Summer 2021-22 transfer thread

[Ronniekirk]

Ron Gordon has said we are in no rush to sell and we want to improve as a team
So I struggle to see why he would sanction four of our better players being sold in one window Like others have said it would be hard to replace so many with like fir like But it feels like we aren’t in control because of circumstance
Clearly a bid of £500,000 fir Boyle puts the ball in his court ,and Irvine is Free to move on
The Club have said they will hold crunch talks with Nisbet so to me that indicates they will make a new contract offer to try and keep him another season But it may be his head is already turned and he will indicate he wants a move
Doig has indicated he is happy to stay another Season but it may be the highest bid for any player will be Doig and the money being talked about will be needed to reinvest



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[Bostonhibby]

I don't even think we have any exclusive agreement with Brighton when it comes to players. Unless i've missed that, there was no mention of that in the press release.Feels like one of those student exchange type things we used to do years ago, Hibs get to go to Brighton for a fortnight's holiday then they come up to Edinburgh for the same. Might get a wee twinning plaque as well. Not seen much else so far.[emoji6]

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[jacomo]

He’s not a kid any more. Either he’s ready to be our left back or he should be moved on.


Agree with you here. We seem to have a lot of young players who we hold onto way beyond the point you’d hope they would make an impact in the first team.

Play them or let them go.

[BILLYHIBS]

Best to loan him out and get him back when he is ready to compete

Let’s see how he shapes up pre-season first

Built like a brick s#*t house wand of a left peg did well at Dundee by all accounts

If he is shipped out again he ain’t gonna make it here

Now or never the boy will know that himself

[Ozyhibby]

Such a strange situation.

That’s our “partners” now loaned two players out to Aberdeen & Hearts. Presumably strengthening them in the process

I’m not convinced with any of these partnership deals at all. Apart from a lot of management speak, nobody has been very clear about what the goals are of the partnerships. I give it time to see if they are worth the money.

Also, Doidge is a good player and Nisbett is a good player and anybody who wants rid of either player is an idiot.


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[calumhibee1]

He’s not a kid any more. Either he’s ready to be our left back or he should be moved on.

Yup. And out of those options, it should be move him on.

[Jim44]

I don't even think we have any exclusive agreement with Brighton when it comes to players. Unless i've missed that, there was no mention of that in the press release.

For all we know, Brighton may have touted players, which we have rejected.

[calumhibee1]

Yep - 21 years old. Has to be playing now.

He’s 23 in November.

[jacomo]

Unless they’ve been planted to cause maximum disruption in both camps? Eh eh?


Maybe the whole thing is a ruse?

Brighton: we’ve got a load of players we want rid of.
Hibs: we’ve got neighbours who are obsessed with us and Aberdeen who want to sign everyone we’re linked with. Let’s announce a ‘strategic partnership’ and you’ll move them on in no time.

[Jim44]

I’m not convinced with any of these partnership deals at all. Apart from a lot of management speak, nobody has been very clear about what the goals are of the partnerships. I give it time to see if they are worth the money.

Also, Doidge is a good player and Nisbett is a good player and anybody who wants rid of either player is an idiot.


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Neither am I but I’m pretty sure the wording of the press release at the time referred to mutual benefits to both clubs of the development of players, or words to that effect.

[Brightside]

He’s 23 in November.

There you go then.... forget any loans. If he can't take a squad space now its not going to happen.

[jacomo]

We also need a right back.

[Aldo]

We also need a right back.

Someone mentioned that however we have Chris Cadden to return from injury


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[calumhibee1]

There you go then.... forget any loans. If he can't take a squad space now its not going to happen.

Yup I’d agree with that. I don’t think he’s anywhere near good enough so it’s time to go I reckon.

[flash]

There you go then.... forget any loans. If he can't take a squad space now its not going to happen.

They must see something in him that he is still here. Wasn't exactly a roaring success at Dundee though.

[easty]

Let’s see how he shapes up pre-season first

Built like a brick s#*t house wand of a left peg did well at Dundee by all accounts

If he is shipped out again he ain’t gonna make it here

Now or never the boy will know that himself

What accounts? From what I've read of dundee fans opinions of him online, he wasn't up to much.

