Winter transfer thread 2020-21

[J-C]

I’m with you on that, wish all posters were as courteous as you J-C😀


I don't mind admitting when I'm wrong.

[The Wireless]

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Ian Murray is his boss surely he would point him in the right direction.
No manager who has any half decent player who can help him achieve success is going to point him in any direction.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[The Wireless]

Think he would offer a better option than Gullan

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I am not sure he would. I think Gullan has a chance.

[Heisenberg]

Brophy signing for St Mirren apparently.

https://twitter.com/anthonyrjoseph/status/1346210569125289985?s=21

[04Sauzee]

Kilmarnock striker Eamonn Brophy is close to signing a pre-contract agreement with St Mirren.

Aberdeen and Hibs were also keen, but @SkySportsNews understands the Buddies have offered the best financial package.

[Stuart93]

Brophy signing for St Mirren apparently.

https://twitter.com/anthonyrjoseph/status/1346210569125289985?s=21

No sure I’m having that one

If us or Aberdeen were genuinely wanting him in we wouldn’t be getting beat to his signature by st mirren

[Scorrie]

Kilmarnock striker Eamonn Brophy is close to signing a pre-contract agreement with St Mirren.

Aberdeen and Hibs were also keen, but @SkySportsNews understands the Buddies have offered the best financial package.

I’m very surprised to see that St Mirren have offered more than us or the sheep unless we only viewed Brophy as a bench filler

[Heisenberg]

No sure I’m having that one

If us or Aberdeen were genuinely wanting him in we wouldn’t be getting beat to his signature by st mirren

He’s guaranteed games every week at St Mirren. Wouldn’t get that at either us or Aberdeen. As you say, I also doubt either club has been financially outmuscled by St Mirren.

[bingo70]

They’ll have offered him a package that will reflect he’d be their main man up front and probably one of the highest paid players on their books.

Hibs and Aberdeen will have wanted him as a back up option and his wages would reflect that.

[The Modfather]

I’d rather we signed him from St Mirren anyway rather than directly from Killmarnock.

[Newry Hibs]

I’d rather we signed him from St Mirren anyway rather than directly from Killmarnock.

😄

[Unseen work]

Don’t for a second believe that he has picked St Mirren ahead of us or Aberdeen. If there was 3 contract on the table from the 3 mentioned I think St Mirren would be his last pick, St Mirrens top wage would still be comfortable squad player type wage for us and Aberdeen you’d imagine.

Regardless, I was hoping we would sign him, he’s a player I really like. Always a threat, holds the ball up well and is strong for his size. Good movement and can finish when he gets a chance.

Him, Doidge and Nisbet would be a very decent from 3 as they’re all good enough to start and push each other for a place.

[Allant1981]

Don’t for a second believe that he has picked St Mirren ahead of us or Aberdeen. If there was 3 contract on the table from the 3 mentioned I think St Mirren would be his last pick, St Mirrens top wage would still be comfortable squad player type wage for us and Aberdeen you’d imagine.

Regardless, I was hoping we would sign him, he’s a player I really like. Always a threat, holds the ball up well and is strong for his size. Good movement and can finish when he gets a chance.

Him, Doidge and Nisbet would be a very decent from 3 as they’re all good enough to start and push each other for a place.

Sure I read last season st mirrens average wage was only about 50 grand per year, no danger they are now all of a sudden giving out more wages than us or Aberdeen

[Magpie]

No sure I’m having that one

If us or Aberdeen were genuinely wanting him in we wouldn’t be getting beat to his signature by st mirren

We probably have someone else lined up.

[500miles]

No sure I’m having that one

If us or Aberdeen were genuinely wanting him in we wouldn’t be getting beat to his signature by st mirren

He's a decent player, but he wouldn't be our main man. He would be the key player at St. Mirren and, as a goalscorer, the missing piece in what is otherwise a talented squad.

[Hibs90]

I think Brophy would be a decent option off the bench or in rotation etc but he would probably want to play every week and I would suggest he's not guaranteed that at us or the sheep so he could well be picking first team football over that. I doubt it's a financial thing.

[Winston Ingram]

No sure I’m having that one

If us or Aberdeen were genuinely wanting him in we wouldn’t be getting beat to his signature by st mirren

Maybe Jack Ross wanted to play him left midfield👀

[JimBHibees]

I think Brophy would be a decent option off the bench or in rotation etc but he would probably want to play every week and I would suggest he's not guaranteed that at us or the sheep so he could well be picking first team football over that. I doubt it's a financial thing.

Probably also a decision based on family and home but also more chance of starting regularly

[CMurdoch]

Maybe Jack Ross wanted to play him left midfield👀

:greengrin:aok:

[Brightside]

Kilmarnock striker Eamonn Brophy is close to signing a pre-contract agreement with St Mirren.

Aberdeen and Hibs were also keen, but @SkySportsNews understands the Buddies have offered the best financial package.

Good - he's a 2/10 player for me. :greengrin

[bingo70]

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/declan-gallagher-wants-celtic-dream-19563293

Not Hibs news (although it does say we’re monitoring the situation) but looks like Gallagher trying to get a move to Celtic sorted. Plays another 6 games for Motherwell and a new contract kicks in so I’m sure a deal will be agreed between the clubs this month.

FWIW I don’t think he’s a good signing for them. He’s one of those defenders that’s good at defending his 18 yard box, Celtic need defenders good at defending from the half way line.

[Stairway 2 7]

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/declan-gallagher-wants-celtic-dream-19563293

Not Hibs news (although it does say we’re monitoring the situation) but looks like Gallagher trying to get a move to Celtic sorted. Plays another 6 games for Motherwell and a new contract kicks in so I’m sure a deal will be agreed between the clubs this month.

FWIW I don’t think he’s a good signing for them. He’s one of those defenders that’s good at defending his 18 yard box, Celtic need defenders good at defending from the half way line.
Similar to Duffy which isn't a compliment

[Jones28]

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/declan-gallagher-wants-celtic-dream-19563293

Not Hibs news (although it does say we’re monitoring the situation) but looks like Gallagher trying to get a move to Celtic sorted. Plays another 6 games for Motherwell and a new contract kicks in so I’m sure a deal will be agreed between the clubs this month.

FWIW I don’t think he’s a good signing for them. He’s one of those defenders that’s good at defending his 18 yard box, Celtic need defenders good at defending from the half way line.

Gallagher is a good player but I can’t see Celtic fans being happy signing him. File him under nearly every player Celtic have signed from another Scottish club since Scott Brown.

[DTS]

The Brophy situation for me makes sense and it’s highly believable that St Mirren offered more than us and Aberdeen.

For us and Aberdeen he would be 2nd/3rd choice and competing for a starting spot so probably offered a wage reflective of that squad status.

St Mirren are a 10/15 goal a season striker from being a very tidy team so he will likely have been offered a first XI wage, doubt there’d be much between it in terms of hundreds of pounds but enough along with the locality to his current club(likely lives in glasgow) and more guaranteed minutes it makes them potentially a more attractive option than us or Aberdeen

[Unseen work]

Gallagher would be a very good signing.

Brophy would also enhance St Mirrens team quite a bit as they lack a goal scorer, another incentive for us to do the deal.

[04Sauzee]

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/declan-gallagher-wants-celtic-dream-19563293

Not Hibs news (although it does say we’re monitoring the situation) but looks like Gallagher trying to get a move to Celtic sorted. Plays another 6 games for Motherwell and a new contract kicks in so I’m sure a deal will be agreed between the clubs this month.

FWIW I don’t think he’s a good signing for them. He’s one of those defenders that’s good at defending his 18 yard box, Celtic need defenders good at defending from the half way line.
Always thought Gallagher looked better in a back 3.Never looks as good in a 4.

[badabing67]

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No manager who has any half decent player who can help him achieve success is going to point him in any direction.

The point is that Ian Murray has more or less accepted that he is going to lose Thomas Robert during this window. So why would he not give him good advice especially if its asked for. I would ask his opinion if it was .me

[kaimendhibs]

Gallagher would be a very good signing.

Brophy would also enhance St Mirrens team quite a bit as they lack a goal scorer, another incentive for us to do the deal.Used to think same about Gallagher. When he played against us for Livvie, he always strolled it and never was flustered.
Imo he has regressed at Motherwell.
Only imo though

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[Vault Boy]

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/declan-gallagher-wants-celtic-dream-19563293

Not Hibs news (although it does say we’re monitoring the situation) but looks like Gallagher trying to get a move to Celtic sorted. Plays another 6 games for Motherwell and a new contract kicks in so I’m sure a deal will be agreed between the clubs this month.

FWIW I don’t think he’s a good signing for them. He’s one of those defenders that’s good at defending his 18 yard box, Celtic need defenders good at defending from the half way line.

Agree with you.

Gallagher is a good, solid defender for teams battling it out for the top 6, but that's not what Celtic need - it's not like he's really going to get any better at his age either. Although, he is definitely better than Duffy...

