Summer 2020-21 transfer thread

[cabbageandribs1875]

don’t forget the lower league club have to give a third of the fee to Celtic.

well aint that a shame :greengrin

[weecounty hibby]

well aint that a shame :greengrin

Their tears fell like rain.....

[Billy Whizz]

He’s way overhyped. And don’t forget the lower league club have to give a third of the fee to Celtic.

But it won’t be in a one off payment, probably over a couple of years

[04Sauzee]

Dunfermline hinting at a signing, wonder if it could be Fraser Murray?

Edit.. It wasn't it was young defender Lewis Mayo from Rangers

[Gypsy King]

See Jackson Irvine is still without a club. Him and Gogic in the middle would make us an absolute nightmare to play against. We should be doing everything we can to get this guy in.

[Souter96Mac]

See Jackson Irvine is still without a club. Him and Gogic in the middle would make us an absolute nightmare to play against. We should be doing everything we can to get this guy in.

Definitely. Would not surprise me in the slightest if Aberdeen go for him with the McKenna cash, despite the fact they have about 20 midfielders on the books

[eastmainsmsh]

See Jackson Irvine is still without a club. Him and Gogic in the middle would make us an absolute nightmare to play against. We should be doing everything we can to get this guy in.

Would be very good 👍

[JimBHibees]

See Jackson Irvine is still without a club. Him and Gogic in the middle would make us an absolute nightmare to play against. We should be doing everything we can to get this guy in.

Is there anything suggesting that Jackson Irvine is considering moving back to Scotland?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Is there anything suggesting that Jackson Irvine is considering moving back to Scotland?

Apart from this thread? Nothing

But it’s nice to speculate on something

[18Craig75]

Would be very good 👍

Is he Australian?

[JimBHibees]

Apart from this thread? Nothing

But it’s nice to speculate on something

Was kind of thinking that absolutely would be a decent signing for what we are looking for.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Is he Australian?

Yeah born in Melbourne, move to Scotland at 17 to sign for celtc, earned a U19 Scotland cap but has since been capped by Australian senior team

[18Craig75]

Yeah born in Melbourne, move to Scotland at 17 to sign for celtc, earned a U19 Scotland cap but has since been capped by Australian senior team

Hopefully Boyle in his ear then!

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Hopefully Boyle in his ear then!

Ears hoping!!!!

[04Sauzee]

Dunfermline hinting at a signing, wonder if it's Fraser Murray 😅

Season long loan confirmed

[Billy Whizz]

Ross County signing Michael O’Connor. Played for Hibs in a reserve game v Dunfermline last season

[Magpie]

Ross County signing Michael O’Connor. Played for Hibs in a reserve game v Dunfermline last season

I see that Oli Shaw has still not scored for them, played 390 minutes for them so far.

[Wilson]

I see that Oli Shaw has still not scored for them, played 390 minutes for them so far.

Hasn't been getting a start for them although he did, and played the full game, against St Johnstone. He didn't score but they won at least.

Hopefully he'll get more of a chance and the goals will come.

[Billy Whizz]

I see that Oli Shaw has still not scored for them, played 390 minutes for them so far.

Played the full 90 mins last week v St Johnstone
Billy McKay has been keeping him out of the team

[supermcginn]

I see that Oli Shaw has still not scored for them, played 390 minutes for them so far.

Getting money for him was an incredible piece of business. Edinburgh city or equivalent beckons for him unfortunately.

[King Cosell]

Getting money for him was an incredible piece of business. Edinburgh city or equivalent beckons for him unfortunately.

Garry O'Connor was a full-grown man at 18, Oli's still maturing at 22. Played the full 90 in the 1-0 win at St Johnstone last weekend. Wouldn't write him off yet.

[supermcginn]

Garry O'Connor was a full-grown man at 18, Oli's still maturing at 22. Played the full 90 in the 1-0 win at St Johnstone last weekend. Wouldn't write him off yet.

His last goal in the top flight was February 2019. And we got money for him. Best deal ever I'm afraid.

[MWHIBBIES]

His last goal in the top flight was February 2019. And we got money for him. Best deal ever I'm afraid.

Ever? Like, in history?

[brog]

His last goal in the top flight was February 2019. And we got money for him. Best deal ever I'm afraid.

His last goal in the top flight was also the last time he started for us in the top flight. It didn't work out for Oli at ER but I don't understand your need to denigrate a young player who always gave his all, & scored some important goals for our club. I wish Oli every success, except against us.

[supermcginn]

His last goal in the top flight was also the last time he started for us in the top flight. It didn't work out for Oli at ER but I don't understand your need to denigrate a young player who always gave his all, & scored some important goals for our club. I wish Oli every success, except against us.

I'm stating facts not denegrating anyone! If you don't like opinions you disagree with then a fans forum isn't for you. Ross county fans reckon he is absolutely hopeless and they paid good money for him. His goal record is atrocious there's no doubt.

[supermcginn]

His last goal in the top flight was also the last time he started for us in the top flight. It didn't work out for Oli at ER but I don't understand your need to denigrate a young plavyer who always gave his all, & scored some important goals for our club. I wish Oli every success, except against us.

Looking at the stats closer he hasn't scored in 25 games, we got a six figure fee for him. Incredible.

[superfurryhibby]

Looking at the stats closer he hasn't scored in 25 games, we got a six figure fee for him. Incredible.

Except that it was an undisclosed fee, so you don’t actually know what we got for him, do you?

[jacomo]

His last goal in the top flight was also the last time he started for us in the top flight. It didn't work out for Oli at ER but I don't understand your need to denigrate a young player who always gave his all, & scored some important goals for our club. I wish Oli every success, except against us.


:agree:

[Heisenberg]

Still want a midfielder. No new striker to come in.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-midfielder-19000436

[04Sauzee]

Still want a midfielder. No new striker to come in.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-midfielder-19000436
Was just reading that, I'd have hoped we would have 2 new faces in.
Still not convinced we wont see 1 more out.

[Brightside]

Was just reading that, I'd have hoped we would have 2 new faces in.
Still not convinced we wont see 1 more out.

Ben will go. 1 in after

[JimBHibees]

Still want a midfielder. No new striker to come in.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-midfielder-19000436

Always sceptical of what managers say near the end of a transfer window

[04Sauzee]

Ben will go. 1 in after

I actually thought Halberg may move on, not that im desperate for him to move on just thought he'd be looking for regular game time. Saying that think he still has 2 years on his contract.

