Leigh Griffiths to Aberdeen

[Allez Hibs]

I would tend to agree.

But...here’s a Hypothetical choice. Keep Nisbet or get Griffiths?

Interesting one, Griffiths for me all day.

I'd accept us selling Nisbet and getting Griffiths this summer.

[J-C]

Good option for a club who holds a player that clubs are looking to spend money on, I just can’t see this being the case here. If Celtic trigger the extra year Leigh will sit tight, fight for a place and pick up 3 or 4 times more than what he would anywhere else up here......and rightly so given his age and limited years left in football.


Celtic will only trigger the extension so as they can get a fee for Leigh but seeing as he will not be wanting to go down south, no one up here has money for a fee for him, so Celtic will look to get him off the wage bill and use his money elsewhere. Remember he only cost Celtic around £1.5m so they've had their monies worth out of him.

[matty_f]

I think Griffiths would be a great signing. He’s an excellent player, of course there is a risk that he doesn’t hit the heights he did previously, but the reward if he does makes it a chance worth taking.

He gives us something different to Doidge and Nisbet, and if he knew he was the main man for us, I’m certain that he’d deliver.

I get the point about looking for an up and coming player with sell on value, but i think you need a balance and off you can underpin the potential of some players with experience and quality of others (as Leigh would bring) then it’s a great mix.

It’s a big “yes” from me if we can do it.

[Vault Boy]

At this point, we should just sign him to give closure to all the nonsense, patter, and excited emojis we've been reading on here for the last 8/9 years.

[hibee-boys]

At this point, we should just sign him to give closure to all the nonsense, patter, and excited emojis we've been reading on here for the last 8/9 years.

It would put Haymaker out of business😂

[happiehibbie]

Do you think JR wants him in his team ?

[duffers]

Crazy that anyone wouldn't want him back

[CMurdoch]

I'd be surprised if Leigh didn't want to stay and fight for a place at Celtc Park - he's likely to see reduced competition as there's almost guaranteed to be big money bids for Eduoard and El Yiounnousi from Premiership or European sides, and the incoming manager is likely to want the opportunity to assess the full squad at his disposal before players start to leave.

Though Scott Brown has apparently been a great support to Leigh over the years, so perhaps that's why this story has reared its head.

Elyounoussi belongs to Southampton so Celtic can't sell him :wink:.

Danger sign for me with Griffiths, that no poster has mentioned yet, is that he should have been trying to the max this season to win the £1 million contract extention but he still couldn't motivate himself and that has to be a worry.

[B.H.F.C]

If you could get Griffiths, you’d have to take the chance for me.

Hibs seem to have been quite inventive with transfers over the last few years, I’m sure we could work something out to incentivise him at the same time as looking after ourselves if we ran in to any problems with him.

If he was playing week in, week out he’d score plenty. Whether he would be or not is obviously the gamble.

[CMurdoch]

I think Griffiths would be a great signing. He’s an excellent player, of course there is a risk that he doesn’t hit the heights he did previously, but the reward if he does makes it a chance worth taking.

He gives us something different to Doidge and Nisbet, and if he knew he was the main man for us, I’m certain that he’d deliver.

I get the point about looking for an up and coming player with sell on value, but i think you need a balance and off you can underpin the potential of some players with experience and quality of others (as Leigh would bring) then it’s a great mix.

It’s a big “yes” from me if we can do it.

OK Matty. You are the man offering the contract. What do you offer?

I reckon a 2 year contract at £4k a week with starting appearance bonus of £1k per game.
Year 2 of contract triggered by starting 65% of league games in Year 1.
In essence a £200k gamble.

[matty_f]

OK Matty. You are the man offering the contract. What do you offer?

I reckon a 2 year contract at £4k a week with starting appearance bonus of £1k per game.
Year 2 of contract triggered by starting 65% of league games in Year 1.
In essence a £200k gamble.

Put him in line with the rest of the team, imho. He’d deserve to come in at the top end of our budget/earners.

[CMurdoch]

Put him in line with the rest of the team, imho. He’d deserve to come in at the top end of our budget/earners.

That makes sense.
The challenge is keeping him fit and getting him to the starting line every week.

[Crunchie]

A fit Leigh Griffiths would score goals for fun in this present Hibs team, I'd have him back in a heartbeat for next as I think we'll be even better.

[WhileTheChief..]

Would definitely improve our squad so it’s a big yes from me.

I also think it’s a strong possibility he’ll be with us next season. Can’t see him going to another club in Scotland.

[Dalianwanda]

I’m still on the fence but if we could get him within our wage structure it’s probably a no brainier. If i was an Aberdeen fan I’d be worried about his attitude/motivation if he signed for them. I’d say if there’s one club who could get him mentally in the mood it’s us.

I’d still want to keep KN though, i think we’re still to see the best of him. I’d guess it’s Porto who will be moving on in the summer.

[HendoDelivered]

Some of the folk turning their nose up at the chance of signing LG are mad.

[Waxy]

I think we’ve reached the point that it makes sense for him to join us.
It always looking likely.

[surreyhibbie]

It would put Haymaker out of business😂

:faf::faf::faf:

[dchibs]

We should change this thread to Leigh Griffiths to Hibs.:flag:

[Keith_M]

I've no reason to believe that Hibs are even considering him, but I tend to think it would work out at Hibs.

I'm convinced that playing for us, in a decent side and in European competition would be a real motivator for Leigh.

As much as I like Nisbet and Doidge, I tend to think the Griffiths would be quite a step up from either of them (at present, anyway).

[hibee-boys]

We should change this thread to Leigh Griffiths to Hibs.:flag:

Never mind #roadtoeurope to get the HSL payments up, an unofficial #bringleighhome would get more folk excited....you Twitter folk get the ball rolling😎

[Sir David Gray]

A couple of years ago I'd have bitten your hand off for him to sign for us again.

Now I'm not quite so sure but I would still be inclined to take a chance and offer him a deal as long as it was within our present wage structure.

[calumhibee1]

Elyounoussi belongs to Southampton so Celtic can't sell him :wink:.

Danger sign for me with Griffiths, that no poster has mentioned yet, is that he should have been trying to the max this season to win the £1 million contract extention but he still couldn't motivate himself and that has to be a worry.

I wonder how much of that is down to the fact he was regularly blamed by his manager for how poor a job NL himself was doing?

I’m not sure this season at Celtic could have been set up any worse for LG to do well and/or be motivated.

[Onion]

A couple of years ago I'd have bitten your hand off for him to sign for us again.

Now I'm not quite so sure but I would still be inclined to take a chance and offer him a deal as long as it was within our present wage structure.

Agree with that. There are very few players of LG quality who would be prepared to consider Hibs, and likely trim his personal demands to make the deal happen. Might not work out, but you can't turn down the opportunity.

[CMurdoch]

His lucrative contract at Celtic has always made coming to Hibs a non starter but with no big contract to walk away from this summer it is now a real possibility.
600 adult season tickets a season would probably pay his wage if he came in at the top of the current pay structure.

Signing for Hibs depends on 3 things:
Firstly whether Leigh wants to do it for the wage on offer
Secondly whether Jack Ross thinks Leigh can still do his thing regularly and whether the inevitable hassles will be worth it.
Thirdly, the Aberdeen and Scott Brown factor.

Scott Brown will know the answer to all the questions that Jack Ross has to decide on so it will be interesting to see if Aberdeen try to get Leigh.
If not it may suggest Brown has told them to steer clear.

[mcohibs]

Crazy that anyone wouldn't want him back

Wages would likely be hefty and Leigh hasn't been able to get himself fit or motivated for the biggest season Celtic had in decades or to compete for a place in the national team on the verge of appearing at our first major tournament in a generation.

Its not 'crazy' for people to have their doubts on whether it would work out.

[easty]

I don’t really see what his contract at Celtc has to do with it.

His days of those deals are behind him. He’s worth what someone is willing to pay him. Nobody is going to chuck £10k a week at him, if his contracts up, and he wants a wage, I think we’ve a good shout of getting a very good player.

We got Bogdan despite what he probably previously earned playing in the EPL.

[JohnMcM]

His lucrative contract at Celtic has always made coming to Hibs a non starter but with no big contract to walk away from this summer it is now a real possibility.
600 adult season tickets a season would probably pay his wage if he came in at the top of the current pay structure.

Signing for Hibs depends on 3 things:
Firstly whether Leigh wants to do it for the wage on offer
Secondly whether Jack Ross thinks Leigh can still do his thing regularly and whether the inevitable hassles will be worth it.
Thirdly, the Aberdeen and Scott Brown factor.

Scott Brown will know the answer to all the questions that Jack Ross has to decide on so it will be interesting to see if Aberdeen try to get Leigh.
If not it may suggest Brown has told them to steer clear.


Interesting consideration and makes sense to me.

[Since452]

Interesting consideration and makes sense to me.

Depends on how much fizzy juice he's had when he makes the recommendation

[easty]

Interesting consideration and makes sense to me.

Not me, to me it looks like putting 2 and 2 together and getting 47.

[Magpie]

JR saying in the AGM that he wants a left footed attacker? Leigh certainly fits the description. I would love him back, I still think he is one of the best finishers in Scotland. Only 30 years old, if he came back I have no doubt he would give his absolute all as he loves the club, if he had the choice between us and Aberdeen I would be surprised if he didn’t choose us.

