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[The 90+2]

Great news welcome Jamie and good luck.

[Vault Boy]

Welcome Jamie! Fantastic signing.

[hfc rd]

Very happy with that.

Welcome to Hibs.

[HH81]

Good stuff.

[Pinkie]

Welcome Jamie.

[04Sauzee]

Fabulous news

[Lago]

The one thing I like is his wanting to be here, love that kind of positive attitude, welcome to Hibs. :aok:

[Sir David Gray]

Potentially a very good signing.

[EI255]

This could be a very decent capture. Always admired him. Difficult player to play against. Will give us excellent options. Welcome Mr Murphy [emoji1184]

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[The 90+2]

Very good week for us all things considered. Three point the morn and we’re rolling.

[we are hibs]

Is he available tomorrow

[MWHIBBIES]

So he cant play against Rangers this season. Obviously that wasn't the issue with McRorie then as we've agreed to the same deal here.

Good player, though. Hope he can add something.

[Ray_]

So he cant play against Rangers this season. Obviously that wasn't the issue with McRorie then as we've agreed to the same deal here.

Good player, though. Hope he can add something.

Bit different given that he was still contracted to Rangers after the loan finished therefore would have cost us to get him, this time no transfer fee at the end and that could have influenced the decision.

[Since452]

Delighted with that

[JimBHibees]

Good signing. Welcome Jamie.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Rocky

McGinn Porto Hanlon Doig

Boyle Gogic Newell Murphy

Doidge Nisbet

[calumhibee1]

Wouldn’t have fancied him a year or two ago but his record at Burton between Christmas and lockdown is exceptional for a winger.

[Keith_M]

Meh!















Sorry, been difficult to greet any of our latest signings that way, so couldn't resist

:wink:

[jeffers]

Wonder if he’s available for tomorrow.

[Hibs90]

Rocky

McGinn Porto Hanlon Doig

Boyle Gogic Newell Murphy

Doidge Nisbet



Doesn't start ahead of Horgan for me.

[yerauldda]

That’s a fantastic signing. Really gives us the option to go 3 up top too. Can’t say Ross isn’t being backed.

[The 90+2]

That’s a fantastic signing. Really gives us the option to go 3 up top too. Can’t say Ross isn’t being backed.

I think he’s done fantastic in the transfer market so far.

[GordonHFC]

Doesn't start ahead of Horgan for me.

😳

[GreenCastle]

Glad we bought someone else in.

He’s right footed so curious to see if we play him on left. I’ve seen him score some good goals cutting in off left.

He’s got experience and adds more depth so that’s good too.

Still need a central midfielder though.

[CMurdoch]

Fat *******! (See the picture in the OP)

The Rangers were happy to pay over £1 million for Murphy 2 years ago.

Good signing.

I do wonder how much of his Rangers wage we are picking up for this season.

[Kaff]

Bit like Boyler, little bit of a buzz when he gets the ball. Was wary of him when he played against us for Rangers, can't remember he actually did any damage but there's something about him.
Can't wait to see the pair of them playing in same team and hitting form. Exciting signing

[johncrobertson@]

Great signing - more attacking options. Now get a defensive midfielder and we are good to go.

[Lago]

Doesn't start ahead of Horgan for me.
Horgan has been pretty inconsistent, so he would for me.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Don't know much about him tbh, despite being capped a couple of times, the name doesn't ring any bells & I had to look him up to find out anything about him, so not qualified to make any comment on whether he's likely to be a good addition or not, will have to put faith in the manager.

[The 90+2]

Horgan has been pretty inconsistent, so he would for me.

He’s been decent so far this season tbf.

[johncrobertson@]

Fat *******!

What’s that?

[weecounty hibby]

Decent signing and will improve the team/squad. Good experience and played at good level his while career. Welcome aboard!!

[Lago]

Fat *******!
Not sure what to make of this!!

[Unseen work]

He’s a far better player than Horgan.

