Jason Naismith

[gbhibby]

SSN reporting that his contract has been terminated and he will sign for a Scottish club.

[Not In The Know]

Doubt its us. TBH I never rated him

[Heisenberg]

I’ll take a guess at St Mirren.

[H18 SFR]

No way he would be getting Paul McGinn out of the team any time soon.

When you factor in that we still have Gray and James on the books it wouldn't be a good signing.

[Dazzjw1875]

Think its dundee utd

[gbhibby]

Did say he loved our club and fans and wanted to make a permanent move to us.

[MyJo]

We will need defensive cover going into the second half of the season for when injuries and suspensions start to take a toll and whilst we have McGregor and SDG they are both quite injury prone themselves. I like Naismith and would be a good additional the squad IMO

[Billy Whizz]

Think its dundee utd

Thought they were skint

[gbhibby]

James have been earning rave reviews at Wigan so it could be one in one out.

[The 90+2]

Hope he comes back. Very good player but surely won’t be able to play until Jan? It’s Jan in just over three weeks so not that long.

[The Modfather]

Would prefer O’Donnell if both are going to be free from now/January (sure I read O’Donnell only signed until January).

Naismith is decent so wouldn’t be a bad signing, but not an upgrade on what we have IMO so probably wouldn’t sign him.

[Speedy]

I liked Naismith. Thought we missed him going forward. Would be a good signing, both as competition at right back but also as first choice rwb if we play SPM as part of a 3 in the middle.

Don't think Gray has much left and we need to move on James.

[04Sauzee]

Wont be us but would be a fantastic signing, swings in great crosses and likes to get teams up the park.

[Northernhibee]

James have been earning rave reviews at Wigan so it could be one in one out.

That truly doesn't shock me, I never seen the OTT criticism as being valid.

[The 90+2]

That truly doesn't shock me, I never seen the OTT criticism as being valid.

It doesn’t shock me as L2 is his level tbh.

[Vault Boy]

I really rate Jason, would love him to return.

[Since452]

Really good player I thought but would struggle to displace Paul McGinn

[Billy Whizz]

Hibs show an interest, then he signs for Aberdeen

[Wilson]

Really good player I thought but would struggle to displace Paul McGinn

I wonder if Jason can play any other position. Paul is versatile. We don't have the strength in depth of Aberdeen so there may be scope for signing even if he wouldn't displace Paul.

I thought he was decent enough.

[Bronson]

No thanks, thought he was bang average for us last season. Need better if we’re serious about progressing as a club.

[Heisenberg]

I wouldn’t mind him as a squad player but doubt he’d want to sign for us on that basis. Sure he can cover right back and centre half.

[easty]

Wouldn’t improve the squad, we have Gray as cover.

So what’s the point?

It’s a no for me.

[Stuart93]

Wouldn’t improve the squad, we have Gray as cover.

So what’s the point?

It’s a no for me.

I reckon he’d be better cover than Gray tbh and would improve the squad

[Since452]

I reckon he’d be better cover than Gray tbh and would improve the squad

I agree. I don't think he'd fancy sitting on our bench though.

[blackpoolhibs]

I reckon he’d be better cover than Gray tbh and would improve the squad

How fit is Naismith, did he not have a cruciate injury?

[IAmLee]

Would definitely like us to go for him, even if it is as cover. Gray is a legend but I think he’s done as a right back, he doesn’t have the legs anymore imo. If Paul gets injured I think we’d be in trouble, some of the wingers in this league would rip DG to shreds

[Stuart93]

How fit is Naismith, did he not have a cruciate injury?

Aye think it was. Unsure how fit he is, think he returned from injury before the summer

[The Harp Awakes]

Good going forward but can struggle defensively. Would be a squad player if we signed him.

I remember a game at Paisley last season where St Mirren's Durmus terrorised him all game. Having said that Durmus is a decent player - would love us to sign him, albeit we've already got plenty wingers.

[easty]

I reckon he’d be better cover than Gray tbh and would improve the squad

Sorry, I meant he wouldn’t improve the team, in that McGinn is ahead of him, and when we already have Gray as back up, we really don’t need Naismith.

[hibbysam]

Is a much better attacking full back than McGinn, very good option when we go 3 at the back, and allows McGinn to play centre half in that instance.

[jacomo]

I liked Naismith. Thought we missed him going forward. Would be a good signing, both as competition at right back but also as first choice rwb if we play SPM as part of a 3 in the middle.

Don't think Gray has much left and we need to move on James.