[lucky]

LG has never settled when away from the Edinburgh area, I’d doubt he’ll go to Aberdeen. Signing him on free transfer will be great business for Hibs. A deal could constructed to make it financially rewarding if he’s doing the business on the park. Hibs would be silly not to at least give it ago.

[erin go bragh]

was his very good friends dad also a footballer.

Not as far as I know . But he did say Leigh had approached Hibs about a move 🤞

[Blaster]

Need to remember he’s only available on a free if Celtic don’t apply the one year option by 30 April

I hope they don’t and we try and get him but I think they will.

[hibee-boys]

Announce Leigh on a pre-contract and season ticket sales on the same day😎

[Real Emerald]

He would certainly add a bit of excitement and have the European experience we will need. He surely wouldn’t pick boring Aberdeen above his beloved Hibs. Come home Leigh. 🤞

[Haymaker]

It would put Haymaker out of business😂

Cut my posts in half certainly.

[MWHIBBIES]

Crazy that anyone wouldn't want him back

I see it is as significant risk. Everyone would love 23 year old Griffiths back. 30 year old is a different situation.

[Real Emerald]

I see it is as significant risk. Everyone would love 23 year old Griffiths back. 30 year old is a different situation.

How would you feel if he signed for Hearts, I bet you would wish he’d came here. He’s probably the best goal scorer in Scotland from anywhere on the park, free kicks, solo efforts, tap ins etc. He would come with a risk but he gets the juices going and loved playing for Hibs. I’d take that risk.

[MWHIBBIES]

How would you feel if he signed for Hearts, I bet you would wish he’d came here. He’s probably the best goal scorer in Scotland from anywhere on the park, free kicks, solo efforts, tap ins etc. He would come with a risk but he gets the juices going and loved playing for Hibs. I’d take that risk.

I'd laugh if he signed for Hearts tbh, could finally stop hearing about how he is the biggest hibby ever and loves us.

He would come with risk, thats all I said. One I probably lean against taking right now.

[Aldo]

Signing any player is a gamble and has its own risks however signing LG could be a
masterstroke by Ron and co and could potentially pay for itself. By this I mean a marquee type signing which could push ST’s, merchandise and possibly even more investment.

It would be a statement of intent.

I think it’s a no brainier for me and I really do think that LG is just waiting for the call!


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[Real Emerald]

Signing any player is a gamble and has its own risks however signing LG could be a
masterstroke by Ron and co and could potentially pay for itself. By this I mean a marquee type signing which could push ST’s, merchandise and possibly even more investment.

It would be a statement of intent.

I think it’s a no brainier for me and I really do think that LG is just waiting for the call!


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I’m in agreement with you Aldo, it’s a no brainier and would definitely engage the fans attention. Would be a brilliant tonic coming out of this pandemic to go back to ER with LG in the team. GGTTH 🇳🇬🇳🇬

[Zambernardi1875]

always got the impression he never tried hard playing against us especially at easter road. a signing that would sway fans to come and watch, we dont have enough anymore. hes far from a risky signing

[BegbieHSC]

Thoroughly pessimistic about it happening, but I keep on checking in on this thread incase anyone has a scoop.

Dream scenario of Sparky coming home.

Get it done, Ron and I’ll double my HSL payments 😉.

[GreenCastle]

Just thinking back to when Deeks or Gaz came back - would this be much bigger / how would it be different ?

I think LG while had issues at Celtic needs the Hibs fans love and a manager who believes in him.

Imagine the hype around him resigning and would love to see how Hibs announce it.

[calumhibee1]

Just thinking back to when Deeks or Gaz came back - would this be much bigger / how would it be different ?

I think LG while had issues at Celtic needs the Hibs fans love and a manager who believes in him.

Imagine the hype around him resigning and would love to see how Hibs announce it.

This would be bigger definitely. He’s a much better player than either of they two.

With regards to different, obviously it’s impossible to know. But Riordan returned to us having played 11 games and scored 1 goal in the previous 1 and a half seasons. O’Connor returned having had 3 really poor seasons in a row down south. Griffiths is still scoring at a superb rate when given opportunities.

Riordan and O’Connor despite their poor periods before returning actually came in and done quite well for us for the first season at least.

Understandable comparisons, but I think the situations are quite a bit different.

[Unseen work]

Personally I don’t think Griffiths is a gamble at all.

For whatever reason Lennon would say he’s unfit, fit, very unfit, then he would start him, dropped the next week etc etc.

I don’t know why but I just think Lennon had something against him, whenever I saw him this season he looked a threat and far from unit.

If he came here he would start every week, enjoy his football and the fitness would come.

I’d take him in a heartbeat. He’s got the ability to score/create out of nothing and that’s priceless.

[JimBHibees]

Does he not have another year on his Celtic contract?

[Sir David Gray]

Does he not have another year on his Celtic contract?

He does have a contract until 2022 but there's a clause which allows him to leave a year early which would be this summer.

[CMurdoch]

Does he not have another year on his Celtic contract?

Celtic have an option for next season but highly unlikely to take it up given the lack of return from the player for circa £19k a week.
Option needs to be taken up by April 30th.

[FilipinoHibs]

Celtic have an option for next season but highly unlikely to take it up given the lack of return from the player for circa £19k a week.
Option needs to be taken up by April 30th.

The Herald article implied it was Leigh's option not Celtics. I think they will come to a compromise and give him a pay off. Howe will want to start afresh.

[Centre Hawf]

The Herald article implied it was Leigh's option not Celtics. I think they will come to a compromise and give him a pay off. Howe will want to start afresh.

It's Celtic's choice. I don't think they'll take it up for the reason you suggest about Howe. The best he may get is a massively reduced wage for that season but I'm not seeing it personally.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[hibbyboy1]

:hyper

Is it happening, does he want to come back.

[Stuart93]

Is it happening, does he want to come back.

He doesn’t know. That’s just his trademark

[wookie70]

If Leigh is on the pitch in a Hibs shirt I suspect he will be far and away the best striker we can put there even if his mind isn't quite right and he isn't totally fit. My only worry is how if would effect the squad if it becomes a circus comes to town situation. I hope we seriously consider making a move for him and that Jack Ross is able to have some conversations with Leigh to make a judgement.

[Since452]

If Leigh is on the pitch in a Hibs shirt I suspect he will be far and away the best striker we can put there even if his mind isn't quite right and he isn't totally fit. My only worry is how if would effect the squad if it becomes a circus comes to town situation. I hope we seriously consider making a move for him and that Jack Ross is able to have some conversations with Leigh to make a judgement.

That's my concern. Last time Leigh was here we were a one man show. Pretty much a case of give the ball to him. We're infinity better now as a team of course but I'd worry about the balance if he came. Would we be better playing as a team without Griffiths or everything going through him in the side? Would he take the huff if he wasn't the main man? It's a difficult one. Personally, for the experience he'd bring, and us needing a bigger squad for next season, I'd go for him.

[mal]

Apart from his other qualities, Leigh would give us two things we are missing at the moment: someone who is a consistent threat at free kicks; someone who can consistently deliver quality balls from corners.

I usually get exasperated when people clamour to bring back former players, because people generally delude themselves that they're getting someone whose form is as good as when they left. We almost certainly wouldn't be getting a player of that quality but the difference is that Leigh would improve us on his current form and he may even improve under better management than he has been getting at Celtic in recent years.

[easty]

That's my concern. Last time Leigh was here we were a one man show. Pretty much a case of give the ball to him. We're infinity better now as a team of course but I'd worry about the balance if he came. Would we be better playing as a team without Griffiths or everything going through him in the side? Would he take the huff if he wasn't the main man? It's a difficult one. Personally, for the experience he'd bring, and us needing a bigger squad for next season, I'd go for him.

We played everything through LG last time cos we were hopeless on the pitch, with a clueless manager off it.

This time we'd be able to use better, rather than just "get the ball to LG".

He'd be a great signing.

[Allez Hibs]

I think Griffiths scoring back would be different to Riordan or O'connor as he is a more resilliant and relentless type of player. He's mentally stronger too as on the field he doesn't let daft things bother him or let fans wind him up. He almost turns it around and has fun with it.

Such a clean striker of the ball with pace. Bring him home.

[007]

If it comes down to the wages I'd like to think we'd be able match Aberdeen if we had to. We're not skint and if we sell 1 or 2 players then I'd expect us to have the money no problem. Cormack at Aberdeen has spent the last 12 months saying how strapped for cash they are (though could be exaggerating I suppose).

No doubt Scott Brown will be in his ear trying to persuade him to go there but if Jack Ross really wants Leigh and plans to build the team around him then I'd hope that, plus the fact he's a Hibs fan, would be enough to get him to come to us.

What might mean we don't pull out all the stops is the fact he's now 30 so won't have much (or any) sell on value. Even though he doesn't, I think we should still be doing the utmost to get him.

It might even come down to the Europa League place, with guaranteed group stage matches for whoever gets it. Wouldn't be surprised if his decision isn't made until after that is settled. (I'm now cursing them scraping past Dumbarton even more).