[jacomo]

Someone mentioned that however we have Chris Cadden to return from injury




We do and I’d happily see him at right back. However, we played him (when fit) wide right midfield.

This was either cover for Boyle or allowed him to play further forward, because we didn’t have many other options up front.

A big summer for us, looks like we will need to make a few key signings.

[superfurryhibby]

What accounts? From what I've read of dundee fans opinions of him online, he wasn't up to much.

I think Mackie was injured for most of his time at Dundee. My recollection is that he wasn´t held in high regard by their fans when he did play.

I´d love him to prove me wrong, but he´s never impressed me when he´s played at Hibs.

[Roxyhibee]

Unless the offers are jaw droppingly insane, I don’t want any of our top players to go. Having 4 or 5 million in your transfer kitty is absolutely no guarantee of success for a club like Hibs as we enter the lottery of replacing the quality we have with better.

Clearly talented players like Nisbet and Doig are really difficult to replace, we have them on long term contracts, so they have to play and play well to get their next move, which they’re eventually entitled to. If a player’s contract is nearly up and he wants to go, then of course, I’m interested in the club doing the right deal. (I don’t even want big Doidge to go - a player like him is difficult to find with limited finances.)

But as a fan who buys a season ticket and turns up to support every fortnight, contributes to HSL, buys anything Hibs or green to give a bit more, I want to see the best players running out the tunnel, not work out the finances of the club. That’s the boards job.

For what it’s worth, I think Doig is one of the best young players I’ve seen in a Hibs jersey for many a year. Want to see a lot more of him before he moves on.

[easty]

I think Mackie was injured for most of his time at Dundee. My recollection is that he wasn´t held in high regard by their fans when he did play.

I´d love him to prove me wrong, but he´s never impressed me when he´s played at Hibs.

I think he looks ok with the ball, and it's clear that he can ping a pass. Defensively though, positionally, nowhere near the standard of a team at our level.

[Michael]

Unless the offers are jaw droppingly insane, I don’t want any of our top players to go. Having 4 or 5 million in your transfer kitty is absolutely no guarantee of success for a club like Hibs as we enter the lottery of replacing the quality we have with better.

Clearly talented players like Nisbet and Doig are really difficult to replace, we have them on long term contracts, so they have to play and play well to get their next move, which they’re eventually entitled to. If a player’s contract is nearly up and he wants to go, then of course, I’m interested in the club doing the right deal. (I don’t even want big Doidge to go - a player like him is difficult to find with limited finances.)

But as a fan who buys a season ticket and turns up to support every fortnight, contributes to HSL, buys anything Hibs or green to give a bit more, I want to see the best players running out the tunnel, not work out the finances of the club. That’s the boards job.

For what it’s worth, I think Doig is one of the best young players I’ve seen in a Hibs jersey for many a year. Want to see a lot more of him before he moves on.

To progress as a club we have to sell players for profit and reinvest in players with potential that we wouldn't have been able to afford without sales. Rinse and repeat.

The team identifying players has the most important job.

[04Sauzee]

🔴 Introducing our new number 9️⃣

🔴 Welcome to Aberdeen. @Chris_Ramirez17!

#StandFree

[Stuart93]

🔴 Introducing our new number 9️⃣

🔴 Welcome to Aberdeen. @Chris_Ramirez17!

#StandFree

7th signing for them so far.

I’m no sure how many of them I’d have fancied but they’ve been busy

[Greenbeard]

Let’s see how he shapes up pre-season first

Built like a brick s#*t house wand of a left peg did well at Dundee by all accounts

If he is shipped out again he ain’t gonna make it here

Now or never the boy will know that himself
If Doig is offski and Mackie was at a club like St Johnstone or St Mirren, I'm pretty sure a lot of folk on here would be saying get that boy signed pronto.

[Ozyhibby]

If Doig is offski and Mackie was at a club like St Johnstone or St Mirren, I'm pretty sure a lot of folk on here would be saying get that boy signed pronto.

I doubt it. He looks nowhere near good enough. When a player goes on loan to a lower league club, you want to see them tearing it up. Doesn’t sound like that’s happened.