Would be a good signing for us, but seems like a long shot. Teams are always 'monitoring' players they don't have much hope in signing. :greengrin

[hibIBZ]

Chris Cadden being linked with us according to the BBC gossip.

Ex Motherwell currently at Columbus Crew in MLS.

Don't really remember much about him, right wing back according to wiki

[JimBHibees]

Used to think same about Gallagher. When he played against us for Livvie, he always strolled it and never was flustered.
Imo he has regressed at Motherwell.
Only imo though

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Yet has been superb for Scotland at the same time. Bit strange how different his form has been maybe a fall out with Robinson who hasn't been shy in calling players out this season

[Since90+2]

I've hardly seen Gallagher play for Motherwell this season so can't comment on his form at club level but he's been very good for Scotland.

He'd be a fantastic signing for us and be comfortably the best centre half at the club.

[Leitherhibs]

Gallagher isn't coming to us, he'll be looking a for big pay day from his last good contract IMO - Championship in England I'd imagine.

[calumhibee1]

Gallagher isn't coming to us, he'll be looking a for big pay day from his last good contract IMO - Championship in England I'd imagine.

Quite right. 30 years old near enough and probably earned less than £1k a week on average throughout his career (the poor soul :greengrin).

I’d be doing the same, even if I wasn’t going to play.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Gallagher will go to Aberdeen, will earn very good money and remain close to home.

[Stuart93]

Liam Kelly joining Motherwell on loan from QPR

Wonder what QPR’s reasoning is recalling barnes when they also had Liam kelly on their books

[Jones28]

I feel that Brophy would be an excellent addition, he's a better finisher than Doidge who IMO hasn't done enough the last few matches, certainly got a bit of pace about him and would be a good option to partner KN up front in a 2. I'd much rather see Boyle stay wide where he's most effective.

[Since452]

Brophy wouldn't be automatic first choice at Hibs or Aberdeen. He will be at St Mirren. His stats aren't very impressive either. Would have been decent back up but the lad was struggling for a game at Killie. Speaks volumes.

[JimBHibees]

Liam Kelly joining Motherwell on loan from QPR

Wonder what QPR’s reasoning is recalling barnes when they also had Liam kelly on their books

Assuming Kelly was desperate to get games somewhere. Suppose there is still a chance Barnes could come back but who knows.

[Stuart93]

Assuming Kelly was desperate to get games somewhere. Suppose there is still a chance Barnes could come back but who knows.

What would be the point in recalling someone who’s out on loan to then send them back out on loan again to the same team?

[JimBHibees]

What would be the point in recalling someone who’s out on loan to then send them back out on loan again to the same team?

No idea maybe until they get someone else in so he can go back out.

[Dmas]

I feel that Brophy would be an excellent addition, he's a better finisher than Doidge who IMO hasn't done enough the last few matches, certainly got a bit of pace about him and would be a good option to partner KN up front in a 2. I'd much rather see Boyle stay wide where he's most effective.agree with this, id go further and say that unfortunately we're needing to find someone better than Doidge and Brophy would have been a good start

[The 90+2]

Gallagher is a good player but I can’t see Celtic fans being happy signing him. File him under nearly every player Celtic have signed from another Scottish club since Scott Brown.

Stokes?

[Heisenberg]

agree with this, id go further and say that unfortunately we're needing to find someone better than Doidge and Brophy would have been a good start

Brophy certainly doesn’t have a better goalscoring record than Doidge.

[Fergus52]

agree with this, id go further and say that unfortunately we're needing to find someone better than Doidge and Brophy would have been a good start

Calling Brophy better than doidge is a big stretch imo.

Brophy is quicker and a better dribbler but that's about it - in everything else that you want in a striker Doidge is better than him: scores more goals, better in the air, works harder, holds the ball up better using his strength.

[Dmas]

Calling Brophy better than doidge is a big stretch imo.

Brophy is quicker and a better dribbler but that's about it - in everything else that you want in a striker Doidge is better than him: scores more goals, better in the air, works harder, holds the ball up better using his strength.

I said it was a good start, I like the big guy he tries his best works hard for the team all that but he's not a goal scorer, he wastes a lot of good chances.

I thought he'd turned the corner after a slow start last year but his goal return this season is poor, I also think a lot of our problems this season stem from JR's unwillingness to leave him out the team we've looked a lot more dangerous as a team in the games he's not played in IMO

[Dazzjw1875]

Was thinking about the Cadden rumour, I assume if we do complete the signing he will be required to isolate for 2 weeks on arrival, thats not ideal as preferably we would sign someone who can come straight into the squad for Monday? Unless ofcourse he is already in Scotland for festive period.

[MWHIBBIES]

I said it was a good start, I like the big guy he tries his best works hard for the team all that but he's not a goal scorer, he wastes a lot of good chances.

I thought he'd turned the corner after a slow start last year but his goal return this season is poor, I also think a lot of our problems this season stem from JR's unwillingness to leave him out the team we've looked a lot more dangerous as a team in the games he's not played in IMO

He scores more than Brophy. A lot more.

What games are these that we've looked more dangerous without him? We've scored 3 or more goals 5 times in the league, Doidge started 4 of them and came on in another.

[Wheat Hound]

Was thinking about the Cadden rumour, I assume if we do complete the signing he will be required to isolate for 2 weeks on arrival, thats not ideal as preferably we would sign someone who can come straight into the squad for Monday? Unless ofcourse he is already in Scotland for festive period.

He might already have been back in Scotland for over the Xmas period?

[scoopyboy]

Was thinking about the Cadden rumour, I assume if we do complete the signing he will be required to isolate for 2 weeks on arrival, thats not ideal as preferably we would sign someone who can come straight into the squad for Monday? Unless ofcourse he is already in Scotland for festive period.

He's been in Scotland for a wee while

[Jones28]

Stokes?

I did say nearly..

[Iain G]

Was thinking about the Cadden rumour, I assume if we do complete the signing he will be required to isolate for 2 weeks on arrival, thats not ideal as preferably we would sign someone who can come straight into the squad for Monday? Unless ofcourse he is already in Scotland for festive period.

Can he not get a test at day 5 of isolation and if its negative he will be clear day 6 or 7, whenever he gets his negative result back? Or is that just in England?

[brog]

He scores more than Brophy. A lot more.

What games are these that we've looked more dangerous without him? We've scored 3 or more goals 5 times in the league, Doidge started 4 of them and came on in another.

In our last 3 games we played well at Ibrox without Doidge & then were hopeless against RC & Livi with Doidge. I like Doidge for his effort & as a team player but he's a pretty limited footballer. I find it incredibly frustrating the times he does really well to hold the ball up then gives it away & I'm afraid I never expect him to score in a one on one situation. I actually think that we would be better with either Doidge or Nisbet up front & Boyle/Murphy/Gullan playing off either of them. I don't think they work as a pair whereas I think Nisbet/Brophy could work.

[MWHIBBIES]

In our last 3 games we played well at Ibrox without Doidge & then were hopeless against RC & Livi with Doidge. I like Doidge for his effort & as a team player but he's a pretty limited footballer. I find it incredibly frustrating the times he does really well to hold the ball up then gives it away & I'm afraid I never expect him to score in a one on one situation. I actually think that we would be better with either Doidge or Nisbet up front & Boyle/Murphy/Gullan playing off either of them. I don't think they work as a pair whereas I think Nisbet/Brophy could work.

Doidge isn't to blame for the last 2 games, everyone was brutal.

All these other combinations sound nice but its only hypothetical. The best we've played this season has always bad Doidge and Nisbet together.

[Andy74]

Doidge isn't to blame for the last 2 games, everyone was brutal.

All these other combinations sound nice but its only hypothetical. The best we've played this season has always bad Doidge and Nisbet together.

Yep, Doidge is not anywhere near as limited as being made out. Important player and one of the best we’ve had in the role for some time.

Doidge and Nisbet both play better alongside each other in a 2.

[Since452]

Brophy would be competition for Gullan. That isn't what we need.

[147lothian]

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Doidge isn't to blame for the last 2 games, everyone was brutal.

All these other combinations sound nice but its only hypothetical. The best we've played this season has always bad Doidge and Nisbet together.

I was just about to make the same point, the whole team has just looked exhausted in the last two games for whatever reason? One of the things Doige has consistantly been good at though is holding the ball up, but when we are a yard behind the pace in midfield the ball is not getting through to Doige to hold it up and bring others into the play, this is not really Doige's fault its more the collective of the whole team

[Smartie]

Yep, Doidge is not anywhere near as limited as being made out. Important player and one of the best we’ve had in the role for some time.

Doidge and Nisbet both play better alongside each other in a 2.

Doidge has been as bad as anyone during the past 2 games and doesn't have the excuse of having run himself into the ground at Ibrox. He's also having a poor season, with only a few highlights coming during consistently below-par performances.