[JimBHibees]

Ben will go. 1 in after

Ben?

[Alex Trager]

Ben?

Stirling I presume. On loan underscore?

We have trimmed significantly this window. I worry that we don’t have the quality in depth, however appreciate the period we are in and this being JR’s first summer window

[B.H.F.C]

Ben will go. 1 in after

Don’t think Stirling really counts to be honest.

There is always some late activity. One in regardless of outgoings. Maybe a second, if someone else goes.

[Onceinawhile]

Don’t think Stirling really counts to be honest.

There is always some late activity. One in regardless of outgoings. Maybe a second, if someone else goes.

Aye, but couple hundo a week is better than nout tbf.

[Vault Boy]

Stirling I presume. On loan underscore?

Yeah on loan, I think Jack Ross mentioned this in his press conference, similar transfer to Murray's.

[O'Rourke3]

I see that Oli Shaw has still not scored for them, played 390 minutes for them so far.This is more a summation of my response to comments rather than a go at the post quoted.
Signed in the January window and played about and four a half games. Doige went how long again? At the time of the transfer both Jack Ross and Leanne said we'd have preferred a loan deal but County wanted a permanent move. Maybe we got lucky but with a fee but there's a footballer in there,even if he can only score versus Celtic.

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[supermcginn]

Except that it was an undisclosed fee, so you don’t actually know what we got for him, do you?

It was reported in various media outlets it was six fugures if you actually took the time to look it up instead of jumping in on here. Not a single person could say that isn't an incredible deal.

[CMurdoch]

Played the full 90 mins last week v St Johnstone
Billy McKay has been keeping him out of the team

Problem for Oli being he was behind Ross Stewart, Billy McKay and Lee Erwin.
Erwin moving on has pushed him up the pecking order hence his start against St Johnstone last week.
Fingers crossed for the guy. It's not easy.

[1van Sprou7e]

It was reported in various media outlets it was six fugures if you actually took the time to look it up instead of jumping in on here. Not a single person could say that isn't an incredible deal.

Looks like a great deal now, but his goal contribution per minute played was really good at Hibs.

He's still a very talented young player who I think has a lot more potential but I have doubts over whether he will fullfill that

[SteveHFC]

Still want a midfielder. No new striker to come in.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-midfielder-19000436

Happy to see Shanley get a chance.

[neil7908]

Still want a midfielder. No new striker to come in.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-midfielder-19000436

Budgets tight so understand we need to have a leaner squad but if Nisbet or Doidge get a bad injury we're going to be in trouble.

[SMAXXA]

Budgets tight so understand we need to have a leaner squad but if Nisbet or Doidge get a bad injury we're going to be in trouble.

Shanley, Gullan, Wright and Boyle can fill in between now and the next transfer window assuming that’s January as usual so don’t think it’s necessarily going to put us in trouble. Not ideal I know but we would manage Imo

[Billy Whizz]

Happy to see Shanley get a chance.

Me too, but sitting on the bench isn’t going to do his career any good
At his age he needs to be playing every week

[superfurryhibby]

It was reported in various media outlets it was six fugures if you actually took the time to look it up instead of jumping in on here. Not a single person could say that isn't an incredible deal.

Really, I think I’ll stand by what I said and stick with the you’re making it up line. So widely reported that it keeps getting reported as an undisclosed fee.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51213809
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/oli-shaw-reveals-reasons-behind-tough-hibs-exit-he-prepares-return-ross-county-1396536
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/oli-shaw-set-ross-county-move-after-hibs-agree-fee-staggies-1372069

[brog]

I'm stating facts not denegrating anyone! If you don't like opinions you disagree with then a fans forum isn't for you. Ross county fans reckon he is absolutely hopeless and they paid good money for him. His goal record is atrocious there's no doubt.

Your only fact is that he hadn't scored since Feb 2019. My fact was that he hadn't started a game since Feb 2019. The rest of your post(s) is opinion only, such as "Edinburgh City beckons for him" or "His goal record is atrocious there's no doubt." Thank goodness you weren't denigrating him!!
As for Oli. I don't know if he'll make it or not but I won't write him off 2 weeks after he turned 22. That's just my opinion.
Oli however scored against Celtic having just turned 19. Kevin Nisbet was released by Partick at 21 & was playing in 3rd tier of Scottish football at 22. Those are facts.

[MWHIBBIES]

I'm stating facts not denegrating anyone! If you don't like opinions you disagree with then a fans forum isn't for you. Ross county fans reckon he is absolutely hopeless and they paid good money for him. His goal record is atrocious there's no doubt.

His goal record for the minutes he plays is very decent.

[The Modfather]

His goal record for the minutes he plays is very decent.

I think too much is made of stats like goals per minutes. I remember debates at the time about Jamie Maclaren after his first season where his goals to minutes was amongst the best in the league. Yet extrapolated over a whole season we were looking at over 30 goals, yet no one expected him to achieve that the following season. So not sure I got the relevance of his goals to minutes. Same with Shaw, he may well have a good goals to minutes ratio but we’re only talking about 12 goals for Hibs.

More a general “gripe” about the importance some place on goals to minutes, rather than arguing against what you said MW as he did have a good goals to minutes ratio for Hibs.

I liked Shaw, didn’t think he progressed as much as we all hoped but think he’ll go on to have a solid career.

[Billy Whizz]

I think too much is made of stats like goals per minutes. I remember debates at about Jamie Maclaren after his first season where his goals to minutes was amongst the best in the league. Yet extrapolated over a whole season we were looking at over 30 goals, yet no one expected him to achieve that the following season. So not sure I got the relevance of his goals to minutes. Same with Shaw, he may well have a good goals to minutes ratio but we’re only talking about 12 goals for Hibs.

More a general “gripe” about the importance some place on goals to minutes, rather than arguing against what you said MW as he did have a good goals to minutes ratio for Hibs.

I liked Shaw, didn’t think he progressed as much as we all hoped but think he’ll go on to have a solid career.
Good post, but the last paragraph is all about Heckingbotton, knocked our whole development plan a year back, and killed all the young boys confidence
You have to remember Jack wanted to keep him, but Oli wanted out, so shows he wanted to get on with his career
Hecky should have been emptied a lot earlier

[MWHIBBIES]

I think too much is made of stats like goals per minutes. I remember debates at the time about Jamie Maclaren after his first season where his goals to minutes was amongst the best in the league. Yet extrapolated over a whole season we were looking at over 30 goals, yet no one expected him to achieve that the following season. So not sure I got the relevance of his goals to minutes. Same with Shaw, he may well have a good goals to minutes ratio but we’re only talking about 12 goals for Hibs.

