Winter transfer thread 2020-21

[007]

I’m delighted if Nisbet stays, but I hope we don’t have a disgruntled player on our hands for the remainder of the season.

Supposedly isn't desperate to leave so hopefully means he won't be unhappy if it doesn't go through. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/hibs-kevin-nisbet-update-birmingham-19737598

I can see him staying for now as he's getting a regular game, doing well with us and challenging for a place in the Scotland squad for the Euros. Going somewhere else is a gamble that could quite easily jeopardise his chances if getting in the squad.

[Frazerbob]

.......still a day to go. Ron playing a blinder but I suspect Kevin will be offski. Ron has ensured good money tho.

[The 90+2]

It's already been reported he'd rather not leave this window.

Sorry, not been keeping up 👍

[Torto7]

Kevin Nisbet’s chances of a big money move down south appear to be dead in the water after Hibs reportedly rejected an offer in the region of £3million from Birmingham City.

Easter Road chiefs mulled over the English Championship side’s final bid for the striker this afternoon after they upped their initial offer of around £2m.

Lanarkshire Live Sport report Hibs have told Birmingham where they need to get to for them to let their star striker leave, but the counter-offer has been deemed unrealistic by City.

And unless another club comes in before tomorrow’s midnight deadline, Nesbit looks set to stay in Edinburgh.

Chancers. See Ya. He's too good for them anyway.

I know form on the pitch has been iffy but this is great from RG and we have every reason to be optimistic going forward. If you can please buy/renew your season tickets folks.

[Stanton Spence]

Aye ok if you truly believe that then that's up to you

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[Billy Whizz]

Maybe if it was villa hed be tempted but relegation candidates in a diddy league 🤷*♂️

And less season ticket holders than Hibs

[flash]

Still think tomorrow will be dramatic. Proud of the club here though regardless what happens next.

[SHODAN]

I wonder if we'll bring anyone in tomorrow.

[hibee-boys]

You say Nonsense and then mention Burke and McBurnie. Two players who’s price tag seems to be the only reason they are in the Scotland team.


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If ever 2 players highlighted the inflated valuations in England it’s this pair, I wouldn’t want them at Easter Road never the Scotland squad.

[Paul1642]

Scotland premiership player prices have not inflated at a fraction of the rate that the rest of Europe have. In 2007 we sold Scott Brown for 4.4 million. At that time the world record transfers were around the 30 million mark (therefore we sold our top player for around 15% of the world record).

With a fair few transfers now reaching the £100million mark it raises the question, would we get £15million for Scott Brown (or a player of similar ability) today. No chance, we would still bite a hand if for 4.4 million. So why aren’t our transfer fees inflating?

[Aldo]

I wonder if we'll bring anyone in tomorrow.

I think we will lose at least 1


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[bingo70]

I think we will lose at least 1


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Got to assume Mallan will be away with him not even making the squad yesterday.

[Aldo]

Got to assume Mallan will be away with him not even making the squad yesterday.

That’s who I think. Permanent too for undisclosed fee


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[Ronniekirk]

I also think with so much having changed for him personally he may feel differently about a move. I don’t want to speculate about it any more than that but if he did want to go down south I’d wish him well and look out for how he’s doing. The lure of becoming an established international with the chance to work his way into the EPL may be a big draw.

It’s been made clear he isn’t pushing fir a move That may change in summer but I think that helps club with a decision
He stock will rise further and English teams are trying to cherry pick Scottish talent now as they know they will need to pay more in the summer post Brexit
Hold our nerve and we will be rewarded further down the line


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[Torto7]

Scotland premiership player prices have not inflated at a fraction of the rate that the rest of Europe are. In 2007 we sold Scott brown for 4.4 million. At that time the world record transfers were around the 30 million mark (therefore we sold our top player for around 15% of the world record).

With a fair few transfers now reaching the £100million mark it raises the question, would we get £15million for Scott Brown (or a player of similar ability) today. No chance, we would still bite a hand if for 4.4 million. So why aren’t our transfer fees inflating?

A myriad of reasons. Some of which would be awful debt at the clubs and being in a weak position to turn down any money.
The standard of boardrooms across the league being highly amateurish.
A constant depression and mood across the country of 'we're too small and crap."
A lack of vision basically and being led by fear rather than common sense. Hopefully this will start to end soon as the finances pre covid where looking healthy across the league bar the cheats from Govan.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

The next 6 months are absolutely crucial for both Porteous and Nisbet.

Both young Scottish players, Nisbet played excellent all season so must fancy his chances and Porto being in the squad will be hopeful that they make the euros.

Going to the wrong club or moving and not making an impact could ruin their chances of making it to a major finals - might be their only opportunity. Hopefully that's in their mind too

[04Sauzee]

The Hibees have informed City of how much it would take to prise Nisbet away, but Birmingham deem that an “unrealistic” figure.

After splashing £2million on Sam Cosgrove to sign him from Aberdeen, it appears Birmingham’s budget won;t stretch to getting Nisbet to partner him in attack.

Karanka hinted that other clubs are interested in Nisbet, so Hibs will be bracing themselves for more potential bids tomorrow as the midnight transfer deadline looms.

[500miles]

If Birmingham want Nisbet, they can offer the money and throw in Jutekewicz. They get what they want, we get an experienced Championshop forward, and we make a tidy profit that keeps the club ticking over nicely during covid.

[kaimendhibs]

I hope Kevin and Ryan are still here on Tuesday. Joe Newell and Stevie too.
If we do sell, we will only be able to surmise the fees as always undisclosed now.
Get into Europe and make money from there, future fees will be higher.

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[Shrekko]

Not disappointed at all that we’ve turned down a good bid but really not sure about all the theories on how much his value will increase.

Pretty sure Dundee Utd knocked back a similar offer for Shankland - and I’ll bet they’re not fighting bigger bids off now.

[04Sauzee]

If Birmingham want Nisbet, they can offer the money and throw in Jutekewicz. They get what they want, we get an experienced Championshop forward, and we make a tidy profit that keeps the club ticking over nicely during covid.
Scored in the 6-6 game and 31 now

[houstonhibbee]

It’s been made clear he isn’t pushing fir a move That may change in summer but I think that helps club with a decision
He stock will rise further and English teams are trying to cherry pick Scottish talent now as they know they will need to pay more in the summer post Brexit
Hold our nerve and we will be rewarded further down the line


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I would imagine when he signed a 4 year deal there would have been a plan in place that suited both parties.

Something like stay at Hibs for 2 years get plenty game time to develop into a great prospect and push to get into the Scotland set up. If all goes well and a big offer comes in after 2 years Hibs will not stand in your way as long as the deal is right for both parties. Moving on after 6 months will have not been in the script.

All IMHO.......

[Peevemor]

Not disappointed at all that we’ve turned down a good bid but really not sure about all the theories on how much his value will increase.

Pretty sure Dundee Utd knocked back a similar offer for Shankland - and I’ll bet they’re not fighting bigger bids off now.If we keep him for a couple of seasons then sell him, his goals plus his eventual sale price could be worth more than £3m in total to us.

[Gordy M]

A myriad of reasons. Some of which would be awful debt at the clubs and being in a weak position to turn down any money.
The standard of boardrooms across the league being highly amateurish.
A constant depression and mood across the country of 'we're too small and crap."
A lack of vision basically and being led by fear rather than common sense. Hopefully this will start to end soon as the finances pre covid where looking healthy across the league bar the cheats from Govan.

I think its more to do with wages tbh. If its correct we have turned down 3 million then technically Nisbet is now valued at least that amount. He would quite rightly be looking for wages paid to that value of player.

Teams looking to buy know what wages he is getting a week. Hibs can turn around and say he is now worth 5 million, and if we did, then Nisbet would rightly be asking For a better wage. I think thats the main reason tbh.

Basically you cant say he is worth millions then pay him 2.5k a week.

[Lee Marvin]

Not disappointed at all that we’ve turned down a good bid but really not sure about all the theories on how much his value will increase.

Pretty sure Dundee Utd knocked back a similar offer for Shankland - and I’ll bet they’re not fighting bigger bids off now.

They are hardly theories. If he continues to score goals, his value will increase. He if stops, it'll reduce.

[FilipinoHibs]

Given his father's death and his young age, don't think on a personal level, never mind a developmental one, it's a move he wants.

