over to Sevcos demands. 💚👏🏼

From a Hibs Twitter page, unsure how true but if so Well done Hibs


would the legal beaks on here please clarify that that’s no a
bit dodgy/illegal or is it just plain immoral (typical newco)
just curious that’s all
if so could selik just lend us Leigh for the season?? To help wi 10IAR??
GGTTH

[Smartie]

Well done to the board for standing up to the great unwashed. Has any loanee player anywhere ever played against their parent club? The gaffer is not getting a player he clearly wanted so its back to the drawing board....once again well done the board

Is it great business by the board to lose out on a player who the manager clearly wanted, can play in several positions and might have made us a tidy profit over a few years just in order to stand firm on him being able to play in a handful of games that we'd probably be strong favourites to lose anyway?

I'm not as convinced as others about McCrorie being all that great a signing, Docherty is a more valuable player in terms of what we lack, but I'm mainly talking about the principle here.

Clearly Aberdeen are happy with what they're getting out of the deal. I'm not sure if we have any sort of high ground although clearly many people do.

[Dr What If?]

Its funny how little I know about Ron, practically nothing really. Sitting here hoping he is a bit of an eccentric ego maniac though and with the Rangers debacle and now Aberdeen telling him what he can and can't say, it will tweak his competitive nature and result in a sudden spike in funds available for new players :greengrin

[sleeping giant]

Its funny how little I know about Ron, practically nothing really. Sitting here hoping he is a bit of an eccentric ego maniac though and with the Rangers debacle and now Aberdeen telling him what he can and can't say, it will tweak his competitive nature and result in a sudden spike in funds available for new players :greengrin

:agree:
Ive been thinking the same myself.

[Ozyhibby]

Agreed mate, think Turnbull is a very good player with lots of potential. Just wonder how Celtic will fit him in the team when they have Brown, McGregor, Christie and Ntcham (likely time leave) all competing for central positions.

Given the amount of centre mids they have I wouldn’t mind see us going for the boy Luca Connell on Loan.

They have about 60 games to play though. He’ll get plenty game time.


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[brog]

Is it great business by the board to lose out on a player who the manager clearly wanted, can play in several positions and might have made us a tidy profit over a few years just in order to stand firm on him being able to play in a handful of games that we'd probably be strong favourites to lose anyway?

I'm not as convinced as others about McCrorie being all that great a signing, Docherty is a more valuable player in terms of what we lack, but I'm mainly talking about the principle here.

Clearly Aberdeen are happy with what they're getting out of the deal. I'm not sure if we have any sort of high ground although clearly many people do.

Firstly, I'm still trying to get my head round the idea that a selling team can tell the purchaser when his player is allowed to play. Sounds ludicrous & I doubt anyone has ever heard of a prior example. It is The Rangers though & I suppose nothing is beyond belief in the Glasow bubble. Sorry, I should have said, ' For avoidance of doubt, it beggars belief. 😁

[King Cosell]

Rogic is a far better player IMO. Just has injury issues.

Turnbull's just turned 21, nowhere near his peak.

[Green Manalishi]

Is it great business by the board to lose out on a player who the manager clearly wanted, can play in several positions and might have made us a tidy profit over a few years just in order to stand firm on him being able to play in a handful of games that we'd probably be strong favourites to lose anyway?

I'm not as convinced as others about McCrorie being all that great a signing, Docherty is a more valuable player in terms of what we lack, but I'm mainly talking about the principle here.

Clearly Aberdeen are happy with what they're getting out of the deal. I'm not sure if we have any sort of high ground although clearly many people do. I cant believe that we have lost out to Aberdeen again. Some folk can dress it up anyway they want and try to make it sound not so bad but at the end of the day Derek Mcinnes now has a player that Jack Ross wanted. My hunch is that the terms regarding the loan deal are a smokescreen to mask the fact that Aberdeen offered him more money than Hibs did. You honestly think Gerrard is that worried about facing Ross McCrorie that they would turn down two bids for him

[superfurryhibby]

Is it great business by the board to lose out on a player who the manager clearly wanted, can play in several positions and might have made us a tidy profit over a few years just in order to stand firm on him being able to play in a handful of games that we'd probably be strong favourites to lose anyway?

I'm not as convinced as others about McCrorie being all that great a signing, Docherty is a more valuable player in terms of what we lack, but I'm mainly talking about the principle here.

Clearly Aberdeen are happy with what they're getting out of the deal. I'm not sure if we have any sort of high ground although clearly many people do.

That handful of games we are strong favourites to lose could be up to 7 fixtures over the coming year, some of which would be potentially massive. Sorry, but I don't share your pessimism. Should we just roll over to Rangers anytime of being asked?

