Winter transfer thread 2020-21

[JimBHibees]

Birmingham have signed a forward from Man City - Keke Simmonds - should kill off Nisbet chat?


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Think he is more for their development team.

[easty]

Announce a transfer request has been handed in to a reporter from The S*n

Who told the Sun?

I’ve not read the story, does it quote Nisbet?

[Callum_62]

well his father didn't advise him to go to hibs for the money, do you think he would have advised him to go for the money just 4 months later ?You don't think he got a decent rise coming to us?

Decent rise and better visability

He will get the same at brum, except the visability will be to a market with massive funds and the rise will be signficantly more

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[easty]

You mean except the fact that's its in the papers? I don't get what you mean. If he wants to leave he should approach the manager and deal with the club behind closed doors.

There is no way it's got into the press by accident. It's been planted by him or his agent to back the club into a corner, which is a poor way to behave.

It’s obv not in the press by accident, but newspapers get their info from plenty of places. Not just the players at the club.

[Magpie]

Who told the Sun?

I’ve not read the story, does it quote Nisbet?

Quotes a source ‘close to the player’.

[CockneyRebel]

Or this is his best season? Some are talking like he's guaranteed to improve. Plenty of players have a good spell then struggle, due to injuries or whatever else. Look at Stevie May.

I'm happy to leave this one with the club. If they take the bid or not I'll trust their judgement. What I would say is that he'd be up there with McGinn, Fletcher and Brown as our highest transfer fees. And I don't see him at their level when they left Hibs.




Look at Shankland

[hibsbollah]

Brown also handed in a transfer request in January, got told to ram it and ended up going for over double that in the summer.

Nisbet has scored goals at every level he’s played at for 2.5 years, it’s not a wee spell he’s having.

Agree with this. He’s scored goals at every level he’s played at and scored every type of goal, crucially. That’s what scouts will have been excited about and why we should hold out for the absolute maximum, especially with football finances the way they are.

[ThatDayInMay]

Birmingham City aren’t the club that Nisbet is pushing a move too- its Sheffield United. Hope we milk them for every penny we can get.

[Pretty Boy]

Hibs won't budge until we are certain we have a replacement over the line.

I'd expect there to be frantic work going on to sort that out as we are in a tricky position now.

[easty]

Quotes a source ‘close to the player’.

Which tells us nothing.

[Hibbyradge]

Which tells us nothing.

It tells me it's his agent

[Lancs Harp]

Agree with this. He’s scored goals at every level he’s played at and scored every type of goal, crucially. That’s what scouts will have been excited about and why we should hold out for the absolute maximum, especially with football finances the way they are.

Playing devils advocate though he was worth 250K a few months ago, plays half a season, scores 11 goals (some of them penalties) and now hes worth £3million. Pretty amazing really.

[MrRobot]

Birmingham City aren’t the club that Nisbet is pushing a move too- its Sheffield United. Hope we milk them for every penny we can get.

They paid £20million for McBurnie, we should be milking them as much as possible :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Birmingham City aren’t the club that Nisbet is pushing a move too- its Sheffield United. Hope we milk them for every penny we can get.

Please elaborate...

Genuine interest? Have they made a bid?

If that’s the case we should get our valuation as they have money to burn.

3.5 million plus a sell on %

I also wouldn’t be as annoyed if he wants a move to United, Birmingham are a nothing club and likely to get relegated.

[easty]

It tells me it's his agent

Could be. Could be a relative. Could be a mate.

[Kaff]

Birmingham City aren’t the club that Nisbet is pushing a move too- its Sheffield United. Hope we milk them for every penny we can get.

That changes perception of the move. If true then you would imagine any fee agreed will more or less be paid up front and he's going to a well run club, albeit they are going to get relegated but that should suit his career path as you have to think they're buying him for promotion push next season.
£2.5 or over with a sell on clause and fee up front then I would sell.

[AugustaHibs]

Birmingham City aren’t the club that Nisbet is pushing a move too- its Sheffield United. Hope we milk them for every penny we can get.

You pulling that from the fake journo on Twitter or another source?

[Hibbyradge]

Could be. Could be a relative. Could be a mate.

It could be I suppose, but they'd be betraying a confidence.

It tells me that it's his agent doing what agents do to put pressure on clubs.

Unless it was Nisbet himself, of course.

I don't suppose it really matters.

[hibsbollah]

Playing devils advocate though he was worth 250K a few months ago, plays half a season, scores 11 goals (some of them penalties) and now hes worth £3million. Pretty amazing really.

That’s the weird world we’re in :agree: Although I think most folk realised it was a bargain at the time. Similarly, Frimpong was exactly the same price £300,000 and now Germany want him for £11milluon.

[flash]

Birmingham City aren’t the club that Nisbet is pushing a move too- its Sheffield United. Hope we milk them for every penny we can get.

Interesting from a poster who historically has known a wee bit here and there.

[Hibbyradge]

Interesting from a poster who historically has known a wee bit here and there.

I've known a wee bit here and there in my time, but you don't want to listen to me about player transfers!

[Heisenberg]

“It was then made clear to him that the club could sell him if a bid was to get to a certain level.

"Kevin is unhappy with the way the situation has been handled.

“He feels he has now been backed into a transfer and has been left with no option but to ask for a transfer.”

Quote from this “source close to the player” makes no sense to me? How’s he been backed into a transfer? Hibs haven’t accepted the bids. If he doesn’t want to go he doesn’t have to. Agent is at it.

[SanFranHibs]

Hibs won't budge until we are certain we have a replacement over the line.

I'd expect there to be frantic work going on to sort that out as we are in a tricky position now.

This for me is the most intriguing aspect of all this. Who could be out there waiting for a call from Hibs? And then if we don't sell Nisbet then we just don't call? Another club then don't sell a player they wanted to sell and a player who wanted to move stays put? Or are we lining up a replacement that no-one else is interested in?

Not a judgement by me on the process. Just wondering who is still out there at this late stage who would be a decent replacement for Nisbet? A loan perhaps?

[Greenworld]

Please elaborate...

Genuine interest? Have they made a bid?

If that’s the case we should get our valuation as they have money to burn.

3.5 million plus a sell on %

I also wouldn’t be as annoyed if he wants a move to United, Birmingham are a nothing club and likely to get relegated.If he has put a transfer request in,then would that not lessen the gap in transfer fee given he would loose his cut and perhaps other contractual fees.
Might make the deal happen with whoever

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[Centre Hawf]

Nah **** that. He can stamp his feet all he likes. He stays until our valuation is met.

What would our valuation be if he scores 1 goal between now and the summer? Still £3m+?
What about if he stays and only scores 3 goals between the summer and next January? Still £3m+?

We've been put into a hard position now and the only thing we should be doing is making sure the Football Club is in as strong a position as possible going forward from today and right now I don't think that position includes a want-away Kevin Nisbet.

[RossScott1991]

We’ve been here many times before.

Nisbet signed a 4 year deal with the view of a couple good seasons at Hibs and he can develop and get a big move. 6 months in 11 goals in and he’s got one on table. Footballing wise Birmingham are near relegation zone. But footballers and agents only see one thing £££

Personally I can understand folk wanting more in interest if Hibs. But 3 million pound is a great fee. In this current climate, season ticket sales won’t be as good and with this fee Hibs should survive the pandemic without too much damage as a club.

Footballing side - we are without our best striker. We’d have no time to get a replacement in. It sounds like a disaster.

But when I look at it we have 12 games left of the season. A 7 point lead over 5th. And tbh the Scottish cup is becoming increasingly unlikely to go on.

From that point of view I don’t think it’s a disaster and with boyle operating up top and cadden on the right we still have enough quality to secure European football. We can then review it in the summer.

Of course keeping him and getting a better deal to suit all round at end of season would be ideal scenario. I just don’t think it’s as much of a disaster as some would think with what’s left to play this season. Imo. I’m calm about it , maybe because I’ve not seen him play live and don’t feel as much of a attachment to him? Still think he’s not championship quality yet. Our two semi finals this year he didn’t deliver. He’s got a lot to improve on.

[Since452]

Birmingham City aren’t the club that Nisbet is pushing a move too- its Sheffield United. Hope we milk them for every penny we can get.

That's Birmingham screwed then

[Is It On....]

Which is true but nobody wants a player who doesn't want to be there
Worst case scenario is he spits the dummy out and his form takes a dive and we are then looking for buyers who won't pay what we've been offered. It's all speculation as far as I am aware anyway and time will tell

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We rejected a £4m bid many years ago from Charlton for Thomson & Brown [after they had changed agent] because we didn't feel it was right for the club. Nisbet is on a 4yr deal so if we don't think it's right for the club then we shouldn't sell him.

[ThatDayInMay]

Please elaborate...

Genuine interest? Have they made a bid?

If that’s the case we should get our valuation as they have money to burn.