[Greenworld]

Still think he will go tomorrow i cannot believe we a turning down that kind of offer.
Maybe not to birmingham if as hinted other clubs were sniffing around

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[Since452]

Ross County can this afternoon confirm that Ross Stewart has joined League One side Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.

Everybody at the club wishes Ross success in his next chapter, and we look forward to watching him go from strength to strength.

Delighted he's not coming here

[WhileTheChief..]

But but ambition...or something.

Well, yeah, this is what we’re looking for.

You’re not seeing anyone complain are you?

[houstonhibbee]

Still think he will go tomorrow i cannot believe we a turning down that kind of offer.
Maybe not to birmingham if as hinted other clubs were sniffing around

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There is absolutely nothing since his move to Hibs that would indicate that KN will not develop into a great player. Why sell your prized asset now when you can get another two years of great service from him and sell him for double what's on offer now. Especially if we don't have to financially and the layer is happy to stay and fulfill his promise.

[Aldo]

Still think he will go tomorrow i cannot believe we a turning down that kind of offer.
Maybe not to birmingham if as hinted other clubs were sniffing around

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He may but it will be on our terms! Turning down £3 million is some statement of intent by the club!


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[Real Emerald]

Still think he will go tomorrow i cannot believe we a turning down that kind of offer.
Maybe not to birmingham if as hinted other clubs were sniffing around

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I’m with you on this, there must be more money incoming from someone else as I’d be hugely surprised if we’re turning down more than we got for McGinn if there’s nothing else in the background. Don’t want him to go but like you think he’ll be away tomorrow.

[hibee-boys]

Given his father's death and his young age, don't think on a personal level, never mind a developmental one, it's a move he wants.

He may also think he has a better chance of forcing his way into the Scotland squad by playing and scoring regularly for Hibs.

[Since452]

If he continues scoring for Hibs and gets into the Euro squad, he'll do much, much better than Birmingham.

[CapitalGreen]

Delighted at this news.

Some decent backtracking on this thread from folk who were gagging on us selling our top goalscorer midway through a season where we have a very good chance of finishing 3rd.

[Greenworld]

There is absolutely nothing since his move to Hibs that would indicate that KN will not develop into a great player. Why sell your prized asset now when you can get another two years of great service from him and sell him for double what's on offer now. Especially if we don't have to financially and the layer is happy to stay and fulfill his promise.Its like he has skipped the bit youve described and gone straight from a 250k to 3 million player.

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[The 90+2]

Scored in the 6-6 game and 31 now

What a goal man right after Buzz having a nightmare saved a pen.

[Scott Allan Key]

I would imagine when he signed a 4 year deal there would have been a plan in place that suited both parties.

Something like stay at Hibs for 2 years get plenty game time to develop into a great prospect and push to get into the Scotland set up. If all goes well and a big offer comes in after 2 years Hibs will not stand in your way as long as the deal is right for both parties. Moving on after 6 months will have not been in the script.

All IMHO.......He seemed when he signed to be very level headed and knew how he wanted to progress. Money wasn't the sole motivator.

It's a good place to get first team football, develop as a player before getting a progression to the top level of the Championship or Premier League.

A smart player would take their time before following the pound signs. I don't think a lot of us realised what a great player McGinn was for playing with us for a good few years. Even with 1 year left on his contract I still think he was undersold. When he went FourFourTwo magazine singled out McGinn as the best Championship signing in the window.

It does suggest the great ability of players up here is not questioned down south. They're using the relative poverty as an excuse to lowball us for our best players.

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[tamig]

There is absolutely nothing since his move to Hibs that would indicate that KN will not develop into a great player. Why sell your prized asset now when you can get another two years of great service from him and sell him for double what's on offer now. Especially if we don't have to financially and the layer is happy to stay and fulfill his promise.

Exactly. I can’t understand why most folk don’t share this view.

[Hibees1973]

The guy at East Mains I know advised we are not out of the woods with Nisbet yet.

The offer from Birmingham City was not enough and the payment structure did not suit Hibs. It was payments over two years and was heavily weighted on Nisbet’s appearances and goals scored. Payment structure was a weird one as far as Hibs are concerned as Birmingham sold Bellingham for around £18m six months ago.

Nisbet happy to stay and not being awkward in the slightest. His feelings are that Birmingham City are seldom involved in a promotion race anyway.

However, there are a couple of other, bigger clubs with an interest noted in Nisbet. Could go down to the wire if Hibs are offered more than £3m, with more cash up front.

Loads of other stuff going on apparently. Seems a few of Hibs players in demand, mostly from down south. Loan requests received for Mallan, Mackie, Gray & Wright.

Gordon is cool with what is going on and happy to spend, even if we do not sell. So could be a couple new arrivals. Priorities are still a CH & CF. Lindsay, correctly mentioned on here. No name yet of a CF.

[brog]

The guy at East Mains I know advised we are not out of the woods with Nisbet yet.

The offer from Birmingham City was not enough and the payment structure did not suit Hibs. It was payments over two years and was heavily weighted on Nisbet’s appearances and goals scored. Payment structure was a weird one as far as Hibs are concerned as Birmingham sold Bellingham for around £18m six months ago.

Nisbet happy to stay and not being awkward in the slightest. His feelings are that Birmingham City are seldom involved in a promotion race anyway.

However, there are a couple of other, bigger clubs with an interest noted in Nisbet. Could go down to the wire if Hibs are offered more than £3m, with more cash up front.

Loads of other stuff going on apparently. Seems a few of Hibs players in demand, mostly from down south. Loan requests received for Mallan, Mackie, Gray & Wright.

Gordon is cool with what is going on and happy to spend, even if we do not sell. So could be a couple new arrivals. Priorities are still a CH & CF. Lindsay, correctly mentioned on here. No name yet of a CF.

Good info ta. Fits with what EN are now reporting, ie close to £3m including add ons.

[Real Emerald]

The guy at East Mains I know advised we are not out of the woods with Nisbet yet.

The offer from Birmingham City was not enough and the payment structure did not suit Hibs. It was payments over two years and was heavily weighted on Nisbet’s appearances and goals scored. Payment structure was a weird one as far as Hibs are concerned as Birmingham sold Bellingham for around £18m six months ago.

Nisbet happy to stay and not being awkward in the slightest. His feelings are that Birmingham City are seldom involved in a promotion race anyway.

However, there are a couple of other, bigger clubs with an interest noted in Nisbet. Could go down to the wire if Hibs are offered more than £3m, with more cash up front.

Loads of other stuff going on apparently. Seems a few of Hibs players in demand, mostly from down south. Loan requests received for Mallan, Mackie, Gray & Wright.

Gordon is cool with what is going on and happy to spend, even if we do not sell. So could be a couple new arrivals. Priorities are still a CH & CF. Lindsay, correctly mentioned on here. No name yet of a CF.

Sounds like a very interesting 24 hours to come and I only hope we emerge stronger after it. 🤞👍🇳🇬

[brog]

He seemed when he signed to be very level headed and knew how he wanted to progress. Money wasn't the sole motivator.

It's a good place to get first team football, develop as a player before getting a progression to the top level of the Championship or Premier League.

A smart player would take their time before following the pound signs. I don't think a lot of us realised what a great player McGinn was for playing with us for a good few years. Even with 1 year left on his contract I still think he was undersold. When he went FourFourTwo magazine singled out McGinn as the best Championship signing in the window.

It does suggest the great ability of players up here is not questioned down south. They're using the relative poverty as an excuse to lowball us for our best players.

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Excellent post. Brum in recent seasons have spent over £6/7m on the likes of Sumjic & Peleteiro but as usual they try to buy a Scottish player on the cheap!

[thebausburst]

The way it’s being reported will be inaccurate and the usual sensationalist stuff ‘Hibs reject 3m’ when it’s likely not even 3m at all, prob as suggested weird structure and performance arrangement or 2.3 and add ons

[Malthibby]

https://twitter.com/ByronHutchison/status/1355880916393070594?s=19

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The Casuals Directory on that link is hilarious - hard guys meet Come dancing.....:not worth

[Max_Shah]

OK which one of you wrote this:

19 Jan 2021 20:01:15
Hibs supposed to be rumoured with Tom McIntyre, Regan Hendry, Connor McLeannan and Josh Vickers. McLennan and Vickers only likely if Boyle and Marciano leave in the summer. C_hendo04

03 Jan 2021 12:55:31
Hibs are apparently considering a £1.5million bid from Celtic for Martin Boyle with a deal for Chris Cadden already in place. Would allow Hibs to sign targets like Ryan Wintle, Kai Kennedy, Ross Stewart, Allan Campbell and Stuart Findlay on pre-contracts. C_hendo04

Source: - https://hibsrumours.co.uk/

Pack it up guys. It is over. This dude is the secret squirrel we've always wanted.