Personally, I'm not too bothered about Aberdeen, weird loan deals and their happiness either, I only care about Hibs. However, I agree that it is a pity the manager never got his man.

[superfurryhibby]

I cant believe that we have lost out to Aberdeen again. Some folk can dress it up anyway they want and try to make it sound not so bad but at the end of the day Derek Mcinnes now has a player that Jack Ross wanted. My hunch is that the terms regarding the loan deal are a smokescreen to mask the fact that Aberdeen offered him more money than Hibs did. You honestly think Gerrard is that worried about facing Ross McCrorie that they would turn down two bids for him

:top marks for effort and creativity in inventing scenarios to suit your anti Hibs agenda. Smokescreens involving two other clubs to mask the "fact" that Aberdeen offered more than Hibs......quality nonsense. Do keep them coming though.

[Smartie]

Firstly, I'm still trying to get my head round the idea that a selling team can tell the purchaser when his player is allowed to play. Sounds ludicrous & I doubt anyone has ever heard of a prior example. It is The Rangers though & I suppose nothing is beyond belief in the Glasow bubble. Sorry, I should have said, ' For avoidance of doubt, it beggars belief. ��

I'm quite happy that a team selling a player can attach any conditions to that sale that they fancy - if a buying club is happy to meet those conditions then fine. Equally, if it scares off all suitors then they might have to think again about the appropriateness of those conditions.

It does sound weird, but if you've got 2 clubs who meet your asking price and one of them is happy to forego the chance of the player coming back and biting you on the arse for another year then surely that's the offer you encourage the player to take?

Rod Petrie was always good when he knew that he was negotiating a deal for a departing Hibs player and he held the cards. Not always so clever when it came to negotiating arrivals but hey ho.

[Stuart93]

I cant believe that we have lost out to Aberdeen again. Some folk can dress it up anyway they want and try to make it sound not so bad but at the end of the day Derek Mcinnes now has a player that Jack Ross wanted. My hunch is that the terms regarding the loan deal are a smokescreen to mask the fact that Aberdeen offered him more money than Hibs did. You honestly think Gerrard is that worried about facing Ross McCrorie that they would turn down two bids for him

Canny believe you’re still going

You’ve been saying the same thing constantly for the past 3 days now.

Get over it.

[Smartie]

That handful of games we are strong favourites to lose could be up to 7 fixtures over the coming year, some of which would be potentially massive. Sorry, but I don't share your pessimism. Should we just roll over to Rangers anytime of being asked?

Personally, I'm not too bothered about Aberdeen, weird loan deals and their happiness either, I only care about Hibs. However, I agree that it is a pity the manager never got his man.

How many games against St Mirren would John McGinn have had to miss for his transfer not to have been worth it?

I get the point re missing the games against Rangers. The value of the missed games is one we'll never know.

I don't think it is as cut and dried as some make out that we are somehow standing up to Rangers. We've missed out on a player our manager wanted.

FWIW I can't stand Rangers and I'd prefer it if we did as little business with them as possible as I don't think they can be trusted. I'm just not so sure that this is one of the occasions when they've been all that out of order.

[Spudster]

Lived there for several years. I have to be honest, I didn't find the city that friendly, it was very expensive and the only trouble I've ever had from opposition fans has been Aberdeen fans (though I've never been to Ibrox because **** that). Full of youngsters earning a fortune because of oil and gas and acting like complete ****ers on a night out too.
I found it a really difficult city to fall in love with.
They've lost the spring in their step the last few years with the oil downturn. Every city has it's thing that benefits it's residents ie the tourism industry keeps a high employment rate in Edinburgh.......and a highly funded council keeps the weegies on benefits :greengrin


Been on a grey granite King st on a wet murky October day at 1500 when its already getting dark and a smelly fish lorry goes by throwing up water from the gutter onto the pavement
Never so happy as having a return Rail ticket in my pocket for Edinburgh
This is why I was asking. The route from train to pittodrie and back is essentially a pathway through the worst part of the city IMO.


Spent 18 months in Aberdeen, auld man was a Dons supporter, my whole family come from that neck of the woods, cousins currently working at Aberdeen Infirmary, another studying at the Uni. My best mate is a Dons fan and we regularly hit Aberdeen for the Hibs games up there, flying into Dyce, I would say, I know the city quite well. Wife really dislikes Aberdeen tae, she´s Dutch.
Fair enough in that case. I thought you'd maybe only done the Harbour/King St path of doom. I have mates that came here from Rotterdam for work and loved it so much they regularly come back, go figure.

[MWHIBBIES]

Turnbull's just turned 21, nowhere near his peak.

Of course, I agree. Rogic is currently a far better player though and with them going all in for 10 in a row, thats what matters.