[norhfc]

Another factor which might give us the edge if we are interested is commuting. You cannot commute to Aberdeen eveyday, he,d have to move up there. I get the impression he is a bit of a homebird, likes the Musselburgh/Wallyford area where his mates are.

[Bishop Hibee]

Leigh comes home and a lot of those swithering about getting a ST for next season will sign up. It depends if Ross sees him as fitting into his plans though I suppose. I’d hope so especially if Nisbet leaves.

[Lee Marvin]

If we cant beat Aberdeen to this signing (assuming both clubs want him) then we will not beat them to a player for a long time to come.

-Griffiths is Hibs daft
-Hibs will (likely) be in a better European situation
-Aberdeen are in 'relative' financial turmoil
-Leigh's family are in the central belt

If Hibs want him and it's a straight choice, Hibs MUST make this happen.

[easty]

If we cant beat Aberdeen to this signing (assuming both clubs want him) then we will not beat them to a player for a long time to come.

-Griffiths is Hibs daft
-Hibs will (likely) be in a better European situation
-Aberdeen are in 'relative' financial turmoil
-Leigh's family are in the central belt

If Hibs want him and it's a straight choice, Hibs MUST make this happen.

If Aberdeen offer him more money than we are willing to, and he is more swayed by the money, then I’ve nae problem with that.

I don’t know the financial situation at Aberdeen really, but if they’re in “financial turmoil” then it’s because they keep paying players more than they can afford. I don’t want us to start doing that just to get LG, then we end up in “financial turmoil”.

[Since452]

I think we're all jumping the gun a bit. I don't think he's in any rush to leave Celtic. Especially with a new manager coming in who might give him more of a chance than Lennon did.

[Andy74]

I think we're all jumping the gun a bit. I don't think he's in any rush to leave Celtic. Especially with a new manager coming in who might give him more of a chance than Lennon did.

Agree his priority will be getting his £1m a year renewal rather than trying to get a move on about a fifth of that.

[Jim44]

If Aberdeen offer him more money than we are willing to, and he is more swayed by the money, then I’ve nae problem with that.

I don’t know the financial situation at Aberdeen really, but if they’re in “financial turmoil” then it’s because they keep paying players more than they can afford. I don’t want us to start doing that just to get LG, then we end up in “financial turmoil”.

I suspect this is how it will pan out. As others have said, however, I think his priority will be to get that last lucrative year at Celtic, whether they make full use of him or not.

[Mr. Wonderful]

I'd love us to sign him. But I don't think hibs will try to.

[scoopyboy]

I think we're all jumping the gun a bit. I don't think he's in any rush to leave Celtic. Especially with a new manager coming in who might give him more of a chance than Lennon did.

Not so sure he will get the chance to impress the new manager.

April 30th seems to be the cut off date for the option to be in place.

[silverhibee]

Not so sure he will get the chance to impress the new manager.

April 30th seems to be the cut off date for the option to be in place.

Yip, and Kennedy has said he can't guarantee him any game time to impress the incoming manager, Celtc won't activate another year for him, they will let him go as they know that there won't be many clubs banging down the door to buy him, they cut the loses get him of the wage bill for a new face to come in for next season.

[007]

Yip, and Kennedy has said he can't guarantee him any game time to impress the incoming manager, Celtc won't activate another year for him, they will let him go as they know that there won't be many clubs banging down the door to buy him, they cut the loses get him of the wage bill for a new face to come in for next season.

Agree. It would be far too big a gamble for them to take up the extra year option.

[jacomo]

We played everything through LG last time cos we were hopeless on the pitch, with a clueless manager off it.

This time we'd be able to use better, rather than just "get the ball to LG".

He'd be a great signing.


Tbf to Pat Fenton, he managed Leigh very well at Hibs. One of his biggest achievements imo.

[jacomo]

If Aberdeen offer him more money than we are willing to, and he is more swayed by the money, then I’ve nae problem with that.

I don’t know the financial situation at Aberdeen really, but if they’re in “financial turmoil” then it’s because they keep paying players more than they can afford. I don’t want us to start doing that just to get LG, then we end up in “financial turmoil”.


But if he moves to Aberdeen his cost of living will rise, because he’ll need a home up there as well as however many other households he’s currently supporting.

[jacomo]

Agree his priority will be getting his £1m a year renewal rather than trying to get a move on about a fifth of that.


I think the chances of that happening, as others have said, are very slim.

[superfurryhibby]

Agree. It would be far too big a gamble for them to take up the extra year option.

:agree: I'm surprised that anyone seriously believes that will happen. Leigh will be free to find a new club for next season.

The more I think about it, it would be a huge boost to the club if he were to sign. Season ticket sales would be boosted and it would encourage fans to donate to HSL too. He's a talismanic figure to us and what better way for him to sign of his career than in a blaze of Hibees glory.

If, as I suspect, Nisbet goes, then the cash from that sale will more than cover Griffiths wages and signing on fee? It's got to happen.

[worcesterhibby]

Apart from his other qualities, Leigh would give us two things we are missing at the moment: someone who is a consistent threat at free kicks; someone who can consistently deliver quality balls from corners.

I usually get exasperated when people clamour to bring back former players, because people generally delude themselves that they're getting someone whose form is as good as when they left. We almost certainly wouldn't be getting a player of that quality but the difference is that Leigh would improve us on his current form and he may even improve under better management than he has been getting at Celtic in recent years.

If that was the main reason for bringing him back we could just keep Stevie Mallan, who is already a Hibs player, costs less money and doesn't have the same baggage.

[Kaff]

Signing an older player like Leigh on a free does give a little to play with in terms of a signing on fee but still means there's no chance of recouping anything on sale later of course, any money is an investment on current performances
If we decide, and Nisbet is happy to stay for the euro assault next season the biggest concern would be Leigh blocking the progress of a valuable asset and losing the value of him as an improving player on the pitch and the increasing value that would mean.
If we carry the cost of Leigh he needs to be playing to get value, as much as Jack Ross is right in needing depth up front I can't see us being able to play both him and KN as best partnership so having either of them as back up will be a huge expense for us.
Personally, if we sell KN for big money then I would use part of that to fund LG and someone like Jason Cumming as regular back up.
If we keep KN for all next season I would go for Jason as back up and leave Leigh as I just think it could cost too much overall.
Money no object? Get them all!

[marinello59]

:agree: I'm surprised that anyone seriously believes that will happen. Leigh will be free to find a new club for next season.

The more I think about it, it would be a huge boost to the club if he were to sign. Season ticket sales would be boosted and it would encourage fans to donate to HSL too. He's a talismanic figure to us and what better way for him to sign of his career than in a blaze of Hibees glory.

If, as I suspect, Nisbet goes, then the cash from that sale will more than cover Griffiths wages and signing on fee? It's got to happen.

I’m not so sure we can claim talismanic status for him given the way some results went whilst he was with us. :greengrin

[superfurryhibby]

I’m not so sure we can claim talismanic status for him given the way some results went whilst he was with us. :greengrin

The future is unwritten and I had a dream in which Leigh scored the winning goal in next years cup final..........

Tbf, there is no one we could realistically sign who would arouse the fans as much as Leigh.

[marinello59]

The future is unwritten and I had a dream in which Leigh scored the winning goal in next years cup final..........

Tbf, there is no one we could realistically sign who would arouse the fans as much as Leigh.

Hold on to that dream. :greengrin

[Wilson]

The future is unwritten and I had a dream in which Leigh scored the winning goal in next years cup final..........

Tbf, there is no one we could realistically sign who would arouse the fans as much as Leigh.

Aye, some of them... maybe.

[mal]

If that was the main reason for bringing him back we could just keep Stevie Mallan, who is already a Hibs player, costs less money and doesn't have the same baggage.

Mallan's corners weren't great and his free kicks nowhere near as consistent as Leigh's, plus his general play means he is deemed not good enough to get a regular place in our team, so I don't get your point at all.

[Garymcl]

For me it’s all about if we can AFFORD him in other words not doing what our pink chums have done recently and thrown money to get a player and paid the price literally what definitely is in our favor I think financially the prospect of many European games to come if and when we get third place which I think would then trigger very large numbers of season ticket sales (maybe record numbers yet again!!) it’s a no brainer in that case bring him home ggtth :flag:

[neil7908]

It's a no brainer - if we can afford him we should do everything possible to get him back.

[Phil MaGlass]

I think Nisbett/Doig or Porteous will be sold to pay for him coming back.

[easty]

I think Nisbett/Doig or Porteous will be sold to pay for him coming back.

I think Nisbet and Porteous will be sold regardless of whether we’re getting LG.

[Nicho87]

We should be doing anything and everything we can to get him.

Would be fantastic signing. Watched the cup final highlights for a change and he was there reiterated to me if we went in with our best offer I think he’d realise this is the last opportunity to play for hibs.

Over to you Ron.

[jakedance]

Nisbet out. Griffiths in. Profit.

[AgentDaleCooper]

Leigh and doidge could be pretty formidable IMO, what with the former's technical ability and the latter's work rate

[bingo70]

Leigh and doidge could be pretty formidable IMO, what with the former's technical ability and the latter's work rate

Are we going to get 35-40 games a season out of Griffiths?