3.5 million plus a sell on %

I also wouldn’t be as annoyed if he wants a move to United, Birmingham are a nothing club and likely to get relegated.


I can’t say too much at the minute (I know that’s not very helpful) but Sheffield United have definitely been contacted by Nisbet’s agent regarding his availability. Whether they consider genuinely making a move for him remains to be scene.

[Pretty Boy]

“It was then made clear to him that the club could sell him if a bid was to get to a certain level.

"Kevin is unhappy with the way the situation has been handled.

“He feels he has now been backed into a transfer and has been left with no option but to ask for a transfer.”

Quote from this “source close to the player” makes no sense to me? How’s he been backed into a transfer? Hibs haven’t accepted the bids. If he doesn’t want to go he doesn’t have to. Agent is at it.

It certainly doesn't read well.

Not really relevant but I was a bit shocked to read the other day that an agent has no legal obligation to inform a player of every offer available to him. For example if Hibs offered a player £3K a week with an agents fee of £10K and Hearts offered them £2K a week with an agents fee of £20K the agent could withhold the Hibs offer from his client.

There's a group of players in England currently trying to change this so an agent is obliged to make a player aware of the full details of any offer made to them.

[LustForLeith]

Haven’t Birmingham signed a young Man City striker today? As folk pointing out I can’t see him going there

[ArmadaleHibs]

Some one Called Stevie jenson on Twitter reporting that hibs are trying to get shankland so they can release nisbet

[ThatDayInMay]

You pulling that from the fake journo on Twitter or another source?

Another source Disco. Obviously can’t say who but I believe that Nisbet’s agent has touted him to Sheffield United. Whether they actually make a bid remains to be scene. I reckon that if United show any signs of genuine interest he’ll sign for them.

[cabbageandribs1875]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtJftHFXYAU23l_?format=jpg&name=small


on a brum site lol

[HoboHarry]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtJftHFXYAU23l_?format=jpg&name=small


on a brum site lol
I just lost all interest in transfer day. Can I have her for Christmas please?

[ThatDayInMay]

Interesting from a poster who historically has known a wee bit here and there.

Their ‘ears are pricked’ so to speak Flash. They are closely monitoring the situation.

[Jones28]

Some one Called Stevie jenson on Twitter reporting that hibs are trying to get shankland so they can release nisbet

We would surely be looking at our record transfer fee if this were to happen.

[Ronniekirk]

I can’t say too much at the minute (I know that’s not very helpful) but Sheffield United have definitely been contacted by Nisbet’s agent regarding his availability. Whether they consider genuinely making a move for him remains to be scene.

Who is his agent ?


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[ElginHibbie]

https://twitter.com/SimpsonsSPFL/status/1356269962818711557?s=20 (https://twitter.com/SimpsonsSPFL/status/1356269962818711557?s=20)

[cabbageandribs1875]

I just lost all interest in transfer day. Can I have her for Christmas please?


sorry but she accepted my transfer request

[Northernhibee]

Adrian Chiles and Nigel Mansell are ****s #EffBirmingham

[Crammond Hibee]

Which is true but nobody wants a player who doesn't want to be there
Worst case scenario is he spits the dummy out and his form takes a dive and we are then looking for buyers who won't pay what we've been offered. It's all speculation as far as I am aware anyway and time will tell

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His form takes a dive ?
What form ?

[Shanksaidno]

That's Birmingham screwed then


Didn't do the job we needed him to do in the 2 semi's .... he can be replaced

[bringbackbenny]

“

Quote from this “source close to the player” makes no sense to me? How’s he been backed into a transfer? Hibs haven’t accepted the bids. If he doesn’t want to go he doesn’t have to. Agent is at it.

and the agent will get a massive slice of cash, wonder what benefits him/her more, Nisbet stays or goes today? :hmmm:

If it's true then I don't think the player is entirely blameless but it's no wonder their heads start to turn when agents start to fill their heads about taking the money be quick etc. with little thought on the longer term.

[Heisenberg]

https://twitter.com/SimpsonsSPFL/status/1356269962818711557?s=20 (https://twitter.com/SimpsonsSPFL/status/1356269962818711557?s=20)

Had a good chuckle at that 😂

[Since452]

Didn't do the job we needed him to do in the 2 semi's .... he can be replaced

Very true

[HoboHarry]

His form takes a dive ?
What form ?
Form good enough to attract a multi million bid from Birmingham evidently.

[Heisenberg]

EEN saying we are going to try and facilitate a move for Nisbet before the deadline. Callum Hendry as the replacement doesn’t appeal to me...

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kevin-nisbet-latest-hibs-striker-appeals-directly-ron-gordon-st-johnstone-forward-callum-hendry-emerges-target-3119990

[Hibs90]

Some one Called Stevie jenson on Twitter reporting that hibs are trying to get shankland so they can release nisbet

Fake account. Some weirdo pretending to be a journalist.

[Since452]

EEN saying we are going to try and facilitate a move for Nisbet before the deadline. Callum Hendry as the replacement doesn’t appeal to me...

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kevin-nisbet-latest-hibs-striker-appeals-directly-ron-gordon-st-johnstone-forward-callum-hendry-emerges-target-3119990

That's not how you spell Shankland

[Stanton Spence]

His form takes a dive ?
What form ?The form that's put him on the verge of being close to our most valuable player in history????

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[Stuart93]

EEN saying we are going to try and facilitate a move for Nisbet before the deadline. Callum Hendry as the replacement doesn’t appeal to me...

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kevin-nisbet-latest-hibs-striker-appeals-directly-ron-gordon-st-johnstone-forward-callum-hendry-emerges-target-3119990

He absolutely cannot be the replacement for Nisbet unless we want to wave goodbye to any chance of finishing 3rd

[Hibs90]

EEN saying we are going to try and facilitate a move for Nisbet before the deadline. Callum Hendry as the replacement doesn’t appeal to me...

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kevin-nisbet-latest-hibs-striker-appeals-directly-ron-gordon-st-johnstone-forward-callum-hendry-emerges-target-3119990

or me.

He is brutal.

[Jones28]

https://twitter.com/SimpsonsSPFL/status/1356269962818711557?s=20 (https://twitter.com/SimpsonsSPFL/status/1356269962818711557?s=20)

****ing fantastic :faf:

[Unseen work]

Someone claiming 2.8m fee agreed with add ons and Nisbet is on his way down to Birmingham for his medical.

Callum Hendry is a good addition for the squad BUT we need a direct first choice replacement for Nisbet, like Shankland....

[Pretty Boy]

Is there anything in the Shankland as a replacement rumour?

Is that even a good move? He's never really set the heather on fire at this level albeit he was very young at Aberdeen.

If Nisbet stays or goes I'd still like another one in.

[JohnMcM]

Just a thought. How do things like fitness tests, signing documents etc take place during COVID travel restrictions? Just curious.:confused:

[patlowe]

We’ve been here many times before.

Nisbet signed a 4 year deal with the view of a couple good seasons at Hibs and he can develop and get a big move. 6 months in 11 goals in and he’s got one on table. Footballing wise Birmingham are near relegation zone. But footballers and agents only see one thing £££

Personally I can understand folk wanting more in interest if Hibs. But 3 million pound is a great fee. In this current climate, season ticket sales won’t be as good and with this fee Hibs should survive the pandemic without too much damage as a club.

Footballing side - we are without our best striker. We’d have no time to get a replacement in. It sounds like a disaster.

But when I look at it we have 12 games left of the season. A 7 point lead over 5th. And tbh the Scottish cup is becoming increasingly unlikely to go on.

From that point of view I don’t think it’s a disaster and with boyle operating up top and cadden on the right we still have enough quality to secure European football. We can then review it in the summer.

Of course keeping him and getting a better deal to suit all round at end of season would be ideal scenario. I just don’t think it’s as much of a disaster as some would think with what’s left to play this season. Imo. I’m calm about it , maybe because I’ve not seen him play live and don’t feel as much of a attachment to him? Still think he’s not championship quality yet. Our two semi finals this year he didn’t deliver. He’s got a lot to improve on.

Generally agree but, assuming the Scottish doesn't go ahead or the OF win the cup, this season 3rd is guaranteed group stage european football (either via the EL playoff or parachute into conference) so a massive difference in outcome from 4th/5th and really worth a big push.

[Saint Hibee]

Personally, I’ll be gutted if we sell Nisbet. He’s been the one ray of light amidst the sludge of mediocrity we’ve witnessed this season.

[Jones28]

Adrian Chiles and Nigel Mansell are ****s #EffBirmingham

He's a West Brom fan.

[Northernhibee]

He's a West Brom fan.

Still a Brummie.

[neil7908]

We'd be silly to offer anything for Shankland. Been found out at this level. I wouldn't fancy paying more than a few hundred thousand for him.

[Heisenberg]

Sell Nisbet and give every penny to Jackson Irvine imo. Mainly for the tache.