[Heisenberg]

Mallan away to Turkey after all

https://twitter.com/robert_grieve/status/1355966025515282434?s=21

[Brightside]

The guy at East Mains I know advised we are not out of the woods with Nisbet yet.

The offer from Birmingham City was not enough and the payment structure did not suit Hibs. It was payments over two years and was heavily weighted on Nisbet’s appearances and goals scored. Payment structure was a weird one as far as Hibs are concerned as Birmingham sold Bellingham for around £18m six months ago.

Nisbet happy to stay and not being awkward in the slightest. His feelings are that Birmingham City are seldom involved in a promotion race anyway.

However, there are a couple of other, bigger clubs with an interest noted in Nisbet. Could go down to the wire if Hibs are offered more than £3m, with more cash up front.

Loads of other stuff going on apparently. Seems a few of Hibs players in demand, mostly from down south. Loan requests received for Mallan, Mackie, Gray & Wright.

Gordon is cool with what is going on and happy to spend, even if we do not sell. So could be a couple new arrivals. Priorities are still a CH & CF. Lindsay, correctly mentioned on here. No name yet of a CF.

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[04Sauzee]

Stevie Mallan now looks set to sign for Turkish club Malatyaspor on loan from @HibernianFC until the end of the season, with a view to a longer term move in the summer. Contract talks progressed today with deal likely to be completed tomorrow.@scotsunsport

[Vault Boy]

Sounds like it could be an exciting deadline day, always up for that particular roller-coaster!

(🍿🍕🍻🍫🍟🍪🍗)

[blackpoolhibs]

Well it may seem selfish but I don’t want to sit next to an infectious 40 year old even if my chance of being gravely ill are reduced.. I wish I could share your optimism that the death toll will be tiny by March but I think it’s misplaced.

I was under the impression everyone can still catch the virus even after having the vaccine, you just dont have bad symptoms with it?

[S4uzee]

Sounds like it could be an exciting deadline day, always up for that particular roller-coaster!

(🍿🍕🍻🍫🍟🍪🍗)

Does the window close at 9pm tomorrow?

[Billy Whizz]

Does the window close at 9pm tomorrow?

Midnight in Scotland, 11pm South of the Border I believe

[ancient hibee]

I was under the impression everyone can still catch the virus even after having the vaccine, you just dont have bad symptoms with it?


Truer to say you shouldn't have such a bad dose but nothing guaranteed.

[Magpie]

Sad to see Mallan go as I like him. Wish him all the best.

[Centre Hawf]

Delighted he's not coming here

I personally quite like him, but I wouldn't have paid £300k for a guy with 6 months left on his contract.

[kaimendhibs]

Sad to see Mallan go as I like him. Wish him all the best.Me too

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[Wakeyhibee]

If the right offer comes in I'm sure we'll sell. Theres been no formal "He's not for sale" messages coming out.

Still I am pleased as a club Hibs are trying to get the best deal and will not accept anything below their value/structure.

I hope he stays but can understand the circumstances, which is why Hibs stance is even more appreciated.

[A Hi-Bee]

Stevie Mallan now looks set to sign for Turkish club Malatyaspor on loan from @HibernianFC until the end of the season, with a view to a longer term move in the summer. Contract talks progressed today with deal likely to be completed tomorrow.@scotsunsport

I hope he does well over there at least the weather will be better and sure they will lap him up, good for the lad if he gets more game time, with perhaps a transfer at the end of it.
GGTTH
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[blackpoolhibs]

Truer to say you shouldn't have such a bad dose but nothing guaranteed.


:agree: which means when we open grounds up again, there's still the very likely chance of people passing the virus on, and thats going to be the case until the vaccine wipes the disease out, which could be a very very long time.

[A Hi-Bee]

:agree: which means when we open grounds up again, there's still the very likely chance of people passing the virus on, and thats going to be the case until the vaccine wipes the disease out, which could be a very very long time.

Only time will tell they still dont really know enough about it.

[Barney McGrew]

Can we keep this thread for transfer news please, there’s plenty other threads elsewhere on here to discuss other stuff :aok:

[inglisavhibs]

:agree: which means when we open grounds up again, there's still the very likely chance of people passing the virus on, and thats going to be the case until the vaccine wipes the disease out, which could be a very very long time.

Not quite true. Below is the extract from the first vaccine document. In short you are very unlikely to get infected after having two doses. There is chapter and verse on the internet but given that we should all be vaccinated by autumn, better days are hopefully ahead.
That means if you have both doses of the Pfizer vaccination, and you come into contact with the coronavirus, you're 95 percent likely to avoid infection.
But, that does mean that there's a very small risk that you could still become infected.

[A Hi-Bee]

With Stevie Mallan going to Turkey, and with 2 or 3 others rumoured to go out as well, we must be bringing in at least one, not counting anythng to do with Porto or Nisbet, moving, anyone know who they may be?

[hibee1875]

With Stevie Mallan going to Turkey, and with 2 or 3 others rumoured to go out as well, we must be bringing in at least one, not counting anythng to do with Porto or Nisbet, moving, anyone know who they may be?

Rebalance of the squad? If the post above with the info from EM is correct that’s trimming the midfield by 2 and sending out our 3rd choice full backs.

CB and striker in hopefully

[Gmack7]

In addition to mallan I'm not sure we'd miss S McGinn or Drey Wright from the midfield

[04Sauzee]

🍀 | Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny has joined Celtic on loan for the rest of the season.

[J-C]

I was under the impression everyone can still catch the virus even after having the vaccine, you just dont have bad symptoms with it?


True you can still get the virus but your body has enough anti bodies that it will be able to fight and overcome it, even though you have the anti bodies if you get infected you can still spread it to others hence it'll be nearer the end of the year before some form of complete normality is restored.

[sean04]

Anybody interested in hallberg?

[Wakeyhibee]

:agree: which means when we open grounds up again, there's still the very likely chance of people passing the virus on, and thats going to be the case until the vaccine wipes the disease out, which could be a very very long time.

If ever BH, they are not planning on vaccinating children at the moment if ever. With an efficacy of 90% on average still leaves 1.3m in the most vulnerable groups not covered.

[FilipinoHibs]

Only time will tell they still dont really know enough about it.

The vaccine stops you getting badly ill from the virus. Does not stop you getting it or spreading it. Might be a long time before it is killed off.

[Winston Ingram]

If Birmingham want Nisbet, they can offer the money and throw in Jutekewicz. They get what they want, we get an experienced Championshop forward, and we make a tidy profit that keeps the club ticking over nicely during covid.

Who’s going to pay Jutekewicz wages?

[Brightside]

Mallan away to Turkey after all

https://twitter.com/robert_grieve/status/1355966025515282434?s=21

I would rather release Stephen McGinn before loaning out Mallan.

[chrisski33]

I’m with you on this, there must be more money incoming from someone else as I’d be hugely surprised if we’re turning down more than we got for McGinn if there’s nothing else in the background. Don’t want him to go but like you think he’ll be away tomorrow.

Have you not thought that the club might not actually sell Kevin to anyone during this window?

[Heisenberg]

£2.6m was the offer for Nisbet according to the DR.

[Billy Whizz]

I would rather release Stephen McGinn before loaning out Mallan.

He’s not just a player for Jack

[04Sauzee]

BREAKING! George Edmundson set for Derby transfer as Rangers star opens talks with Wayne Rooney over loan | @ScottBurns75

https://t.co/9wQemElX8L https://t.co/ctjuaABysJ

[Souter96Mac]

Tomorrow's set to be a bit of a mental transfer deadline day!.. cue Mallan leaving to be the only business to happen

[MrRobot]

Still need a striker. Would like another CB but striker is a priority now.

Would let Mallan, Gray, Wright and Mackie go on loan if the rumours they are wanted are true.

[Allez Hibs]

He’s not just a player for Jack

What else is he?

[Iggy Pope]

I can’t see the squad getting any bigger in any department so I doubt we are looking at adding CFs or CBs, hope I’m wrong.
Ross would probably go now with the squad we have but certainly not less. If one goes out then one surely has to come in.

[Iggy Pope]

What else is he?

A sex dream man.

[Allez Hibs]

Surely we will sign a striker?