The question is does he still have pace about him and the legs to play in a 442. Think he’s more suited to a 433 which I can’t see us playing much.

Real ability and composure on the ball though.

[CMurdoch]

What’s that?

Look at the OP photo. Missed :greengrin from my post

[CMurdoch]

Not sure what to make of this!!

Look at OP photo

[Curried]

Welcome aboard. Not a priority position IMHO, but I hope he can chip in with a goal or two.

[johncrobertson@]

Look at OP photo

The one thing Jamie Murphy isn’t is fat!!! For goodness sake, appreciate a quality signing approved by the Manager and checked out by the Recruitment Team.

[Hibs90]

Horgan has been pretty inconsistent, so he would for me.

Horgans started the season well, Murphy hasn't kicked a baw yet.

[CMurdoch]

The one thing Jamie Murphy isn’t is fat!!! For goodness sake, appreciate a quality signing approved by the Manager and checked out by the Recruitment Team.

That is the humour. Jamie is built like the gable end of a crisp.

[worcesterhibby]

If you can bear to watch Rangers scoring, this is worth watching.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO6XA3_eANs

[neil7908]

Wow we moved very quickly there

[GreenCastle]

Wow we moved very quickly there

Think we learnt from the last leak.

Also Huns saying he’s a better option than Barker.

Barker has really not done much with them - such an odd player as liked him at Hibs but something just want fully right.

[neil7908]

Very happy with this. Horgan far too inconsistent. Should help us be more creative going forward.

Still need someone in the middle of park that can control the tempo.

[The Count]

Dont mind the signing but this loan for a season then a proper signing does dont lie uncomfortably with me.

[davhibby]

So he cant play against Rangers this season. Obviously that wasn't the issue with McRorie then as we've agreed to the same deal here.

Good player, though. Hope he can add something.

Completely different in that we’re not shelling out 350k for him next year. Instead with Murphy we just already have him tied down on a pre contract which costs us nothing

[Pretty Boy]

If he can recapture anything like the form he showed at Motherwell then this could be an astute bit of business. Pretty happy with this one.

[worcesterhibby]

Don't know much about him tbh, despite being capped a couple of times, the name doesn't ring any bells & I had to look him up to find out anything about him, so not qualified to make any comment on whether he's likely to be a good addition or not, will have to put faith in the manager.

Having just watched some highlights reels, he's scored against us at least 3 times in the past. Twice with Motherwell and once with Rangers.

[davhibby]

He could probably be a decent option up top alongside Doidge in a 352

[worcesterhibby]

A few of these would do me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2la9xjRaes

[King Cosell]

If Nisbet's out tommorow, Boyle up front with Doidge and Murphy wide could be productive.

[Unseen work]

If Nisbet's out tommorow, Boyle up front with Doidge and Murphy wide could be productive.

Murphy doesn’t have the legs for wing back. Keep boule wingback and Murphy up top.

Cant see him starting though so maybe Wright wing back and Boyle up top.

[Speedway]

Doesn't start ahead of Horgan for me.

He DEFINITELY starts ahead of Horgan. Why do you think he’s been signed?

[Billy Whizz]

He DEFINITELY starts ahead of Horgan. Why do you think he’s been signed?

I’d be surprised if he starts tomorrow, our team for tomorrow will have been picked before he signed

[neil7908]

We have some decent attacking options now. Doidge, Nisbet, Boyle, Horgan and Allan.

Another CM that can keep the ball and we're gold.

[Golden Bear]

Welcome Jamie. Another step up the career ladder for you. May your move to the Hibees prove to be a happy and successful
one for yourself, the Club and fans alike.

👍

[Hibiza]

Welcome Jamie , all the best sur .

[CmoantheHibs]

Welcome Jamie. The more I think about this signing the more I feel this could be a great piece of business by us. Also another one that doesn’t require time to adjust to the Scottish football or culture. Good to go straight away. Over to you now Jamie.