Need to applaud your correct use of the phrase going forward, as in ‘when we are attacking’ rather than as a vacuous space filler.

[MrRobot]

James have been earning rave reviews at Wigan so it could be one in one out.

Hoping he can come back in January and fight for a place in the team, seems to have done quite well.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Going to them?

[Unseen work]

Really liked him during his spell with us and would welcome him back. He seemed to really get us as a club and know what the fans expected.

That being said I can’t see us signing him as I don’t think we are in the market for a right back, if we were I think we would have got O’Donnell in the summer.

Ross has mentioned we’re working with a much smaller squad and that he quite likes it, with us having Gray and even Hallberg that could fill in at right back never mind the option of moving to a 352 I think we’re comfortable there and he would rather invest the money elsewhere.

Given O’Donnells contract with Motherwell is up in January, I wonder if he’s told them he’s off and they’ve made a quick move for Naismith.

[TheHibernator]

Sorry, I meant he wouldn’t improve the team, in that McGinn is ahead of him, and when we already have Gray as back up, we really don’t need Naismith.

Gray is finished at this level IMO, need better for cover

[Centre Hawf]

Naismith would have been a good option to bring in if we didn't have SDG sitting picking splinters out his back side on the bench. We might have seen more of Naismith too. But at the moment I would feel uneasy adding another RB to our list when we have about 3 on the books and only 1 plays and another is out on loan hoping we can get someone to take him.

He was probably a more natural wing back (despite the fact he looks like a Sunday league centre forward in stature) than Paul McGinn but perhaps Paul is more secured defensively? Either way I don't think it'll be us he rocks up at, but I wish him luck wherever he goes except when he plays us.

[JimBHibees]

Really liked him during his spell with us and would welcome him back. He seemed to really get us as a club and know what the fans expected.

That being said I can’t see us signing him as I don’t think we are in the market for a right back, if we were I think we would have got O’Donnell in the summer.

Ross has mentioned we’re working with a much smaller squad and that he quite likes it, with us having Gray and even Hallberg that could fill in at right back never mind the option of moving to a 352 I think we’re comfortable there and he would rather invest the money elsewhere.

Given O’Donnells contract with Motherwell is up in January, I wonder if he’s told them he’s off and they’ve made a quick move for Naismith.

Can see O'Donnell going to Aberdeen.

[BILLYHIBS]

Didn’t rate him but his last wee spell just before he got injured he hit a good run of form especially going forward I think he scored a cracker against Kilmarnock
He seemed to like it at HIBS the injury just came for him at the wrong time

[J-C]

Decent but average and not really needed.

[Since452]

Going to them?

Hearts? Brilliant signing for that level

[Stuart93]

Hearts? Brilliant signing for that level

I’d be surprised if he was, they just brought Halliday in for that position

[cabbageandribs1875]

Can see O'Donnell going to Aberdeen.


McInnes will wait to see if we're interested first i think

[neil7908]

Difficult one. Don't think it's a key position but he's a good player.

Would probably prefer the wages went elsewhere but would equally be pleased if he joined us.

[Billy Whizz]

I’d be surprised if he was, they just brought Halliday in for that position

They have Michael Smith as right back

[hibbyfraelibby]

They have Michael Smith as right back

I rest my case🤣🤣🤣

[Magpie]

I think it’s us, will find out soon enough.

[Brooster]

We will need defensive cover going into the second half of the season for when injuries and suspensions start to take a toll and whilst we have McGregor and SDG they are both quite injury prone themselves. I like Naismith and would be a good additional the squad IMO

Injuries and suspensions are already taking their toll but we seem to be coping admirably. Naismith was decent but I don't think we need another right back. I would focus on other areas.

[Col2]

Cover for right back, right wing back and right centre half.

Quality player, knows and loves the club and would fit in very well.

We have been after him for a while (then got him on loan) and suggestion was we were keen to get him permanently.

No brainer.

[davhibby]

Wouldn’t improve the squad, we have Gray as cover.

So what’s the point?

It’s a no for me.

Gray can’t play more than 10 mins at premiership level

[The 90+2]

They have Michael Smith as right back

Get a bid in for Smith. Good player and would want to play at a higher level.

[Billy Whizz]

Get a bid in for Smith. Good player and would want to play at a higher level.

He’ll be heading south at the end of his contract

[The 90+2]

He’ll be heading south at the end of his contract

Talk of Stoke in January.

[hibbysam]

Could only see it being Motherwell. O’Donnell’s deal runs out in weeks, doesn’t seem to be signing a new one, so they’ll need a replacement. He can’t play until January either and I doubt many others will be able to afford him.