If his attitude isn’t completely spot on what sort of impact will it have on the rest of the squad?

Will he really want to be here or would it just be an easy option for him so he can stay at home? How motivated will he be?

I’m not righting him off but if I’m Ross that would be my concerns before spending a big chunk of my budget on someone with £0 re-sale value.

If Ross considers things and is happy with the answers then great. I don’t think it’s the no brainer some are saying though.

[AgentDaleCooper]

Are we going to get 35-40 games a season out of Griffiths?

If his attitude isn’t completely spot on what sort of impact will it have on the rest of the squad?

Will he really want to be here or would it just be an easy option for him so he can stay at home? How motivated will he be?

I’m not righting him off but if I’m Ross that would be my concerns before spending a big chunk of my budget on someone with £0 re-sale value.

If Ross considers things and is happy with the answers then great. I don’t think it’s the no brainer some are saying though.
Totally get you, but IMO leigh thrives when he feels loved, you can see how hard he tried with the sellick support, and as much as that was a bit gross to watch, he'll know how valued he is if he comes home, and i think that will be what he needs to push on. If he goes to aberdeen i could see him peetering out.

[WhileTheChief..]

Are we going to get 35-40 games a season out of Griffiths?

If his attitude isn’t completely spot on what sort of impact will it have on the rest of the squad?

Will he really want to be here or would it just be an easy option for him so he can stay at home? How motivated will he be?

I’m not righting him off but if I’m Ross that would be my concerns before spending a big chunk of my budget on someone with £0 re-sale value.

If Ross considers things and is happy with the answers then great. I don’t think it’s the no brainer some are saying though.

A lot of tough questions there, but they apply equally to most of our squad.

How many players do we ever get 30 or 40 games out of in a season? Can’t be many have done it this year.

There has never been anything to suggest that he isn’t motivated or wants an easy option. That’s just a made up worry that could equally be applied to anyone.

And as with any signing, we’re not going to pursue it unless JR is happy.

Whilst I don’t disagree with your points, I don’t see anything different to us going for him or any other player really.

[hibbie02]

A question. How would you feel if you had a successful football career, but unlikely to continue to earn big money, and had the chance to finish your career playing for Hibs?

Sparky is Hibs mad, was adored here as a player and thrives on adoration. If it were you and you had the chance to lead the attack for Hibs, score goals and run to the East Stand to celebrate would it focus your mind to give your best and go out in blaze of glory? I know Sparky has had a lot on his plate but has still had a great career, but he is Hibs through and through and thinks like we do. It might just be a solution that works for all. Mind you I thought that about Brooney.....

[superfurryhibby]

A lot of tough questions there, but they apply equally to most of our squad.

How many players do we ever get 30 or 40 games out of in a season? Can’t be many have done it this year.

There has never been anything to suggest that he isn’t motivated or wants an easy option. That’s just a made up worry that could equally be applied to anyone.

And as with any signing, we’re not going to pursue it unless JR is happy.

Whilst I don’t disagree with your points, I don’t see anything different to us going for him or any other player really.


Who knows as to his motivation really. What we do know is that his problems have seriously disrupted his career, when he was at the peak of his playing powers. Not only did he need time out the game, it seems like he’s been unable to shake the issues off in the two or more seasons since. That clearly makes him different to signing any other player, surely?

[calumhibee1]

Are we going to get 35-40 games a season out of Griffiths?

If his attitude isn’t completely spot on what sort of impact will it have on the rest of the squad?

Will he really want to be here or would it just be an easy option for him so he can stay at home? How motivated will he be?

I’m not righting him off but if I’m Ross that would be my concerns before spending a big chunk of my budget on someone with £0 re-sale value.

If Ross considers things and is happy with the answers then great. I don’t think it’s the no brainer some are saying though.

Griffiths had an injury at the start of the season. He came back from that at the end of September and has been available for every game since other than 2 that he missed due to having to quarantine.

I wouldn’t be massively concerned about whether we’d get a decent amount of games out him. Had he been selected he could have made 33 appearances so far this season based on being fit and we’ve still got 6+ games to go.

[WhileTheChief..]

I’ve no idea what the issue with him at Celtic was.

I just don’t see why an approach for him would be any different to how we approach any other player.

If he meets JRs criteria, we’ll go for him, if he doesn’t, we won’t.

That is of course if JR is even interested. It’s maybe just us getting excited over nothing!

[lucky]

Selling Nesbit, Porto and Doig could net Hibs around £7m, add in SJM money of £5m and selling of the ground Ron the Con will be off according to the deluded Championship dwellers in Edinburgh

[MWHIBBIES]

A lot of tough questions there, but they apply equally to most of our squad.

How many players do we ever get 30 or 40 games out of in a season? Can’t be many have done it this year.

There has never been anything to suggest that he isn’t motivated or wants an easy option. That’s just a made up worry that could equally be applied to anyone.

And as with any signing, we’re not going to pursue it unless JR is happy.

Whilst I don’t disagree with your points, I don’t see anything different to us going for him or any other player really.

Rocky, Hanlon, Porteous, McGinn, Newall, Gogic, Doidge, Nisbet and Boyle have all done it, and Hallberg and Doig are 3 games away from 30.

The season we won the cup, 8 players played at least 40 games, Lewis played 52, McGinn played 51. A further 4 played at least 30 games.

[J-C]

Leigh is a big family man and adores his kids and one of the main reasons he stays in Scotland, I can't see him wanting to move to Aberdeen and it's a long way for a commute. Hibs are the only logical choice for him and his family.

[green day]

Leigh is a big family man and adores his kids and one of the main reasons he stays in Scotland, I can't see him wanting to move to Aberdeen and it's a long way for a commute. Hibs are the only logical choice for him and his family.

Was there not someone a few pages back saying part of his family (I assumed some of his kids) were in Dundee?

[easty]

Are we going to get 35-40 games a season out of Griffiths?

If his attitude isn’t completely spot on what sort of impact will it have on the rest of the squad?

Will he really want to be here or would it just be an easy option for him so he can stay at home? How motivated will he be?

I’m not righting him off but if I’m Ross that would be my concerns before spending a big chunk of my budget on someone with £0 re-sale value.

If Ross considers things and is happy with the answers then great. I don’t think it’s the no brainer some are saying though.

Last season he played 31, in a season that was ended early.

This season he’s played 27, despite not really being wanted at Celtc.

I’d have no worries about him being available to play.

[WhileTheChief..]

Rocky, Hanlon, Porteous, McGinn, Newall, Gogic, Doidge, Nisbet and Boyle have all done it, and Hallberg and Doig are 3 games away from 30.

The season we won the cup, 8 players played at least 40 games, Lewis played 52, McGinn played 51. A further 4 played at least 30 games.

Cool, so about half the squad.

Meaning the other half don’t, Leigh can sit with them!

[MWHIBBIES]

Cool, so about half the squad.

Meaning the other half don’t, Leigh can sit with them!

Yes, basically the big earners who we rely on as our best players. Which Leigh would be one of. I'd be expecting him to be contributing 40 odd games.

[WhileTheChief..]

40 odd goals will do just fine :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Cool, so about half the squad.

Meaning the other half don’t, Leigh can sit with them!

Can you have a full squad playing 40 games in a season 🤔

If Leigh signs he signs to play. Still don't expect to see him at ER next season.

[Scouse Hibee]

^^Agreed.

A colleague of mine is literally just off the phone to a Championship player.

He knows exactly what his earnings and outgoings have been over the last few years and what he’ll earn over the next 18 months or so.

He’s not about to go sharing that info on Twitter or anything but as you say, plenty people will know what players earn and some of it might end up on forums or the like.

I very much doubt anyone would share that amount of personal information about their financial situation.

[easty]

I very much doubt anyone would share that amount of personal information about their financial situation.

Unless While The Chiefs colleague is sorting the championship player a mortgage or something?

[Scouse Hibee]

Unless While The Chiefs colleague is sorting the championship player a mortgage or something?

Fair point, but you would hope that he also hasn’t shared that info with WTC if that is the case.

[easty]

Fair point, but you would hope that he also hasn’t shared that info with WTC if that is the case.

You’d hope not, but WTC doesn’t actually say he knows.

[WhileTheChief..]

I very much doubt anyone would share that amount of personal information about their financial situation.

Players need mortgages just the same as everyone else. Try getting a mortgage without disclosing your earnings!

Ok, been covered by a few other posts.

[WhileTheChief..]

No I don’t know, but it would take 5 seconds to look it up and post it on Twitter if I wanted.

I take my work seriously though so don’t do that kinda thing.

If you work for RBS, Standard Life or any large financial services firm you can see an awful lot of information about all sorts of people. It’s just that most folk understand it’s sensitive and keep it to themselves.

I don’t work for either of them btw, just an example.

[calumhibee1]

No I don’t know, but it would take 5 seconds to look it up and post it on Twitter if I wanted.

I take my work seriously though so don’t do that kinda thing.

If you work for RBS, Standard Life or any large financial services firm you can see an awful lot of information about all sorts of people. It’s just that most folk understand it’s sensitive and keep it to themselves.

I don’t work for either of them btw, just an example.

:agree:

[J-C]

Was there not someone a few pages back saying part of his family (I assumed some of his kids) were in Dundee?