[Speedway]

I’d be surprised if he starts tomorrow, our team for tomorrow will have been picked before he signed

I meant going forward but I wouldn’t be surprised if he did start tomorrow either.

[lord bunberry]

Great signing, goals scoring midfielders are worth their weight in gold.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Welcome Jamie. The more I think about this signing the more I feel this could be a great piece of business by us. Also another one that doesn’t require time to adjust to the Scottish football or culture. Good to go straight away. Over to you now Jamie.


Says it all for me.

[lord bunberry]

Nisbet, Doidge, Boyle and Murphy, that’s a lot of goals in the forward positions. I suspect Horgan will move on in this window now.

[number9dream]

Did he play wide for Burton? Seven goals in 10 games is impressive.
We now have four right sided wingers but Murphy and Horgan have spent a lot of time on the left.
Keep him fit and he could be a very good creative outlet.
Welcome aboard.

[Diclonius]

I'm happy with this. Proven goalscoring winger (at least against us), gives us plenty backup options up front, no transfer fee to pay and guaranteed he'll still be with us next season.

[147lothian]

Fantastic

The recent tight games have shown that we are crying out for a goal scoring midfielder, welcome on-board Jamie.:flag:

[CmoantheHibs]

Forgot to add though that we still have to somehow link our solid defensive base to our great attacking options which has been our Achilles heel so far this season. I would imagine Murphy can carry play up the park sometimes like Squirrel and Horgan do. This will help but still will not resolve the lack of cohesion converting defence into attack.

[Tom Hart RIP]

Jamie almost joined us on loan from Sheffield Utd during the January window under Terry Butcher.
Nigel Clough agreed but they had some injuries and he got back into the first team and did well so deal fell through and the rest is history.

[lord bunberry]

Jamie almost joined us on loan from Sheffield Utd during the January window under Terry Butcher.
Nigel Clough agreed but they had some injuries and he got back into the first team and did well so deal fell through and the rest is history.
I remember that, he got his chance and started banging the goals in and that was that. He’s still really popular with the Sheffield Utd fans.

[neil7908]

Wonder if this is the salary cap in the lower leagues down south starting to work in our favour?

Would have expected interest from Burton and other League One teams given his record on loan.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

I remember that, he got his chance and started banging the goals in and that was that. He’s still really popular with the Sheffield Utd fans.

Just had a message from a Blade friend with a glowing report :agree:

[kaimendhibs]

Very happy with this signing. [emoji172]

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[HendoDelivered]

Can he play tomorrow?

[Franck Stanton]

Glad to have him on board. Good addition to the team/squad, however, got me thinking what does this mean for Wright? who was bought as a left winger. I appreciate he can also play right side, but won't displace Boyle. Suppose it is a good headache for the manager to have.

[Speedway]

Can he play tomorrow?

If he’s registered in time, yes.

[Myweebruv]

Welcome to Easter Road, Jamie.
Now go do the business on the park!
:flag:

[JimBHibees]

If he’s registered in time, yes.

Thought had to be done by Friday.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Great signing. Good goal-scoring record over the last year at a comparable level.+

Exactly the type of singing if one of our competitors had made, we'd all be saying - this is the signing Hibs should be making! If that makes sense! :aok:

Well done Hibs. And well done Ron - I like our approach to business this window.

[LeithMike]

I think this will be a good signing. It does smack of Rangers trying to strengthen the opposition against Celtic for this season though. Despite Hibs benefitting from the loan, I don't think its healthy for the league and something that the governing body needs to address.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Rangers loan some other players on the periphery of their squad to Kilmarnock and Motherwell now.

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[NOLA]

Did we need another winger? We already signed Drey Wright, still have Horgan and Boyle, Newell can play on the left too, unless we are selling Horgan I don’t see the need for Murphy tbh would rather we had signed in another position


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[Iain G]

A good option our wide or up front, nice we are signing players that allow us so much flexibility in a game. Just need a midfielder and centre half cover now....