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[Greenbeard]

I doubt it. He looks nowhere near good enough. When a player goes on loan to a lower league club, you want to see them tearing it up. Doesn’t sound like that’s happened.


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OK, I'll amend that to "I reckon a few folk on here....."

[Unseen work]

Surely someone at least knows one person that were interested in.

Mentioned it before but I’d love to see us go for Barrie McKay

[Unseen work]

As someone mentioned Aberdeen have made a fair fee signings but it will be interesting to see how they actually line up and if they’re any good

……..……..…Lewis/woods……….

Gurr…..Gallagher….McCrorie…Mackenzie

…………Brown….Ferguson….

Hedges………Jenks……….Hayes….

………………..Ramirez/JET……

Doesn’t include

Mcgeouch
Kennedy
Ojo
McLennan
McGinn
Considine
Campbell

They may be brilliant, they may be awful.

Don’t think the fans are too happy with the signings so far.

[Tyler Durden]

Surely someone at least knows one person that were interested in.

Mentioned it before but I’d love to see us go for Barrie McKay

Certainly a decent player on his day but we have just signed a young left winger and we already have Murphy and Boyle. Don't think we need any more wingers.

Slightly disappointed to see that the lad Connor Shields signed for Motherwell from QOTS. I thought he could potentially "do a Nisbet" and would have been a decent option as a squad player.

[EVENTUALLY]

Surely someone at least knows one person that were interested in.

Mentioned it before but I’d love to see us go for Barrie McKay

Absolutely.

[Bridge hibs]

Surely someone at least knows one person that were interested in.

Mentioned it before but I’d love to see us go for Barrie McKayIs he not a right winger ? Would be interesting if Boyle moved on, Mckay on the right and Mackay on the left 🥴

[Smartie]

As someone mentioned Aberdeen have made a fair fee signings but it will be interesting to see how they actually line up and if they’re any good

……..……..…Lewis/woods……….

Gurr…..Gallagher….McCrorie…Mackenzie

…………Brown….Ferguson….

Hedges………Jenks……….Hayes….

………………..Ramirez/JET……

Doesn’t include

Mcgeouch
Kennedy
Ojo
McLennan
McGinn
Considine
Campbell

They may be brilliant, they may be awful.

Don’t think the fans are too happy with the signings so far.

They had an awful lot of work to do to get their team scoring goals. They look like they've attempted to address that and might have managed but they've not really signed anyone that has me overly concerned, albeit there are one or two I know little about.

[brog]

People seem to have very short memories re Sean Mackie. He actually replaced Josh in our LC tie against Dundee when score was 1-1, we won 4-1. He kept his place for next 3 games with Josh on bench then unfortunately Sean got injured. This time last year most people on here had not heard of Josh, now it seems he's indispensible. Personally I think Josh is the player we would miss least. He's a great young prospect but left backs are much easier to replace than strikers & it's quite possible that Mackie, if fit & given opportunity, would be a decent replacement. I have no idea who could replace Nisbet & (other than LG) I've not seen any names mentioned on here.

[CMurdoch]

People seem to have very short memories re Sean Mackie. He actually replaced Josh in our LC tie against Dundee when score was 1-1, we won 4-1. He kept his place for next 3 games with Josh on bench then unfortunately Sean got injured. This time last year most people on here had not heard of Josh, now it seems he's indispensible. Personally I think Josh is the player we would miss least. He's a great young prospect but left backs are much easier to replace than strikers & it's quite possible that Mackie, if fit & given opportunity, would be a decent replacement. I have no idea who could replace Nisbet & (other than LG) I've not seen any names mentioned on here.

I agree with every word of your post.

Re Mackie, he didn't impress me at Dundee before his bad injury.
But
To my eyes last season he was a very strong athletic player and really looked the part when he came into the team.
It was obvious to me he had put massive work in during his rehab and his play was more mature than before..
It was massively sad after looking so impressive that he missed the last 5 months of the season with injury.

What is a worry is we didn't see him get injured but it must have been something significant yet Hibs have been very quiet on it's nature with my only recollection a brief indication of a thigh injury.

[Peevemor]

As someone mentioned Aberdeen have made a fair fee signings but it will be interesting to see how they actually line up and if they’re any good

……..……..…Lewis/woods……….