He showed enough during the second half of last season to be persevered with but he absolutely hasn't shown so much as to be immune from criticism over our recent performances. Missed chances previously have cost us points and contributed towards our palpable loss in confidence and he needs to take some responsibility. His general all-round play (which he often, correctly, gets credit for - he grafts away and looks a nightmare to play against at times) simply hasn't been good enough lately.

He hasn't been alone, and shouldn't necessarily be singled out, but he needs to take a decent share of the collective blame and therefore responsibility for improving and turning it around.

And I agree that he and Nisbet have the makings of a decent pair and play much better together as a 2. Not sure in what formation exactly would suit them best, possible a 352, but the pair of them pose all sorts of potential threats that are nullified when we try to accommodate them both in other set-ups. I'd like to see them have competition so we have other options to keep them on their toes and replace them if form drops off and stays there.

FWIW I actually love the guy and it is frustrating to see him struggle. I expect much more of him because I really rate him.

[SquashedFrogg]

Brophy would be competition for Gullan. That isn't what we need.

Brophy might be better than Gullan. Which is exactly what we need.

[mal]

Brophy might be better than Gullan. Which is exactly what we need.

Is there any point in discussing whether Brophy may or may not be better than our current third choice striker when it has already been reported that he has signed a pre-contract at another club?

[04Sauzee]

@edinburghsport expect official confirmation of Chris Cadden to Hibs later this afternoon. Deal agreed and medical completed.

[Andy74]

Doidge has been as bad as anyone during the past 2 games and doesn't have the excuse of having run himself into the ground at Ibrox. He's also having a poor season, with only a few highlights coming during consistently below-par performances.

He showed enough during the second half of last season to be persevered with but he absolutely hasn't shown so much as to be immune from criticism over our recent performances. Missed chances previously have cost us points and contributed towards our palpable loss in confidence and he needs to take some responsibility. His general all-round play (which he often, correctly, gets credit for - he grafts away and looks a nightmare to play against at times) simply hasn't been good enough lately.

He hasn't been alone, and shouldn't necessarily be singled out, but he needs to take a decent share of the collective blame and therefore responsibility for improving and turning it around.

And I agree that he and Nisbet have the makings of a decent pair and play much better together as a 2. Not sure in what formation exactly would suit them best, possible a 352, but the pair of them pose all sorts of potential threats that are nullified when we try to accommodate them both in other set-ups. I'd like to see them have competition so we have other options to keep them on their toes and replace them if form drops off and stays there.

FWIW I actually love the guy and it is frustrating to see him struggle. I expect much more of him because I really rate him.

Doidge had a very good December so I don’t really think it is a prolonged ‘struggle’ at this stage.

[Northernhibee]

Doidge has been as bad as anyone during the past 2 games and doesn't have the excuse of having run himself into the ground at Ibrox. He's also having a poor season, with only a few highlights coming during consistently below-par performances.

He showed enough during the second half of last season to be persevered with but he absolutely hasn't shown so much as to be immune from criticism over our recent performances. Missed chances previously have cost us points and contributed towards our palpable loss in confidence and he needs to take some responsibility. His general all-round play (which he often, correctly, gets credit for - he grafts away and looks a nightmare to play against at times) simply hasn't been good enough lately.

He hasn't been alone, and shouldn't necessarily be singled out, but he needs to take a decent share of the collective blame and therefore responsibility for improving and turning it around.

And I agree that he and Nisbet have the makings of a decent pair and play much better together as a 2. Not sure in what formation exactly would suit them best, possible a 352, but the pair of them pose all sorts of potential threats that are nullified when we try to accommodate them both in other set-ups. I'd like to see them have competition so we have other options to keep them on their toes and replace them if form drops off and stays there.

FWIW I actually love the guy and it is frustrating to see him struggle. I expect much more of him because I really rate him.

I think the problem is that Doidge is a striker who relies on good service because of the nature of his game. Whereas Nisbet is more agile and can create opportunities we need players hitting the byline and putting in crosses to attack or at least playing clever balls to feet for Doidge, we’ve not had players getting into those positions so he’s getting long balls up to him to knock down fr a clearly knackered Nisbet.

Hopefully the lack of a midweek game is enough to get a bit back in the legs as with decent service we know how good he can be.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

@edinburghsport expect official confirmation of Chris Cadden to Hibs later this afternoon. Deal agreed and medical completed.

I think this is an excellent signing.

[Smartie]

Doidge had a very good December so I don’t really think it is a prolonged ‘struggle’ at this stage.

He had a very good start to the month but there has been some grim stuff since then.

Do you think he's having a good season?

I think he's capable of much better. I take the point about "the way we play" at times not suiting him and would like to think we might find a way to get more out of him.

He's a good lad who never hides, and none of his problems are for the want of trying.

[Souter96Mac]

I think this is an excellent signing.

Certainly sounds an exciting one! Another versatile player, but one that hopefully still has potential to fulfil. I wonder where JR sees him playing.

If we can sign Cadden, a CB, another forward and sort out another goalie, then we'll be laughing. Maybe unlikely to do all that business in January though

[Dmas]

Certainly sounds an exciting one! Another versatile player, but one that hopefully still has potential to fulfil. I wonder where JR sees him playing.

If we can sign Cadden, a CB, another forward and sort out another goalie, then we'll be laughing. Maybe unlikely to do all that business in January though

cadden will free mcginn up for a CB role also gogic can play in there, love a midfielder and a forward though

[badabing67]

Darnell Johnson was on loan at Wigan from Leicester City until yesterday. He would be a good loan signing to the end of the season. A bit disappointed we didn't get to see more of him when he was here. Think he would fit the bill.

[S4uzee]

I think this is an excellent signing.

Out of interest, based on what?

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Certainly sounds an exciting one! Another versatile player, but one that hopefully still has potential to fulfil. I wonder where JR sees him playing.

If we can sign Cadden, a CB, another forward and sort out another goalie, then we'll be laughing. Maybe unlikely to do all that business in January though

I think we will see him playing down the right in the wing back position, or right midfield which means competition for Boyle, or play both with the option to play Boyle up front with Nisbet, or to simply give Boyle a rest now and again.

Left side needs addressed though if Murphy and McGennis continue to struggle with injuries/fitness.

Agree about CH.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Out of interest, based on what?

I just liked the look of him before. Might be right/wrong.

[Gaffer1875]

Darnell Johnson was on loan at Wigan from Leicester City until yesterday. He would be a good loan signing to the end of the season. A bit disappointed we didn't get to see more of him when he was here. Think he would fit the bill.

If we sign Cadden we will have McGinn, Gray, Cadden and even Boyle who can all play RB and RWB. Not sure we need another!

I’d love us to sign Campbell from ‘Well and a striker. Happy to give Daborski a go as back up keeper.


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[Cat Stanton]

I just liked the look of him before. Might be right/wrong.

According to my Motherwell mate (we all have our crosses to bear) he is "quick and skillful" and "an asset going forward". But he can't defend for toffee. Which may be a problem, depending what position we're asking him to fill.

[04Sauzee]

Out of interest, based on what?

Down The Slope podcast guys tweeted this.

With Chris Cadden on the Verge of joining the Hibees we asked @VivaMotherwell what they made of him.
“He’s got the pace and physicality to be a right back, and if I’m right in saying that’s where Oxford and Columbus used him. So I’d imagine you’re bringing him in to play there” https://t.co/nG2amHW3sl


“As much as it was a bit gutting to see him go at the time I think most ‘Well fans would agree he stagnated a fair bit towards the end, but under the right coach he could develop into a very decent premiership player.” https://t.co/5YjbpmVTiD

[jacomo]

Certainly sounds an exciting one! Another versatile player, but one that hopefully still has potential to fulfil. I wonder where JR sees him playing.

If we can sign Cadden, a CB, another forward and sort out another goalie, then we'll be laughing. Maybe unlikely to do all that business in January though


Right sided midfielder or wing back, maybe even right back. Gives us cover and options, if he’s fresh and fit then will be a good signing I think.

[Billy Whizz]

Down The Slope podcast guys tweeted this.

With Chris Cadden on the Verge of joining the Hibees we asked @VivaMotherwell what they made of him.
“He’s got the pace and physicality to be a right back, and if I’m right in saying that’s where Oxford and Columbus used him. So I’d imagine you’re bringing him in to play there” https://t.co/nG2amHW3sl


“As much as it was a bit gutting to see him go at the time I think most ‘Well fans would agree he stagnated a fair bit towards the end, but under the right coach he could develop into a very decent premiership player.” https://t.co/5YjbpmVTiD

Might allow Hibs to play McGinn in a 3, and Cadden wing back. Obviously need to fit Boyle in somewhere

[brog]

Doidge had a very good December so I don’t really think it is a prolonged ‘struggle’ at this stage.

Doidge had a good start to December with goals in 3 consecutive games away from home. At Motherwell he came on as a sub & scored. He's been very poor since, missed decent chances versus Dundee United & St M then got stupidly sent off. Missed the Rangers game as a result & was hopeless (along with everyone else) in last 2 games. I like Doidge but he's very much a streaky player, before the Motherwell game he had scored 1 goal in 12 games hence why he was sub. We need him back on a scoring streak asap.