[Vault Boy]

Did we need another winger? We already signed Drey Wright, still have Horgan and Boyle, Newell can play on the left too, unless we are selling Horgan I don’t see the need for Murphy tbh would rather we had signed in another position


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If we ideally want two players for every position, then four wingers makes perfect sense. When you weigh up the quality of Murphy and the fact he can also play more centrally, he's an ideal addition IMO.

We wouldn't be signing Murphy instead of a player in a position we're more in need of additions for. It'll be in addition to.

[MyJo]

Did we need another winger? We already signed Drey Wright, still have Horgan and Boyle, Newell can play on the left too, unless we are selling Horgan I don’t see the need for Murphy tbh would rather we had signed in another position


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I think we needed to sign another striker and we now have three central strikers plus Boyle and Murphy who can play up front if needed while Horgan and Wright are able to fill in as attacking midfielders if not playing as wingers.

Gives us cover and flexibility while operating with a relatively small squad.

Also Newell has been dreadful any time I’ve seen him deployed as a winger

[Johnny_Leith]

If he can get anywhere near his sheff utd/Brighton form he'll be one hell of a signing.

[bingo70]

I had a wee moan earlier that I wasn’t keen on us signing wingers in their 30’s

Just to start backtracking now, as is my prerogative as a fickle football fan, something I hadn’t taken into consideration was that he was never quick so he’s not really got pace to lose, I think that’s where wingers start to lose their effectiveness. Looking at his spell at Burton it could be that he’s better now than he was when he was younger. Could be similar to Burke at Killie who I think has got better with age.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Gaffer starting to build the squad ready for next years Champions League campaign...

[Since452]

At 31 and almost 400 appearances he'll bring bags of experience and potentially 2 or 3 very good seasons. Most Rangers fans being miffed about selling him is a good indicator for me.

[Criswell]

How did we manage to sneak this deal past McInnes?

[04Sauzee]

Steven Gerrard had this to say about Murphy

I am pleased for Jamie because it’s tough when you have a really good player who is training well and showing a great attitude.

Then you pick teams and he’s not involved, so I am pleased he’s got the chance to go to a good club and play.

Jamie deserves that and we wish him well. He is a great lad and has never been a problem. He is low maintenance and he will do well for Hibs.

[EAZY-ME]

Sorry but just have to say it.... I've never heard of him:confused:

[MWHIBBIES]

Sorry but just have to say it.... I've never heard of him:confused:

You have, he's just signed for Hibs.

[The Spaceman]

This is a brilliant signing. Dangerous down both wings and great options on the bench. Looking a lot more balanced than last year!

[Prof. Shaggy]

How did we manage to sneak this deal past McInnes?

My guess is McInnes has bid more for Messi than we could....

[Scouse Hibee]

Sorry but just have to say it.... I've never heard of him:confused:

Seriously?
I find that hard to believe unless you’ve only just started to watch football.

[HoboHarry]

Sorry but just have to say it.... I've never heard of him:confused:
What's the weather like where you live in Narnia?

[HH81]

Loan to sign perm.

Does this mean he play against Rangers this season?

[Clarence]

Loan to sign perm.

Does this mean he play against Rangers this season?

He won’t be playing against rangers this season.

[neil7908]

More curiosity than anything but I wonder what the legality of the deal is at the end of the loan period?

Presumably he can't actually sign anything now as it can only be done 6 months prior to his contract ending, so could he theoretically play a blinder until January and then sign for another team?

Or if he does terribly or has a falling out with the manager, could the club not go through with the contract?

[Callum_62]

More curiosity than anything but I wonder what the legality of the deal is at the end of the loan period?

Presumably he can't actually sign anything now as it can only be done 6 months prior to his contract ending, so could he theoretically play a blinder until January and then sign for another team?