[Greencore]

Would like to see Gullan loaned out to a bottom prem side. Hopefully if Mallan does go on loan it will give him improvement on his game time and confidence. Still think we need a cb and forward... If we keep Porto and Nisbet it will be like a signing. Fantastic hibs are showing a bit of bottle and not giving in to the first few offers. Credit where it is due.

[Gmack7]

Surely we will sign a striker?

With the way Cadden has started on the right boyle may end up as the striker

[davhibby]

If Mallan and Wright were to leave and we got in a defender and a striker, even if it’s just on loan, we’ll have had an outstanding window

[ancient hibee]

With Stevie Mallan going to Turkey, and with 2 or 3 others rumoured to go out as well, we must be bringing in at least one, not counting anythng to do with Porto or Nisbet, moving, anyone know who they may be?

Does any footballer that goes to Turkey ever stay longer than 10 minutes?

[houstonhibbee]

With the way Cadden has started on the right boyle may end up as the striker


Boyle should be played up top as an option/ sub to KN and given a free role to move around pulling defenders with him and creating space for Doidge and the midfielders Irvine/Newall/Allan coming through

[LeithMike]

Boyle should be played up top as an option/ sub to KN and given a free role to move around pulling defenders with him and creating space for Doidge and the midfielders Irvine/Newall/Allan coming throughDont think Boyle is good enough with his back to goal for that sort of role. He's in his element running on to the ball - ideal for a winger.

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[scoopyboy]

Does any footballer that goes to Turkey ever stay longer than 10 minutes?

not to mention getting paid, I don't think Kris boyd ever did and there has been many more

[Greenworld]

Dont think Boyle is good enough with his back to goal for that sort of role. He's in his element running on to the ball - ideal for a winger.

Sent from my SM-N960F using TapatalkDont have to he just runs the channels thats what he did on sat when he scored ..

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[Tug Wilson]

If Mallan and Wright were to leave and we got in a defender and a striker, even if it’s just on loan, we’ll have had an outstanding window

Totally agree.

[ahibby]

Dont have to he just runs the channels thats what he did on sat when he scored ..

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Dont often see channels though unless we score first. We still need someone who can play with back to goal until the game opens up and channels appear.

[Ozyhibby]

Does any footballer that goes to Turkey ever stay longer than 10 minutes?

Or get paid.


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[Jim44]

Does any footballer that goes to Turkey ever stay longer than 10 minutes?

Only the ones who open pop-up kebab shops and stay for a few weeks.:partyhibb

[Since452]

Interestingly if Mallan goes no Lennon signings will still be at the club.

*Forgot about Marciano oops

[Cat Stanton]

Delighted at this news.

Some decent backtracking on this thread from folk who were gagging on us selling our top goalscorer midway through a season where we have a very good chance of finishing 3rd.

It's incredible, isn't it? The number of alleged Hibs fans who sound so desperate to get rid of one of our best players - a player who can only improve further with time. Truly amazing some of the posts on here.

[04Sauzee]

It's incredible, isn't it? The number of alleged Hibs fans who sound so desperate to get rid of one of our best players - a player who can only improve further with time. Truly amazing some of the posts on here.

Pretty sure they are Hibs fans and not alleged.
Can't see anyone desperate to shift him on but some peole think 3m is a good offer.
I didn't think Hibs would turn it down, doesn't mean i wanted Hibs to accept it but I'd have understood why they had.

In saying that im not sure how the deal was structured.

[madhatter]

It's incredible, isn't it? The number of alleged Hibs fans who sound so desperate to get rid of one of our best players - a player who can only improve further with time. Truly amazing some of the posts on here.

“The number of alleged Hibs fans”. What the hell is this, seriously? I’d wager most people that post on here are paying for a ST they cannot use, quite a few will be onboard with HSL etc. as well. Throwing around “alleged fans” is pretty poor at the moment I’d say.

Nisbet cannot only improve further with time. Players do lose their way and players do get bad injuries.

[G B Young]

Supposedly isn't desperate to leave so hopefully means he won't be unhappy if it doesn't go through. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/hibs-kevin-nisbet-update-birmingham-19737598

I can see him staying for now as he's getting a regular game, doing well with us and challenging for a place in the Scotland squad for the Euros. Going somewhere else is a gamble that could quite easily jeopardise his chances if getting in the squad.

Also, with his dad passing away so recently you wonder if he'd be comfortable moving so far from his family at this stage.

I think he'll be happy enough that he's staying put for now.

BTW, Birmingham paying £2 million for Cosgrove (who cost Aberdeen only 30k a couple of years ago) and offering £3 million for Nisbet just underlines how mad the money down south is. Quite unbelievable actually because being honest neither player is worth that.

Credit to Hibs for rebuffing that sort of money in the current climate.

[Cat Stanton]

“The number of alleged Hibs fans”. What the hell is this, seriously? I’d wager most people that post on here are paying for a ST they cannot use, quite a few will be onboard with HSL etc. as well. Throwing around “alleged fans” is pretty poor at the moment I’d say.

Nisbet cannot only improve further with time. Players do lose their way and players do get bad injuries.

I'm merely pointing out that a lot of people posting on here - so presumably Hibs fans - seem awfully keen for one of the club's best young players to leave. That seems very strange to me. That's all. Don't be so sensitive or angry.

[G B Young]

“The number of alleged Hibs fans”. What the hell is this, seriously? I’d wager most people that post on here are paying for a ST they cannot use, quite a few will be onboard with HSL etc. as well. Throwing around “alleged fans” is pretty poor at the moment I’d say.

Nisbet cannot only improve further with time. Players do lose their way and players do get bad injuries.

I think he's done well so far and definitely has the potential to improve a lot further. He's bumped around from club to club and Hibs have given him a great opportunity to really find his way. If he can remain focused and do that we'll have a very valuable player on our hands considering he's already deemed worthy of a £3m bid.

[madhatter]

I'm merely pointing out that a lot of people posting on here - so presumably Hibs fans - seem awfully keen for one of the club's best young players to leave. That seems very strange to me. That's all. Don't be so sensitive or angry.

I was merely pointing out that “alleged” clearly makes you question the authenticity of posters on here. Sensitive? You know what you are doing... Presumably you can find someone else to give you attention.

[Callum_62]

I'm merely pointing out that a lot of people posting on here - so presumably Hibs fans - seem awfully keen for one of the club's best young players to leave. That seems very strange to me. That's all. Don't be so sensitive or angry.

He will be 24 in March - is that still classed as a young player?

[FilipinoHibs]

Pretty sure they are Hibs fans and not alleged.
Can't see anyone desperate to shift him on but some peole think 3m is a good offer.
I didn't think Hibs would turn it down, doesn't mean i wanted Hibs to accept it but I'd have understood why they had.

In saying that im not sure how the deal was structured.
Yes I think if Hibs were offered £3m with no strings, Hibs would accept it. Not sure if KN would want to go though.

[J-C]

I'm merely pointing out that a lot of people posting on here - so presumably Hibs fans - seem awfully keen for one of the club's best young players to leave. That seems very strange to me. That's all. Don't be so sensitive or angry.


Who the hell is wanting him to leave ffs, all people have been discussing is if he leaves and is £3m a decent deal, a deal seemingly made up of instalments re goals scored, games played etc, so not £3m up front right away. Bad patter calling fans " alleged fans ".

[The 90+2]

Stevie Mallan has agreed a permanent deal to the mob in Turkey on loan initially. It’s from his old mans mate. We get a good deal up front. He didn’t want to leave. Ross doesn’t like him. Get Hallberg on a ship next man.

[The 90+2]

We should be going for Hornby if we are losing Kevin. Great young player.

[houstonhibbee]

We should be going for Hornby if we are losing Kevin. Great young player.


I thought that train had left the station.......

[BlackSheep]

alleged Hibs fans

Watch out, this is a trigger phrase on here, be prepared for a lashing! 😂

[HoboHarry]

I thought that train had left the station.......
Only 9 3/4 out if ten for you. Don't want this thread going off the rails.

[Scott Allan Key]

Or get paid.


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[cabbageandribs1875]

all the best to Mallan :agree:

[Crunchie]

all the best to Mallan :agree:
Is he away?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Is he away?



going by previous posts anyway ? seems to be on off on off on, if it ends up on then good luck, if he stays then good :)

[Crunchie]

going by previous posts anyway ?
Can't see anything official yet, I think the boy would be mad to go there.