[SaulGoodman]

Still a Brummie.

And a ****

[MWHIBBIES]

Just a thought. How do things like fitness tests, signing documents etc take place during COVID travel restrictions? Just curious.:confused:

Fitness tests are totally optional. If a club doesn't want to do them, they don't need to. Signing can be done quite easily with emails etc.

[Unseen work]

Is there anything in the Shankland as a replacement rumour?

Is that even a good move? He's never really set the heather on fire at this level albeit he was very young at Aberdeen.

If Nisbet stays or goes I'd still like another one in.

I rate him.

Better touch, hold up and link up play than Nisbet imo but the main issues is goals. I think the amount of chances we create compared to Dundee United is a big factor but from what I’ve saw Nisbet is far better and more complete player.

That said Shankland would be a very good replacement.

[Stuart93]

We'd be silly to offer anything for Shankland. Been found out at this level. I wouldn't fancy paying more than a few hundred thousand for him.

Did you see the game at the weekend? It was easy to see why he’s not been banging in the goals this season because he had absolutely zero service.

I actually think Nisbet’s a lot rawer than shankland. Think he’d be a great replacement if it comes to it

[The 90+2]

Sell him after the Euros Hibs. Tell him he can go in the summer even.

[madhatter]

Imagine if no club was interested in Nisbet anymore and he’s put in the request...I’d drop him on bench rest of season. Hilarious and sad at same time if that came about. Could wreck his career if he keeps requesting transfers every 6-12months. He’s not Ronaldo or Messi...

[hibsbollah]

I don’t think the club want to sell him. I have a feeling he’ll just have to suck it up, put his head down and wait for his move till the summer.

[davhibby]

If we let Nisbet go and bring in a guy who isn’t good enough for St Johnstone then we can look forward to 5th at best

[The 90+2]

I don’t think the club want to sell him. I have a feeling he’ll just have to suck it up, put his head down and wait for his move till the summer.

I’ve a feeling we are actively touting him and it’s scunnered him now we’ve rejected.

[Bishop Hibee]

£2.8m plus add ons for Nisbet is too good to refuse especially when we are struggling for cash like every other club.

[BILLYHIBS]

Olivier Nitcham speaking to Marseille ??

Rats leaving the sinking ship at Celtic 😃

[JohnMcM]

Fitness tests are totally optional. If a club doesn't want to do them, they don't need to. Signing can be done quite easily with emails etc.

Thanks. I didn’t know the tests were optional.

[Michael]

I rate him.

Better touch, hold up and link up play than Nisbet imo but the main issues is goals. I think the amount of chances we create compared to Dundee United is a big factor but from what I’ve saw Nisbet is far better and more complete player.

That said Shankland would be a very good replacement.

Opinions, eh? I actually don't think Shankland has any of these attributes. Without goals he doesn't really contribute anything.

I would be a bit disappointed if we went for Shankland.

[flash]

I've known a wee bit here and there in my time, but you don't want to listen to me about player transfers!

As have I but I reckon I was underselling him.

[S4uzee]

Personally, I’ll be gutted if we sell Nisbet. He’s been the one ray of light amidst the sludge of mediocrity we’ve witnessed this season.

He has been a part of the mediocrity you mention. Scores the penalty v hearts and we win but he didn’t.

He’s done well but £3m is a good deal and if true that he has handed in a transfer request then I don’t really want him here. Bear in mind 8 of his goals have come against livi, st mirren and Hamilton and he has largely underperformed the last couple of months.

[The 90+2]

If we let Nisbet go and bring in a guy who isn’t good enough for St Johnstone then we can look forward to 5th at best

Because it’s what we do. We replaced Whittaker with Hong Kong Thierry Murphy with Van Zanten and Scott Brown with some joker like Naboussie.

[Northernhibee]

And a ****

Jeff Lynn from ELO too. Mr Blue ****.

And in case the rumours of Sheffield United are true, Alex turner is a bit of an arse too.

[Pretty Boy]

Sell him after the Euros Hibs. Tell him he can go in the summer even.

It wouldn't surprise me if Hibs are talking to him about that right now.

We have done it in the past with the likes of Brown and Cummings. Sit tight now, do right by us and we'll do right by you in the summer. Of course there are risks for both player and the club in that scenario and if there is a feeling a working relationship can't be salvaged we might have to deal now.

[Dalianwanda]

Personally, I’ll be gutted if we sell Nisbet. He’s been the one ray of light amidst the sludge of mediocrity we’ve witnessed this season.

Cadden, Irvine, Doig & McGinn ....i know the first two have just joined but the signs are good. If KN wants to leave after 6 months purely for cash (i doubt it’s for the high quality football at Brum) what are Hibs to do?

Hopefully we can talk him round but i suppose it depends on what his priority is.

[mentalhibee]

Hope we are after Shankland.

[SteveHFC]

https://twitter.com/SimpsonsSPFL/status/1356269962818711557?s=20 (https://twitter.com/SimpsonsSPFL/status/1356269962818711557?s=20)

:faf:

[ThatDayInMay]

Kamberi to the 🐑.

[Unseen work]

Opinions, eh? I actually don't think Shankland has any of these attributes. Without goals he doesn't really contribute anything.

I would be a bit disappointed if we went for Shankland.

Really? I’ve been impressed with his touch and strength, especially with his back to goal when I’ve seen him this season.

Doesnt offer as much in terms of runs in behind/out wide and beating his man as Nisbet though.

[The 90+2]

It wouldn't surprise me if Hibs are talking to him about that right now.

We have done it in the past with the likes of Brown and Cummings. Sit tight now, do right by us and we'll do right by you in the summer. Of course there are risks for both player and the club in that scenario and if there is a feeling a working relationship can't be salvaged we might have to deal now.

Let’s hope so eh? Even if he’s not at the Euros or doesn’t play, unless he gets injured his value isn’t going to decrease.

[BlackSheep]

£2.8m plus add ons for Nisbet is too good to refuse especially when we are struggling for cash like every other club.

Are we struggling for cash though?

[Northernhibee]

Personally, I’ll be gutted if we sell Nisbet. He’s been the one ray of light amidst the sludge of mediocrity we’ve witnessed this season.

We've not been close to mediocre.

[matty_f]

Kamberi to the 🐑.

Just heard that as well.

[ElginHibbie]

Kamberi to the 🐑.

Maybe we will get 3rd after all

[Ronniekirk]

Scotsman article claiming he has appealed directly to Ron GordonWould this actually happen ffs
Where are they getting there stories from


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[MrRobot]

Sell him after the Euros Hibs. Tell him he can go in the summer even.

:agree:

[The 90+2]

Hope we are after Shankland.

Imagine a bid was accepted for him and he said no I don’t think so. 😎

[Is It On....]

Had a good chuckle at that 😂

The Shane Duffy bit (when you scroll down) is brilliant

[G B Young]

EEN saying we are going to try and facilitate a move for Nisbet before the deadline. Callum Hendry as the replacement doesn’t appeal to me...

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kevin-nisbet-latest-hibs-striker-appeals-directly-ron-gordon-st-johnstone-forward-callum-hendry-emerges-target-3119990

How can our refusal to accept either of their previous two offers be deemed to have "backfired" if it means we end up getting more money for him? We're potentially getting well over ten times what we signed him for.

Personally I'm quite surprised he wants to move after such a short spell at Hibs. He came across as exceptionally level-headed in his interviews when he joined, especially with reference to his late father's influence on his career, but I guess the wages on offer must just be too good to ignore. I still think its' a shame how many promising young Scottish players head south at the first opportunity only to see their careers fail to flourish.

[Magpie]

Kamberi to the 🐑.

😂 is it okay to despise a player, because he is high on my list.

[davhibby]

Because it’s what we do. We replaced Whittaker with Hong Kong Thierry Murphy with Van Zanten and Scott Brown with some joker like Naboussie.

But things have supposedly changed. As I said earlier in the thread he’s had all weekend so say he wanted away so we should really have told him to suck it up now he’s come in with this today

[hibbysam]

Fitness tests are totally optional. If a club doesn't want to do them, they don't need to. Signing can be done quite easily with emails etc.

Can travel for work as well. Would imagine contracts need signed in person.

[Ronniekirk]

Kamberi to the [emoji207].

A match made in heaven Will he want to
Play against The Rangers though lol


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[Callum_62]

Olivier Nitcham speaking to Marseille ??

Rats leaving the sinking ship at Celtic [emoji2]Frying pan..... Fire

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[Since452]

Kamberi to the 🐑.

Ewe just know he's scoring against us

[Magpie]

Ewe just know he's scoring against us

We play them on Saturday..

[Unseen work]

Kamberi and Hornby will be really good additions for Aberdeen as they’ve been badly lacking a striker this season.

Cosgrove has been really poor for them so 2 million plus 2 new strikers is a great result for them.

[Northernhibee]

Kamberi to the 🐑.