[mentalhibee]

If we are signing Cadden I’m guessing we’ll go with boyle upfront more often and Cadden right wing back.

[The Count]

When Cadden first broke into the Motherwell team i thought there is laddie with potential.However did he train on ???Maybe no however lets hope he does train on at the Hibs.

[Iain G]

If we are signing Cadden I’m guessing we’ll go with boyle upfront more often and Cadden right wing back.

As always with Hibs, if the right player comes up we should go for it if he improves the team. It's not always the right player in the right position at the right time.

Jack likes to have flexibility to change formation during a game without making subs so this gives us another good option.

A positive signing! A couple more please :greengrin

[1875Sean]

Anyone heard about what few has been agreed for cadden?

[Andy74]

Doidge had a good start to December with goals in 3 consecutive games away from home. At Motherwell he came on as a sub & scored. He's been very poor since, missed decent chances versus Dundee United & St M then got stupidly sent off. Missed the Rangers game as a result & was hopeless (along with everyone else) in last 2 games. I like Doidge but he's very much a streaky player, before the Motherwell game he had scored 1 goal in 12 games hence why he was sub. We need him back on a scoring streak asap.

I’d give him 1 1/2 goals in the cup quarter final too in December.

[CapitalGreen]

Wouldn’t shed much of a tear to see Doidge moved on if we were able to bring in another forward.

[JimBHibees]

I just liked the look of him before. Might be right/wrong.

Tend to agree really liked him as a player when at Well. Struggling a wee bit to see where he fits in however very good addition imo.

[superfurryhibby]

Wouldn’t shed much of a tear to see Doidge moved on if we were able to bring in another forward.

Kind of agree with this.

Ross want to bring in his own players. Doidge isn't contributing a great deal in terms of goal scoring, although I understand there is more to his game than that. Recoup our fee and reinvest, why not?

[Andy74]

Wouldn’t shed much of a tear to see Doidge moved on if we were able to bring in another forward.

If that forward was better then yes, same goes for every player. Although we already need another one.

What’s the point of looking for this to happen though? Experience tells us we get a player that does Doidge’s role well once every 10 years or so.

Bring it on if there’s better ready to come in the door and make an even better impact.

[Brightside]

@edinburghsport expect official confirmation of Chris Cadden to Hibs later this afternoon. Deal agreed and medical completed.

Moira must be on the PM board! :greengrin

[MWHIBBIES]

Doidge wont be going anywhere and rightly so.

[Brightside]

Doidge wont be going anywhere and rightly so.

Yep - no idea why people would think he was.

[brog]

I’d give him 1 1/2 goals in the cup quarter final too in December.

I included his Alloa goal in the 3 consecutive games. TBH, his header for the 2nd goal vs Alloa was so bad I don't think even Christian would claim it!

[skyhibs]

Doidge wont be going anywhere and rightly so.

was hoping he would go as I don’t rate him much..... maybe he can take a few with him also.... namely wright and gogic

[Andy74]

was hoping he would go as I don’t rate him much..... maybe he can take a few with him also.... namely wright and gogic

What forward would you have in mind to replace him?

[cabbageandribs1875]

was hoping he would go as I don’t rate him much..... maybe he can take a few with him also.... namely wright and gogic



both joined just 6 months ago on two year contracts... i doubt very much neither will be going anywhere this window

[Unseen work]

People actually want rid of Doidge?:confused:

Absolutely mental. Good striker who offers a lot to our starting 11 let alone squad. Yes he can be frustrating but he’s a good player to have.

Be careful what you wish for Hibees.

[Since90+2]

Doidge is a decent enough player but he will be one of the highest earners at the club. I'm not sure you'd say he is one of our best players.

I'd not be totally against him moving on if we spent all of his wages on a replacement, easier said than done but I don't think getting someone better is outwith the realms of possibility.

[offshorehibby]

We need to be adding to the strike force we have not reducing it. It we were daft enough to let Doidge go we need to be bringing in 2. 3 strikers is a must going forward even if it's for a bit of rotation.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Livingston have signed former Hearts and St Mirren striker Gavin Reilly on an 18-month contract.
The 27-year-old arrives from Carlisle United after agreeing to cut short his deal at Brunton Park.

Reilly scored once in 21 appearances for the English League Two leaders after joining in the summer.
"Gavin is a player I've been trying to sign in most transfer windows since he moved away from St Mirren," said Livingston manager David Martindale.

[Since452]

People actually want rid of Doidge?:confused:

Absolutely mental. Good striker who offers a lot to our starting 11 let alone squad. Yes he can be frustrating but he’s a good player to have.

Be careful what you wish for Hibees.

Crazy. This place is nuts at times

[NC1875]

Livingston have signed former Hearts and St Mirren striker Gavin Reilly on an 18-month contract.
The 27-year-old arrives from Carlisle United after agreeing to cut short his deal at Brunton Park.

Reilly scored once in 21 appearances for the English League Two leaders after joining in the summer.
"Gavin is a player I've been trying to sign in most transfer windows since he moved away from St Mirren," said Livingston manager David Martindale.

Kind of confirms Martindale was always the one calling the shots.

[MWHIBBIES]

Doidge is a decent enough player but he will be one of the highest earners at the club. I'm not sure you'd say he is one of our best players.

I'd not be totally against him moving on if we spent all of his wages on a replacement, easier said than done but I don't think getting someone better is outwith the realms of possibility.

Will he? We've no idea what players are earning. Last season and periods of this season he has definitely been one of our best players. Of course getting someone better isn't impossible. Its just unlikely.

[skyhibs]

[QUOTE=cabbageandribs1875;6408868]both joined just 6 months ago on two year contracts... i doubt very much neither will be going anywhere this window[/QUOTE

i never said they were going anywhere it was just wishful thinking as the bring nothing to the team....

[Hibs90]

Send Gullan on loan again, where he can get a solid run of games. Bring someone else in as back up.

[Andy74]

Will he? We've no idea what players are earning. Last season and periods of this season he has definitely been one of our best players. Of course getting someone better isn't impossible. Its just unlikely.

Very unlikely I’d say. Great if people know who those players are but the last effective player of his type was Killen then you have Mixu before that. Doidge has a better scoring ratio than Mixu did.

Never say never but is it where we’d start to make a change? No chance.

[04Sauzee]

Not sure if it's been posted but Gavin Reilly has signed for livingston

[Magpie]

Send Gullan on loan again, where he can get a solid run of games. Bring someone else in as back up.

Our squad is so thin right now I think letting players go is the last thing we should be looking at. I do agree he needs more game time though, but why hasn’t he been getting a start? The manager must think he’s not ready for it.

[Smartie]

I included his Alloa goal in the 3 consecutive games. TBH, his header for the 2nd goal vs Alloa was so bad I don't think even Christian would claim it!

The header was dreadful, but I do think he deserves praise for being the kind of player who gets himself in a position where even a "50p piece heid" header will go in.

I really wouldn't want to lose him. I really wouldn't want to pretend to be entirely happy with how he's playing at the moment though.

The point about who we might bring in to replace him is a good one. He doesn't need replaced - he needs a bit of a rest, a tweak in team line-up to play to his strengths a bit better and more of the kind of supply that he thrives off from the midfield (still our biggest problem).

Wanting to replace Doidge gets us back to that revolving door situation where we just crave new faces all the time and the team doesn't get better.

Every player has his price, mind.

[Stuart93]

Confirmation in the St mirren published accounts that we paid £200k for magennis

[Since452]

Send Gullan on loan again, where he can get a solid run of games. Bring someone else in as back up.

Been saying we need better than Gullan as back up since the summer. I'd be really surprised if we don't bring a striker in on loan at least.

[J-C]

People actually want rid of Doidge?:confused:

Absolutely mental. Good striker who offers a lot to our starting 11 let alone squad. Yes he can be frustrating but he’s a good player to have.

Be careful what you wish for Hibees.


Like most players at Hibs Doidge has his fans and there's quite a few who don't rate him, this also goes for Hanlon, Porteous, Boyle and Stevenson, no matter how many times you tell people they're mad/daft/crazy their minds are made up. I'm not Doidge's biggest fan, he's frustrating, pretty poor touch and game intelligence not great but he's a decent squad player and he'll stay unless we get someone better, it's that simple.

[Robbo6-2]

Confirmation in the St mirren published accounts that we paid £200k for magennis

Really surprised we paid that much for him off the back of such a serious injury.

Fingers crossed he fulfils his potential.

[3pm]

Confirmation in the St mirren published accounts that we paid £200k for magennis

I never imagined it being as high as that!

[CMurdoch]

Confirmation in the St mirren published accounts that we paid £200k for magennis

Interesting, that's the fee I thought we had paid for him. I think we paid the same fee for each of Mallan & Horgan.
My other guesses were £300k each for Nisbet & Doidge.
Only other guys we paid a fee for were P McGinn who I am guessing at £50k although it was reported as £100k at the time. There was also talk of £100k for Tom James but it seems a distant memory now.
By my calculations that is a little over £1 million spent by Hibs in transfer over the last 30 months.