More a general “gripe” about the importance some place on goals to minutes, rather than arguing against what you said MW as he did have a good goals to minutes ratio for Hibs.

I liked Shaw, didn’t think he progressed as much as we all hoped but think he’ll go on to have a solid career.

It's a far superior way than using a 10 minute sub appearance as a match without a goal.

[superfurryhibby]

I think too much is made of stats like goals per minutes. I remember debates at the time about Jamie Maclaren after his first season where his goals to minutes was amongst the best in the league. Yet extrapolated over a whole season we were looking at over 30 goals, yet no one expected him to achieve that the following season. So not sure I got the relevance of his goals to minutes. Same with Shaw, he may well have a good goals to minutes ratio but we’re only talking about 12 goals for Hibs.

More a general “gripe” about the importance some place on goals to minutes, rather than arguing against what you said MW as he did have a good goals to minutes ratio for Hibs.

I liked Shaw, didn’t think he progressed as much as we all hoped but think he’ll go on to have a solid career.

Not sure I agree with that. Goals per minute is a more accurate reflection than appearances. Shaw got 12 goals in 65 appearances, but many of these appearances were as a sub. Surely goals per minute is a fairer reflection of that?

[The Modfather]

Not sure I agree with that. Goals per minute is a more accurate reflection than appearances. Shaw got 12 goals in 65 appearances, but many of these appearances were as a sub. Surely goals per minute is a fairer reflection of that?

I’ve not argued that appearances is the best way to judge, simply that unless it’s over a big sample size goals to minutes in itself doesn’t really tell all that much. Particularly in relation to Maclaren and his half a season and Shaw’s 12 goals, as the examples being discussed. I never considered Shaw’s goals to minutes when I thought about joining Ross County.

[MrRobot]

Really, I think I’ll stand by what I said and stick with the you’re making it up line. So widely reported that it keeps getting reported as an undisclosed fee.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51213809
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/oli-shaw-reveals-reasons-behind-tough-hibs-exit-he-prepares-return-ross-county-1396536
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/oli-shaw-set-ross-county-move-after-hibs-agree-fee-staggies-1372069

i remember 6 figures being reported at the time. below article says undisclosed but mentions reports of 6 figures.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-striker-shaw-completes-move-premiership-rivals-ross-county-1373064?amp

[superfurryhibby]

I’ve not argued that appearances is the best way to judge, simply that unless it’s over a big sample size goals to minutes in itself doesn’t really tell all that much. Particularly in relation to Maclaren and his half a season and Shaw’s 12 goals, as the examples being discussed. I never considered Shaw’s goals to minutes when I thought about joining Ross County.

Not sure I’m following your point. I said that many of Shaws appearances were as a sub. In that respect goals to appearances it didn’t accurately reflect his goalscoring abilities. I never mentioned McLaren, my post was just about Shaw and I suppose backing up my view that he was reasonably successful at putting the ball in the net, especially taking into account his time on the field. In terms of joining Ross County, his goals per minute weren’t really part of my thinking either.

[MrRobot]

Not transfer news but any updates on Scott Allan?

[Since452]

What's Big Dave the Lithuanian legend up to these days? Would do a job

[HendoDelivered]

Not transfer news but any updates on Scott Allan?

Out for foreseeable and health issue still being investigated.

[MrRobot]

Out for foreseeable and health issue still being investigated.

Hope all is good with him, the health issue part makes it sound pretty serious.

[jeffers]

Hope all is good with him, the health issue part makes it sound pretty serious.

Pretty sure he was at training yesterday, so hoping that means it’s not serious.

[04Sauzee]

Not transfer news but any updates on Scott Allan?

Seen on Twitter that he was at the Dundee Utd game today and also heard he was there looking at Hamilton with us playing Hamilton next week. If that's true i love the way Ross is empowering our players.

[04Sauzee]

Sheffield Wednesday poised to sign Calum Patterson from Cardiff for 600k

That will disappoint the Hearts fans who were hoping it would be 10m 😅

[wookie70]

Seen on Twitter that he was at the Dundee Utd game today and also heard he was there looking at Hamilton with us playing Hamilton next week. If that's true i love the way Ross is empowering our players. I'm on the fence with that. No problem with some new eyes on opponents but hope those who usually do the role are still involved

[SHODAN]

When does the window shut?

[04Sauzee]

When does the window shut?

A week on Monday i think? Not sure whate time

[Heisenberg]

A week on Monday i think? Not sure whate time

Seems to be midnight in Scotland and 5pm in England.

[Billy Whizz]

Seems to be midnight in Scotland and 5pm in England.


England has a domestic-only window, during which Premier League clubs can trade only with those in the EFL or below, will run from 23:01 BST on 5 October to 17:00 BST on 16 October.

[J-C]

Seen on Twitter that he was at the Dundee Utd game today and also heard he was there looking at Hamilton with us playing Hamilton next week. If that's true i love the way Ross is empowering our players.


I'm on the fence with that. No problem with some new eyes on opponents but hope those who usually do the role are still involved


Absolutely nothing wrong with getting our more experienced players currently not involved doing some scouting of our opponents, it shows he trusts these guys opinion and it also keeps senior players not involved in games feeling like they're still a main part of the team.

[Robbo6-2]

Players are doing it cause the normal scout is still on furlough

[bigwheel]

Players are doing it cause the normal scout is still on furlough

Wasn’t our chief scout Mike Meechan...didn’t someone (Billywhizz?) say he had met him and he had been let go and was now working for an American team ?

[scoopyboy]

Players are doing it cause the normal scout is still on furlough

Who is the normal scout?

[Chuck Rhoades]

Wasn’t our chief scout Mike Meechan...didn’t someone (Billywhizz?) say he had met him and he had been let go and was now working for an American team ?

Mike is definitely away.

[Ronniekirk]

Who is the normal scout?

There is no Normal anymore just New Normal hence players doing this role


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[Souter96Mac]

Not a rumour, but Odoffin at Hamilton has been a really interesting one. Was a full back at Livi, punted to Hamilton and has been really impressive at CB for them. Scored his 3rd of the season today. Only contracted til the end of the season. Could be worth a pre contract come Jan

[Broken Gnome]

Think the match-fixing charges means we can put an end to the Marc McNulty hunches.