Would be delighted with that, they need to find consistency soon and if they put their hopes in a striker who turns up for one game in ten if he feels like it, then that would play into our hands.

[Magpie]

Kamberi and Hornby will be really good additions for Aberdeen as they’ve been badly lacking a striker this season.

Cosgrove has been really poor for them so 2 million plus 2 new strikers is a great result for them.

We know how good Kamberi can be. I can’t see him suiting their style of play which is pretty much hoof ball at the best of times.

[Shrekko]

We'd be silly to offer anything for Shankland. Been found out at this level. I wouldn't fancy paying more than a few hundred thousand for him.

Shankland has gone way up in my estimations this season as a player. I though he was excellent on Saturday- prepared to work his socks off in deep areas and has a very good touch. He's playing for the wrong team now- that's his problem.

Those saying losing Nisbet ends our season is just laughable! He's played well in some games, invisible in others, and we somehow managed to pull off a decent away result on Saturday without him! People seeing what they want to see to bash the club. £3 million pounds for a guy who was being released by Partick a few years ago is stunning. I'd like if he stayed and kept progressing but pretty sure the club will survive either way.

[SaulGoodman]

Obviously they’ve looked at a Kamberi highlights video and thought he’d fit right into their style of play.

Can’t wait for them to hoof the ball up to him and realise he can’t jump, has a terrible first touch and can’t hold the ball up.

[inglisavhibs]

Personally, I’ll be gutted if we sell Nisbet. He’s been the one ray of light amidst the sludge of mediocrity we’ve witnessed this season.
He’s been awful recently.

[Callum_62]

Shankland has gone way up in my estimations this season as a player. I though he was excellent on Saturday- prepared to work his socks off in deep areas and has a very good touch. He's playing for the wrong team now- that's his problem.

Those saying losing Nisbet ends our season is just laughable! He's played well in some games, invisible in others, and we somehow managed to pull off a decent away result on Saturday without him! People seeing what they want to see to bash the club. £3 million pounds for a guy who was being released by Partick a few years ago is stunning. I'd like if he stayed and kept progressing but pretty sure the club will survive either way.I actually agree re Shankland

He was all round a better player than I thought

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[JimBHibees]

Adrian Chiles and Nigel Mansell are ****s #EffBirmingham

Chiles is a Baggie is he not

[Paul1642]

I really hope Kamberi does not go to Aberdeen. He was great for us during his loan spell and if he finds that form for them they will cruise to 3rd place.

[Lancs Harp]

Kamberi to the 🐑.

"Its always been my dream to play for Aberdeen." one for the Kamberi diary :greengrin

[Andymac85]

Shankland has gone way up in my estimations this season as a player. I though he was excellent on Saturday- prepared to work his socks off in deep areas and has a very good touch. He's playing for the wrong team now- that's his problem.

Those saying losing Nisbet ends our season is just laughable! He's played well in some games, invisible in others, and we somehow managed to pull off a decent away result on Saturday without him! People seeing what they want to see to bash the club. £3 million pounds for a guy who was being released by Partick a few years ago is stunning. I'd like if he stayed and kept progressing but pretty sure the club will survive either way.

Totally agree on the Shankland point. I’d be delighted if we got him.

[SteveHFC]

Really hope we aren't signing St.Johnstone's reserve striker to replace Nisbet

[Callum_62]

"Its always been my dream to play for Aberdeen." one for the Kamberi diary :greengrinSure the dons fans will love his previous Rangers comments

Kamberi is poor. He's been poor far more than he's been good

He has poor attitude and application

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[AltheHibby]

Jeff Lynn from ELO too. Mr Blue ****.

.

Do. Not. Disrespect. Jeff.

To misquote the father from Taken.

I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you retract your insult, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.😉

On topic, if he does leave I hope it's not to Small Heath.
I regard them as Birmingham's third team: and there's only them and Villa in the league.

[SaulGoodman]

I really hope Kamberi does not go to Aberdeen. He was great for us during his loan spell and if he finds that form for them they will cruise to 3rd place.

Kamberi is a **** and had Scott Allan threading passes through for him.

And he’s a ****.

****.

[madhatter]

Really hope we aren't signing St.Johnstone's reserve striker to replace Nisbet

Think if we sell Nisbet it’ll be Shankland or someone similar. I’d be happy for Hendry to sign though but can’t be Nisbet replacement.

[Pretty Boy]

As a player I would take Kamberi back. We all saw how good he could be when he was focused and given decent service. The loss of the superb 3 man midfield killed him and MacLaren as a partnership.

As a person after the Rangers comments is another matter.

[aljo7-0]

Kamberi to the sheep.
I've heard he always wanted to play for them ever since he went to Pittodrie with Hibs and first saw the empty stands and heard the silence echo around the stadium.

[04Sauzee]

Turkish team Mallan is supposedly signing for have just sold a midfield player for 2m euros

[AltheHibby]

Chiles is a Baggie is he not

Yes, but he was born in Birmingham.

[Callum_62]

As a player I would take Kamberi back. We all saw how good he could be when he was focused and given decent service. The loss of the superb 3 man midfield killed him and MacLaren as a partnership.

As a person after the Rangers comments is another matter.Really don't rate him as a player

He had a purple patch but unfortunately that's all it proved to be

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[GreenCastle]

Obviously they’ve looked at a Kamberi highlights video and thought he’d fit right into their style of play.

Can’t wait for them to hoof the ball up to him and realise he can’t jump, has a terrible first touch and can’t hold the ball up.

This - used to drive me mad he rarely ever won a flick on - Kamberi will probably go to Aberdeen and struggle then sign for Hearts in the future..seems the kind of guy who has zero loyalty.

[The 90+2]

Chiles is a Baggie is he not

Who’s that baldy comedian with the tidy daughter? Swap Chiles for him then. Jasper someone.

[hibsbollah]

As a player I would take Kamberi back. We all saw how good he could be when he was focused and given decent service. The loss of the superb 3 man midfield killed him and MacLaren as a partnership.

As a person after the Rangers comments is another matter.

You can’t remove the character from the player; with that in mind I wouldn’t have him anywhere near us again.

[SHODAN]

Shankland for Nisbet with Hendry as backup - yes.

Hendry for Nisbet - absolutely ****ing not.

[AltheHibby]

Who’s that baldy comedian with the tidy daughter? Swap Chiles for him then. Jasper someone.

Jasper Carott. Small Heath fan.

[Torto7]

Really hope we aren't signing St.Johnstone's reserve striker to replace Nisbet

:agree: Woeful fee for Nisbet and a reserve from St Johnstone to replace him. Absolute small time. Somehow the sheep have turned Cosgrove and a black hole in their finances into Hornby and Kamberi.

Pathetic.

[SaulGoodman]

You can’t remove the character from the player; with that in mind I wouldn’t have him anywhere near us again.

I’ve rarely said this but I think he’s a ****.

[hibsbollah]

Who’s that baldy comedian with the tidy daughter? Swap Chiles for him then. Jasper someone.

Johnny Ball? great footballer name I suppose.

[Wakeyhibee]

I really hope Kamberi does not go to Aberdeen. He was great for us during his loan spell and if he finds that form for them they will cruise to 3rd place.

I think his form was directly related to our creative midfield. When that went, so did his form. Not sure hes as good at fashioning his own openings etc..

[Unseen work]

All chat on Porteous seems to have went very quiet.

Where are we at in terms of rumours?

Out
Mallan - loan to Turkey
Porteous - Millwall
Nisbet - Birmingham
Gray - loan to Dunfermline
Wright - loan to St Johnstone

In
Liam Lindsay - Stoke
Callum Hendry - St Johnstone

Can we see anything else/have I missed any?

[The 90+2]

As a player I would take Kamberi back. We all saw how good he could be when he was focused and given decent service. The loss of the superb 3 man midfield killed him and MacLaren as a partnership.

As a person after the Rangers comments is another matter.

The problem in that is the service our midfield would provide now.

[JimBHibees]

Is there anything in the Shankland as a replacement rumour?

Is that even a good move? He's never really set the heather on fire at this level albeit he was very young at Aberdeen.

If Nisbet stays or goes I'd still like another one in.

Hope not thought he was very poor Saturday and times I have seen him this season. Looks heavy and slow imo

[Magpie]

Who’s that baldy comedian with the tidy daughter? Swap Chiles for him then. Jasper someone.

Jasper Carrott? Aka golden balls

[SteveHFC]

:agree: Woeful fee for Nisbet and a reserve from St Johnstone to replace him. Absolute small time. Somehow the sheep have turned Cosgrove and a black hole in their finances into Hornby and Kamberi.

Pathetic.

I would be using some of the money for Nisbet for Shankland at United. I'm struggling to think of anyone else in Scotland that can come in and do a job like Nisbet has.

[Rumble de Thump]

Could be. Could be a relative. Could be a mate.