[Hibiza]

As always with Hibs, if the right player comes up we should go for it if he improves the team. It's not always the right player in the right position at the right time.

Jack likes to have flexibility to change formation during a game without making subs so this gives us another good option.

A positive signing! A couple more please :greengrin

Flexibility in a game ? Never seen that ,

[brog]

The header was dreadful, but I do think he deserves praise for being the kind of player who gets himself in a position where even a "50p piece heid" header will go in.

I really wouldn't want to lose him. I really wouldn't want to pretend to be entirely happy with how he's playing at the moment though.

The point about who we might bring in to replace him is a good one. He doesn't need replaced - he needs a bit of a rest, a tweak in team line-up to play to his strengths a bit better and more of the kind of supply that he thrives off from the midfield (still our biggest problem).

Wanting to replace Doidge gets us back to that revolving door situation where we just crave new faces all the time and the team doesn't get better.

Every player has his price, mind.

No, I'm with you. As I said earlier I like Christian but I do find him very frustrating at times. In no way would I want him to go but I think increased competition up front would be helpful.

[The Modfather]

Interesting, that's the fee I thought we had paid for him. I think we paid the same fee for each of Mallan & Horgan.
My other guesses were £300k each for Nisbet & Doidge.
Only other guys we paid a fee for were P McGinn who I am guessing at £50k although it was reported as £100k at the time. There was also talk of £100k for Tom James but it seems a distant memory now.
By my calculations that is a little over £1 million spent by Hibs in transfer over the last 30 months.

If £400k is in the right ballpark for Mallan & Horgan we’ll be doing well to break even when they’ve both moved on.

[CropleyWasGod]

Confirmation in the St mirren published accounts that we paid £200k for magennis

Not sure where you're getting that.

He signed in October 2020, yet the last accounts at CH for SM are for the year to May 2019.

[calumhibee1]

Not sure where you're getting that.

He signed in October 2020, yet the last accounts at CH for SM are for the year to May 2019.

Are accounts not generally around 9 months behind on the presumption they’re not filed late etc?

We’ll not find out what we paid for Magennis (if we ever do of course) until the summer at the earliest.

[Since90+2]

Not sure where you're getting that.

He signed in October 2020, yet the last accounts at CH for SM are for the year to May 2019.

According to the source on twitter it's not included in the accounts themselves but is listed as a significant event occuring after the accounting period.

[CropleyWasGod]

Are accounts not generally around 9 months behind on the presumption they’re not filed late etc?

Well not find out what we paid for Magennis (if we ever do of course) until the summer at the earliest.

They have 12 months to file those accounts.

Someone point me in the direction of the Twitter link?

[ancient hibee]

:flag:
Kind of confirms Martindale was always the one calling the shots.

He was the director of football so he would be .

[bingo70]

They have 12 months to file those accounts.

Someone point me in the direction of the Twitter link?

https://twitter.com/pieandbov/status/1346534853941096448?s=21

[Big_Franck]

Not sure where you're getting that.

He signed in October 2020, yet the last accounts at CH for SM are for the year to May 2019.

Pie and Bovril on twitter have tweeted about this and I think their admin is a St Mirren man. He said that it's logged as £200k for a 'significant event after accounting period', which can only be the Magennis sale I'd think.

He also tweeted that St Mirren's accounts show transfer income from last year as £370k. He reckons that's from the sale of Paul McGinn and from their % sell on when we sold SJM. I can't imagine we paid much for Paul McGinn so it seems they had around 15% sell on for SJM.

[CMurdoch]

If £400k is in the right ballpark for Mallan & Horgan we’ll be doing well to break even when they’ve both moved on.

Probably got circa £50k for Horgan and lucky to get the same for Mallan unless we can sell him as a special teams kicker to an American football team.

[CropleyWasGod]

Pie and Bovril on twitter have tweeted about this and I think their admin is a St Mirren man. He said that it's logged as £200k for a 'significant event after accounting period', which can only be the Magennis sale I'd think.

He also tweeted that St Mirren's accounts show transfer income from last year as £370k. He reckons that's from the sale of Paul McGinn and from their % sell on when we sold SJM. I can't imagine we paid much for Paul McGinn so it seems they had around 15% sell on for SJM.

Ta :)

It's very unusual for clubs to identify individuals who they have paid or received money for. I can only presume that, given the reaction of the SM fans when we signed Magennis, it's meant to placate them.

Edit.... I re-read your post. He's not identified, but the SM guy is assuming that's what the money is for.

[Brightside]

I never imagined it being as high as that!

I expected about 350k. He’s a real talent as we will find out in due course.

[A Hi-Bee]

I expected about 350k. He’s a real talent as we will find out in due course.

:aok:

[Stuart93]

Ta :)

It's very unusual for clubs to identify individuals who they have paid or received money for. I can only presume that, given the reaction of the SM fans when we signed Magennis, it's meant to placate them.

Edit.... I re-read your post. He's not identified, but the SM guy is assuming that's what the money is for.

Ah got you.

I should never just presume people on Twitter know what they’re talking about

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Genuinely...start at £4.5m and we might listen

[J-C]

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He'll not be going to League 1 and hopefully Ross's experience there will help tell him to go nowhere near it.

[Vault Boy]

Aye, no chance Sunderland will be paying enough for us to part with him so quickly.

[bingo70]

Aye, no chance Sunderland will be paying enough for us to part with him so quickly.

They’ve just been taken over by that really rich young guy haven’t they?

[J-C]

Genuinely...start at £4.5m and we might listen



They don't have the money and is there not a pay structure in place in the lower leagues down there.

Edit. Just realised Sunderland have a pretty rich owner as other posters have pointed out, so maybe they do have the money.

[Stuart93]

They don't have the money and is there not a pay structure in place in the lower leagues down there.

Oh well, next.

I’d hope

[MWHIBBIES]

If Hibs sell him this window, it will be a high fee, a really high one. We never sell stars after 6 months.

[Greenworld]

Genuinely...start at £4.5m and we might listenIf there is genuine interest from clubs down south then it will be interesting . I would imagine 2 million would be more like a figure that would make Hibs take interest.

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[Stuart93]

If there is genuine interest from clubs down south then it will be interesting . I would imagine 2 million would be more like a figure that would make Hibs take interest.

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You think? I reckon hibs will value him at more than £2m.

Especially if he continues the way he is into the summer

[Greenworld]

They’ve just been taken over by that really rich young guy haven’t they?Yes i think your right he is only a billionaire

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[Vault Boy]

They’ve just been taken over by that really rich young guy haven’t they?

Don't think it's official yet

[J-C]

Oh well, next.

I’d hope


TBH the money they'd need to spend would have to be very tempting as he's on a long contract and playing well, his wage would have to represent his value so they'll have to structure that into their wage budget but it'll have to be money up front for this to happen.

[SMAXXA]

If there is genuine interest from clubs down south then it will be interesting . I would imagine 2 million would be more like a figure that would make Hibs take interest.

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Not even close

[04Sauzee]

Not even close

How much do you think Hibs would be looking at after 6 months? Genuine question as I'm nkt sure where we would pitch him. 3.5million with 15%?

[Smartie]

Do the clubs outwith the top 2 leagues there have issues with wage caps and restrictions on what they spend right now?

It won't be forever, and the guy who is getting involved with them does have pots of cash that he wants to spend on them.

[Greenworld]

Not even closeReally it was my best guess what do you think im trying to be realistic as at the moment he is just a wofk in progress

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[Hibee Mac]

No chance we're selling Nisbet this window unless it's for mental money.

Lazy/predictable journalism as always, no doubt some clubs are sniffing around but I doubt anything to justify articles of him moving

[Since452]

If Sunderland have a billionaire owner then that's a premium put on any of their targets. They will soon find that out.

In my opinion, League One in England is already below Kevin. Sunderland are now an established League One club and will continue to struggle to get out of it. If he ends the season like he started it then he'll have far more attractive suitors than Sunderland. He'll know it, his agent will know it and Jack Ross will know it. I'd be astonished if he goes anywhere this window.

I've no doubts in my mind that we'll use the John McGinn pathway when signing players. Aston Villa was a brilliant club for John and a step up. There will already be a plan to move Kevin on in a similar way in the future. Won't be League One which is a step down.

[davhibby]

Do the clubs outwith the top 2 leagues there have issues with wage caps and restrictions on what they spend right now?

It won't be forever, and the guy who is getting involved with them does have pots of cash that he wants to spend on them.

There’s a salary cap in leagues 1 and 2 that came in this season, basically we shouldn’t really be getting priced out wage wise from now on by teams in these leagues.