Gurr…..Gallagher….McCrorie…Mackenzie

…………Brown….Ferguson….

Hedges………Jenks……….Hayes….

………………..Ramirez/JET……

Doesn’t include

Mcgeouch
Kennedy
Ojo
McLennan
McGinn
Considine
Campbell

They may be brilliant, they may be awful.

Don’t think the fans are too happy with the signings so far.Gurr... what a brilliant name.

Is he as angry as Allan McGregor?

[Peevemor]

People seem to have very short memories re Sean Mackie. He actually replaced Josh in our LC tie against Dundee when score was 1-1, we won 4-1. He kept his place for next 3 games with Josh on bench then unfortunately Sean got injured. This time last year most people on here had not heard of Josh, now it seems he's indispensible. Personally I think Josh is the player we would miss least. He's a great young prospect but left backs are much easier to replace than strikers & it's quite possible that Mackie, if fit & given opportunity, would be a decent replacement. I have no idea who could replace Nisbet & (other than LG) I've not seen any names mentioned on here.I also thought Mackie did well for us before being injured.

[CmoantheHibs]

People seem to have very short memories re Sean Mackie. He actually replaced Josh in our LC tie against Dundee when score was 1-1, we won 4-1. He kept his place for next 3 games with Josh on bench then unfortunately Sean got injured. This time last year most people on here had not heard of Josh, now it seems he's indispensible. Personally I think Josh is the player we would miss least. He's a great young prospect but left backs are much easier to replace than strikers & it's quite possible that Mackie, if fit & given opportunity, would be a decent replacement. I have no idea who could replace Nisbet & (other than LG) I've not seen any names mentioned on here.
Glad you mentioned about Mackie coming in, doing well and keeping Doig out the team.Thought I’d imagined it:greengrin Think there was chat at the time that Mackie was the better option of the two. He was very powerful and direct. Think he will prove to be a good player but his injury record is a worry.

[Stuart93]

I reckon there’s some revisionism going on with regards to how good Mackie is. He never managed to oust Stevenson out of a starting place so the idea of him stepping into the team if Doig moves on is a bit far-fetched to me. He’s a decent back up but we’d need to bring in another LB if Doig’s sold

[Jim44]

Why is Jackson Irvine in this photo on first day back in training? :hmmm:

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[brog]

I reckon there’s some revisionism going on with regards to how good Mackie is. He never managed to oust Stevenson out of a starting place so the idea of him stepping into the team if Doig moves on is a bit far-fetched to me. He’s a decent back up but we’d need to bring in another LB if Doig’s sold

He managed to oust Doig though and he had the jersey until his injury.

[GordonHFC]

Why is Jackson Irvine in this photo on first day back in training? :hmmm:

24848

Don't think this is a picture from today. Today's training was done in the new kit which is green/blue.

[Big_Franck]

Why is Jackson Irvine in this photo on first day back in training? :hmmm:

24848

We might just be allowing him to use our training facilities to keep fit. Sure we've done that a number of times before.

[flash]

Why is Jackson Irvine in this photo on first day back in training? :hmmm:

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That's not today.

[Jim44]

That's not today.

Ok. Somebody put it on Facebook as from today .......... mischief-making. :greengrin

[flash]

Ok. Somebody put it on Facebook as from today .......... mischief-making. :greengrin

Aye unfortunately.

[Iain G]

I reckon there’s some revisionism going on with regards to how good Mackie is. He never managed to oust Stevenson out of a starting place so the idea of him stepping into the team if Doig moves on is a bit far-fetched to me. He’s a decent back up but we’d need to bring in another LB if Doig’s sold

He also seems to have a lot of injury issues? If Doig goes we need another left back.

[SHODAN]

Macey was wearing #1 at training today. Looks like he will indeed be first choice.

[MrRobot]

Macey was wearing #1 at training today. Looks like he will indeed be first choice.

Happy with that.

[calumhibee1]

Surely someone at least knows one person that were interested in.

Mentioned it before but I’d love to see us go for Barrie McKay

Agree. He’s a very decent player at this level and you can never have enough good wingers (until you have more than 4 anyway :greengrin)

[Hibiza]

Is he not a right winger ? Would be interesting if Boyle moved on, Mckay on the right and Mackay on the left 🥴

10/10

[Hibiza]

Mackie is a good player , will improve

[Juice-Terry]

Just heard from a decent source that Tranmere are after Doidge.