[cabbageandribs1875]

The guy at East Mains I know advised we are not out of the woods with Nisbet yet.

The offer from Birmingham City was not enough and the payment structure did not suit Hibs. It was payments over two years and was heavily weighted on Nisbet’s appearances and goals scored. Payment structure was a weird one as far as Hibs are concerned as Birmingham sold Bellingham for around £18m six months ago.

Nisbet happy to stay and not being awkward in the slightest. His feelings are that Birmingham City are seldom involved in a promotion race anyway.

However, there are a couple of other, bigger clubs with an interest noted in Nisbet. Could go down to the wire if Hibs are offered more than £3m, with more cash up front.

Loads of other stuff going on apparently. Seems a few of Hibs players in demand, mostly from down south. Loan requests received for Mallan, Mackie, Gray & Wright.

Gordon is cool with what is going on and happy to spend, even if we do not sell. So could be a couple new arrivals. Priorities are still a CH & CF. Lindsay, correctly mentioned on here. No name yet of a CF.





i saw this post quoted on a birmingham fans forum, the part in bold brought a few **** hims then :hilarious

[cabbageandribs1875]

Can't see anything official yet, I think the boy would be mad to go there.



i tried to look up what team it was mentioned, didn't realise every third club name in turkey ends with 'spor'

[Waxy]

We should be going for Hornby if we are losing Kevin. Great young player.

We’re not losing Kevin so that puts the buffers on that.

[flash]

We’re not losing Kevin so that puts the buffers on that.

Save that post until midnight Waxy!

[MWHIBBIES]

Stevie Mallan has agreed a permanent deal to the mob in Turkey on loan initially. It’s from his old mans mate. We get a good deal up front. He didn’t want to leave. Ross doesn’t like him. Get Hallberg on a ship next man.

Hallberg won't be leaving this window and rightfully so. A good option to have.

[flash]

Hallberg won't be leaving this window and rightfully so. A good option to have.

I think it's more likely Wright, Gray and/or Gullan could all go.

[HH81]

Are we all expecting fun and games today or a quite one :-)

[Heisenberg]

Are we all expecting fun and games today or a quite one :-)

Could potentially see a couple go on loan. Not sure we’ll get much more than that, which isn’t the end of the world.

[Unseen work]

Any rumours of players coming in?

[HH81]

Could potentially see a couple go on loan. Not sure we’ll get much more than that, which isn’t the end of the world.

It does seem stupid we have a month to do business and on the last day it blows up usually.

Would love a nice relaxed one.

[Alfred E Newman]

Only 9 3/4 out if ten for you. Don't want this thread going off the rails.

Well said.
We don't want people throwing the toys out the pram.

[Alex Trager]

It does seem stupid we have a month to do business and on the last day it blows up usually.

Would love a nice relaxed one.

Tbf we done most of our business early on. I imagine the club will wait til late to send players on loan in case we fall victim to any late surprise bids.

[JimBHibees]

Can't see anything official yet, I think the boy would be mad to go there.

Evening news seemed to be suggesting he had travelled to Turkey so assume so.

[mayo hibee]

i saw this post quoted on a birmingham fans forum, the part in bold brought a few **** hims then :hilarious

It's a fair point though, Birmingham are a nothing English club these days, he's more likely to be playing in League 1 than the Premier League if he goes there. If he is to go to England today or in the summer you'd prefer if he at least joined a decent team.

[brog]

Hallberg won't be leaving this window and rightfully so. A good option to have.

The main reason Hallberg won't be leaving is there's no interest in him.

[MWHIBBIES]

The main reason Hallberg won't be leaving is there's no interest in him.

Do you know that as fact?

Hallberg has offered more this season than Mallan, certainly in the league.

[Brightside]

The main reason Hallberg won't be leaving is there's no interest in him.

Or that he has been a good squad player this season. :greengrin

[FilipinoHibs]

It does seem stupid we have a month to do business and on the last day it blows up usually.

Would love a nice relaxed one.

I hate the last day. As nervous as before a big game or hanging onto a lead at ER. Don't want Porto or KN to go.

[blackpoolhibs]

Not quite true. Below is the extract from the first vaccine document. In short you are very unlikely to get infected after having two doses. There is chapter and verse on the internet but given that we should all be vaccinated by autumn, better days are hopefully ahead.
That means if you have both doses of the Pfizer vaccination, and you come into contact with the coronavirus, you're 95 percent likely to avoid infection.
But, that does mean that there's a very small risk that you could still become infected.

Thanks for that, i'd not seen or heard about this before, only that we could still catch the virus and spread it, but you were very unlikely to have bad symptoms. :thumbsup:

[Jim44]

Is there any truth in the rumour that COVID will be less contagious once the transfer window slams shut?

[hibbyfraelibby]

Is there any truth in the rumour that COVID will be less contagious once the transfer window slams shut?

Aparrently so...but I believe free agents will still be allowed to catch it.

[Percy Vere]

Can we stop the covid thread in here please!
I come in here for Hibs chatter and transfer comings and going’s. Quite honestly to get away from covid news.
So whilst very interesting start another thread. Ta

[Greenbeard]

Stevie Mallan has agreed a permanent deal to the mob in Turkey on loan initially. It’s from his old mans mate. We get a good deal up front. He didn’t want to leave. Ross doesn’t like him. Get Hallberg on a ship next man.
If the money has enticed Mallan to go when he didn't want to, does that mean he is on the Turkey gravy train?

[Leitherhibs]

Anyone got an idea who the other club are credited with an interest in Nisbet? Sheff Utd maybe?

[green with envy]

Can we stop the covid thread in here please!
I come in here for Hibs chatter and transfer comings and going’s. Quite honestly to get away from covid news.
So whilst very interesting start another thread. Ta

Quite right. Last thing I want is to catch a virus on my PC.:rolleyes:

[Jim44]

Can we stop the covid thread in here please!
I come in here for Hibs chatter and transfer comings and going’s. Quite honestly to get away from covid news.
So whilst very interesting start another thread. Ta

Maybe missed the irony in my post, Percy.

[neil7908]

Anyone got an idea who the other club are credited with an interest in Nisbet? Sheff Utd maybe?

West Ham have been mentioned by a couple of folk.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Alan Nixon linking Liam Lindsay to Preston as a replacement for Ben Davies


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[bingo70]

Preston North End making a move to sign Liam Lindsay to replace the boy who has joined Liverpool.

Could scupper our plans to sign a replacement for Porteous. I’d imagine if we can’t replace him we don’t sell him.

[GordonHFC]

Well said.
We don't want people throwing the toys out the pram.

This is hibs.net. its a big pram and there are lots of toys in it.

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Anyone got an idea who the other club are credited with an interest in Nisbet? Sheff Utd maybe?

Sure I saw somewhere it was one of the Bristol clubs..

[Greenworld]

Anyone got an idea who the other club are credited with an interest in Nisbet? Sheff Utd maybe?West ham were mentioned somewhere

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[bingo70]

Anyone got an idea who the other club are credited with an interest in Nisbet? Sheff Utd maybe?

I think it’s a no brainer for Celtic to get involved. Look how much they spent on that Swiss dud from West Ham. For someone considerably cheaper they’d be practically guaranteed a better return.

I’ll be really surprised if they don’t make a move for him today.

[RossScott1991]

Braga who are 4th and 3 points behind leaders Benfica are looking to sign Ryan Gauld who has impressed this season

Braga have roma to play in the europa.

Was Gauld the right player at the wrong time for us? Genuinely forget any games he played here

[Since452]

I think it’s a no brainer for Celtic to get involved. Look how much they spent on that Swiss dud from West Ham. For someone considerably cheaper they’d be practically guaranteed a better return.

I’ll be really surprised if they don’t make a move for him today.

Well they know the minimum price

[J-C]

Stevie Mallan has agreed a permanent deal to the mob in Turkey on loan initially. It’s from his old mans mate. We get a good deal up front. He didn’t want to leave. Ross doesn’t like him. Get Hallberg on a ship next man.


Is that a personal dislike or footballing wise? If it's personal then it's a hell of a long way to go to get rid of someone and surely if he didn't want to leave he has a contract, if Ross wanted him out and he wanted to stay in Scotland then tell Hibs to pay him up and let him go seems a strange one.

[brog]

Do you know that as fact?

Hallberg has offered more this season than Mallan, certainly in the league.