On Nisbet, imo there’s absolutely no chance he’d leave for league 1 especially after only six months. He strikes me as similar to McGinn mentally and I don’t think he’ll be desperate to jump ship too soon

[Jonnyboy]

Is this a. Scott Burns ‘exclusive’ I wonder

[Smartie]

There’s a salary cap in leagues 1 and 2 that came in this season, basically we shouldn’t really be getting priced out wage wise from now on by teams in these leagues.

On Nisbet, imo there’s absolutely no chance he’d leave for league 1 especially after only six months. He strikes me as similar to McGinn mentally and I don’t think he’ll be desperate to jump ship too soon

He didn't hang around long at either Raith or Dunfermline when a better opportunity came along.

Sunderland have been a basket case for a while but they've appointed a decent new manager and with the new owners coming in he might fancy that.

He's not going to earn less than he earns with us, and there would surely be a pathway to earn much more quite quickly.

Stranger things have happened, although I don't see them wanting to pay the kind of money it would take to tempt us right now.

[LancsHibs]

Nisbet to Sunderland!?? Laughable!

[davhibby]

He didn't hang around long at either Raith or Dunfermline when a better opportunity came along.

Sunderland have been a basket case for a while but they've appointed a decent new manager and with the new owners coming in he might fancy that.

He's not going to earn less than he earns with us, and there would surely be a pathway to earn much more quite quickly.

Stranger things have happened, although I don't see them wanting to pay the kind of money it would take to tempt us right now.

It’s not exactly the same thing is it? He went from league 1 to a team that would have been aiming to get to the premiership and then he’s left them to go to one of the biggest teams in the country. Both of those moves have been clear steps up, Hibs to League 1 is a step down in quality and he’ll be well aware that much better clubs will be in for him than Sunderland.

The average wage you can pay in League 1 with the salary cap is £1700 a week, Sunderland will have been paying out well over that before this season so they’ll be needing to cut wages and I’d be surprised if they could offer much more than that. No chance whatsoever he goes there

[Magpie]

Any idea who Nisbet’s agent is?

[Unseen work]

If they paid 4 million for Will Grigg then they can pay 8 for Kevin Nisbet.

In all seriousness Sunderland would be an awful move for him and I think he would be a lot more ambitious than that.

[Ozyhibby]

Sunderland won’t be able to match his wages here. We can discount them from bidding.


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[CMurdoch]

Salary cap knee caps Sunderland
Not happening

[Hermit Crab]

If Hibs were to sell him this window without getting a replacement in then serious questions would have to be asked of the board and its intentions for the club.

[matty_f]

With a real chance of winning a cup and finishing in the top 4, i can’t see Hibs letting anyone leave that we wouldn’t want to go in this window.

Ron Gordon will definitely want us to be profitable but i think he’ll also want us to be good and long term the best way to be profitable is to be successful.

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We're not playing one of the old firm in a week our star player is linked with a move. Surely not!?

[Callum_62]

If Hibs were to sell him this window without getting a replacement in then serious questions would have to be asked of the board and its intentions for the club.Just wait until the prophecy of Doidge and Porto follows him

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[Unseen work]

@moira_gordon: Still looking for a centre half and another one or two. Brophy was of interest but didn’t value him as highly as St Mirren did. Kabamba one of a few others they are keeping tabs on. Long time interest in Allan Campbell but that could turn into bidding war.

Really hope we get Campbell done but I saw there’s championship clubs interested in him so we would probably struggle financially.

[Forza Fred]

It’s The Sun

Must be true then

[Alex Trager]

If Hibs were to sell him this window without getting a replacement in then serious questions would have to be asked of the board and its intentions for the club.

Which is why Kevin Nisbet will be a hibs player for at least another year in my opinion.

He’s on a four year contract.

I’d be looking to increase the contract tbh

[flash]

We're not playing one of the old firm in a week our star player is linked with a move. Surely not!?

You would think the transfer window was open.

[we are hibs]

Aberdeen are poised to pounce for Dunfermline skipper Euan Murray.

The Pars stopper is out of contract in the summer and looks set to quit East End Park.

Murray, 26, is free to sign a pre-contract now after entering the final six months of his deal.

Dunfermline gaffer Stevie Crawford has offered him new terms to stay — but the defender is keen to explore other options.

SunSport understands Dons boss Derek McInnes is a fan of the centre-half, who also has a superb scoring record.

He’s netted seven goals for the Fifers this season.

Should McInnes decide to make a move, he could look to sign Murray up for next season, or try to land the stopper now in a cut-price deal.

[Aldo]

@moira_gordon: Still looking for a centre half and another one or two. Brophy was of interest but didn’t value him as highly as St Mirren did. Kabamba one of a few others they are keeping tabs on. Long time interest in Allan Campbell but that could turn into bidding war.

Really hope we get Campbell done but I saw there’s championship clubs interested in him so we would probably struggle financially.

See what you do when you word things how they should be and not sensationalise them like Burns.

I know he’s a reporter/journalist in the loosest of terms I hasten to add, but the way he spins negativity towards Hibs is poor!


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[calumhibee1]

If Hibs sell him this window, it will be a high fee, a really high one. We never sell stars after 6 months.

Have we had a bid for a star after 6 months? I can’t recall us ever having the chance to sell many stars after 6 months so I wouldn’t use it as a precedent going forward.

I still reckon that £2m would get Hibs thinking, especially in this climate.

[04Sauzee]

The Sun is also reporting Dunfermline CB Ewan Murray to Aberdeen.

[500miles]

I believe that the club will do the right thing, but with more lockdowns and fans not back until next season, I don't know what that is. I would be surprised if we needed to sell Nisbet, but I wouldn't be surprised if we were receptive to money for Doidge.

I will be handing over my match day expenditure to HSL for the forthcoming Semi Final as I am in a position to do so, and hopefully there are enough of us in that position to make an impact.

[500miles]

The Sun is also reporting Dunfermline CB Ewan Murray to Aberdeen.

26 and never played in the top flight since he was released from motherwell as a youngster?

There will be eyebrows raised in the Dons support.

[blackpoolhibs]

I've never heard of or seen this guy that plays for Dunfermline, but I'd like us to go for him just to annoy the sheep.

We do need another centre half. :greengrin

[Jones28]

I've never heard of or seen this guy that plays for Dunfermline, but I'd like us to go for him just to annoy the sheep.

We do need another centre half. :greengrin

2 birds one stone and all that.

Anything to piss off Aberdeen is fine by me.

[Unseen work]

I’m sure a couple on here were linking us with Murray recently?

Ive never seen him play and know little about him other than he seems to score a lot for a centre half.

[Brightside]

26 and never played in the top flight since he was released from motherwell as a youngster?

There will be eyebrows raised in the Dons support.

We have been watching him for a while tbh. He's done very well recently - but obv its a level down.

[MWHIBBIES]

Have we had a bid for a star after 6 months? I can’t recall us ever having the chance to sell many stars after 6 months so I wouldn’t use it as a precedent going forward.

I still reckon that £2m would get Hibs thinking, especially in this climate.

Teams don't just randomly bid for a player, though. Clubs will know before hand if its a realistic option via agents. Hibs will have told teams not to bother or that they want x amount.

[badabing67]

[QUOTE=Gaffer1875;6408763]If we sign Cadden we will have McGinn, Gray, Cadden and even Boyle who can all play RB and RWB. Not sure we need another!

I’d love us to sign Campbell from ‘Well and a striker. Happy to give Daborski a go as back up keeper.


Correct Darnell Johnson can play RB & RWB but he is a Centre Back. I am sure Lennon brought him in to cover the CB position when Efe left. Lenny started him at Parkhead and he was doing well till he got injured. He has now returned to Leicester City where it would be a bit of an ask to break into that 1st team. He will be looking for game time. He was prepared to come here before so he knows the club and how good the facilities are and could see a move back here as unfinished business. It could be a move to benefit both parties. Since Efe left we have not had a player carrying the ball forward from the back to initiating attacks. I think Darnell Johnson is the type of player I don't see why we shouldn't at least make an enquiry.

I to would like to sign Campbell and think Daborski deserves a chance

[04Sauzee]

[QUOTE=Gaffer1875;6408763]If we sign Cadden we will have McGinn, Gray, Cadden and even Boyle who can all play RB and RWB. Not sure we need another!

I’d love us to sign Campbell from ‘Well and a striker. Happy to give Daborski a go as back up keeper.


Correct Darnell Johnson can play RB & RWB but he is a Centre Back. I am sure Lennon brought him in to cover the CB position when Efe left. Lenny started him at Parkhead and he was doing well till he got injured. He has now returned to Leicester City where it would be a bit of an ask to break into that 1st team. He will be looking for game time. He was prepared to come here before so he knows the club and how good the facilities are and could see a move back here as unfinished business. It could be a move to benefit both parties. Since Efe left we have not had a player carrying the ball forward from the back to initiating attacks. I think Darnell Johnson is the type of player I don't see why we shouldn't at least make an enquiry.

I to would like to sign Campbell and think Daborski deserves a chance

I didn't realise that Darnell Johnson is playing with Tom James at Wigan.