Could be a non-existent source.

[MWHIBBIES]

Personally, I’ll be gutted if we sell Nisbet. He’s been the one ray of light amidst the sludge of mediocrity we’ve witnessed this season.

Absolute rubbish IMO. Plenty of quality performances from many players this season. We also are not mediocre. We're 1 point off 3rd.

[The 90+2]

Hope not thought he was very poor Saturday and times I have seen him this season. Looks heavy and slow imo

Like I said Clark would be a better replacement and would link well with Doidge.

[bigwheel]

I would be using some of the money for Nisbet for Shankland at United. I'm struggling to think of anyone else in Scotland that can come in and do a job like Nisbet has.


surely Shankland would be out of our price range no??

[JimBHibees]

All chat on Porteous seems to have went very quiet.

Where are we at in terms of rumours?

Out
Mallan - loan to Turkey
Porteous - Millwall
Nisbet - Birmingham
Gray - loan to Dunfermline
Wright - loan to St Johnstone

In
Liam Lindsay - Stoke
Callum Hendry - St Johnstone

Can we see anything else/have I missed any?

Lindsay going to Preston according to ssn

[Callum_62]

:agree: Woeful fee for Nisbet and a reserve from St Johnstone to replace him. Absolute small time. Somehow the sheep have turned Cosgrove and a black hole in their finances into Hornby and Kamberi.

Pathetic.

Kamberi is pretty poor

Not sue on hornby but both short term loans

I don't agree re "woeful" fee either

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[Stuart93]

:agree: Woeful fee for Nisbet and a reserve from St Johnstone to replace him. Absolute small time. Somehow the sheep have turned Cosgrove and a black hole in their finances into Hornby and Kamberi.

Pathetic.

Calm down mate, it’s not actually happened

[The 90+2]

Jasper Carrott? Aka golden balls

That’s the guy aye. Sure he’s a Brummie.

I don’t mind them really. David Murphy done well with them and Gaz won a cup.

[Saint Hibee]

He’s been awful recently.

No he hasn’t. He’s just had barely any service.

[Pretty Boy]

Probably best to see what Hibs actually do before slaughtering our business no?

If come the close of the window our striking options are Doidge, Hendry and Gullan I'll probably be having a moan. Although I actually think Hendry is quite an interesting project if not a direct replacement for Nisbet.

As it is the window is still open, Nisbet is still here and no one really knows who we are trying to bring in.

[MWHIBBIES]

:agree: Woeful fee for Nisbet and a reserve from St Johnstone to replace him. Absolute small time. Somehow the sheep have turned Cosgrove and a black hole in their finances into Hornby and Kamberi.

Pathetic.

:faf:

This place sometimes honestly.

[Callum_62]

Have hibs shown lack of ambition with transfers the last few years?

No reason to think we will start doing that now

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[Centre Hawf]

If we walked away from this window with Laurence Shankland and Calum Hendry plus about £2m profit it would be great business imo from a bad situation we've been put into.

I know we'll likely only one player in but I would like to see us get both to get some depth up there.

[Torto7]

I would be using some of the money for Nisbet for Shankland at United. I'm struggling to think of anyone else in Scotland that can come in and do a job like Nisbet has.

Another reason why he shouldn't be sold.

[Saint Hibee]

We've not been close to mediocre.

Jeez, and I thought I was being too negative!

[Dalianwanda]

Shankland for Nisbet with Hendry as backup - yes.

Hendry for Nisbet - absolutely ****ing not.

Hendry signing doesnt mean he's a direct replacement for Nisbet if any of this happens. We can still sign players that we think have development potential.

[Unseen work]

Lindsay going to Preston according to ssn

You’ve got to be kidding me on!!!!

I was really excited at the prospect of him signing as think he’d be an improvement on Porteous and Hanlon.

Noticed someone on Twitter mention us and Louis Moult, I think that’s just guesswork though as he’s been constantly injured for years.

[Pretty Boy]

surely Shankland would be out of our price range no??

I think United are pretty desperate for cash.

I suppose the problem could be if they accept a bid of say £500K from us someone who can blow us out the water in terms of wages nips in.

[sean04]

If Nesbit goes then has to be a big name replacement, no wanting any squad players from st.Johnstone

[Callum_62]

Another reason why he shouldn't be sold.Good job we arnt bound by Scotland

Nisbet hasnt scored nearly the amount of goals I'd say is irreplaceable

His all round play hasn't been great for months either

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[bigwheel]

I think United are pretty desperate for cash.

I suppose the problem could be if they accept a bid of say £500K from us someone who can blow us out the water in terms of wages nips in.


isn't he already on a wage equal to the top of our range? can't see it - wouldn't mind it mind you...

[Saint Hibee]

Absolute rubbish IMO. Plenty of quality performances from many players this season. We also are not mediocre. We're 1 point off 3rd.

Your one and only criteria for success on every single thread is league position.

[AL-Qaholik]

No chance we’ll get Shankland IMO.
Aren’t the Arabs paying him an exorbitant wage?!
I’m sure 6/7k p/w was the sort of figure touted.

[ElginHibbie]

surely Shankland would be out of our price range no??

Well he'll know if he comes in and does well he might get a big money move in 6 months...

[SaulGoodman]

I almost want him to go so I can stop seeing all these posters spelling his name wrong.

[04Sauzee]

surely Shankland would be out of our price range no??

Don't know where the Shankland talk has come from. No danger will he be a Hibs player by the end of the window.

[Northernhibee]

Jeez, and I thought I was being too negative!

It's been a 7/10 to an 8/10 season for us. No idea where this supposed "sludge of mediocrity" comes from. We're battling away for our best league finish in absolute yonks.

[badabing67]

Has anyone seen anything about Alan Campbell is he still wanted by Millwall

[Torto7]

:faf:

This place sometimes honestly.

Explain to me why Ivan Toney can move from League 1 to the championship for a total package of 15million at the same age as Nisbet but we're scraping around for 3million? Why have transfer fees in Scotland remained stagnant for 20 years now?

If we were selling Nisbet and knew we were why are we bringing in a St Johnstone reserve at the last minute? Have we lost out on another player to the sheep in Hornby?

Like I said pathetic.

[JimBHibees]

Can travel for work as well. Would imagine contracts need signed in person.

Think esignature would be acceptable if all parties agree

[Shrekko]

We’ve already brought in Irvine and Cadden - a cut above most SPFL players and turned down bids for Nisbet and there’s still fans slating the club for what might happen but hasn’t happened.

Some of the comments about supposed mediocrity are just becoming laughable. I must have been watching Hibs with my eyes shut for 49 years.

[04Sauzee]

Keif Jacksun

Rangers and Aberdeen have struck a deal for Scott Wright to move to Ibrox tonight. As part of the agreement Ross McCrorrie has been given permission to make his move to Pittodrie permanent.

[MWHIBBIES]

Your one and only criteria for success on every single thread is league position.

Oh yeah, I forgot we lost all 4 games in the league cup. Oh wait, we reached a semi final. So we've been top 4 in the league and league cup. The only side to do that. Mediocre indeed.

[Stanton Spence]

Being a bit lazy here but has anyone heard of any movement with Laurent Robert son at airdrie? I can't say I've seen him play but he seemingly looks like a great prospect and I expected one of Scottish Premier clubs to be have took a chance

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[Magpie]

Has anyone seen anything about Alan Campbell is he still wanted by Millwall

Hearts were strongly interested the last I heard. They have signed that boy from Shamrock Rovers though so probably won’t happen.

[Rumble de Thump]

Explain to me why Ivan Toney can move from League 1 to the championship for a total package of 15million at the same age as Nisbet but we're scraping around for 3million? Why have transfer fees in Scotland remained stagnant for 20 years now?

If we were selling Nisbet and knew we were why are we bringing in a St Johnstone reserve at the last minute? Have we lost out on another player to the sheep in Hornby?

Like I said pathetic.

Why would we know we were selling Nisbet if we've rejected all offers for him?

[Stuart93]

Oh yeah, I forgot we lost all 4 games in the league cup. Oh wait, we reached a semi final. So we've been top 4 in the league and league cup. The only side to do that. Mediocre indeed.

No sure that’s a great example when you were papped in the semi by an incredibly mediocre St J team

[Callum_62]

Explain to me why Ivan Toney can move from League 1 to the championship for a total package of 15million at the same age as Nisbet but we're scraping around for 3million? Why have transfer fees in Scotland remained stagnant for 20 years now?

If we were selling Nisbet and knew we were why are we bringing in a St Johnstone reserve at the last minute? Have we lost out on another player to the sheep in Hornby?

Like I said pathetic.

its the market we are in

Id suggest Ivan Toney is also a better player

Shambles Hibs though. Selling Nisbet and only brining in a St Js reserve player. Im disgusted

Wait, none of that has been announced yet or actually happened.

Still, PATHETIC!