Well given that Mallan's only started 4 games it would be hard to argue. I do know, not as a fact but from a good source, that we have had many inquiries about Mallan's availability but zip about Hallberg. I should say, that was of last week.

[Iain G]

Well given that Mallan's only started 4 games it would be hard to argue. I do know, not as a fact but from a good source, that we have had many inquiries about Mallan's availability but zip about Hallberg. I should say, that was of last week.

Would be quite happy to keep Hallberg as part of this squad.

[Borderhibbie76]

I think it’s a no brainer for Celtic to get involved. Look how much they spent on that Swiss dud from West Ham. For someone considerably cheaper they’d be practically guaranteed a better return.

I’ll be really surprised if they don’t make a move for him today.

Not a chance in the hell they would meet the asking price nor give Lennon that kind of cash to spend when he will be gone in a few months at most

[Jones28]

Braga who are 4th and 3 points behind leaders Benfica are looking to sign Ryan Gauld who has impressed this season

Braga have roma to play in the europa.

Was Gauld the right player at the wrong time for us? Genuinely forget any games he played here

Did he get injured while playing for us?

I thought he was a great signing but things never really got going for him.

[04Sauzee]

Is this the team Mallan is supposedly going to about to announce a signing??

https://twitter.com/YMSkulubu/status/1356154684050993152?s=19

[J-C]

Did he get injured while playing for us?

I thought he was a great signing but things never really got going for him.


Yes he got injured but never looked strong enough for the Scottish game, nice passing and touches but more suited to a different style of football.

[Leitherhibs]

West ham were mentioned somewhere

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They just got 25-30mil for Haller - Makes sense that we'd be holding out for more than 3mil if they're interested..

[neil7908]

Is this the team Mallan is supposedly going to about to announce a signing??

https://twitter.com/YMSkulubu/status/1356154684050993152?s=19

Yeah I think it's them.

[Mikey_1875]

Got a feeling it will be a much quieter day than anticipated, which I would be more than happy with.I’ll guess one out (Mallan) and a striker in.

[MrRobot]

Hallberg has shown a lot more than Mallan this season and while not perfect is a good squad player. I don’t think we’ll see as much of him in the team when we have Newell, Irvine and Allan all available be is definitely good cover and has shown that the last few months.

It’s a shame to see Mallan leaving, he’s clearly a talented footballer but for whatever reason he not been able to improve on his first season with us.

[MWHIBBIES]

Well given that Mallan's only started 4 games it would be hard to argue. I do know, not as a fact but from a good source, that we have had many inquiries about Mallan's availability but zip about Hallberg. I should say, that was of last week.

I guess it shows what a decent youtube video of him scoring goals 2 years ago will do.

[04Sauzee]

Yeah I think it's them.

Yeah just had another look and they are followed by Graeme Mathie.

[Heisenberg]

The Sun reckon we were interested in Hornby on loan too, guess it was maybe only if Nisbet left.

[degenerated]

Cosgrove, 3 goals this season, 18months left, £2m

How can we only demand another £1m for top goal scorer 3 and a half years left?You seem to be forgetting the 2 seasons before where cosgrove scored 15 and 20.

[Cat Stanton]

Watch out, this is a trigger phrase on here, be prepared for a lashing! 😂

you were correct - apparently it also means I was looking for attention...??!!

[Andy74]

Hallberg has shown a lot more than Mallan this season and while not perfect is a good squad player. I don’t think we’ll see as much of him in the team when we have Newell, Irvine and Allan all available be is definitely good cover and has shown that the last few months.

It’s a shame to see Mallan leaving, he’s clearly a talented footballer but for whatever reason he not been able to improve on his first season with us.

Hallberg can play any position in midfield and will do the job pretty well - he has even come up with some assists this year.

The problem with Mallan is that his attributes are pretty much all attacking and we've now got Allan, Murphy, Irvine etc that can all play that role a bit more consistently than Mallan can. Would still be useful to have around but I think this is more his choice to go and play every week.

[ElginHibbie]

The Sun reckon we were interested in Hornby on loan too, guess it was maybe only if Nisbet left.

Imagine if we kept Nisbet and got Hornby as well though, finally turn the tables on Aberdeen when it came to transfers

[04Sauzee]

The Sun reckon we were interested in Hornby on loan too, guess it was maybe only if Nisbet left.
The report im reading in the Sun says he rejected Hibs as he wants to go to Aberdeen?

[The Sundance Kid]

The report im reading in the Sun says he rejected Hibs as he wants to go to Aberdeen?

Possibly turning to Callum Hendry instead in that case, if we are indeed looking to add another striker?

[Heisenberg]

The report im reading in the Sun says he rejected Hibs as he wants to go to Aberdeen?

Of course it does, the press love pushing that angle no matter how true it is. We wouldn’t need Hornby if Nisbet stays.

[bigwheel]

Of course it does, the press love pushing that angle no matter how true it is. We wouldn’t need Hornby if Nisbet stays.

Most people would agree we are one forward short even if Nisbet stays ...

[04Sauzee]

Of course it does, the press love pushing that angle no matter how true it is. We wouldn’t need Hornby if Nisbet stays.
I didn't write it just reporting what it says 😅

[Heisenberg]

Most people would agree we are one forward short even if Nisbet stays ...

I’d agree a backup option would be good, Hornby won’t be cheap though and he’ll be first choice at Aberdeen.

[madhatter]

you were correct - apparently it also means I was looking for attention...??!!

Don’t talk about “alleged fans” then. Either you don’t know the core meaning and connotations of “alleged” or you knew what you were doing. Haven’t seen many, if any, posts here hoping/insisting we sell our top goal scorer and yet you threw together a post stating “alleged fans” are calling for it.

Funny how those that criticise others for allegedly being too sensitive suddenly are bewildered that they are called out for seeking attention. I mean, don’t be too sensitive and angry, double question mark and exclamations...jeez, chill.

[Since452]

Really not convinced this Hornby fellow is any good. Suppose the recruitment team will know more than me.

[mayo hibee]

I think it’s a no brainer for Celtic to get involved. Look how much they spent on that Swiss dud from West Ham. For someone considerably cheaper they’d be practically guaranteed a better return.

I’ll be really surprised if they don’t make a move for him today.

I'll be really surprised if they do move for him. Usually they're only interested in cheap options domestically and they have a lame duck manager so they've clearly decided to save their money for a rebuild in the summer once a new man is in.

[04Sauzee]

Really not convinced this Hornby fellow is any good. Suppose the recruitment team will know more than me.

Looks like this one has hit the buffers anyway.
Quite chuffed

[chippy]

I think it’s a no brainer for Celtic to get involved. Look how much they spent on that Swiss dud from West Ham. For someone considerably cheaper they’d be practically guaranteed a better return.

I’ll be really surprised if they don’t make a move for him today.

Surprised Celtic not quoted for Porteous , seemingly long term admirers

[BlackSheep]

Really not convinced this Hornby fellow is any good. Suppose the recruitment team will know more than me.

Scotland's record goalscorer at under 21 level... thats a pretty impressive stat to carry around... enough to convince me he is worth a loan at least.

[Heisenberg]

I didn't write it just reporting what it says 😅

Didn’t mean it to sound like a dig at you, was more at the way they’ve reported the story.

[04Sauzee]

Didn’t mean it to sound like a dig at you, was more at the way they’ve reported the story.

Hey i absolutely know u weren't. Buckle in for an interesting last 12hrs or so 😁

[Unseen work]

I’m another that’s not totally convinced on Hornby, albeit I’ve rarely seen him play to make a proper judgement on him.

Another that I’d be happy to take as competition but not as our main striker instead of Nisbet.

[Brightside]

Most people would agree we are one forward short even if Nisbet stays ...

Hornby wouldnt come to us to sit on the bench.

[Callum_62]

We only have 12 games left in the league, I think squad depth is a bit of a red herring

Unless we are planning for next season

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[Stanton Spence]

Scotland's record goalscorer at under 21 level... thats a pretty impressive stat to carry around... enough to convince me he is worth a loan at least.There is a huge leap from under 21 football to the man's game at elite level. I've only seen Hornby play 3 or 4 times and I must have caught him on his off days because all the done was give away fouls and miss time a lot of headers missed a couple of chances but he did look like a handful against under 21s back lines. I thought he looked a bit like the boy Stewart who was at Ross County and I don't see what others do in either of them

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[Ozyhibby]

Surprised Celtic not quoted for Porteous , seemingly long term admirers

Celtic don’t know what they are doing just now with a new manager and CEO expected.