[Hibiza]

Charlie Mulgrew signing for Fleetwood. I'd take him here.

[The Modfather]

Charlie Mulgrew signing for Fleetwood. I'd take him here.

If he’s not signing for us “I don’t want to know” where he’s going, other targets out their after this “second hand news”.

[yerauldda]

If he’s not signing for us “I don’t want to know” where he’s going, other targets out their after this “second hand news”.

I’m pretty sure it’s just Rumours. He was approached by Aberdeen but said he was Never Going Back Again.

[nonshinyfinish]

I’m pretty sure it’s just Rumours. He was approached by Aberdeen but said he was Never Going Back Again.

Tusk-tusk, less of that please.

[Eyrie]

Someone will post that puns are Not That Funny, but I say Don't Stop.

[Inconsequential]

Someone will post that puns are Not That Funny, but I say Don't Stop. Albatross, Albatross! (For those that don't understand it's a Monty Python sketch). :greengrin

[The Modfather]

Albatross, Albatross! (For those that don't understand it's a Monty Python sketch). :greengrin

What about those of us who don’t understand Monty Python? :greengrin

[Inconsequential]

What about those of us who don’t understand Monty Python? :greengrin Indeed! I had thought about that but a Man of the World although only 34 can grasp it. :agree:

[thebausburst]

Frimpong ripped Hibs a new one today

[nonshinyfinish]

Frimpong ripped Hibs a new one today

Are you saying we should sign him? Wouldn't be against that.

[Stuart93]

Hard working midfield player who’ll not be scared to put a foot in please before the window closes.

[Since452]

Frimpong ripped Hibs a new one today

Forrest being out was a blessing in disguise for them

[Andy74]

Hard working midfield player who’ll not be scared to put a foot in please before the window closes.

I don’t think Gogic and Newell were lacking in either of those things today.

[Heisenberg]

Be interesting to see who we bring in. Ross was quoted as saying he wants an all rounder type midfielder.

[jeffers]

Be interesting to see who we bring in. Ross was quoted as saying he wants an all rounder type midfielder.

I’m expecting a McCrorie type.

[Stuart93]

I don’t think Gogic and Newell were lacking in either of those things today.

I just think we need more in there.

Never seen the game but going by some people’s summary of today we didn’t put our foot in enough in the middle

[Ozyhibby]

I’m expecting a McCrorie type.

Apparently had a great game for Aberdeen today.[emoji849]


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[Stuart93]

Apparently had a great game for Aberdeen today.[emoji849]


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It’s a pity we didn’t get his signing over the line. Certainly sounds like the player we needed

[jeffers]

It’s a pity we didn’t get his signing over the line. Certainly sounds like the player we needed

I wasn’t fussed about him given I’d never seen him play, but having watched him at Aberdeen I’m disappointed now we missed out.

[gbhibby]

Albatross, Albatross! (For those that don't understand it's a Monty Python sketch). :greengrin
Do you get wafers with that?

[Andy74]

Ross County signing Michael O’Connor. Played for Hibs in a reserve game v Dunfermline last season

O'Connor is a very good player but a total nut job. Very hard to manage. Dingwall might be quiet enough to keep him out of trouble.

[Smartie]

I don’t think Gogic and Newell were lacking in either of those things today.

Newell's had a good couple of games against Rangers and Celtic, as has Gogic. I still think they need that extra player in there with them. Wright did fine last week but I don't think he's the answer in the middle, especially against stronger teams like Rangers, Celtic or Aberdeen.

Newell is a good player, he's now had a couple of good games against Rangers and Celtic. Next challenge for him is to string 10-12 performances in a row together without any of the anonymous ones he comes away with from time to time.

Any criticism of the midfield today really shouldn't in any way be a criticism of Newell or Gogic though.

[Unseen work]

Hopefully with Murray away on Friday and Stirling likely to leave soon it means we will have a new face in at the start of the week.

[04Sauzee]

Ross still hopeful of bringing in a couple of players. A couple of areas of the team he'd like to address.

[AugustaHibs]

https://twitter.com/scottburns75/status/1310324667564077064?s=21

[Stuart93]

https://twitter.com/scottburns75/status/1310324667564077064?s=21

That’s to do with Dundee Utd not us unfortunately

Getting another midfielder in before next Monday could be the difference in us finishing 3rd.

[04Sauzee]

That’s to do with Dundee Utd not us unfortunately

Getting another midfielder in before next Monday could be the difference in us finishing 3rd.


@dundeeunitedfc are closing in on a deal to sign Cameroon international @JeandoFuchs from @Alaves. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder was on loan at Maccabi Haifa last season. United pushing for permanent deal. Full story coming at @Record_Sport and @ScotExpress. https://t.co/LzZ7zu8cDi

[HendoDelivered]

@dundeeunitedfc are closing in on a deal to sign Cameroon international @JeandoFuchs from @Alaves. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder was on loan at Maccabi Haifa last season. United pushing for permanent deal. Full story coming at @Record_Sport and @ScotExpress. https://t.co/LzZ7zu8cDi

Seems a decent signing, on paper anyway.

[Centre Hawf]

https://twitter.com/scottburns75/status/1310324667564077064?s=21

Interesting that we've been using the players more to do some scouting etc. I know Stephen McGinn was meant to be doing some extra non playing work for us while he trained with us. Could probably see some clubs continue to do that to milk work out of players for their wages.

[The 90+2]

Interesting that we've been using the players more to do some scouting etc. I know Stephen McGinn was meant to be doing some extra non playing work for us while he trained with us. Could probably see some clubs continue to do that to milk work out of players for their wages.

I really don’t see it as milking players tbh. Jack done it with Whittaker last year too and he was delighted to be given the responsibility. It’s a way of showing trust to his players and I think it’s a great move. Could you imagine Gerrard doing this same with McGregor or Morelos? Hearts with any of their part time players? No chance.

[houstonhibbee]

Hopefully with Murray away on Friday and Stirling likely to leave soon it means we will have a new face in at the start of the week.
I don’t think timing is an issue
just waiting on the right person being available

[Brightside]

Interesting that we've been using the players more to do some scouting etc. I know Stephen McGinn was meant to be doing some extra non playing work for us while he trained with us. Could probably see some clubs continue to do that to milk work out of players for their wages.

Most players do this when they are doing their badges. You have to provide things like this as part of the coursework.