Possibly but he'll be thinking about the ones he lives with now, it may be the case he only gets occasional visiting with the ones in Dundee if that is the case.

[CMurdoch]

Was there not someone a few pages back saying part of his family (I assumed some of his kids) were in Dundee?

If that is right, maybe he will go to Aberdeen with a view to opening a new family branch.
Would then have family branches in the 4 major Scottish cities.

[CMurdoch]

Leigh is on the Celtic bench again today.
Likely to get his usual league game run after 80 minutes.

23 Celtic players have played more league minutes than Leigh Griffiths so he is done at Celtic.
Only Patryk Klimala has played less.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[04Sauzee]

A bit in the Daily Record from Scott Burns a short while ago, although probably nothing in it.

'Griffiths has been linked with the Dons for several weeks but he is not a name that Glass has put to his board and or is being considered.

The Scotland international has an option to leave Celtic this summer but if he does go to another Scottish Premiership club it is likely to be Hibs.

Rumours circled with Scott Brown set to move north but Griffiths is not expected to follow.'

[Magpie]

A bit in the Daily Record from Scott Burns a short while ago

'Griffiths has been linked with the Dons for several weeks but he is not a name that Glass has put to his board and or is being considered.

The Scotland international has an option to leave Celtic this summer but if he does go to another Scottish Premiership club it is likely to be Hibs.

Rumours circled with Scott Brown set to move north but Griffiths is not expected to follow.'

Bring him home.

[superfurryhibby]

Leigh is on the Celtic bench again today.
Likely to get his usual league game run after 80 minutes.

23 Celtic players have played more league minutes than Leigh Griffiths so he is done at Celtic.
Only Patryk Klimala has played less.

The minutes played are pretty telling.

I suspect Ross would get more out of Griffiths than Lennon ever could in terms of motivation and man management.

[SteveHFC]

A bit in the Daily Record from Scott Burns a short while ago, although probably nothing in it.

'Griffiths has been linked with the Dons for several weeks but he is not a name that Glass has put to his board and or is being considered.

The Scotland international has an option to leave Celtic this summer but if he does go to another Scottish Premiership club it is likely to be Hibs.

Rumours circled with Scott Brown set to move north but Griffiths is not expected to follow.'

:hyper

[BegbieHSC]

Oooooft.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

Firm agree on this lad

[Rumble de Thump]

In December, Griffiths said: “It's about working hard in training and trying to make an impact when you can, if you can come off the bench. Hopefully I have done that and given the manager a wee bit of a headache going forward.

“He said after the game that I need to get fitter. Well that green stuff, the pitch, I need to be on that to get match fit. I am not unfit. I am fit. But just not match fit and you can tell. Obviously I have not had a run of games.

“Hopefully I can get a wee run now and get my fitness right back up. There is a difference between being fit and match fit and you need to play games to get match fit and the more minutes I get the fitter I will be."

[Dmas]

In December, Griffiths said: “It's about working hard in training and trying to make an impact when you can, if you can come off the bench. Hopefully I have done that and given the manager a wee bit of a headache going forward.

“He said after the game that I need to get fitter. Well that green stuff, the pitch, I need to be on that to get match fit. I am not unfit. I am fit. But just not match fit and you can tell. Obviously I have not had a run of games.

“Hopefully I can get a wee run now and get my fitness right back up. There is a difference between being fit and match fit and you need to play games to get match fit and the more minutes I get the fitter I will be."

Same position as Scott Allan found himself in, a good pre season under his belt with his head down Sparky would be an unbelievable signing for us IMO

[hibsbollah]

I see Kris Commons has gone after Leigh in the press, and another hack in Celtics pocket (Hannah?) saying ‘he has shown the club blatant disrespect’ by turning up for training overweight. Seems like the empathy for mental health isn’t lasting as long as they claimed :dunno:

Basically they want him on rearranged cheaper terms or not at all, and are willing to go after him in the press to pile on the pressure.

[hibsbollah]

Same position as Scott Allan found himself in, a good pre season under his belt with his head down Sparky would be an unbelievable signing for us IMO

Gary OConnor is a better comparison when he came back. Overweight, mental health issues, disappointing season, Got fit, lost his weight and had a great 6 months back to the point we were getting called a one man team.

[Hibs90]

A bit in the Daily Record from Scott Burns a short while ago, although probably nothing in it.

'Griffiths has been linked with the Dons for several weeks but he is not a name that Glass has put to his board and or is being considered.

The Scotland international has an option to leave Celtic this summer but if he does go to another Scottish Premiership club it is likely to be Hibs.

Rumours circled with Scott Brown set to move north but Griffiths is not expected to follow.'

That'll be Scott Burns who has previous with trolling Hibs fans and winding us up...

I'll take that with a pinch of salt.

I'd love to see Leigh come home, but it's all about the team now and can't just be about him like it was before (obviously because the rest of the team were dugmeat) and he would need to knuckle down and screw the nut like everyone else and contribute overall to the team which he is more than capable of. Imagine a Scott Allan - Leigh Griffiths combo :hyper

[McD]

That'll be Scott Burns who has previous with trolling Hibs fans and winding us up...

I'll take that with a pinch of salt.

I'd love to see Leigh come home, but it's all about the team now and can't just be about him like it was before (obviously because the rest of the team were dugmeat) and he would need to knuckle down and screw the nut like everyone else and contribute overall to the team which he is more than capable of. Imagine a Scott Allan - Leigh Griffiths combo :hyper


was going to say the same, doesn’t he have form for linking us to players that Aberdeen are about so sign, then the story goes out that we were beaten to the player by the dons, when we weren’t even in for them in the first place?

[My old man]

That'll be Scott Burns who has previous with trolling Hibs fans and winding us up...

I'll take that with a pinch of salt.

I'd love to see Leigh come home, but it's all about the team now and can't just be about him like it was before (obviously because the rest of the team were dugmeat) and he would need to knuckle down and screw the nut like everyone else and contribute overall to the team which he is more than capable of. Imagine a Scott Allan - Leigh Griffiths combo :hyper


The last 7 words of your reply is something that I have been saying to my mates it could be the difference SA can find a pass that no many can and LG is (in my eyes) the BEST Scotland striker in today’s market
I feel that’s the combo of all combos that would scare many a team
My opinion obvs
GG2TH 💚💚

[MWHIBBIES]

Gary OConnor is a better comparison when he came back. Overweight, mental health issues, disappointing season, Got fit, lost his weight and had a great 6 months back to the point we were getting called a one man team.

Then got fat again, injured, trouble with the police, totally missing in the cup final and generally an absolute tit. He scored some goals in his second spell but was a shadow of the player he was. Could hardly move.

[hibsbollah]

Then got fat again, injured, trouble with the police, totally missing in the cup final and generally an absolute tit. He scored some goals in his second spell but was a shadow of the player he was. Could hardly move.

After the first 6 months, maybe. The first six months? He was tremendous.

[weecounty hibby]

I've changed my mind, just get him back, bring him home. Europe next year we will need a decent squad. Griffiths, Nisbet, Doidge, Boyle as attacking options sounds good to me. Quite excited about it now. It better ****ing happen or I will be raging

[Kaff]

I've no idea how realistic the chances of getting Leigh are but I do think this would be the opportunity for Jack Ross to show his mettle handling players who are not your standard 'good lads'.
The team we usually put out are hard workers and seem decent lads but equally there's a spark missing at times, particularly in the bigger matches, so a well managed Griffiths and Scott Allan would change that and have us capable of maybe causing an upset in Euro games and getting closer to the Old Firm.
From our club point of view obviously would be great and entertaining but also JR has to think about his image, solid safe pair of hands but no edge to his teams will mean he's destined for smaller club management but turn Hibs into dynamic and capable of big results and his career could head upwards quite rapidly.
He speaks safely and has a good calm aura so club owners will like him, just needs to get the team performance right.
Leigh and Scott are perfect in that they both probably want to play for us, some other similar players might prove more difficult to get here.

[superfurryhibby]

I've no idea how realistic the chances of getting Leigh are but I do think this would be the opportunity for Jack Ross to show his mettle handling players who are not your standard 'good lads'.
The team we usually put out are hard workers and seem decent lads but equally there's a spark missing at times, particularly in the bigger matches, so a well managed Griffiths and Scott Allan would change that and have us capable of maybe causing an upset in Euro games and getting closer to the Old Firm.
From our club point of view obviously would be great and entertaining but also JR has to think about his image, solid safe pair of hands but no edge to his teams will mean he's destined for smaller club management but turn Hibs into dynamic and capable of big results and his career could head upwards quite rapidly.
He speaks safely and has a good calm aura so club owners will like him, just needs to get the team performance right.
Leigh and Scott are perfect in that they both probably want to play for us, some other similar players might prove more difficult to get here.

Fair points, I agree.

[Hibbyradge]

I've no idea how realistic the chances of getting Leigh are but I do think this would be the opportunity for Jack Ross to show his mettle handling players who are not your standard 'good lads'.


Most managers can "handle" challenging players, but it's the harm they can do to the dressing room morale when the manager isn't sitting on them that is harder to prevent if individuals have attitude issues.

Discontent, serious personality clashes, moaning about the training, criticising team selections etc etc are all insidious and eventually, poisonous.