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[Dalianwanda]

We only have 12 games left in the league, I think squad depth is a bit of a red herring

Unless we are planning for next season

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Yup..I don’t think there’s a great need for new bodies unless we lose a key player. 12 games for someone, unless a guaranteed starter , would make it hard to make an impact. Would rather we go for top targets than last minute stop gaps (unless top targets available, but that seems unlikely at this late stage).

[mayo hibee]

Scotland's record goalscorer at under 21 level... thats a pretty impressive stat to carry around... enough to convince me he is worth a loan at least.

A load of those were against San Marino though I think. Big step up from scoring against San Marino under 21s to senior football.

[Ozyhibby]

There is a huge leap from under 21 football to the man's game at elite level. I've only seen Hornby play 3 or 4 times and I must have caught him on his off days because all the done was give away fouls and miss time a lot of headers missed a couple of chances but he did look like a handful against under 21s back lines. I thought he looked a bit like the boy Stewart who was at Ross County and I don't see what others do in either of them

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If I remember right, Hornby is a big unit and at age group footy that can make a massive difference. When you move into the men’s game, everyone else is big as well. I’m pretty sure Porteous used to score a load of goals playing for the u20’s but for the first team he rarely gets on the score sheet. It’s very different. Not saying he won’t do well, don’t know much about him.


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[Stanton Spence]

If I remember right, Hornby is a big unit and at age group footy that can make a massive difference. When you move into the men’s game, everyone else is big as well. I’m pretty sure Porteous used to score a load of goals playing for the u20’s but for the first team he rarely gets on the score sheet. It’s very different. Not saying he won’t do well, don’t know much about him.


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[number9dream]

Anyone at Championship level worth considering?
Connor Shields at Queen of the South is worth keeping an eye on if he can grab a few more goals.

[BlackSheep]

There is a huge leap from under 21 football to the man's game at elite level. I've only seen Hornby play 3 or 4 times and I must have caught him on his off days because all the done was give away fouls and miss time a lot of headers missed a couple of chances but he did look like a handful against under 21s back lines. I thought he looked a bit like the boy Stewart who was at Ross County and I don't see what others do in either of them

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All true, but there are many who have succeeded in taking the leap from 21s to first team. Still worth a punt on loan I’d say.

[bingo70]

Anyone at Championship level worth considering?
Connor Shields at Queen of the South is worth keeping an eye on if he can grab a few more goals.

Has anyone checked tk see what St Mirren players are out of contract in the summer?

Seems the obvious starting point.

Obika would certainly be more than welcome, even if it’s just to sit on the bench every week.

[Steve88]

Remind me again, does the club still have any debt it's servicing...?

[Stanton Spence]

All true, but there are many who have succeeded in taking the leap from 21s to first team. Still worth a punt on loan I’d say.He could be but depending obviously on the wages he's wanting I suppose

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[Callum_62]

Has anyone checked tk see what St Mirren players are out of contract in the summer?

Seems the obvious starting point.

Obika would certainly be more than welcome, even if it’s just to sit on the bench every week.

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[Sean1875]

Remind me again, does the club still have any debt it's servicing...?
Pretty sure Ron cleared it all when he took over.

[hibbie02]

They just got 25-30mil for Haller - Makes sense that we'd be holding out for more than 3mil if they're interested..

West Ham lost £20 million on Haller, so not that flush. They are checking out a Korean guy from Leipzig and a couple of English strikers. Nisbet not on their radar.

[Peevemor]

If we're not already in debt to Ron, we could well be in the coming months.

[Stanton Spence]

I would like us to bring in a nippy fox in the box type striker the opposite of doidge as you may say. Hornby has a similar style to the big fella but the problem is finding a striker at our budget etc, there's usually a couple of names out there but I am struggling to think of anyone. Cadden and get Irvine tied up along with keeping and getting match fit with what we have and it's got to be seen as a great window. Although I hope there's a few twists and turns if for any reason other than the boys live podcast will be great. Good luck with that and I'll be tuning in

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[wee hay]

Josh McEachran had been realised from Birmingham to free up the last position from their squad of 25. Indicates they may be coming back for Nesbit.

[jonny]

Josh McEachran had been realised from Birmingham to free up the last position from their squad of 25. Indicates they may be coming back for Nesbit.

They were also trying to get a striker in on loan from Man City, could be space for him

[Sean1875]

Josh McEachran had been realised from Birmingham to free up the last position from their squad of 25. Indicates they may be coming back for Nesbit.
Maybe famous last words but seeing as we gave them our price and they deemed it 'unrealistic' i cant see it. Wouldn't surprise me if someone else came in for him today though.

[Souter96Mac]

Maybe famous last words but seeing as we gave them our price and they deemed it 'unrealistic' i cant see it. Wouldn't surprise me if someone else came in for him today though.

Yeah, I can't see releasing a player will instantly mean they can now afford what Hibs are asking for. Could be wrong though

[Since452]

Remind me again, does the club still have any debt it's servicing...?

Ron cleared our debt whe he took over. That's not to say we haven't accumulated more in the last 10 months.

[Sweet Left Peg]

Anyone at Championship level worth considering?
Connor Shields at Queen of the South is worth keeping an eye on if he can grab a few more goals.

Was meant to be signing for Killie, according to a Queens fan I know. That was before Dyer left though so the situation may have changed now. Decent player, by all accounts.

[brog]

I guess it shows what a decent youtube video of him scoring goals 2 years ago will do.

I'm not sure why you ( & others ) feel the need to constantly denigrate a Hibs player. I didn't say anything derogatory about Hallberg, I merely pointed out he was unlikely to leave as, unlike Mallan, no one had expressed an interest in acquiring his services.

[badabing67]

I haven't seen anything indicating interest in Alan Campbell from Millwall has he already signed a pre-season with them & I've missed it

[SMAXXA]

Wouldnt be surprised to see Celtic come in last minute for Nisbet

[Lendo]

Wouldnt be surprised to see Celtic come in last minute for Nisbet

That "Celtic-clause" wasn't included in the contract for nothing. :wink:

[GloryGlory]

Wouldnt be surprised to see Celtic come in last minute for Nisbet

And if Lawwell/Lennon spend £3m or so on Nesbit, whilst simultaneously packing their bags to leave, I can imagine Celtc fans will go absolutely ape! :greengrin

[badabing67]

Wouldnt be surprised to see Celtic come in last minute for Nisbet

Celtic must be in a state of flux i think they will just bring in loans deals until they know what there doing. There changing CEO and probably the manager be interesting to see what happens there.

[brog]

Scotland's record goalscorer at under 21 level... thats a pretty impressive stat to carry around... enough to convince me he is worth a loan at least.

Our captain this season, at one time IIRC held the record for the number of Scotland U 21 caps. :wink: I have mixed feelings about Hornby, a couple of times I've seen him he looked hopeless, others he looked like Roy of the Rovers. He's not had much game time so you would think he can only develop. I'm sure Sheep fans will be pleased if he's confrmed there.

[MWHIBBIES]

I'm not sure why you ( & others ) feel the need to constantly denigrate a Hibs player. I didn't say anything derogatory about Hallberg, I merely pointed out he was unlikely to leave as, unlike Mallan, no one had expressed an interest in acquiring his services.

and I just stated that Mallan has a great youtube highlight reel?

[Argylehibby]

Mallan in Turkey for a medical

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55885139

[Aldo]

Wouldnt be surprised to see Celtic come in last minute for Nisbet

£2.5 million and Leigh and they have a deal!


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[WillowbraeHibby]

£2.5 million and Leigh and they have a deal!


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I wouldn't be averse to this... :)

[Peevemor]

Mallan in Turkey for a medical

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55885139

It's a pity that his time at Hibs seems to be ending like this.

I have a feeling that he could be one who comes back to bite our bum. He's roughly the same age as Paul Hartley was when we let him go and I think Mallan is capable of having a similar career.

[04Sauzee]

Hearts have signed Coventry City winger Gervane Kastaneer on loan for the rest of the season.

The Dutch-born Curacao international, 24, spent today training with his new teammates.

And thrilled boss Robbie Neilson said: “I’m pleased that we’ve been able to get Gervane signed up so quickly.

“He’s got a great pedigree, having played top flight football in Holland and in the English Championship and also at a big German club in Kaiserslautern.

“There’s strength in his play, he’s physically imposing but is pacey and very direct.