[Greenworld]

Newell's had a good couple of games against Rangers and Celtic, as has Gogic. I still think they need that extra player in there with them. Wright did fine last week but I don't think he's the answer in the middle, especially against stronger teams like Rangers, Celtic or Aberdeen.

Newell is a good player, he's now had a couple of good games against Rangers and Celtic. Next challenge for him is to string 10-12 performances in a row together without any of the anonymous ones he comes away with from time to time.

Any criticism of the midfield today really shouldn't in any way be a criticism of Newell or Gogic though.Its not to disagree with you but ive noticed not just in this game Newell tends to get caught on the ball in deeper areas i suspect that whoever we bring in will be in that position

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[Gaffer1875]

Halliday going to Hearts I believe.

Decent signing, wouldn’t have been hugely against him signing for us with his versatility cover LB, DM, LM and CM.


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[Heisenberg]

A real shame he won’t get a rendition of his song from us on the 31st of October.

[Since452]

Halliday going to Hearts I believe.

Decent signing, wouldn’t have been hugely against him signing for us with his versatility cover LB, DM, LM and CM.


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Would be an excellent signing

[matty_f]

How long until Hearts (or Halliday) claim we tried to sign him?

[Onion]

How long until Hearts (or Halliday) claim we tried to sign him?

92 mins.

[04Sauzee]

Halliday going to Hearts I believe.

Decent signing, wouldn’t have been hugely against him signing for us with his versatility cover LB, DM, LM and CM.


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Never realised how little he played for Rangers. Only 12 appearances last season, 35 the season before that (Arfield had 50 appearances that season) and only 15 appearances the seaaon prior to that. Wonder if they are signing him as a left back or a midfield player?

[Billy Whizz]

Halliday going to Hearts I believe.

Decent signing, wouldn’t have been hugely against him signing for us with his versatility cover LB, DM, LM and CM.


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Obviously didn’t get many better offers, as he’s taken his time

[Gaffer1875]

Obviously didn’t get many better offers, as he’s taken his time

Agreed, there was a rumour he had an offer from the MLS. Hearts are bound to be paying him £3k a week, not bad for a championship club.


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[Souter96Mac]

When was the last time he played?

[Unseen work]

Halliday is a very good signing for Hearts and will suit their style very well. Him and sharing centre mid with Naismith playing behind whoever is up top is a lot of experience, quality and dig about them - would make it a difficult game.

I can’t help but feel that we’re signing Jackson Irvine though so it’s all good :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Halliday is a very good signing for Hearts and will suit their style very well. Him and sharing centre mid with Naismith playing behind whoever is up top is a lot of experience, quality and dig about them - would make it a difficult game.

I can’t help but feel that we’re signing Jackson Irvine though so it’s all good :greengrin

Jackson Irvine would be fantastic, still think he will end up with a decent club down south or overseas. Window closes in a week, nervy times 😁

[Since452]

Halliday and Haring are two very decent players we'll need to watch imo

[JimBHibees]

Halliday and Haring are two very decent players we'll need to watch imo

Still a month or so before the game let's see who from both sides is available on the day.

[Gypsy King]

Announce Jackson Irvine

[500miles]

I wonder if we'll see Scott Martin coming back. He's been an absolute machine for Hamilton.

[bingo70]

I wonder if we'll see Scott Martin coming back. He's been an absolute machine for Hamilton.

I’m not sure trying to sign Hamilton’s midfield from last season will take us to where we want to get to.

[Stuart93]

Announce Jackson Irvine

This is who I’m wanting, maybe unrealistic but would an unreal signing

[Aldo]

Halliday and Haring are two very decent players we'll need to watch imo

Definitely but will Haring be fit??


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[Aldo]

This is who I’m wanting, maybe unrealistic but would an unreal signing

Be more than delighted if we signed Irvine but I think he’ll stay down south!!

Tbh I’d have been happy if we signed Halliday! Good on the ball and versatile too!


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[Stuart93]

Be more than delighted if we signed Irvine but I think he’ll stay down south!!

Tbh I’d have been happy if we signed Halliday! Good on the ball and versatile too!


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Very meh about AH, I think we could bring in better

[hibees 7062]

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[500miles]

Very meh about AH, I think we could bring in better

He would've been a player who fitted the mould. I wonder if he'll play left back at Hearts now Hickey is gone.

[Aldo]

Very meh about AH, I think we could bring in better

We probably could.

Hopefully Irvine. Hopefully he’s on our radar!


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[B.H.F.C]

Wonder if Ben Stirling going means we can expect something happening coming in the way.

I know he wasn’t properly in the first team picture but the last couple of transfers have seen an incoming and outgoings pretty much coincide with each other; Murphy/Horgan and Barnes/Dabrowski.

Fraser Murray being away as well so a bit of space opened up in the squad.

[B.H.F.C]

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He looks thrilled to be there.

[RitchieHibs]

Very meh about AH, I think we could bring in better

Yep. I'd have been disappointed at signing Halliday. Definitely not for me. Think JR will be looking at bringing in better than him.

[Unseen work]

With Murray and Stirling now leaving surely this means an incoming midfielder is imminent....

FWIW I really like Stirling and think he will do well at Hamilton. Big, strong and really composed on the ball. I was always really surprised he never got a chance here.

Good luck Ben, all the best.

[Brightside]

Thats a good signing for Hearts no doubt about that. Boy can play in many positions and is a level above the majority of players in that league. I think we will have another 2 in before the window SLAMS shut.

[bingo70]

Thats a good signing for Hearts no doubt about that. Boy can play in many positions and is a level above the majority of players in that league. I think we will have another 2 in before the window SLAMS shut.

I think he’s alright in a few positions without being brilliant in any of them.

Good signing for that league and I wouldn’t have been against us signing him as a squad player.

Not one I’m going to be losing any sleep over though.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Thats a good signing for Hearts no doubt about that. Boy can play in many positions and is a level above the majority of players in that league. I think we will have another 2 in before the window SLAMS shut.

Wonder how much Halliday is costing them? Their wage bill must be fairly frightening, especially if they don’t bounce back up!

[CMurdoch]

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Feels worse than he did when sent to play in Azerbaijan

[CMurdoch]

Definitely but will Haring be fit??


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Has played for short spells in the last 2 friendlies so still miles away for coming back.
Levein was an idiot for playing him in the 2019 cup final with an injury. Wrecked the guy.