[Saint Hibee]

Oh yeah, I forgot we lost all 4 games in the league cup. Oh wait, we reached a semi final. So we've been top 4 in the league and league cup. The only side to do that. Mediocre indeed.

Did you watch either of those semi-finals?

[Northernhibee]

Explain to me why Ivan Toney can move from League 1 to the championship for a total package of 15million at the same age as Nisbet but we're scraping around for 3million? Why have transfer fees in Scotland remained stagnant for 20 years now?

If we were selling Nisbet and knew we were why are we bringing in a St Johnstone reserve at the last minute? Have we lost out on another player to the sheep in Hornby?

Like I said pathetic.

And there's your issue. We rejected the price, and today the player has reportedly requested the move.

The rest of your post has nothing to do with Hibs.

Pathetic indeed.

[GordonHFC]

I think United are pretty desperate for cash.

I suppose the problem could be if they accept a bid of say £500K from us someone who can blow us out the water in terms of wages nips in.

We wait till 5 past 11 when Englandshire is shut

[Torto7]

Why would we know we were selling Nisbet if we've rejecting all offers for him?

No idea. From most reports we seem to have had a sudden change of mind today though. My guess is we were trying to get Hornby and arsed that up. His transfer request means nothing. If he wants to down tools then he'll never get a move and just ends up harming himself.

[MWHIBBIES]

Explain to me why Ivan Toney can move from League 1 to the championship for a total package of 15million at the same age as Nisbet but we're scraping around for 3million? Why have transfer fees in Scotland remained stagnant for 20 years now?

If we were selling Nisbet and knew we were why are we bringing in a St Johnstone reserve at the last minute? Have we lost out on another player to the sheep in Hornby?

Like I said pathetic.

Ivan Toney is a significantly better player who will probably be in the premier league next season for huge money. He was more proven at the level he was signed from etc. His transfer fee is in no way related to Kevin Nisbet. Not one bit.

Hibs rejected 3 million.

Hibs aren't the pathetic thing around here mate, you cannot wait to stick the boot in based purely on hypothetical things.

[SaulGoodman]

Explain to me why Ivan Toney can move from League 1 to the championship for a total package of 15million at the same age as Nisbet but we're scraping around for 3million? Why have transfer fees in Scotland remained stagnant for 20 years now?

If we were selling Nisbet and knew we were why are we bringing in a St Johnstone reserve at the last minute? Have we lost out on another player to the sheep in Hornby?

Like I said pathetic.

Cadden
Irvine
Gogic
Magennis
Murphy
Nisbet.

We turned down 3 million for Nisbet yesterday.

Your “what if’s” and panning the club for what you can only guess is happening behind the scenes is pathetic.

[chippy]

Totally agree on the Shankland point. I’d be delighted if we got him.

I think Shankland can play single striker role better than Nisbet

[MWHIBBIES]

Did you watch either of those semi-finals?

Yes. They were extremely disappointing. That does not mean our entire season has been medicore.

[Rumble de Thump]

No idea. From most reports we seem to have had a sudden change of mind today though. My guess is we were trying to get Hornby and arsed that up. His transfer request means nothing. If he wants to down tools then he'll never get a move and just ends up harming himself.

How can Hibs have changed their mind if they knew all along they were going to sell him?

[JohnM1875]

its the market we are in

Id suggest Ivan Toney is also a better player

Shambles Hibs though. Selling Nisbet and only brining in a t Js reserve player. Im disgusted

Wait, none of that has been announced yet?

It hasn't happened yet, but it's looking the most likely outcome if you believe The Sun reports etc. So I can understand why folk are talking about it on a Hibs forum.

What I will say though, the clubs transfer dealings since Ron came in can't really be used as something to bash the club with! Brought in a load of players and most have proved to be good signings. This Nisbet thing was dealt with perfectly as well, with the club holding out for a bid we deemed acceptable. Not Hibs fault he's handed in a transfer request.

[Torto7]

its the market we are in

Id suggest Ivan Toney is also a better player

Shambles Hibs though. Selling Nisbet and only brining in a St Js reserve player. Im disgusted

Wait, none of that has been announced yet or actually happened.

Still, PATHETIC!

So league 1 is now a more valuable league than the SPL. What level are we then-conference?

[JimBHibees]

Yes, but he was born in Birmingham.

Ok thought we were talking about Blues fans.

[Dalianwanda]

Explain to me why Ivan Toney can move from League 1 to the championship for a total package of 15million at the same age as Nisbet but we're scraping around for 3million? Why have transfer fees in Scotland remained stagnant for 20 years now?

If we were selling Nisbet and knew we were why are we bringing in a St Johnstone reserve at the last minute? Have we lost out on another player to the sheep in Hornby?

Like I said pathetic.

When were the wages and transfer fees in England last comparable to Scotland? Is that Hibs fault? Were holding out and it looks like the players forcing a move. So what's pathetic?

[Rumble de Thump]

Did you watch either of those semi-finals?

Didn't the referee gift Hearts the win in the SCottish Cup semi final?

[ElginHibbie]

No idea. From most reports we seem to have had a sudden change of mind today though. My guess is we were trying to get Hornby and arsed that up. His transfer request means nothing. If he wants to down tools then he'll never get a move and just ends up harming himself.

So you are just making scenarios and then getting angry about them?

[Northernhibee]

So league 1 is now a more valuable league than the SPL. What level are we then-conference?

We don't play in England at all, we play in the Scottish Premiership.

[Callum_62]

It hasn't happened yet, but it's looking the most likely outcome if you believe The Sun reports etc. So I can understand why folk are talking about it on a Hibs forum.

What I will say though, the clubs transfer dealings since Ron came in can't really be used as something to bash the club with! Brought in a load of players and most have proved to be good signings. This Nisbet thing was dealt with perfectly as well, with the club holding out for a bid we deemed acceptable. Not Hibs fault he's handed in a transfer request.Exactly we have shown reasonable ambition for a few years now on transfers

Why would that suddenly change?

I'd suspect if Nisbet goes and we don't get a direct replacement, that Boyle would be used as such for 12 games and money reinvested in the summer

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[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.

I posted this yesterday.

Update on Nisbet. While there are reports that Nisbet has handed in a transfer request it is more of ploy by his agent focus the minds of the clubs interested in him. Hibs cool with this approach. To stress again Nisbet is more than happy to stay. He is not causing any bother pushing to leave.

Hibs have said they are willing to let him go for £3.5 - £4m with most of the cash upfront. Birmingham City are a fair bit away from getting near this but there are one or two others still the frame. Birmingham City might fold in the next few hours and meet what Hibs want. Not sure which way it will go.

Hibs have a few options lined up if they get the money they want for Nisbet. A couple of strikers playing abroad may come in.

[easty]

So league 1 is now a more valuable league than the SPL. What level are we then-conference?

It’s one player, not the whole league. Calm the drama.

[Torto7]

How can Hibs have changed their mind if they knew all along they were going to sell him?

Probably trying to get the bid higher then Brum called their bluff and now we're trying to "facilitate his move."

[Gordy M]

Explain to me why Ivan Toney can move from League 1 to the championship for a total package of 15million at the same age as Nisbet but we're scraping around for 3million? Why have transfer fees in Scotland remained stagnant for 20 years now?

If we were selling Nisbet and knew we were why are we bringing in a St Johnstone reserve at the last minute? Have we lost out on another player to the sheep in Hornby?

Like I said pathetic.

I replied to you yesterday, it will be to do with wages. If we were in for a really good player from say Raith Rovers and he was getting 1k a week , would you want hibs to pay a million for him? Nope, wouldnt think so. If Nisbet is worth say 5 million, we have to pay him wages that reflect that, or sell him. We might not like it, but thats what happens.

[Torto7]

I posted this yesterday.

Update on Nisbet. While there are reports that Nisbet has handed in a transfer request it is more of ploy by his agent focus the minds of the clubs interested in him. Hibs cool with this approach. To stress again Nisbet is more than happy to stay. He is not causing any bother pushing to leave.

Hibs have said they are willing to let him go for £3.5 - £4m with most of the cash upfront. Birmingham City are a fair bit away from getting near this but there are one or two others still the frame. Birmingham City might fold in the next few hours and meet what Hibs want. Not sure which way it will go.

Hibs have a few options lined up if they get the money they want for Nisbet. A couple of strikers playing abroad may come in.

I hope this is true.

[HoboHarry]

So league 1 is now a more valuable league than the SPL. What level are we then-conference?

Hope you remember how to untie all these knots you're getting yourself into lol.....

[Dalianwanda]

Probably trying to get the bid higher then Brum called their bluff and now we're trying to "facilitate his move."

based on nothing but your imagination

[SaulGoodman]

Probably trying to get the bid higher then Brum called their bluff and now we're trying to "facilitate his move."

Isn’t trying to get the bid higher exactly what you were wanting to club to do?