Good managers get rid of those players for the sake of all the others. Hanging on to one very good player despite the negative effect he may be having on the dressing room is poor management.

Even David Beckham was emptied from Man U, not because he was being negative or critical, but because, outside football, he became so much bigger than everyone else at the club and jealousies and envy were creeping in.

I don't have any particular player in mind, by the way. I'm responding to your general point above.

[Onion]

As well as a terrific goalscorer, LG would be a great leader to have in the side - someone who would give their all for the club and fans. More than just a good player.

[superfurryhibby]

Most managers can "handle" challenging players, but it's the harm they can do to the dressing room morale when the manager isn't sitting on them that is harder to prevent if individuals have attitude issues.

Discontent, serious personality clashes, moaning about the training, criticising team selections etc etc are all insidious and eventually, poisonous.

Good managers get rid of those players for the sake of all the others. Hanging on to one very good player despite the negative effect he may be having on the dressing room is poor management.

Even David Beckham was emptied from Man U, not because he was being negative or critical, but because, outside football, he became so much bigger than everyone else at the club and jealousies and envy were creeping in.

I don't have any particular player in mind, by the way. I'm responding to your general point above.

What about maverick genius? Is there a place for that in Ross's team? I ask that because for all the improvement, we still seem to lack something in the mix. I have no idea as to how Griffiths is in the dressing room either tbf.

[tamig]

After the first 6 months, maybe. The first six months? He was tremendous.

He was excellent at the start of his second spell. How anyone can say he could hardly move I have no idea. He was in great shape and great form. Then the wheels came off.

[Brightside]

There is nothing in those reports that suggest he will go to Hibs. Sports writers really are utter pish these days.

[Hibbyradge]

What about maverick genius? Is there a place for that in Ross's team? I ask that because for all the improvement, we still seem to lack something in the mix. I have no idea as to how Griffiths is in the dressing room either tbf.

I guess it depends on how the player is affecting his team mates.

I've managed people who are very good at their jobs, and whom I've got on with very well, but the team's overall performance dropped because everyone else was unhappy.

Unfortunately, in a work situation, it's harder to move people on so if they're not careful, the manager eventually gets the reputation of not caring or of having favourites.

In football parlance, that's called losing the dressing room. See John Collins for further information.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Slim Shady]

I guess it depends on how the player is affecting his team mates.

I've managed people who are very good at their jobs, and whom I've got on with very well, but the team's overall performance dropped because everyone else was unhappy.

Unfortunately, in a work situation, it's harder to move people on so if they're not careful, the manager eventually gets the reputation of not caring or of having favourites.

In football parlance, that's called losing the dressing room. See John Collins for further information.

You could say the same for every team.

Anthony Stokes was not a favourite inside the hibs dressing room.
However his goals were obviously invaluable to the team. His performance in the cup final alone was exceptional. Good managers have to live with that problem.

[MWHIBBIES]

After the first 6 months, maybe. The first six months? He was tremendous.

It was more like the first 3 months. He scored 9 of his 15 goals in 3 months. Was a bit ***** after that.

[superfurryhibby]

I guess it depends on how the player is affecting his team mates.

I've managed people who are very good at their jobs, and whom I've got on with very well, but the team's overall performance dropped because everyone else was unhappy.

Unfortunately, in a work situation, it's harder to move people on so if they're not careful, the manager eventually gets the reputation of not caring or of having favourites.

In football parlance, that's called losing the dressing room. See John Collins for further information.

You would imagine that Griffith's character is fairly well known in football circles? I've played football with guys who were talented, but not great team players. As you say, those things can have an impact

Hibs remind me of wholesome, but slightly stodgy food just now. I want us to be a bit more spicy and have a bit more panache about us.

[RossScott1991]

Not read any of this thread. But simply put

30 year old still. Last time Hibs signed a out of shape ex Hibs player from Celtic known to be abit of a loose cannon and had been frozen out at Celtic didn’t turn out to be too bad a signing.

It’s a yes for me.

[Allez Hibs]

Leigh Griffiths back to Hibs is a no brainer. The type of player you find a way to fit in the team, not the other way round, unsure if he will fit in the team.

[Kaff]

I guess it depends on how the player is affecting his team mates.

I've managed people who are very good at their jobs, and whom I've got on with very well, but the team's overall performance dropped because everyone else was unhappy.

Unfortunately, in a work situation, it's harder to move people on so if they're not careful, the manager eventually gets the reputation of not caring or of having favourites.

In football parlance, that's called losing the dressing room. See John Collins for further information.

Good points.
I'm just thinking Jack Ross has to show he's capable of managing some players who aren't steady Eddie's, Scott Allan doesn't appear to create problems and Leigh did seem to knuckle down for us so it's more managing their playing potential than character I think, there has to be some flair in his team for his career to keep developing.
JR might be happy with us in 3rd/4th but I wouldn't think so.
This situation, if its at all possible, hands him a great opportunity for both Hibs and his own career path.
Will be interesting times.

[Hibbyradge]

You would imagine that Griffith's character is fairly well known in football circles? I've played football with guys who were talented, but not great team players. As you say, those things can have an impact

Hibs remind me of wholesome, but slightly stodgy food just now. I want us to be a bit more spicy and have a bit more panache about us.

I've been at pains to say that I'm not referring to anyone in particular. It's a general observation.

I'd love Hibs to be more exciting, but I think that if there had been fans at the games, our perception would be different.

I've gone home after games waxing lyrical about how good a performance it was only to be utterly disappointed when watching the replay later.

[Squealing pig]

Would love to see him back , score goals for fun back home

[superfurryhibby]

I've been at pains to say that I'm not referring to anyone in particular. It's a general observation.

I'd love Hibs to be more exciting, but I think that if there had been fans at the games, our perception would be different.

I've gone home after games waxing lyrical about how good a performance it was only to be utterly disappointed when watching the replay later.


Ok, but we're talking about Griffiths in particular? Fair enough, you don't know, neither do I :aok:

A fair point about the difference between watching a game in person and one on the box. I still think we lack a bit sparkle though.

[Greenio]

Prefer if he didn't come back. Something in me says it wouldn't work.

He'd get my full support if he did though

[hibeedonald]

Would be amazing to get him back, would love to see our HSL donations help towards this.

[WhileTheChief..]

Has there ever been any chat that Griffiths has the wrong attitude or is a problem in the dressing room?

I know you guys aren’t claiming that just now but wondered if it’s an actual issue or just something some folk are worried about in their own heads?

I don’t see any risk to us in bringing him back at all. He’ll score goals, I’m not really bothered about anything else.

[Iggy Pope]

Has there ever been any chat that Griffiths has the wrong attitude or is a problem in the dressing room?

I know you guys aren’t claiming that just now but wondered if it’s an actual issue or just something some folk are worried about in their own heads?

I don’t see any risk to us in bringing him back at all. He’ll score goals, I’m not really bothered about anything else.

My thinking too.
Always looked like he was well knitted in with previous squads and loved pretty much without exception by the fans. Great player lots of experience, bags of goals. It’s a no brainer. Takes less brains than the average Hun TV subscription.
I’m for it.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Phil MaGlass]

As folk ahve said, hes 30 still a bit left in him, I think he would be great for us, points to prove and all that.

[worcesterhibby]

when you look at the number of chances we are creating and how many of them we are actually converting, I honestly think Griff could score 30 goals for us if he is fit and has the right attitude. Selling Nisbet and bringing in Griff could be a masterstroke. I suspect if he is scoring..he is happy. Get him on the pitch, get him in a Hibs shirt and get the ball in the box.

[SaulGoodman]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6964628/hibs-celtic-griffiths-aberdeen/amp/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter

[Highwayman]

Reference Leigh Griffith’s personality.
I remember an interview Paul Hanlon did a few years ago when Jason Cummings was knocking in the goals.He was asked if there was any similarity in the personalities of Cummings and Griffiths
He said they were not similar.Jase was a likeable bampot who never stopped talking.Whereas Griffiths was quiet turned up for training,got on with things and never caused problems.
If we could get the 2012-13 version of Griffiths,it would be a yes for me.He was the nearest thing I’ve seen to a one man team.
However IMO there are a lot of hurdles to get over before this could be a goer.

[Malthibby]

Want him back soo badly.
Firmly believe he would do the business on the park but it would also be such a massive statement from the club, especially if we do lose a couple of our
biggest players. I'm certain it would also help with season tickets & make sure there was a major buzz about the place heading into next season.
GG

[Unseen work]

I’ve said it many times before, Leigh has had his issues but I’ve never heard of anything training wise or in a game to suggest he would be a bad addition.

If he plays games he will get fit and enjoy his football again.

It’s a no brainer.

Nisbet is likely to leave for a decent fee so if we could bring Leigh in for free it would be brilliant business.

[Piqué]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6964628/hibs-celtic-griffiths-aberdeen/amp/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter

You love to see it

[Robbo6-2]

Hes coming home

[Frazerbob]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6964628/hibs-celtic-griffiths-aberdeen/amp/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter

**** The Sun

[worcesterhibby]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6964628/hibs-celtic-griffiths-aberdeen/amp/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter

Typical piece of baseless crap. The MSM simply quoting each other as if that proves anything..no quotes from the player involved or any of the clubs involved. Utter speculation and another sly dig at Hibs from Commons..basically saying Griff is not good enough for Celtic and is yesterdays man, so might suit Hibs. I wish he'd never pulled on a Hibs jersey, can't stand Commons.