Or if he does terribly or has a falling out with the manager, could the club not go through with the contract?We could have agreed to sign him for £1

I guess there's no way out for either party in this deal

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[Keith_M]

How did we manage to sneak this deal past McInnes?


Because of Aberdeen's widely acclaimed 'one in, one out' policy.

[JimBHibees]

Sorry but just have to say it.... I've never heard of him:confused:

Seriously :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Because of Aberdeen's widely acclaimed 'one in, one out' policy.

Think Derek has now amended that to a 4 in, none out policy. Journalists agree.

[flash]

This loan then transfer policy shows how desperate Rangers are to stop ten in a row.
Personally I don't think they will.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

This loan then transfer policy shows how desperate Rangers are to stop ten in a row.
Personally I don't think they will.

Yep, although this deal suits everyone. Hibs get a player on effectively a 2 year deal, yet dont have to pay a fee for him. The Huns offload a player from their wage bill, but know he can only help in their quest to stop 10inarow and the player gets the security of a 2 year deal. It actually makes sense for all parties.

[thebausburst]

the seethe coming from the Gers fans suggest we’ve got a right good player here, they’re raging

[Hibby70]

This loan then transfer policy shows how desperate Rangers are to stop ten in a row.
Personally I don't think they will.

Neither do I. I think we will 😁

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

the seethe coming from the Gers fans suggest we’ve got a right good player here, they’re raging

Aye, there are Huns saying they shouldn't be helping Hibs and dealing with us. There are Hibs fans saying we shouldn't be taking players from them. All petty ******. The deal suits us all.

[hibee-boys]

Not a player that has struck a chord with me previously, however, I don't watch much non Hibs football. Welcome to the club Jamie, let's see what you can do!

With Horgan's contract up end of the season could this be a bad sign for him??

[MyJo]

More curiosity than anything but I wonder what the legality of the deal is at the end of the loan period?

Presumably he can't actually sign anything now as it can only be done 6 months prior to his contract ending, so could he theoretically play a blinder until January and then sign for another team?

Or if he does terribly or has a falling out with the manager, could the club not go through with the contract?

I’m sure the six month thing is only that players can speak to clubs about a transfer without first getting permission from their current club.

In this case we have had permission from Rangers to discuss terms with Murphy and he has signed a permanent contract that comes into force when his Rangers contract expires

The fact it was announced in that way rather than as a pre-contract agreement suggest to me that it’s likely to be watertight and he is out player for two years. If someone wanted to sign him at the end of this season then they would have to pay us a fee

[The Wireless]

This loan then transfer policy shows how desperate Rangers are to stop ten in a row.
Personally I don't think they will.

Gerrard playing a blinder here.

Lennon & Lawell are only too aware of the help Celtic gave to Hibs through their connections of previous years with the signings of Commons. Stokes, McGeough and Henderson and with arrogance and bitterness after the McGinn and Lennon departure have cut off any supply to the greater greens for the forthcoming campaign thinking they can win this 10th title and continue Scottish domination without any support from others. Rangers on the other hand are through short term experience more than aware of the threat Hibs and Aberdeen have for making a difference in the overall campaign by taking points off their fiercest rivals.
Gerrard is actively finding a loan/purchase formula for strengthening both clubs and at the same time limiting the impact these transactions effect down Govan way. By allowing his decent fringe players to leave Ibrox to compete against Celtic and miss out when the Rangers fixture comes around it could be his best chance of indirectly creatIng a more competitive competition aimed at their Old Firm rivals. It is early days however the signs are there and Celticshould remember that Edinburgh through history will always make a difference over a season and will forever be the Old Firms biggest testing venue in Scotland with Aberdeen.

[Since452]

Gerrard playing a blinder here.