[007]

Just heard from a decent source that Tranmere are after Doidge.

Micky Mellon. Doidge has scored quite a few against Dundee United, appreciate some were before Mellon arrived there.

[Juice-Terry]

Not quite as good as Mellon, but close.

[Gmack7]

Just heard from a decent source that Tranmere are after Doidge.

Surely we're not losing a player we'd want to keep to tranmere

[Juice-Terry]

Also, Mellon will know Doidge from his Forest Green days.

[04Sauzee]

Just heard from a decent source that Tranmere are after Doidge.

Potentially loosing Doidge and Nisbet would certainly be interesting.

Shankland is in his last year at UTD, think he'd be a decent option and still only 25. Not sure what his wages are like at UTD mind .

[Juice-Terry]

I'm sure Doidge would much rather stay at Hibs.

[04Sauzee]

#SWA....I THINK FORMER FOREST GREEN STRIKER #DOIDGE IS GOING TO BE MICKEY MELLON'S SURPRISE SIGNING FOR US...
WE @TranmereRovers FANS ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM @markpalios1 AND @NicolaPalios https://t.co/mNpHFqfOR4
https://twitter.com/IddrisuIsmael3/status/1409590392081707009?s=19

[SHODAN]

He'll only go to Tranmere if we don't want to keep him.

[hibee-boys]

Maybe they’re just looking to bin the whole cup final starting XI🤔😉

[JohnM1875]

Tranmere Rovers?! No danger Doidge is leaving us for a league two team.

[bingo70]

#SWA....I THINK FORMER FOREST GREEN STRIKER #DOIDGE IS GOING TO BE MICKEY MELLON'S SURPRISE SIGNING FOR US...
WE @TranmereRovers FANS ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM @markpalios1 AND @NicolaPalios https://t.co/mNpHFqfOR4
https://twitter.com/IddrisuIsmael3/status/1409590392081707009?s=19

Is that based on them thinking the person in the second photo is Doidge?

Pretty sure that’s not Doidge in that photo.

[04Sauzee]

Is that based on them thinking the person in the second photo is Doidge?

Pretty sure that’s not Doidge in that photo.

I never even noticed that 2nd pic😅😅. Certainly isn't Doidge

[hibee-boys]

Appreciate that Hibs will do all of their work behind closed doors but rumours of us losing Porteous, Doig, Nisbet and now Doidge is a worry.

[Bostonhibby]

Maybe someone's tried to sell Mellon a used Chrysler Dodge? One careful owner, full service history and it's been lost a bit in the translation.

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[Jim44]

So that’s Doig, Porteus, Nisbet, Boyle and now Doidge, potentially away ...... fun’s fun but to hell with nonsense. :greengrin

[MWHIBBIES]

:faf:

We're not losing Doidge to ****ing Tranmere.

[bingo70]

Appreciate that Hibs will do all of their work behind closed doors but rumours of us losing Porteous, Doig, Nisbet and now Doidge is a worry.

Nothing worrying about the rumour of us losing Doidge as it’s based on a photo of someone that looks nothing like him.

[GreenCastle]

Few players were missing in the video Hibs put on Twitter..some having a break I assume but a few others should be back?

I can see Doidge moving possibly next summer but surely not to Tranmere this window. Especially if he wants to ply for Wales !!

[Jim44]

So that’s Doig, Porteus, Nisbet, Boyle and now Doidge, potentially away ...... fun’s fun but to hell with nonsense. :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Tranmere have only spent more than 200k 12 times in their history. Don't think Doidge is going for less than 200k and I don't think Tranmere would spend more than 200k

[calumhibee1]

Tranmere? :faf:

[JohnM1875]

Tranmere have only spent more than 200k 12 times in their history. Don't think Doidge is going for less than 200k and I don't think Tranmere would spend more than 200k

Or Doidge would went to go to Tranmere.

[MrRobot]

I think Doidge enjoys being at hibs, think it’s more likely he will extend his stay than leave.