[Billy Whizz]

Feels worse than he did when sent to play in Azerbaijan

Was only going somewhere, that he couldn’t play against his badge kissing heroes

[CMurdoch]

Was only going somewhere, that he couldn’t play against his badge kissing heroes

A strange move. It will be like losing a year out of his career.
Must be paying him a competitive salary.

[Billy Whizz]

A strange move. It will be like losing a year out of his career.
Must be paying him a competitive salary.

Robbie says he knows how to win. Show me your medals Andy

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54329309

[lucky]

Haliday is a good signing for them. He’d have been a decent signing for most scottish clubs as he can play in multiple positions

[Heisenberg]

Dundee United after McNulty on loan.

[easty]

Dundee United after McNulty on loan.

Wonder if he’s had a bet on it...

[Heisenberg]

Two bids rejected for St Mirren captain Kyle Magennis. Aberdeen also interested too surprisingly.

[GloryGlory]

Two bids rejected for St Mirren captain Kyle Magennis. Aberdeen also interested too surprisingly.

Two bids from Hibs?

[Heisenberg]

Two bids from Hibs?

Yeah, sorry wasn’t clear.

[04Sauzee]

Two bids rejected for St Mirren captain Kyle Magennis. Aberdeen also interested too surprisingly.

Where you hearing this? Is he not injured?

[Stuart93]

Two bids rejected for St Mirren captain Kyle Magennis. Aberdeen also interested too surprisingly.

Surely have to push the boat out and get him ahead of Aberdeen. Obviously they’ve just received big money for McKenna but to lose out on two targets to them would be handing them 3rd place imo

[Heisenberg]

Where you hearing this? Is he not injured?

Some Sky sports journalist, although it now appears he’s deleted it. He’s just put the tweet up again but without including Luke Shanley, I assume he wasn’t meant to quote his source 😂

[SHODAN]

I'd have been pleased with Halliday. Shame.

If Aberdeen are in for Magennis then we can forget it. Next!

[04Sauzee]

Some Sky sports journalist, although it now appears he’s deleted it.

Cheers for that
Who knows anything about him? Always thought he played more on the right and was a bit light weight.
I'm sure Jack Ross will know him very well and knows what he could bring to Hibs.

[Stuart93]

I'd have been pleased with Halliday. Shame.

If Aberdeen are in for Magennis then we can forget it. Next!

Hope the club aren’t giving up as easy as that 😬

We’re getting towards last chance saloon on targets. Reckon we should’ve signed this lad when Mcginn left.

[BoomtownHibees]

Some Sky sports journalist, although it now appears he’s deleted it.

The Sun going with the story as well

[Since452]

Halliday is a good signing especially at that level

[Souter96Mac]

Would be happy with Magennis, plenty of potential too. Really hope we can get him ahead of Aberdeen. Especially seeing how well McCrorie has done, it would be a blow losing out on another target

[Heisenberg]

Would be happy with Magennis, plenty of potential too. Really hope we can get him ahead of Aberdeen. Especially seeing how well McCrorie has done, it would be a blow losing out on another target

I’m hoping his previous relationship with Jack Ross will help our case a wee bit. As always money talks though.

[Billy Whizz]

Would be happy with Magennis, plenty of potential too. Really hope we can get him ahead of Aberdeen. Especially seeing how well McCrorie has done, it would be a blow losing out on another target

I think Jack would be the lure at Hibs, as he’s played for him before

[Stuart93]

I’m hoping his previous relationship with Jack Ross will help our case a wee bit. As always money talks though.

Really can’t see how Aberdeen could justify spending money on another midfielder. A position they’re well stocked up in. Any midfielder joining them would surely question if they’re guaranteed a place in the first team

[JohnM1875]

Was Magennis at St Mirren when Ross was manager? If so hopefully that could work in our favour.

Always liked the look of him anytime I've see. Him. Not long turned 22 as well.

[B.H.F.C]

Couldn’t really tell you much about Magennis, just know he has a decent reputation. Is he the type of all round midfielder Ross said he wants?

[JimBHibees]

Two bids rejected for St Mirren captain Kyle Magennis. Aberdeen also interested too surprisingly.

Is he back playing yet? Think he would be a great signing. Does his contract end this season?

[Jones28]

I hope AH can add to his Scottish cup medal collection at our pink chums.

[Since90+2]

Is he back playing yet? Think he would be a great signing. Does his contract end this season?

Yes he's out of contract at the end of the season.

[Jim44]

Halliday is a good signing especially at that level

Discussing his move on FF. Saying they’re glad he didn’t end up at ER and that he’ll get a chance to cuff us in the SC semi and go on to beat Celtic in the final. We’re definitely in their heads. :faf:

[BegbieHSC]

Would be a great signing. Hope it happens.

Of course Aberdeen are interested, and he’ll probably end up there now though.

McInnes is utterly obsessed with us and our transfer policy, as he looks to turn promising players into hammer throwers.

[Stuart93]

Is he back playing yet? Think he would be a great signing. Does his contract end this season?

Supposedly played minutes in a bounce game . Contracted until the end of the season. JR supposedly loves him

[Billy Whizz]

Would be a great signing. Hope it happens.

Of course Aberdeen are interested, and he’ll probably end up there now though.

McInnes is utterly obsessed with us and our transfer policy, as he looks to turn promising players into hammer throwers.

Probably because he’s a Paisley boy like McInnes

[Jim44]

Jack Ross rates KM highly and their past connection must be a point in our favour. If it boils down to money, Aberdeen might very well get him. Does McIness have a tap on our phone line? We’ll get one over them one of these days.:greengrin

[Unseen work]

Very decent young player and is captain of St Mirren having only just turned 22.

Strong, mobile and good on the ball. Also drives with the ball from deep and is probably as close as we could get to a McGinn/Docherty type of player.

Hopefully a 3rd bid does the trick, they surely can’t hold out for too much.

Only concern as he seems to have had a couple of bad injuries for his age.

[Bostonhibby]

Robbie says he knows how to win. Show me your medals Andy

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54329309Similar Scottish cup 2016 experience to Robbie, winning didn't enter into it in both cases. Both thought they'd done it though.[emoji23]

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[Lago]

Two bids rejected for St Mirren captain Kyle Magennis. Aberdeen also interested too surprisingly.
Thought they were definitely not, not bring in any more players?? :confused:

[ElginHibbie]

Tom English and Ewan Murray will be raging we’re bidding for players

[HoboHarry]

Tom English and Ewan Murray will be raging we’re bidding for players

**** them.

[JimBHibees]

Jack Ross rates KM highly and their past connection must be a point in our favour. If it boils down to money, Aberdeen might very well get him. Does McIness have a tap on our phone line? We’ll get one over them one of these days.:greengrin

Yep would definitely be getting all phones checked out for bugs. :greengrin Absolutely bizarre that they don't appear to have any of their own targets.