Other than that it's a great piece of journalism ! :greengrin

[Jim44]

The prospect of maybe getting Griffiths is stronger than it appeared a week or two ago. However the story might have a few twists and turns yet. Hopefully the fat lady will sing in our favour soon.

[MWHIBBIES]

I really hope this saga doesn't drag on. If he wants to join and is serious about his career, he'll be here asap, if we want him. Joining late in the window, unfit, haggling for pennies is just going to be the start of a disaster.

[snedzuk]

:hyper

thats the video for the season ticket campaign right there.

[Haymaker]

thats the video for the season ticket campaign right there.

Would definitely work

[Real Emerald]

Leigh Griffiths is still the best goal scorer in Scotland and if fit and gets his mojo back then he would be a brilliant signing. He would definitely help get ST sales going in a year I think will be difficult to get the numbers back. Leigh doesn’t even need great service to get goals, he can make them out of nothing. I would be very disappointed to see him play for another Scottish club and think it would be a bit of a blow to Hibs fans if he did. We can only hope 🤞🇳🇬

[jacomo]

Good points.
I'm just thinking Jack Ross has to show he's capable of managing some players who aren't steady Eddie's, Scott Allan doesn't appear to create problems and Leigh did seem to knuckle down for us so it's more managing their playing potential than character I think, there has to be some flair in his team for his career to keep developing.
JR might be happy with us in 3rd/4th but I wouldn't think so.
This situation, if its at all possible, hands him a great opportunity for both Hibs and his own career path.
Will be interesting times.


I’ve said it earlier, but don’t under estimate the job Pat Fenlon did in managing Leigh in his previous stints at Hibs.

I’ve no doubt he’s a bit of a handful. But I would absolutely welcome him back. Having a striker who is a bit of a bampot is the Hibs way.

[Kato]

Leigh Griffiths is still the best goal scorer in Scotland and if fit and gets his mojo back then he would be a brilliant signing. He would definitely help get ST sales going in a year I think will be difficult to get the numbers back. Leigh doesn’t even need great service to get goals, he can make them out of nothing. I would be very disappointed to see him play for another Scottish club and think it would be a bit of a blow to Hibs fans if he did. We can only hope 🤞🇳🇬


Bit in bold is not to be underestimated.

[007]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6964628/hibs-celtic-griffiths-aberdeen/amp/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter
Has he posted a selfie on Instagram of him on a Scotrail train with a reflection of Linlithgow Palace in the left hand window?

[mjhibby]

I’m struggling to see a downside to signing Leigh. We will most likely sell Nisbet and Leigh and Doidge would be great as a pairing with the big man knocking it on for him.Where else will we get a player of Griffiths quality plus he loves and is happy playing for us. We have to wait till apr 30 passes then I can see hibs approaching him. Would get me excited for next season. Make it happen Ron.

[HibbyAndy]

He is the best striker in Scotland if their is a chance we can get him it's a no brainer

[percy veer]

Has he posted a selfie on Instagram of him on a Scotrail train with a reflection of Linlithgow Palace in the left hand window?

he can do better than the linlithgow rose

[MWHIBBIES]

He is the best striker in Scotland if their is a chance we can get him it's a no brainer

Come on, he's not even the best at Celtic. Edouard is miles better.

Best Scottish striker maybe.

[Nicho87]

This would be one way to get season tickets Ron :p

[Not In The Know]

I’ve said it earlier, but don’t under estimate the job Pat Fenlon did in managing Leigh in his previous stints at Hibs.

Having a striker who is a bit of a bampot is the Hibs way.

Best reason to bring him home.

[linlithgowhibbie]

he can do better than the linlithgow rose

Hey,,,, nowt wrong with the Rose! Except for the team colours!:thumbsup:

[CB Hibs 68]

If we can get Leigh back to Easter Rd then let's get the deal over the line.Pretty sure Leigh would love to play at Easter Rd again.Should Nisbet move on then he is a ready made replacement who is guaranteed to score goals.If there is any substance to this speculation get it done Hibs .As others have said it would also be a massive boost for ST sales.

[GreyJammies]

:hyper

[Real Emerald]

Griffiths and Boyle together, that’s quite mouth watering 🙂

[Haymaker]

:hyper

Firm agree here.

[Jim44]

Come on, he's not even the best at Celtic. Edouard is miles better.

Best Scottish striker maybe.

It’s very clear from all your comments that you are indifferent to signing Griffiths. That’s fine. I’ve also got reservations but, as I think that the majority of Hibs fans would love to see him given a chance, I think we should avoid negative spin. If we can get him back, without major financial implications, and it doesn’t work out, well tough. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[SaulGoodman]

:hyper:

[Haymaker]

:hyper:

Possible post of the year

[AgentDaleCooper]

Possible post of the year

this brings me back to 2014 and gives me the warm'n'fuzzies :hyper:hyper:hyper:hyper:hyper:hyper




if leigh were to sort himself out and get his mojo back, he'd be a £10million player. It might be a risk, but it's not a huge one, and it's VERY worth taking.

[WeeRussell]

It’s very clear from all your comments that you are indifferent to signing Griffiths. That’s fine. I’ve also got reservations but, as I think that the majority of Hibs fans would love to see him given a chance, I think we should avoid negative spin. If we can get him back, without major financial implications, and it doesn’t work out, well tough. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

To be fair he’s just being realistic with that latest post (haven’t read all the previous). Griffiths isn’t the best striker or goalscorer in Scotland just now. And Edouard is a better player.

I do think he’s the best Scottish option though (when fully fit and sharp) and I’d very much like to see him return to Easter road.

[Haymaker]

this brings me back to 2014 and gives me the warm'n'fuzzies :hyper:hyper:hyper:hyper:hyper:hyper




if leigh were to sort himself out and get his mojo back, he'd be a £10million player. It might be a risk, but it's not a huge one, and it's VERY worth taking.

You wait until we get the gif thread going...

[SteveHFC]

You wait until we get the gif thread going...

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-in-pole-position-for-leigh-griffiths-as-aberdeen-make-decision-on-celtic-striker-3200029



https://media1.tenor.com/images/575a65c9337f6830c0aa0c155cd4213b/tenor.gif?itemid=4634536

[Andy74]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-in-pole-position-for-leigh-griffiths-as-aberdeen-make-decision-on-celtic-striker-3200029



https://media1.tenor.com/images/575a65c9337f6830c0aa0c155cd4213b/tenor.gif?itemid=4634536

Journalism these days. Reports based on speculation themselves getting re-reported as news

[Brightside]

Journalism these days. Reports based on speculation themselves getting re-reported as news

Exactly - not one of these reports has any fact in it. These guys should be embarrassed printing and filing this nonsense. The only fact is that Aberdeen has said they arent pursuing him.... (which means the probably are). From that its been decided he will be coming to Hibs.

My view is IF we can get him and its fits our wage structure then I'd be making an approach - 2 year deal. But i dont think he will take the hit.

[Jim44]

It’s all conjecture. Nobody really knows if Griffiths actually will be released by Celtic, whether Aberdeen really are not interested but might be holding back so Hibs get complacent and then they can jump into the bidding, with an offer Griffiths couldn’t refuse. We don’t even know if Hibs are actually interested. There’s a lot of life in this one still.

[Since452]

Can we not try and get Oli Shaw back instead? He was the greatest player in the world when he scored a tap in against us at Easter Road.

[Kato]

Exactly - not one of these reports has any fact in it. These guys should be embarrassed printing and filing this nonsense. The only fact is that Aberdeen has said they arent pursuing him.... (which means the probably are). From that its been decided he will be coming to Hibs.

My view is IF we can get him and its fits our wage structure then I'd be making an approach - 2 year deal. But i dont think he will take the hit.

Embarrassed journalists, HA! - good yin. :wink:

[CJHibby]

I think Hibs will try to buy Leigh Griffiths IF we wrap up third place. As has been alluded to, a marquee signing as such will help boost much needed season ticket sales.

[MWHIBBIES]

I think Hibs will try to buy Leigh Griffiths IF we wrap up third place. As has been alluded to, a marquee signing as such will help boost much needed season ticket sales.

We won't buy a free agent

[hibee-boys]

Can we not try and get Oli Shaw back instead? He was the greatest player in the world when he scored a tap in against us at Easter Road.

......and one the best prospects for his age in Europe so good sell on value as well😏

[Wilson]

......and one the best prospects for his age in Europe so good sell on value as well😏

I don't know why folk are keen to have a go at ex players. You've added a Dempster quote, taken out of context, to a claim nobody has made. Certainly nobody is advocating going for Shaw at all let alone over Griffiths.

Poor effort from you both.

[Yorkshire HFC]

It’s all conjecture. Nobody really knows if Griffiths actually will be released by Celtic, whether Aberdeen really are not interested but might be holding back so Hibs get complacent and then they can jump into the bidding, with an offer Griffiths couldn’t refuse. We don’t even know if Hibs are actually interested. There’s a lot of life in this one still.