[04Sauzee]

LANG RETURNS TO WIGAN

Wigan striker Callum Lang has been recalled from his loan spell at Motherwell.

During his stay in Scotland, the 22-year-old featured in the Europa League and scored five goals in 21 appearances

[Since452]

Mentioned it a few days ago but surprised we haven't been linked with Toby Sibbick again. He's available again after his loan to the Belgian side was cut short. Just missed out on him in the summer.

[CentreLine]

See what you do when you word things how they should be and not sensationalise them like Burns.

I know he’s a reporter/journalist in the loosest of terms I hasten to add, but the way he spins negativity towards Hibs is poor!


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You haven’t read Moria Gordon’s piece today then? Sensational nonsense thrashing the club in an article that should be reflecting the achievements of Leeann Dempster and the good wishes she leaves with from the fans. There is a lot to be positive about right now down Easter Road way by the media seem desperate to trash the club constantly.

[badabing67]

Mentioned it a few days ago but surprised we haven't been linked with Toby Sibbick again. He's available again after his loan to the Belgian side was cut short. Just missed out on him in the summer.

Would prefer to get Darnell Johnson back on loan

[Aldo]

You haven’t read Moria Gordon’s piece today then? Sensational nonsense thrashing the club in an article that should be reflecting the achievements of Leeann Dempster and the good wishes she leaves with from the fans. There is a lot to be positive about right now down Easter Road way by the media seem desperate to trash the club constantly.

Just have and talk about over the top with us seeking clarity. What’s to clarify we all knew this was happening! Total non story and of course we should recognise what she has done for the club and I am sure this has been and will continue to be done in years to come.

For some reason the media love to stick it into us and always find the negative spin!


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[Stuart93]

Would prefer to get Darnell Johnson back on loan

Why? The guy done absolutely nout when he was here apart from a horrendous challenge against Celtic which he got booked for which then got upgraded to a red.

Out with that I don’t think he played another game

[Berwickhibby]

I’m sure a couple on here were linking us with Murray recently?

Ive never seen him play and know little about him other than he seems to score a lot for a centre half.

Yeah, My Pars supporting mate told me Hibs were after Euan Murray, he got the gossip from a current Pars player.

[Callum_62]

https://twitter.com/footyinsider247/status/1346757326162845696?s=19

Looks like we have our back up goalie

Should be decent with crosses being 6 foot 7 [emoji23]

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[Andy74]

https://twitter.com/footyinsider247/status/1346757326162845696?s=19

Looks like we have our back up goalie

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Big lad. FA Cup winner!

[MWHIBBIES]

https://twitter.com/footyinsider247/status/1346757326162845696?s=19

Looks like we have our back up goalie

Should be decent with crosses being 6 foot 7 [emoji23]

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Very interesting if there is anything in it. I doubt he is coming here to be backup.

[04Sauzee]

Very interesting if there is anything in it. I doubt he is coming here to be backup.

Think he was out of contract at the end of the season, looks like Arsenal have released him early. Still looks like a short term deal at ER.

[jacomo]

Teams don't just randomly bid for a player, though. Clubs will know before hand if its a realistic option via agents. Hibs will have told teams not to bother or that they want x amount.


Unless that club is Celtc, in which case they will table a derisive offer and then brief their pals in the media that it’s all the player is worth and that the players current club should feel flattered that Celtc have even shown an interest.

[04Sauzee]

Youtube of Matt Macey. Not that you can tell much 😁

https://youtu.be/Su1t5HmTVto

[easty]

Very interesting if there is anything in it. I doubt he is coming here to be backup.

Why?

Looks like he’s 26 and has played less than 50 games. Since the start of last season he’s played 4 English Trophy Cup Thing games, and before that he had a season on loan in League 1.

I think if he comes he’s replacing Barnes, as backup.

[ThatDayInMay]

https://twitter.com/samimokbel81_dm/status/1346758973362417664?s=21

[MWHIBBIES]

Why?

Looks like he’s 26 and has played less than 50 games. Since the start of last season he’s played 4 English Trophy Cup Thing games, and before that he had a season on loan in League 1.

I think if he comes he’s replacing Barnes, as backup.

I mean, Rocky is out of contract in 6 months. The guy will see an oppertunity to be first choice if he impresses. I meant more in the guys eyes, rather than Hibs promising him anything,

[easty]

I mean, Rocky is out of contract in 6 months. The guy will see an oppertunity to be first choice if he impresses. I meant more in the guys eyes, rather than Hibs promising him anything,

Ah I get you now, hopefully we can get Rocky signed up past the end of the season anyway.

[erin go bragh]

Why?

Looks like he’s 26 and has played less than 50 games. Since the start of last season he’s played 4 English Trophy Cup Thing games, and before that he had a season on loan in League 1.

I think if he comes he’s replacing Barnes, as backup.

He could have a stormer on Monday night and do what Bogdan did , when he got his chance .
We were spoiled for choice with Bogdan and Rocky . Best two keepers on the books at the same time , since Gorum and Leighton.
Barnes was never keeping a fit Rocky out .

[04Sauzee]

He could have a stormer on Monday night and do what Bogdan did , when he got his chance .
We were spoiled for choice with Bogdan and Rocky . Best two keepers on the books at the same time , since Gorum and Leighton.
Barnes was never keeping a fit Rocky out .

Pretty sure Goram and Leighton weren't at Hibs at the same time?

[EI255]

Yeah, My Pars supporting mate told me Hibs were after Euan Murray, he got the gossip from a current Pars player.I'd take him. Watched a few Pars games recently and he looks the part.

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[Andy74]

Pretty sure Goram and Leighton weren't at Hibs at the same time?

No, they were a couple of years apart.

[delbert]

It’s The Sun

Must be true then

Got to say, I just don’t get the scepticism regarding stories in The Sun, more often than not they are bang on the money.

[Iain G]

https://twitter.com/footyinsider247/status/1346757326162845696?s=19

Looks like we have our back up goalie

Should be decent with crosses being 6 foot 7 [emoji23]

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Am sure we said the same about Makalamby :greengrin

[Wilson]

Pretty sure Goram and Leighton weren't at Hibs at the same time?

When I started supporting hibs the goalies were Jim Leighton and Chris Reid.

[Bangkok Hibby]

When I started supporting hibs the goalies were Jim Leighton and Chris Reid.

Thomson Allan and Willie Wilson for me.

[FilipinoHibs]

Pretty sure Goram and Leighton weren't at Hibs at the same time?

Yes we sold Goran in summer of 1991.

[brog]

Thomson Allan and Willie Wilson for me.


Cain & Abel for me!! :wink: Seriously, think I saw Tommy Younger then there were a succession of keepers in next few years including Willie Muirhead, Jackie Wren, Lawrie Leslie & Willie Wilson. Incredibly we let Lawrie go to Airdrie where he was capped by Scotland & he went on to West Ham & Millwall amongst others. Similarly Thomson Allan was capped after we let him go to Dundee.

[hibbydad]

Cain & Abel for me!! :wink: Seriously, think I saw Tommy Younger then there were a succession of keepers in next few years including Willie Muirhead, Jackie Wren, Lawrie Leslie & Willie Wilson. Incredibly we let Lawrie go to Airdrie where he was capped by Scotland & he went on to West Ham & Millwall amongst others. Similarly Thomson Allan was capped after we let him go to Dundee.
You have missed Ronnie Simpson Brog

[Cat Stanton]

https://twitter.com/samimokbel81_dm/status/1346758973362417664?s=21

EEN reporting it now also - though they've probably just picked it up from twitter and/or here.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-set-sign-6ft-7ins-arsenal-goalkeeper-3086860

[Cat Stanton]

https://twitter.com/footyinsider247/status/1346757326162845696?s=19

Looks like we have our back up goalie

Should be decent with crosses being 6 foot 7 [emoji23]

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Don't be so sure - Ma-Kalambay was 6'5"...

[CMurdoch]

https://twitter.com/footyinsider247/status/1346757326162845696?s=19

Looks like we have our back up goalie

Should be decent with crosses being 6 foot 7 [emoji23]

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The keeper who played so badly for Motherwell at the weekend is apparently 6 feet 8

[Keith_M]

Don't be so sure - Ma-Kalambay was 6'5"...


Crosses weren't his problem, it was wandering out of the penalty box then losing the ball.

[AlbertK86]

You haven’t read Moria Gordon’s piece today then? Sensational nonsense thrashing the club in an article that should be reflecting the achievements of Leeann Dempster and the good wishes she leaves with from the fans. There is a lot to be positive about right now down Easter Road way by the media seem desperate to trash the club constantly.

She’s a massive Jambo like the majority of the clowns at the EEN who think they are being subliminal in their constant digs at Hibs but are actually not clever enough to work out it looks like they are penning a piece for a diet sevco fanzine.