[Robbo6-2]

Nice to have a rumour at least

[MyJo]

Like the look of KM, seems a good all round player with plenty of scope for further development in the same way SJM was when he first signed. I seem to remember his name coming up several times in previous transfer windows even before JR was the boss.

The fact that he broke into the St Mirren team while JR was the manager and he would surely have a better chance of first team football with us than Aberdeen and their 37 midfielders could hopefully swing it in our favour. We also seem to have a reasonable relationship with St Mirren when it comes to transfers as well.

[JimBHibees]

Very decent young player and is captain of St Mirren having only just turned 22.

Strong, mobile and good on the ball. Also drives with the ball from deep and is probably as close as we could get to a McGinn/Docherty type of player.

Hopefully a 3rd bid does the trick, they surely can’t hold out for too much.

Only concern as he seems to have had a couple of bad injuries for his age.

Played every game last season until his acl injury

[MWHIBBIES]

Exactly the type of signing we should be going after. Fingers crossed.

[Gypsy King]

Yep. I'd have been disappointed at signing Halliday. Definitely not for me. Think JR will be looking at bringing in better than him.

He is a decent player and would have strengthened our overall squad imo, but not the first team which is what he will be for them.

Hope its Irvine

[Robbo6-2]

Part of me wants Aberdeen to sign KM just to see this place go into meltdown

[Wilson]

Part of me wants Aberdeen to sign KM just to see this place go into meltdown

This place can go into meltdown over something else!

[CMurdoch]

Part of me wants Aberdeen to sign KM just to see this place go into meltdown

:greengrin

[Heisenberg]

“Substantial offer”

https://www.stmirren.com/all-news/3779-st-mirren-football-club-can-confirm-it-has-rejected-a-substantial-offer-for-kyle-magennis-from-hibernian-football-club

Doesn’t look like he’s leaving.

[Vault Boy]

“Substantial offer”

https://www.stmirren.com/all-news/3779-st-mirren-football-club-can-confirm-it-has-rejected-a-substantial-offer-for-kyle-magennis-from-hibernian-football-club

Doesn’t look like he’s leaving.

I'm glad that this is the kind of deal Hibs are pursuing, bad news to see a statement from Saints though. Means he almost definitely won't be coming here.

[MyJo]

“Substantial offer”

https://www.stmirren.com/all-news/3779-st-mirren-football-club-can-confirm-it-has-rejected-a-substantial-offer-for-kyle-magennis-from-hibernian-football-club

Doesn’t look like he’s leaving.

Fair play to St Mirren if having him for the rest of the season could be the difference between staying up and being relegated.

Hope we have a pre-contract ready for him in January though

[SteveHFC]

3 bids rejected.

[Aldo]

Fair play to St Mirren if having him for the rest of the season could be the difference between staying up and being relegated.

Hope we have a pre-contract ready for him in January though

Indeed however would we still be required to pay a development fee even if he was pre contract?? Given he is only 22?


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[Heisenberg]

The amount of Hearts fans giving it the “were Hibs not asking the government for financial help” line is hilarious. Idiots.

[HendoDelivered]

Is he not injured? This would be strange.

[Stuart93]

If they can afford to turn down a substantial offer then fair enough.

Usually comes back to bite teams on the bum though as it did with Nisbet and the pars

[Stuart93]

Is he not injured? This would be strange.

Recovered and played a bounce game last week

[GordonHFC]

Will also depend on what the player wants to do?

[Billy Whizz]

Will also depend on what the player wants to do?

Exactly

[Scooter]

I await Aberdeen confirmation

[Aldo]

The amount of Hearts fans giving it the “were Hibs not asking the government for financial help” line is hilarious. Idiots.

That and tick tock!

They really don’t get it and after decade upon decade of financial mismanagement anything but their way is alien to them!


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[HendoDelivered]

Where about does he play? Some calling him a right mid.

[Stuart93]

I await Aberdeen confirmation

This. St mirren’s statement basically putting him on the market and saying they’d probably accept if offered more.

[calumhibee1]

Don’t know much about him. Is he worth the gamble? Hasn’t played anywhere near a full season since breaking through.

[GordonHFC]

Just wondering why St Mirren feel the need to issue a statement if its not looking for more dosh?

[Souter96Mac]

This. St mirren’s statement basically putting him on the market and saying they’d probably accept if offered more.

Yup. He's got a year left on his current deal, so if they are going to cash in they best do it now.

[04Sauzee]

Just wondering why St Mirren feel the need to issue a statement if its not looking for more dosh?
Maybe to try and start a bidding war? I really have no idea?

[Lee Marvin]

Strange statement. Leads me to think he will end up here, or more likely Pittodrie

[04Sauzee]

Also St Mirren saying it's a substantial bid meaning other teams know Hibs have a bit of cash?

[Aldo]

Strange statement. Leads me to think he will end up here, or more likely Pittodrie

Think only ourselves and Aberdeen (outwith the ugly sisters) could afford him.

I would like to think the Jack Ross factor would appeal to the player?? Having played under him previously!

Then again money (wages) do talk sometimes!


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[Gmack7]

Maybe to try and start a bidding war? I really have no idea?

That's exactly what they're doing. Trying to generate more interest

[Aldo]

Also St Mirren saying it's a substantial bid meaning other teams know Hibs have a bit of cash?

St Mirren know exactly what they are doing and hoping a bidding war starts.

Not sure how much they will be looking for?

£150-200k with sell on?


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[madhatter]

That's exactly what they're doing. Trying to generate more interest

Hibs should look elsewhere and put a statement out saying no longer interested.

[Winston Ingram]

I’m beginning to wonder if there is a bid in for Boyle. We’re well covered on the right side and would explain how we could afford a substantial bid

[cabbageandribs1875]

i'm hoping they've not knocking back a few bids because they are not getting offered a huge sell-on % like they got with sjm, if the player wants to come it's up to him to put a little pressure on his club, no club wants to keep an unhappy player...no more bids i say and i hope they're desperate for cash in january :)

[bingo70]

Just wondering why St Mirren feel the need to issue a statement if its not looking for more dosh?