[JohnM1875]

Exactly we have shown reasonable ambition for a few years now on transfers

Why would that suddenly change?

I'd suspect if Nisbet goes and we don't get a direct replacement, that Boyle would be used as such for 12 games and money reinvested in the summer

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Actually totally agree!

Wouldn't be against trying Boyle as a striker either. Great run for his goal on Saturday, just need players to find him. I'd even be giving Gullan a chance to prove himself. Think some folk are just fizzing at losing Nisbet after six odd months.

[04Sauzee]

I posted this yesterday.

Update on Nisbet. While there are reports that Nisbet has handed in a transfer request it is more of ploy by his agent focus the minds of the clubs interested in him. Hibs cool with this approach. To stress again Nisbet is more than happy to stay. He is not causing any bother pushing to leave.

Hibs have said they are willing to let him go for £3.5 - £4m with most of the cash upfront. Birmingham City are a fair bit away from getting near this but there are one or two others still the frame. Birmingham City might fold in the next few hours and meet what Hibs want. Not sure which way it will go.

Hibs have a few options lined up if they get the money they want for Nisbet. A couple of strikers playing abroad may come in.
Doesn't give us much time to get ansy strikers from abroad?

[bigwheel]

I posted this yesterday.

Update on Nisbet. While there are reports that Nisbet has handed in a transfer request it is more of ploy by his agent focus the minds of the clubs interested in him. Hibs cool with this approach. To stress again Nisbet is more than happy to stay. He is not causing any bother pushing to leave.

Hibs have said they are willing to let him go for £3.5 - £4m with most of the cash upfront. Birmingham City are a fair bit away from getting near this but there are one or two others still the frame. Birmingham City might fold in the next few hours and meet what Hibs want. Not sure which way it will go.

Hibs have a few options lined up if they get the money they want for Nisbet. A couple of strikers playing abroad may come in.


this sounds a much more balanced and realistic position...Likely to go if the money is right and replacement secured - no big deal if he doesn't.....

[Allez Hibs]

It's been a 7/10 to an 8/10 season for us. No idea where this supposed "sludge of mediocrity" comes from. We're battling away for our best league finish in absolute yonks.

We have lost two semi finals to very mediocre teams, one in the league below and to St Johnstone who aren't exactly flying. This season will be looked back on as the biggest missed opportunity ever given Celtics predicament.

Highlights how poor the league is and standard is in effect.

[Magpie]

Rangers have had a £200,000 offer for Scott Wright at Aberdeen accepted. Aberdeen have also made the current loan deal for Ross McCrorie permanent meaning he can play against Rangers between now and the end of the season.

[easty]

I replied to you yesterday, it will be to do with wages. If we were in for a really good player from say Raith Rovers and he was getting 1k a week , would you want hibs to pay a million for him? Nope, wouldnt think so. If Nisbet is worth say 5 million, we have to pay him wages that reflect that, or sell him. We might not like it, but thats what happens.

No we don’t.

We’ve no obligation to sell or give him a new contract. He just signed his contract, it’s got plenty time left on it, and unless there’s a clause in there that says he gets a wage rise if we knock back a bit of £X, then we don’t have to do anything.

[Callum_62]

Probably trying to get the bid higher then Brum called their bluff and now we're trying to "facilitate his move."Lol.

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[Torto7]

I replied to you yesterday, it will be to do with wages. If we were in for a really good player from say Raith Rovers and he was getting 1k a week , would you want hibs to pay a million for him? Nope, wouldnt think so. If Nisbet is worth say 5 million, we have to pay him wages that reflect that, or sell him. We might not like it, but thats what happens.

Like I mentioned about Toney. I follow lower league English football and the top wage at Posh is lower than Hibs. Toney moved to a contract worth 22k at Brentford from probably 2kish for a fee of 5 million up front and 10 in add ons. So it really has nothing to do with wages.

[Sean1875]

Rangers have had a £200,000 offer for Scott Wright at Aberdeen accepted. Aberdeen have also made the current loan deal for Ross McCrorie permanent meaning he can play against Rangers between now and the end of the season.

That’s great business for Aberdeen annoyingly.


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[Torto7]

Isn’t trying to get the bid higher exactly what you were wanting to club to do?

Yes and if no one meets it then hold onto him.

[G B Young]

I posted this yesterday.

Update on Nisbet. While there are reports that Nisbet has handed in a transfer request it is more of ploy by his agent focus the minds of the clubs interested in him. Hibs cool with this approach. To stress again Nisbet is more than happy to stay. He is not causing any bother pushing to leave.

Hibs have said they are willing to let him go for £3.5 - £4m with most of the cash upfront. Birmingham City are a fair bit away from getting near this but there are one or two others still the frame. Birmingham City might fold in the next few hours and meet what Hibs want. Not sure which way it will go.

Hibs have a few options lined up if they get the money they want for Nisbet. A couple of strikers playing abroad may come in.

Interesting update, thanks. Chimes more with how I'd imagine the player sees things.

[Gordy M]

No we don’t.

We’ve no obligation to sell or give him a new contract. He just signed his contract, it’s got plenty time left on it, and unless there’s a clause in there that says he gets a wage rise if we knock back a bit of £X, then we don’t have to do anything.

No we dont technically, but in the real world, we do. If we have a 5million rated player on 2k a week and refuse to sell him....how do you think that ends?

[MWHIBBIES]

We have lost two semi finals to very mediocre teams, one in the league below and to St Johnstone who aren't exactly flying. This season will be looked back on the biggest opportunity ever given Celtics predicament.

Highlights how poor the league is and standard is in effect.

Its only the biggest oppertunity since the last one, and the one before that. Its definitely not the biggest opertunity ever. In 2018 we were 1 win from second. In 2016 1 win from a cup double. In 2007 bottom of the league Dunfermline away from a chance at a cup double. Need to stop the ridiculous exaggeration.

Considering everything going on, this season has been a success so far.

[w pilton hibby]

Florian Kamberi close to Aberdeen loan switch – reports

https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/donsnews/florian-kamberi-close-to-aberdeen-loan-switch-reports/

[seanshow]

I replied to you yesterday, it will be to do with wages. If we were in for a really good player from say Raith Rovers and he was getting 1k a week , would you want hibs to pay a million for him? Nope, wouldnt think so. If Nisbet is worth say 5 million, we have to pay him wages that reflect that, or sell him. We might not like it, but thats what happens.

Pay him the wages he was happy to sign the duration of the deal for surely.. does he get a pay cut if he plays gash.

[GreenCastle]

Explain to me why Ivan Toney can move from League 1 to the championship for a total package of 15million at the same age as Nisbet but we're scraping around for 3million? Why have transfer fees in Scotland remained stagnant for 20 years now?

If we were selling Nisbet and knew we were why are we bringing in a St Johnstone reserve at the last minute? Have we lost out on another player to the sheep in Hornby?

Like I said pathetic.

The Scottish league is still small fry for English clubs.

As frustration as it is they have so much more ££ and can offer peanuts and higher wages turn players and agents heads.

Very frustrating but can’t see it changing anytime soon - only the Old Firm can probably sell for more if player has decent Europe experience.

Hibs surely can’t be completely surprised Nisbet was going to leave - it’s the clubs model. Surely the recruitment team have other options a list to explore / reach out to.

The main issue is time and ideally need to know by 5pm what’s happening with Nisbet so Hibs can figure out what’s next.

Also would be majorly surprised if Shankland moves but at the same time maybe worth a bid as their team is struggling and Melon will be sacked soon so doubt he’s enjoying his football.

[scoopyboy]

So league 1 is now a more valuable league than the SPL. What level are we then-conference?

Give it a rest, you're becoming unbearable, panicking and slagging the club when nothing has actually happened.

[flash]

So league 1 is now a more valuable league than the SPL. What level are we then-conference?

I know Hearts fans who hate us less than you seem to.

[Real Emerald]

Really hope we aren't signing St.Johnstone's reserve striker to replace Nisbet

I agree, it’s obviously a bad window to get strikers in especially when you thought you had one six months into a 4 year contract. However, signings like that would really twist the knife in after shelling out on STs and not even getting to see Nisbet either.

[Dalianwanda]

I posted this yesterday.

Update on Nisbet. While there are reports that Nisbet has handed in a transfer request it is more of ploy by his agent focus the minds of the clubs interested in him. Hibs cool with this approach. To stress again Nisbet is more than happy to stay. He is not causing any bother pushing to leave.

Hibs have said they are willing to let him go for £3.5 - £4m with most of the cash upfront. Birmingham City are a fair bit away from getting near this but there are one or two others still the frame. Birmingham City might fold in the next few hours and meet what Hibs want. Not sure which way it will go.

Hibs have a few options lined up if they get the money they want for Nisbet. A couple of strikers playing abroad may come in.

Thanks for sharing

[easty]

No we dont technically, but in the real world, we do. If we have a 5million rated player on 2k a week and refuse to sell him....how do you think that ends?