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[JimBHibees]

The keeper who played so badly for Motherwell at the weekend is apparently 6 feet 8

How bad was that performance? Borderline throwing the game performance

[JimBHibees]

Mentioned it a few days ago but surprised we haven't been linked with Toby Sibbick again. He's available again after his loan to the Belgian side was cut short. Just missed out on him in the summer.

Was he any good at Hearts?

[yerauldda]

Dabrowski been recalled.. strange timing if this keeper is coming in.

[Bangkok Hibby]

Dabrowski recalled I read on Twitter so must be true.

[Callum_62]

Dawbrowski has been recalled

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[Bangkok Hibby]

Dabrowski been recalled.. strange timing if this keeper is coming in.

Rocky off?

[Andy74]

Dabrowski been recalled.. strange timing if this keeper is coming in.

Rocky has been injured and we had our goalkeeping coach on the bench.

Might just be taking the opportunity to have 3 keepers available.

[Callum_62]

Rocky off?It says he has been recalled to push Ofir

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[Blaster]

Dawbrowski has been recalled

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Wonder if he played already in the league cup? Wouldn’t be available for the semi final if he has

[yerauldda]

Rocky has been injured and we had our goalkeeping coach on the bench.

Might just be taking the opportunity to have 3 keepers available.

Yeah I get that, however, I’d rather he was out playing first team football than being third choice once Marciano is fit. Bit of a catch 22.

[Forza Fred]

Cain & Abel for me!! :wink: Seriously, think I saw Tommy Younger then there were a succession of keepers in next few years including Willie Muirhead, Jackie Wren, Lawrie Leslie & Willie Wilson. Incredibly we let Lawrie go to Airdrie where he was capped by Scotland & he went on to West Ham & Millwall amongst others. Similarly Thomson Allan was capped after we let him go to Dundee.

What about Ronnie Simpson?

[Souter96Mac]

Unless Rocky's injury is more serious that we first thought, or he's agreed a deal elsewhere, it seems odd to potentially have 3 keepers on the books.

[04Sauzee]

Was he any good at Hearts?
Think he played twice for Hearts and once was against The Rangers where he looked excellent in a midfield roll.
Hearts fans loved him but like i saybhe onky had 2 appearances.

[erin go bragh]

Pretty sure Goram and Leighton weren't at Hibs at the same time?

Sorry, my bad . It were Rough and Goram . Getting the Scottish international keepers mixed up ( Well , we had that many in that era :)

[04Sauzee]

Unless Rocky's injury is more serious that we first thought, or he's agreed a deal elsewhere, it seems odd to potentially have 3 keepers on the books.

That's my thinking he's either out longer than anticipated or there's murmurs of a move elsewhere.

[Andy74]

Unless Rocky's injury is more serious that we first thought, or he's agreed a deal elsewhere, it seems odd to potentially have 3 keepers on the books.

Not really - just takes one injury, suspension or a Covid issue to be back to a coach on the bench.

[Unseen work]

Macey is coming in as a permanent and with Dabrowski being recalled I can’t help but think Rocky is away.

Hes been out for a couple of weeks leading up to January with a tight calf I think it is. Maybe he wants one last pay day and we’re getting a small fee to get him now.

[we are hibs]

Dont think Marciano is going anywhere imminently. At the end of the Dabrowski recall article on the hibs site it says this:


"Kevin is now determined to keep Ofir Marciano on his toes and seize whatever opportunity comes his way"

[flash]

Still not outwith the realms of possibility that ra Cellik might want Marciano IMHO.

[hibbysam]

Not really - just takes one injury, suspension or a Covid issue to be back to a coach on the bench.

I’d rather have a coach on the bench than bring Dabrowski back from guaranteed game time just for those rare opportunities.

[Greenworld]

Macey is coming in as a permanent and with Dabrowski being recalled I can’t help but think Rocky is away.

Hes been out for a couple of weeks leading up to January with a tight calf I think it is. Maybe he wants one last pay day and we’re getting a small fee to get him now.I'm thinking the same

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[basehibby]

Cain & Abel for me!! :wink: Seriously, think I saw Tommy Younger then there were a succession of keepers in next few years including Willie Muirhead, Jackie Wren, Lawrie Leslie & Willie Wilson. Incredibly we let Lawrie go to Airdrie where he was capped by Scotland & he went on to West Ham & Millwall amongst others. Similarly Thomson Allan was capped after we let him go to Dundee.

I'm of the Jim McArthur and Mike MacDonald vintage - you can call me junior :wink:

[ClermistonGreen]

Wilson !

[hibbyfraelibby]

Thomson Allan and Willie Wilson for me.

A certain Ronnie Simpson for me...

[wookie70]

I’d rather have a coach on the bench than bring Dabrowski back from guaranteed game time just for those rare opportunities. I tend to agree with that but if Marciano is out injured and we can't finalise a deal for another keeper it is probably better being safe than sorry

[B.H.F.C]

I’d rather have a coach on the bench than bring Dabrowski back from guaranteed game time just for those rare opportunities.

What if Dabrowski is considered a better option to play (as opposed to an essentially retired goalie who last played a couple of years ago).

Seems a no brainer to bring Dabrowski back to me.

[Stevie Reid]

Am sure we said the same about Makalamby :greengrin

Bobby Williamson signed Morten Hyldgaard who was also 6’ 7” I think, and we thought he would be commanding. Played once in a defeat to Hearts in the Festival Cup and was never seen again.

[flash]

What if Dabrowski is considered a better option to play (as opposed to an essentially retired goalie who last played a couple of years ago).

Seems a no brainer to bring Dabrowski back to me.

Indeed and probably back to Dumbarton at the end of the month.

[one day maybe...]

Wonder if he played already in the league cup? Wouldn’t be available for the semi final if he has

Played against Forfar

[BlackSheep]

Barnes was brought in to be Rocky's understudy.... so who knows, the arsenal gk may be an understudy to KD, while Rocky is unfit..... or KD and the arsenal boy will be competing for the first team place while rocky is injured.... for all we know it could be a 3 way fight for the gloves..... all scenarios are better than having a coach on the bench IMO.

[The 90+2]

Bobby Williamson signed Morten Hyldgaard who was also 6’ 7” I think, and we thought he would be commanding. Played once in a defeat to Hearts in the Festival Cup and was never seen again.

Didn’t hear play against Sunderland in a game Andy McLaren was on trial? Rings a bell for some reason.

[hibbysam]

What if Dabrowski is considered a better option to play (as opposed to an essentially retired goalie who last played a couple of years ago).

Seems a no brainer to bring Dabrowski back to me.

Of course he is a better option, but as a third choice keeper he’d only get on the pitch if two keepers were out. I’d rather he was out playing week in week out and have Samson for those extremely rare times we need our third keeper on the pitch.

[Andy74]

Of course he is a better option, but as a third choice keeper he’d only get on the pitch if two keepers were out. I’d rather he was out playing week in week out and have Samson for those extremely rare times we need our third keeper on the pitch.

If Marciano is still injured, as it stands he could be playing next Monday.

He’s had a good half season playing football. The rest of the season is important to us so I think sensible to make sure we aren’t left short.

[Scooter]

Thomson Allan and Willie Wilson for me.

Willie was the old mans uncle

[Stevie Reid]

Didn’t hear play against Sunderland in a game Andy McLaren was on trial? Rings a bell for some reason.

Possibly, can’t be sure. Remember seeing the game that McLaren played in when BW was desperate to sign him.

Definitely remember Hyldgaard flapping about in the Hearts game.

[badabing67]

Unless Rocky's injury is more serious that we first thought, or he's agreed a deal elsewhere, it seems odd to potentially have 3 keepers on the books.

The Matt Macey deal is only 6 months though I think he is Just a replacement for Barnes. Wish we kept Bogdan

[B.H.F.C]

Of course he is a better option, but as a third choice keeper he’d only get on the pitch if two keepers were out. I’d rather he was out playing week in week out and have Samson for those extremely rare times we need our third keeper on the pitch.

So if he’s a better option we get him back and look after ourselves first and foremost. No point in having him out playing every week to get him ready to play for Hibs, if he’s then not there to play when needed.

We don’t know how long Marciano is going to be out and Dabrowski might not be the third choice.

[Bangkok Hibby]

Willie was the old mans uncle

Sure he was the keeper against Napoli. My first ever game under the lights.

[MWHIBBIES]

I think we'll bring back Kevin for cover while Rocky is injured, and he'll be away on loan again at the end of January, assuming he doesn't play any games for us (2 club rule? would have to go back to Dumbarton)

Nothing to suggest Rocky is leaving. Plenty of PR about him loving Edinburgh and his family being settled. No links away (you think if an Israeli international was going to make a decent move, one of their national team journos wouldv'e heard something) Who knows though, until a contract is announced, we've all no idea really.

I like signings like Macey. Good age, something to prove, obviously has something and trained with some top keepers (Cech, Fabianski, Leno, Szczesny)

[Mr. Wonderful]

The Matt Macey deal is only 6 months though I think he is Just a replacement for Barnes. Wish we kept Bogdan

Someone on twitter says there's an option to extend.