[Billy Whizz]

Talk of Stoke in January.

The N Irish connection

[Robbo6-2]

St Mirren

[Ozyhibby]

I like Naismith and would be a good signing but I feel we really need to fix centre mid this window.


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[Andy74]

I like Naismith and would be a good signing but I feel we really need to fix centre mid this window.


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Once Magennis is fit we don’t really. We’ve lots of options in midfield.

[calumhibee1]

Good player but I don’t think we need him so I’d be surprised if he’s coming here

[Andy74]

We’ve only got one viable right back just now so yes we could do with him.

[we are hibs]

Dont rate him defensively

[BSEJVT]

I would take Naismith and expect us to do so

We are pitifully light at viable right back and centre half options and his signing would kill 2 or 3 birds with one stone

With any luck Wigan will want to keep a hold of James so it would be one in and one out

[Andy74]

Dont rate him defensively

Okay, I won’t.

[calumhibee1]

I would take Naismith and expect us to do so

We are pitifully light at viable right back and centre half options and his signing would kill 2 or 3 birds with one stone

With any luck Wigan will want to keep a hold of James so it would be one in and one out

Can he play centre half?

[Billy Whizz]

Naismith loved his time at Hibs, and stayed to do his rehab at East Mains
I’d just be surprised if we signed him, unless Gray is looking to go out on loan in January. He hinted in his last interview that he still wanted to play regularly

[brog]

It doesn’t shock me as L2 is his level tbh.

Well Wigan are in L1, at least for this season! I think James is a decent footballer but his lack of pace doesn't help at full back. I think he could provide cover as a defensive mid player.

[Cod Boy]

Naismith in ? Gray to Dunfermline? Think there was chat of Gray to Dunfermline in last window.

[Speedy]

need to applaud your correct use of the phrase going forward, as in ‘when we are attacking’ rather than as a vacuous space filler.

:greengrin

[TheGog]

Could be Motherwell, if they loose O'Donnel in Jan.

Naismith can't sign for a club until January anyway can't he not?

[Magpie]

Could be Motherwell, if they loose O'Donnel in Jan.

Naismith can't sign for a club until January anyway can't he not?

If it is Motherwell they may wait to announce him along with a confirmation of O’Donnell leaving.

One of the tabloids will probably reveal who it is before any official announcement though.

[gbhibby]

Could be Motherwell, if they loose O'Donnel in Jan.

Naismith can't sign for a club until January anyway can't he not?
According to reports he is a free agent.

[TheGog]

According to reports he is a free agent.

I'm sure you can't become a free agent in the middle of the season when the window is closed and then play again for a new club before the window re opens again

[Peevemor]

According to reports he is a free agent.I don't think he can play for another club straight away because he wasn't released before the end of the last transfer window.

[gbhibby]

I don't think he can play for another club straight away because he wasn't released before the end of the last transfer window.
I think you are right but I think he can sign for another club

[Peevemor]

I think you are right but I think he can sign for another clubYes, but he'd only be available to play once the transfer window opens.

[J-C]

Naismith loved his time at Hibs, and stayed to do his rehab at East Mains
I’d just be surprised if we signed him, unless Gray is looking to go out on loan in January. He hinted in his last interview that he still wanted to play regularly


Do you get the feeling Gray might move elsewhere permanently even though he has 3 years left on his deal. Nothing he can do if Ross doesn't fancy him and his levels have dropped, down to the Championship maybe like Whittaker.

[May21/05/216]

We wont be singing any players in January it will be players leaving

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[Magpie]

We wont be singing any players in January it will be players leaving

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Our squad is already very thin on numbers, I be surprised if any players left without a direct replacement.

[Bayern Bru]

Can he play centre half?

Yes. Last outings for Peterborough were at centre half


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[MyJo]

Do you get the feeling Gray might move elsewhere permanently even though he has 3 years left on his deal. Nothing he can do if Ross doesn't fancy him and his levels have dropped, down to the Championship maybe like Whittaker.

When the 4 year deals for Daz and SDG were announced LD was quite clear in saying that the long deals were intended to carry them past the end of thier playing time and eventually transition into coaching and/or club ambassador roles.