It ends with us selling him.

I dunno how it’ll play out today, but I expect we’ll either get the deal we want, or we won’t and Nisbet will score plenty more goals this season and get a move in the summer.

I don’t see him getting a new contract.

[Gordy M]

Like I mentioned about Toney. I follow lower league English football and the top wage at Posh is lower than Hibs. Toney moved to a contract worth 22k at Brentford from probably 2kish for a fee of 5 million up front and 10 in add ons. So it really has nothing to do with wages.

Ivan Toney cost Peterborough 3 x times the amount of Nisbet if you want to make comparisons, and will have been on more wages that KN is on.

[My old man]

Just a quick question

But I’m sure I read on here that KN is a Hibee if that’s true I really don’t think he’d hand in a transfer request (I know about Katie and Ian Murray) before the sharpshooters come oot !! I just think that this is all Agents bull s@@t games

My tuppence worth

GGTTH

[AltheHibby]

Ok thought we were talking about Blues fans.

I thought we were talking about backgrounds! One of us is wrong. Most likely me.

[Billy Whizz]

Kamberi to the ��.

Did McInnes not say a few weeks ago, don’t ask me about signing players this window, we won’t be signing anyone

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/derek-mcinnes-rules-out-aberdeen-moves-january-transfer-window-3090027%3famp

[Torto7]

I know Hearts fans who hate us less than you seem to.

Behave. I can have a moan about an individual issue if I wish. My posts on here are anything but negative on the whole.

[Gordy M]

It ends with us selling him.

I dunno how it’ll play out today, but I expect we’ll either get the deal we want, or we won’t and Nisbet will score plenty more goals this season and get a move in the summer.

I don’t see him getting a new contract.

That was kinda my point. If we are paying him 2k a week and then rate him at 4 million. Something has to give.

[Callum_62]

Did McInnes not say a few weeks ago, don’t ask me about signing players this window, we won’t be signing anyone

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/derek-mcinnes-rules-out-aberdeen-moves-january-transfer-window-3090027%3fampNever believe a word managers say about transfers

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[madhatter]

Just a quick question

But I’m sure I read on here that KN is a Hibee if that’s true I really don’t think he’d hand in a transfer request (I know about Katie and Ian Murray) before the sharpshooters come oot !! I just think that this is all Agents bull s@@t games

My tuppence worth

GGTTH

Is he not a Celtic fan?

[Sean1875]

Just a quick question

But I’m sure I read on here that KN is a Hibee if that’s true I really don’t think he’d hand in a transfer request (I know about Katie and Ian Murray) before the sharpshooters come oot !! I just think that this is all Agents bull s@@t games

My tuppence worth

GGTTH

Celtic fan growing up I’m sure. Played for our youth team though IIRC


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[Since452]

We have lost two semi finals to very mediocre teams, one in the league below and to St Johnstone who aren't exactly flying. This season will be looked back on as the biggest missed opportunity ever given Celtics predicament.

Highlights how poor the league is and standard is in effect.

Because we lost to a team well below us in the league and a Championship team it shows how poor the standard is? Says to me the standard is good and very competitive and anyone can beat anyone on the day.

[The 90+2]

Didn't the referee gift Hearts the win in the SCottish Cup semi final?

No. We gifted them it bow tied.

[Unseen work]

I posted this yesterday.

Update on Nisbet. While there are reports that Nisbet has handed in a transfer request it is more of ploy by his agent focus the minds of the clubs interested in him. Hibs cool with this approach. To stress again Nisbet is more than happy to stay. He is not causing any bother pushing to leave.

Hibs have said they are willing to let him go for £3.5 - £4m with most of the cash upfront. Birmingham City are a fair bit away from getting near this but there are one or two others still the frame. Birmingham City might fold in the next few hours and meet what Hibs want. Not sure which way it will go.

Hibs have a few options lined up if they get the money they want for Nisbet. A couple of strikers playing abroad may come in.

Not doubting what you’re saying but to me that’s a massive contradiction.

Either Nisbet is happy to stay and not going to force through a move or he isn’t. He can’t says he’s happy and won’t push through a move yet at the same time allow his agent to act like that and put a transfer request in so he gets a move elsewhere - he must know that being in the press will enrage a lot of Hibs fans.

He can’t have both.

[brog]

No we dont technically, but in the real world, we do. If we have a 5million rated player on 2k a week and refuse to sell him....how do you think that ends?


I agree but we don't need to do it immediately or in one go. We can also build in performance payments, that should be a win/win.

[NC1875]

Never believe a word managers say about transfers

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Especially McInnes who’s a slavering arse

[Torto7]

Ivan Toney cost Peterborough 3 x times the amount of Nisbet if you want to make comparisons, and will have been on more wages that KN is on.

That's my point. Why is a League 1 player(when he moved) at the same age at Nisbet worth over 3 times as much? Are Peterborough bigger than Hibs. This isn't a dig at Toney as I'm a Bees fan and rate him. This is all about perception and in Scotland we always go for the we're crap and too small response.

[Callum_62]

That's my point. Why is a League 1 player(when he moved) at the same age at Nisbet worth over 3 times as much? Are Peterborough bigger than Hibs. This isn't a dig at Toney as I'm a Bees fan and rate him. This is all about perception and in Scotland we always go for the we're crap and too small response.Do you think Toney and Nisbet are the same level?

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[Since452]

Is he not a Celtic fan?

From the weege

[Rumble de Thump]

No. We gifted them it bow tied.

I'm pretty sure that's not accurate.

[NOLA]

We can refuse the transfer request surely. Tell him it’s too late in the day and wait till the next transfer window

[calumhibee1]

I posted this yesterday.

Update on Nisbet. While there are reports that Nisbet has handed in a transfer request it is more of ploy by his agent focus the minds of the clubs interested in him. Hibs cool with this approach. To stress again Nisbet is more than happy to stay. He is not causing any bother pushing to leave.

Hibs have said they are willing to let him go for £3.5 - £4m with most of the cash upfront. Birmingham City are a fair bit away from getting near this but there are one or two others still the frame. Birmingham City might fold in the next few hours and meet what Hibs want. Not sure which way it will go.

Hibs have a few options lined up if they get the money they want for Nisbet. A couple of strikers playing abroad may come in.

I instantly get interested when I hear of strikers playing abroad coming in.

With a decent whack of cash I’d like to think we could actually strengthen if we lost KN as long as we were already working on the deals. It would give us some serious clout to get a couple of very good players in.

[S4uzee]

Did McInnes not say a few weeks ago, don’t ask me about signing players this window, we won’t be signing anyone

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/derek-mcinnes-rules-out-aberdeen-moves-january-transfer-window-3090027%3famp

He’s obsessed with Hibs targets or ex Hibs players

[calumhibee1]

That's my point. Why is a League 1 player(when he moved) at the same age at Nisbet worth over 3 times as much? Are Peterborough bigger than Hibs. This isn't a dig at Toney as I'm a Bees fan and rate him. This is all about perception and in Scotland we always go for the we're crap and too small response.

Would you fancy Nisbet to go to the Championship and have the kind of impact Toney has?

He’s miles ahead of Nisbet and as such he’ll have commanded a fee that reflects that.

[Since452]

We can refuse the transfer request surely. Tell him it’s too late in the day and wait till the next transfer window

Of course we can. It's a request. It's like me putting a holiday request in to my boss and being told it isn't the right time.

[SanFranHibs]

NISBET HANDS IN TRANSFER REQUEST

Hibernian’s Kevin Nisbet has handed in a transfer request.

The move comes after Hibernian rejected an offer from Birmingham City for the striker

Earlier this afternoon, Jack Ross said he expected the player to remain at Easter Road beyond the window

Not adding anything new I know, but on Sky Sports Now. Could they be getting it from here? :greengrin

Also...
Brighton have completed the signing of Moises Caicedo on a contract until June 2025 from Ecuadorian top-flight side Independiente del Valle. Fee understood to be £4.5 million

£4.5 million to an Ecuadorian club and we are trying to off load Nisbet for £3 million. Pathetic. (JOKE :greengrin)

Wotherspoon signs new 2 year deal for St. Johnstone. AYR SIGN McGAVIN FROM IPSWICH. Meanwhile, Rangers winger Brandon Barker is close to agreeing a loan move to Oxford. (All from Sky Sports)

[Allez Hibs]

Nisbet has handed in a transfer request.

[JDT]

Especially McInnes who’s a slavering arse
I heard him say on Wednesday night regardless of Scott Wright they wouldn't be looking at anyone. Low and behold they're after 2 strikers, biggest s*it talker in Scottish Football

[bigwheel]

Nisbet has handed in a transfer request.

and there may be some risks with your electronic equipment when the millennium comes around.....Google Y2k

[cabbageandribs1875]

Nisbet has handed in a transfer request.


yes it's been said a few times already