Lennon & Lawell are only too aware of the help Celtic gave to Hibs through their connections of previous years with the signings of Commons. Stokes, McGeough and Henderson and with arrogance and bitterness after the McGinn and Lennon departure have cut off any supply to the greater greens for the forthcoming campaign thinking they can win this 10th title and continue Scottish domination without any support from others. Rangers on the other hand are through short term experience more than aware of the threat Hibs and Aberdeen have for making a difference in the overall campaign by taking points off their fiercest rivals.
Gerrard is actively finding a loan/purchase formula for strengthening both clubs and at the same time limiting the impact these transactions effect down Govan way. By allowing his decent fringe players to leave Ibrox to compete against Celtic and miss out when the Rangers fixture comes around it could be his best chance of indirectly creatIng a more competitive competition aimed at their Old Firm rivals. It is early days however the signs are there and Celticshould remember that Edinburgh through history will always make a difference over a season and will forever be the Old Firms biggest testing venue in Scotland with Aberdeen.

So much paranoia in Scottish football but I actually think there might be an element of truth in that. McCrorie, Murphy, Hastie all out to teams you'd expect to give Celtic a game while unable to play against Rangers. Seems too convenient.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

So much paranoia in Scottish football but I actually think there might be an element of truth in that. McCrorie, Murphy, Hastie all out to teams you'd expect to give Celtic a game while unable to play against Rangers. Seems too convenient.

Agree. But if it helps everyone out who really cares.

The Hun fans do seem to hold a grudge against us after the 2016 Cup Final and the also the refusal to sell Scott Allan to them, but conveniently forget we've dealt with the them many times in the past with transfers, like selling Thomson and Whitaker in 2007.

If Murphy was to score the winner in the Scottish Cup Final against Celtic in December, I doubt any Hibs or Rangers fan could care less he was on loan at the time. 🙂

[Phil MaGlass]

Gerrard playing a blinder here.

Lennon & Lawell are only too aware of the help Celtic gave to Hibs through their connections of previous years with the signings of Commons. Stokes, McGeough and Henderson and with arrogance and bitterness after the McGinn and Lennon departure have cut off any supply to the greater greens for the forthcoming campaign thinking they can win this 10th title and continue Scottish domination without any support from others. Rangers on the other hand are through short term experience more than aware of the threat Hibs and Aberdeen have for making a difference in the overall campaign by taking points off their fiercest rivals.
Gerrard is actively finding a loan/purchase formula for strengthening both clubs and at the same time limiting the impact these transactions effect down Govan way. By allowing his decent fringe players to leave Ibrox to compete against Celtic and miss out when the Rangers fixture comes around it could be his best chance of indirectly creatIng a more competitive competition aimed at their Old Firm rivals. It is early days however the signs are there and Celticshould remember that Edinburgh through history will always make a difference over a season and will forever be the Old Firms biggest testing venue in Scotland with Aberdeen.

I now await Sellik to loan/sell us Griffiths

[SMAXXA]

This is a brilliant signing for Hibs delighted with it

[Diclonius]

Can he play today?

[HendoDelivered]

Loan to sign perm.

Does this mean he play against Rangers this season?

Nope, because Gerrard is a *****bag.

[HendoDelivered]

Exciting.

https://youtu.be/5LZqUgdG1Uo

https://youtu.be/lwKSxq_TXxQ

[BoomtownHibees]

Nope, because Gerrard is a *****bag.

Maybe we wouldn’t have got him otherwise

[overdrive]

Agree. But if it helps everyone out who really cares.

The Hun fans do seem to hold a grudge against us after the 2016 Cup Final and the also the refusal to sell Scott Allan to them, but conveniently forget we've dealt with the them many times in the past with transfers, like selling Thomson and Whitaker in 2007.

If Murphy was to score the winner in the Scottish Cup Final against Celtic in December, I doubt any Hibs or Rangers fan could care less he was on loan at the time. 🙂

Different club that we dealt with in relation to Thomson and Whittaker :wink:

[hfc rd]

Loan to sign perm.

Does this mean he play against Rangers this season?


No because you can’t play against the team you are on loan from.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Different club that we dealt with in relation to Thomson and Whittaker :wink:

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