“The injury to Josh Ginnelly was a blow but with Gervane here we’re now equipped once again on the wings and I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do as we push towards the title.

[easty]

It's a pity that his time at Hibs seems to be ending like this.

I have a feeling that he could be one who comes back to bite our bum. He's roughly the same age as Paul Hartley was when we let him go and I think Mallan is capable of having a similar career.

I like Mallan, but there’s no similarity between his game and Hartleys.

[bingo70]

It's a pity that his time at Hibs seems to be ending like this.

I have a feeling that he could be one who comes back to bite our bum. He's roughly the same age as Paul Hartley was when we let him go and I think Mallan is capable of having a similar career.

Not in Scotland I don’t think.

I think he could do well in a more technical league where he will get time on the ball.

Don’t think the style of football here suits his game at all.

[04Sauzee]

Daniel McDonnell
@McDonnellDan
Expecting Aaron McEneff to leave Shamrock Rovers and join Hearts today. Some interest from England but Hearts made the strongest push and the deal should go through. Rovers will collect fee in region of €200k. More to follow @IndoSport
11:36 AM · Feb 1, 2021

[flash]

Daniel McDonnell
@McDonnellDan
Expecting Aaron McEneff to leave Shamrock Rovers and join Hearts today. Some interest from England but Hearts made the strongest push and the deal should go through. Rovers will collect fee in region of €200k. More to follow @IndoSport
11:36 AM · Feb 1, 2021

Neilson really is a relentless gatherer of footballers.

[Peevemor]

I like Mallan, but there’s no similarity between his game and Hartleys.

I didn't mean style of play, more the amount of potential.

In any case, it was changing his style of play that made Hartley. At ER he played on the right wing but was too lightweight and far too easily edged off the ball. At St Johnstone he bulked up and became a very good central midfielder.

He hasn't stopped bulking up since! :greengrin

[Peevemor]

Not in Scotland I don’t think.

I think he could do well in a more technical league where he will get time on the ball.

Don’t think the style of football here suits his game at all.

You could well be right. As I said, it's just a feeling that I have.

[MrRobot]

It's a pity that his time at Hibs seems to be ending like this.

I have a feeling that he could be one who comes back to bite our bum. He's roughly the same age as Paul Hartley was when we let him go and I think Mallan is capable of having a similar career.

It does say that it will be permanent if all parties agree, so sounds like an option and no obligation to buy. In that case, a successful 6 months there could get him back onto his game and back into the hibs team in the future.

[King Cosell]

Scotland's record goalscorer at under 21 level... thats a pretty impressive stat to carry around... enough to convince me he is worth a loan at least.

6 of his 10 goals were hat-tricks against Andorra and San Marino.

[Leitherhibs]

Neilson really is a relentless gatherer of footballers.

Not quite as relentless as Levein, did he not sign 43 players in 2 years as Manager at them?

[Peevemor]

Not quite as relentless as Levein, did he not sign 43 players in 2 years as Manager at them?

It's the total height that counts.

i reckon Neilson could be ahead already.

[Magpie]

It's a pity that his time at Hibs seems to be ending like this.

I have a feeling that he could be one who comes back to bite our bum. He's roughly the same age as Paul Hartley was when we let him go and I think Mallan is capable of having a similar career.

Only Christian Doidge and Florian Kamberi have scored more goals than him since he joined the club. Fans and Player’s player of the year in that time too. Wish him all the best.

[Suburban Hibby]

It's the total height that counts.

i reckon Neilson could be ahead already.

And another 200 grand spent by the Yams....on a Big strong clogger, not like them

[Real Emerald]

And another 200 grand spent by the Yams....on a Big strong clogger, not like them

Lucky they got £500,000 of tax payers money then. Glad it’s being used wisely.

[Mr. Wonderful]

If I remember right, Hornby is a big unit and at age group footy that can make a massive difference. When you move into the men’s game, everyone else is big as well. I’m pretty sure Porteous used to score a load of goals playing for the u20’s but for the first team he rarely gets on the score sheet. It’s very different. Not saying he won’t do well, don’t know much about him.


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He's big but that's not just what his games about. He's got the poachers instinct, has good feet and a good touch.

[Alex Trager]

We only have 12 games left in the league, I think squad depth is a bit of a red herring

Unless we are planning for next season

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Which we should be mate.

An eye on next season is absolutely no bad thing.

Bringing quality in is always welcome

[ancient hibee]

Moira Gordon says”Nisbet’s proposed move to B’rum looks to have broken down”.Will these clowns ever say anything positive about Hibs? There is no “proposed move”.They made an offer and we refused it.

[Stuart93]

Which we should be mate.

An eye on next season is absolutely no bad thing.

Bringing quality in is always welcome

As well as being in a good position for any European ties, fingers crossed

[Vault Boy]

Moira Gordon says”Nisbet’s proposed move to B’rum looks to have broken down”.Will these clowns ever say anything positive about Hibs? There is no “proposed move”.They made an offer and we refused it.

Well Birmingham did propose a move, and that move is no longer standing because it didn't meet our demands. I don't think there's anything to be annoyed about in that wording.

[HoboHarry]

Ok just woke up over here - have we signed anyone or let anyone leave other than Mallan?

[ancient hibee]

Well Birmingham did propose a move, and that move is no longer standing because it didn't meet our demands. I don't think there's anything to be annoyed about in that wording.

I do :greengrin

[CropleyWasGod]

Ok just woke up over here - have we signed anyone or let anyone leave other than Mallan?

You're going to Alaska.

Permanent loan. 25 year deal.

[basehibby]

I wonder what planet some of these clubs - like Birmingham - are occupying! Nisbet is 6 months into a 5 year deal - that in ANYONE's language means it is going to take TOP DOLLAR to prise him away.

NOTICE to all clubs - if you are going to offer peanuts then do everyone a favour and just get down to Edinburgh zoo - plenty monkeys there to go around.

[Vault Boy]

I do :greengrin

:greengrin

[bigwheel]

I wonder what planet some of these clubs - like Birmingham - are occupying! Nisbet is 6 months into a 5 year deal - that in ANYONE's language means it is going to take TOP DOLLAR to prise him away.

NOTICE to all clubs - if you are going to offer peanuts then do everyone a favour and just get down to Edinburgh zoo - plenty monkeys there to go around.

They are pretty close I would suggest.....wouldn’t rule it out yet


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[Max_Shah]

Not quite as relentless as Levein, did he not sign 43 players in 2 years as Manager at them?

It's like they went into the editor of Football Manager, gave themselves £1bn and are signing every free agent Jobber with above a 10 in key stats.

Bunch of ****ing numbskulls. It'll all end in tears and snotters.

[HoboHarry]

You're going to Alaska.

Permanent loan. 25 year deal.
**** that. I'd have to wear long trousers for more than three days a year. Deals aff and the agent is fired.....

[Argylehibby]

Well Birmingham did propose a move, and that move is no longer standing because it didn't meet our demands. I don't think there's anything to be annoyed about in that wording.

I think the wording is a bit misleading to be fair. it could suggest that the clubs agreed but the player didn't fancy the move wheras if the message had been Hibernian have rejected an improved bid then there is no ambiguity and the club get the credit they deserve for rejecting the bid. You can bet if it was the old firm then the emphasis would have been on how strong they were pushing back a bid they felt was below their valuation.

[calumhibee1]

Daniel McDonnell
@McDonnellDan
Expecting Aaron McEneff to leave Shamrock Rovers and join Hearts today. Some interest from England but Hearts made the strongest push and the deal should go through. Rovers will collect fee in region of €200k. More to follow @IndoSport
11:36 AM · Feb 1, 2021

Have to wonder why hearts are spending money on so many of these players when they already have a gap at the top and realistically it is only going to widen. Guess they are preparing for promotion but a bit wasteful in the current climate.

[Alfred E Newman]

Hearts have signed Coventry City winger Gervane Kastaneer on loan for the rest of the season.

The Dutch-born Curacao international, 24, spent today training with his new teammates.

And thrilled boss Robbie Neilson said: “I’m pleased that we’ve been able to get Gervane signed up so quickly.

“He’s got a great pedigree, having played top flight football in Holland and in the English Championship and also at a big German club in Kaiserslautern.

“There’s strength in his play, he’s physically imposing but is pacey and very direct.

“The injury to Josh Ginnelly was a blow but with Gervane here we’re now equipped once again on the wings and I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do as we push towards the title.

Good to see them wasting more money.
They could win that league with me playing.