Nobody knows - but I hope that option 1 is to try and keep Nisbet - that's got to be the least risk for Hibs.

[Jim44]

Nobody knows - but I hope that option 1 is to try and keep Nisbet - that's got to be the least risk for Hibs.

I’m inclined to agree. If the sale of Nisbet was the means to taking the gamble with Griffiths, I would settle for trying to keep Nisbet. It wouldn’t go down well with a lot of folk but, sentiment and nostalgia aside, I think RG will follow his head and not his heart,

[truehibernian]

I’m inclined to agree. If the sale of Nisbet was the means to taking the gamble with Griffiths, I would settle for trying to keep Nisbet. It wouldn’t go down well with a lot of folk but, sentiment and nostalgia aside, I think RG will follow his head and not his heart,

In an ideal world we'd keep Nisbet Jim, but if we were offered Leigh, and got him fit, I'd be more inclined to get a player (in Leigh) who bangs goals in from everywhere in this league, and spend some on a young striker like Connor Shields (from a Nisbet sale) who can progress and develop alongside LG and Doidge. Still have high hopes for Gullan too when he returns. We need four good strikers at the club, something we have not had for a good while.

[Andy74]

I don't know why folk are keen to have a go at ex players. You've added a Dempster quote, taken out of context, to a claim nobody has made. Certainly nobody is advocating going for Shaw at all let alone over Griffiths.

Poor effort from you both.

There were folk advocating getting Shaw back. Some of those people thought he was better than Doidge.

[truehibernian]

There were folk advocating getting Shaw back. Some of those people thought he was better than Doidge.

Shaw is a good player Andy, but not a patch on Doidge. The thing with Oli was game time and confidence. Don't think the Ross County move was in his best interests to be honest - good potential and a good player (Shaw).

[Magpie]

Bring him home.

[Hibbyradge]

Can we not try and get Oli Shaw back instead? He was the greatest player in the world when he scored a tap in against us at Easter Road.

:hyper

[Waxy]

:hyper:hyper

[CJHibby]

MWHibbies, correct. Well picked up..I mean bring him here on a couple of year contract if possible.

[loanheadhibby]

Shaw is a good player Andy, but not a patch on Doidge. The thing with Oli was game time and confidence. Don't think the Ross County move was in his best interests to be honest - good potential and a good player (Shaw).
If you think Shaw is a good player he must be better than Doidge.

[SaulGoodman]

If you think Shaw is a good player he must be better than Doidge.

Do you no like Doidge naw?

[keep the faith]

If you think Shaw is a good player he must be better than Doidge.

Doidge is a good player. I'm glad we have him.

[WeeRussell]

There were folk advocating getting Shaw back. Some of those people thought he was better than Doidge.

Were these “folk” claiming he’s the greatest player in the world?

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[SteveHFC]

Were these “folk” claiming he’s the greatest player in the world?

Can we sign one of the best European young strikers and bring Leigh home at the same time :hyper

[Haymaker]

Can we sign one of the best European young strikers and bring Leigh home at the same time :hyper

And bring Deeks home?! :hyper

[Since452]

Were these “folk” claiming he’s the greatest player in the world?

Should have read the forum after Ross County beat us at ER. We made a mistake letting him go was the common theme

[WeeRussell]

Should have read the forum after Ross County beat us at ER. We made a mistake letting him go was the common theme

That's my point - a few folk thinking we should have kept him, and/or claiming he's better than Doidge and stating so on a thread about the game he's playing in isn't a big deal, and maybe the poster above wasn't far off when he said those digs were over the top.

There's a far bigger number of people on here that reckon Doidge is better than Shankland. I think that's equally daft but doesn't make me want to slate Doidge on a totally unrelated thread.

[Dunbar Hibee]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/interview/celtic-star-leigh-griffiths-might-be-something-hibs-manager-jack-ross-looks-at-if-striker-becomes-available/

Jack Ross had his say on the matter, today.

[gbhibby]

https://youtu.be/JMGMSgPHJoI
Sorry a bit cheesy.

[Magpie]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/interview/celtic-star-leigh-griffiths-might-be-something-hibs-manager-jack-ross-looks-at-if-striker-becomes-available/

Jack Ross had his say on the matter, today.

Leigh Leigh super Leigh!

[Northernhibee]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/interview/celtic-star-leigh-griffiths-might-be-something-hibs-manager-jack-ross-looks-at-if-striker-becomes-available/

Jack Ross had his say on the matter, today.

:hyper :hyper :hyper

[My old man]

Leigh Leigh super Leigh!


:hyper

[SHODAN]

Jsuuit ****iainn doit HIBs

[Northernhibee]

Jsuuit ****iainn doit HIBs

24580

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Vault Boy]

24580

Ahahahaha outstanding

[H18 SFR]

I really like the sound of Doidge and Griffiths up top together. They’d compliment each other well.

[BegbieHSC]

Can we change the title of this thread to ‘Sparky’s PROBABLY coming home.’ ??

[ekhibee]

Come on, he's not even the best at Celtic. Edouard is miles better.

Best Scottish striker maybe.

Edouard's been pish this season as well. Griiffiths would be a great player to have at Hibs, he's already proved it with us, and IMO he would be a great signing but that's just my opinion.

[CMurdoch]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/interview/celtic-star-leigh-griffiths-might-be-something-hibs-manager-jack-ross-looks-at-if-striker-becomes-available/

Jack Ross had his say on the matter, today.

He doesn't really say anything
Classic media training in action

[Hibs90]

"It's maybe something that should the opportunity arise, it would be something we'd discuss."


He's certainly not ruling it out is he.





https://media4.giphy.com/media/huJmPXfeir5JlpPAx0/giphy.gif


:panic:

[MWHIBBIES]

Edouard's been pish this season as well. Griiffiths would be a great player to have at Hibs, he's already proved it with us, and IMO he would be a great signing but that's just my opinion.

He actually hasn't. 20 goals, 6 assists in 35 games. That's excellent.

[ekhibee]

He actually hasn't. 20 goals, 6 assists in 35 games. That's excellent.

I stand corrected, it is excellent. I'd still sign Griffiths though.

[BILLYHIBS]

JR says he’s interested about to come on Reporting Scotland

[Mick O'Rourke]

JR says he’s interested about to come on Reporting Scotland
Well that tells us one thing .The club is certainly interested
My view is that Nisbet had his head turned at the last window.
If he still has the same mindset (going doon south) Let him go.
No point keeeping an unhappy player.
...I see LG being a Hibs player very soon !! Dont you? !!

[oneone73]

Well that tells us one thing .The club is certainly interested
My view is that Nisbet had his head turned at the last window.
If he still has the same mindset (going doon south) Let him go.
No point keeeping an unhappy player.
...I see LG being a Hibs player very soon !! Dont you? !!

I think Celtc will take up the year's option just to make us pay a fee. And to be the *******s that they already are.

[BILLYHIBS]

JR says he’s interested about to come on Reporting Scotland

Was ITV

Sorry 😃

[Billy Whizz]

Was ITV

Sorry 😃

Full interview is on Hibs YouTube channel

[Mick O'Rourke]

I think Celtc will take up the year's option just to make us pay a fee. And to be the *******s that they already are.
I had actually typed something similar then scrubbed it.
Lawwell is leaving ,so dont think he will be involved in negotiations with players. In or out.
So some new faces to deal with might not be as stubborn as the previous people (The McGinn fiasco team)
I am of course assuming any new boss wont want Leigh in their future plans.

I think LG's time at Celtic Park is done.
And many of their fans would say that too.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Peevemor]

I think Celtc will take up the year's option just to make us pay a fee. And to be the *******s that they already are.The option is reported to be worth £1m to Griffiths. Would Celtic take the risk of having to shell that out if Leigh signs and doesn't move (or play regularly)?

[Northernhibee]

:hyper

Calm down.

:hyper

[BILLYHIBS]

Full interview is on Hibs YouTube channel

👍🏿

[Billy Whizz]

The option is reported to be worth £1m to Griffiths. Would Celtic take the risk of having to shell that out if Leigh signs and doesn't move (or play regularly)?

They need to get a DOF/manager in to make the decision on him

[Real Emerald]

Well that tells us one thing .The club is certainly interested
My view is that Nisbet had his head turned at the last window.
If he still has the same mindset (going doon south) Let him go.
No point keeeping an unhappy player.
...I see LG being a Hibs player very soon !! Dont you? !!

Yes, we must be interested as there is no way JR would have discussed it publicly otherwise. The fact he said we haven’t discussed it in detail reads to me like it has been discussed. I’m glad he’s on our radar at the very least. 🤞

[Peevemor]

Yes, we must be interested as there is no way JR would have discussed it publicly otherwise. The fact he said we haven’t discussed it in detail reads to me like it has been discussed. I’m glad he’s on our radar at the very least. [emoji1696]He didn't decide to bring it up, he was answering a direct question.

[Haymaker]

Calm down.

:hyper

No.

:hyper :hyper

[CMurdoch]

He didn't decide to bring it up, he was answering a direct question.

JR said the square root of **** all about the issue. Straight bat politely knocking the question back to the journalist whilst giving Leigh a wee wink.