Not sure how long that will be but while they have a contract and can stay fit i cant see them moving on there is a place for them in the squad, even if it is just for cover. If that isn't what they want or that isn't the plan any more under the new owner, who knows

[May21/05/216]

Our squad is already very thin on numbers, I be surprised if any players left without a direct replacement.It's out of the football department hands

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[SteveHFC]

Ross County according to sun

[J-C]

When the 4 year deals for Daz and SDG were announced LD was quite clear in saying that the long deals were intended to carry them past the end of thier playing time and eventually transition into coaching and/or club ambassador roles.

Not sure how long that will be but while they have a contract and can stay fit i cant see them moving on there is a place for them in the squad, even if it is just for cover. If that isn't what they want or that isn't the plan any more under the new owner, who knows


Yeah I knew the reason for the long deals but if Gray feels fit enough to play, sitting on the bench as cover probably wasn't what he was expecting right now, he may feel like Whittaker that he could do a job for someone. There's very few youngsters at the club to mentor or train since Covid and we've trimmed the squad, plus the majority have all been loaned out.

[Heisenberg]

Our squad is already very thin on numbers, I be surprised if any players left without a direct replacement.

No chance we sell anyone from within our regular first team squad without replacing them. We simply don’t have the squad depth or quality to do that.

[truehibernian]

We wont be singing any players in January it will be players leaving

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According to my mate we are looking at Euan Murray at Dunfermline and I wouldn't rule out us trying for Campbell from Motherwell on a similar SJM type deal.

Who knows - but we will strengthen in January :aok:

[04Sauzee]

We wont be singing any players in January it will be players leaving

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I'd be very surprised if we don't make any signings in January.

[Souter96Mac]

According to my mate we are looking at Euan Murray at Dunfermline and I wouldn't rule out us trying for Campbell from Motherwell on a similar SJM type deal.

Who knows - but we will strengthen in January :aok:

That Murray lad has scored 7 goals in 11 this season from CB. I would definitely be looking for another CB to boost our depth

[weedgiehibbie]

That Murray lad has scored 7 goals in 11 this season from CB. I would definitely be looking for another CB to boost our depth

Suppose we better sign their winger Thomas as well who has assisted most of his goals from set pieces :greengrin On a serious note a goal scoring centre half is of great use but i've only seen him on the Friday night gave v that lot - where he was good :agree: but maybe worth a look

oh, also, good wee stat to point out about his goal scoring from centre half :agree:

[1875Sean]

Looks like it’s a one year deal, good to get some games with Ross county under his belt then come back to Hibs, didn’t realise he was only 26

[BILLYHIBS]

Ross County according to sun
:agree:

Ross County according to Twitter

Wish him all the best with the Staggies if that is the case apart from against the Hibees of course :greengrin

[ekhibee]

According to my mate we are looking at Euan Murray at Dunfermline and I wouldn't rule out us trying for Campbell from Motherwell on a similar SJM type deal.

Who knows - but we will strengthen in January :aok:

I can see your thinking, and Campbell would be an excellent signing, but he wouldn't be cheap IMO, I always thought he was a Well fan as well and that could easily add a few bob to the price. Good player though.

[Callum_62]

To be fair if we signed no one in January I'd still say we done better than I expected with this year's budget


Nisbet and Magennis wouldn't have came cheap

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[Bishop Hibee]

Naismith is a decent right back but he’d have been on the bench with Paul McGinn first pick. If the club has any player budget, which I doubt given the financial effect of no fans, it should be used for strengthening other areas of the team or hold in to it until the summer.

[calumhibee1]

Good signing for County

[calumhibee1]

Naismith is a decent right back but he’d have been on the bench with Paul McGinn first pick. If the club has any player budget, which I doubt given the financial effect of no fans, it should be used for strengthening other areas of the team or hold in to it until the summer.

Pretty much how I see it. We desperately need legs in midfield. I’d rather gamble on McGinn staying fit and get that in than sign a back up to McGinn.

[Since452]

McInnes will wait to see if we're interested first i think

😂

[number9dream]

Good signing for County

If he gets fit quickly, it's a massive upgrade on Keith Watson and Connor Randall for them.

One for us to keep an eye on. If he does well, we could move for him this time next year, given he is four years younger than McGinn and can do a job at right centre-half too.

[calumhibee1]

If he gets fit quickly, it's a massive upgrade on Keith Watson and Connor Randall for them.

One for us to keep an eye on. If he does well, we could move for him this time next year, given he is four years younger than McGinn and can do a job at right centre-half too.

Didn’t realise Randall was their right back. That’s a massive upgrade.

[flash]

Thought he was ok for us but nowhere near as good as McGinn or SDG in his pomp. Decent back up but not a starter here in my opinion.