I suspect St Mirren think he’ll want to move to us, by announcing it publicly they are putting pressure on Hibs to increase their bid, it also makes them look a bit better to their fans if it looks like they rejected bids but eventually gave in to player power.

I think we will sign him.

[King Cosell]

Hickey straight into the team, they lead Parma 2-0 at HT.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Hibs should look elsewhere and put a statement out saying no longer interested.

My thoughts also. Let them get on with it.

[K-Zazu]

Derek Mciness night has just came alive!

[davhibby]

I’m beginning to wonder if there is a bid in for Boyle. We’re well covered on the right side and would explain how we could afford a substantial bid

I’d be surprised considering Magennis isn’t remotely similar to Boyle

[MrRobot]

Hibs should look elsewhere and put a statement out saying no longer interested.

Why?

[Stuart93]

I hope we test their resolve with one last bid & an extra 50k on top. Hope we get this lad

[Andy74]

My thoughts also. Let them get on with it.

What if we want the player?

[04Sauzee]

Been Captain of St Mirren, another leader on the park 👀

[Winston Ingram]

I’d be surprised considering Magennis isn’t remotely similar to Boyle

He doesn’t need to be similar. The play in the same position.

[CapitalGreen]

He doesn’t need to be similar. The play in the same position.

They don’t.

[MWHIBBIES]

I’m beginning to wonder if there is a bid in for Boyle. We’re well covered on the right side and would explain how we could afford a substantial bid

Boyle is going nowhere.

[MrRobot]

Boyle is going nowhere.

Would have thought the new contract he just signed in the last month was a bit of a giveaway he isn’t leaving :greengrin

[MWHIBBIES]

Would have thought the new contract he just signed in the last month was a bit of a giveaway he isn’t leaving :greengrin

Indeed. Dunno what it will take for people to stop selling him on here. He's going nowhere.

[04Sauzee]

They don’t.

Genuine question, what type of player is he? I honestly don't know

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Been Captain of St Mirren, another leader on the park 👀

Would he be the box to box player we’ve been looking for

Is he a SJM 2.0

[madhatter]

Think this is Ron trying to be clever. Strengthen at a difficult time should in theory bring you out the other end ahead rather than behind. The squad is tiny and 1-2 quality signings should make top 4 finish much more likely.

I wouldn’t get caught over paying for Magennis though. There are other options and no point being held to ransom.

[WillowbraeHibby]

What if we want the player?

I understand this, but how much are Hibs willing to pay? If it was a substantial offer, will they go any higher?

[Heisenberg]

Think this is Ron trying to be clever. Strengthen at a difficult time should in theory bring you out the other end ahead rather than behind. The squad is tiny and 1-2 quality signings should make top 4 finish much more likely.

I wouldn’t get caught over paying for Magennis though. There are other options and no point being held to ransom.

I wouldn’t want us to break the bank on Magennis either. Coming off the back of a serious injury and has had other injury issues in the past from what I’ve read.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Think this is Ron trying to be clever. Strengthen at a difficult time should in theory bring you out the other end ahead rather than behind. The squad is tiny and 1-2 quality signings should make top 4 finish much more likely.

I wouldn’t get caught over paying for Magennis though. There are other options and no point being held to ransom.

Exactly.

[NC1875]

McInnes will be singing love songs down the phone to him now en-route to Paisley

[Andy74]

I understand this, but how much are Hibs willing to pay? If it was a substantial offer, will they go any higher?

I’m happy to leave that to Hibs. You were endorsing walking away now.

[JimBHibees]

McInnes will be singing love songs down the phone to him now en-route to Paisley

Yep flowers chocolates and a bottle of champers winging its way from Aberdeen to chez MacGennis. :greengrin

[HoboHarry]

I understand this, but how much are Hibs willing to pay? If it was a substantial offer, will they go any higher?

Have you ever made an offer on something and your opening bid was the highest number you could afford?

[Winston Ingram]

Boyle is going nowhere.

It’s been discussed on here regularly that to get him to sign the new deal we had to insert a buyout clause of £1.5m. He’s started the season very well and would be a bargain for anyone.

[madhatter]

Have you ever made an offer on something and your opening bid was the highest number you could afford?

Have we not had 3 bids rejected?

[Brightside]

I’m beginning to wonder if there is a bid in for Boyle. We’re well covered on the right side and would explain how we could afford a substantial bid

He's not a winger is he?

[WillowbraeHibby]

I’m happy to leave that to Hibs. You were endorsing walking away now.


And I stand by it..

[Scott Allan Key]

Really can’t see how Aberdeen could justify spending money on another midfielder. A position they’re well stocked up in. Any midfielder joining them would surely question if they’re guaranteed a place in the first teamI genuinely think that Aberdeen are doing this to weaken us. Would be a squad player for them. They just want 3rd.

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[WillowbraeHibby]

Have we not had 3 bids rejected?

That's what I believe.

[weecounty hibby]

It’s been discussed on here regularly that to get him to sign the new deal we had to insert a buyout clause of £1.5m. He’s started the season very well and would be a bargain for anyone.
That is genuinely the first time I have read that anywhere. How would anyone except for Boyle, his agent or Leeann know that anyway.

[madhatter]

It’s been discussed on here regularly that to get him to sign the new deal we had to insert a buyout clause of £1.5m. He’s started the season very well and would be a bargain for anyone.

How would anyone on here know clauses in contract between club and Boyle? Doubt Boyle will move anywhere apart from Celtic or Rangers as his family are settled and he has young kid.

[MWHIBBIES]

It’s been discussed on here regularly that to get him to sign the new deal we had to insert a buyout clause of £1.5m. He’s started the season very well and would be a bargain for anyone.

He was there for less than that all summer. No one wanted him. He is going nowhere this window.

1.5 million clause pure speculation as well. Any source that is even remotely reliable hinted at it?

[jeffers]

He was there for less than that all summer. No one wanted him. He is going nowhere this window.

1.5 million clause pure speculation as well. Any source that is even remotely reliable hinted at it?

Take a million off that figure and I’d think it would be closer to the truth.

[HendoDelivered]

Apparently more of a right mid but can and has played centre mid many times.

[CallumLaidlaw]

It’s been discussed on here regularly that to get him to sign the new deal we had to insert a buyout clause of £1.5m. He’s started the season very well and would be a bargain for anyone.

First time I’ve seen that on here.


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[JimBHibees]

First time I’ve seen that on here.


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Was thinking the same.