[Stuart93]

There’s no danger we lose doidge to Tranmere unless they’re paying us big bucks. There’s absolutely no chance we’re letting him leave unless it’s good money as he’d be worth more to us running down his contract

[Andy74]

Macey was wearing #1 at training today. Looks like he will indeed be first choice.

Doesn’t mean anything. If we want another keeper we will get one and give him another number.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

International football isn't coming for Doidge at Hibs. I wouldn't be surprised at all if his agent is asking the question of clubs down south

He'll be aiming significantly higher than League Two though

[500miles]

International football isn't coming for Doidge at Hibs. I wouldn't be surprised at all if his agent is asking the question of clubs down south

He'll be aiming significantly higher than League Two though

It might have if he was scoring regularly earlier in the season.

[Shrekko]

Doesn’t mean anything. If we want another keeper we will get one and give him another number.

You are utterly determined he will never be 'number 1' Andy eh? If he starts the season as first pick and number 1 on his back you'll still be telling us how long the transfer window has to go before it closes!

I'd love to know what he's done wrong because I've seen nothing! Surely he's entitled to a chance to prove if he is or isn't?

[Stuart93]

It might have if he was scoring regularly earlier in the season.

Agreed.

I think we’re good for Doidge but I’m not sure I could see him playing at a level above.

[Hibee Mac]

Tranmere Rovers, come on now eh [emoji23]

[Greenworld]

So that’s Doig, Porteus, Nisbet, Boyle and now Doidge, potentially away ...... fun’s fun but to hell with nonsense. :greengrinI think only 2 will go doig and nisbet , not convinced we will want porteous to leave this window unless a exceptional offer comes in .
Boyle i dont think will leave and Doidge is not leaving this window.
With the 2 going that will bring in 6 million.
Add 6 million for mcginn to liverpool jesus we will never have had so much money.


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[Bangkok Hibby]

You are utterly determined he will never be 'number 1' Andy eh? If he starts the season as first pick and number 1 on his back you'll still be telling us how long the transfer window has to go before it closes!

I'd love to know what he's done wrong because I've seen nothing! Surely he's entitled to a chance to prove if he is or isn't?

You took the words out my mouth. Andy is really struggling to accept Macey as no1.

[Since452]

If we lose one of our main players to Tranmere bloody Rovers we'd be as well calling it a day 🤣

[bigwheel]

Doesn’t mean anything. If we want another keeper we will get one and give him another number.

Andy. Can you recall a player coming in getting an existing player who remains number ? I can’t ….

[Crunchie]

He’s not a kid any more. Either he’s ready to be our left back or he should be moved on.
Some footballers take more time than others to make it, the boy looks like he has a lot about him to be given a chance to blossom. Vardy was 25 and still playing non league football for Fleetwood 2 years later he was playing in the Premier League.

[Andy74]

You are utterly determined he will never be 'number 1' Andy eh? If he starts the season as first pick and number 1 on his back you'll still be telling us how long the transfer window has to go before it closes!

I'd love to know what he's done wrong because I've seen nothing! Surely he's entitled to a chance to prove if he is or isn't?

Not at all. Some are determined that he will definitely be first choice. All the noises Jack Ross made last year suggested he wanted Macey to stay but would still be looking for another keeper.

He wasn’t first choice last year so it would be a little odd just to accept not replacing Rocky if we could.

If he’s our first choice then great but I don’t think that is certain.

[BILLYHIBS]

Not at all. Some are determined that he will definitely be first choice. All the noises Jack Ross made last year suggested he wanted Macey to stay but would still be looking for another keeper.

He wasn’t first choice last year so it would be a little odd just to accept not replacing Rocky if we could.

If he’s our first choice then great but I don’t think that is certain.

Brilliant penalty save in the Cup Final

Inspirational

Just a shame his team mates did not follow his example?

FA Cup winner as well IIRC

He has the gloves just now his to lose

[Roxyhibee]

To progress as a club we have to sell players for profit and reinvest in players with potential that we wouldn't have been able to afford without sales. Rinse and repeat.

The team identifying players has the most important job.

Of course every team needs freshened up but you want to ‘progress as a club’.? - try and hang onto your best players as long as possible and get out of the ‘rinse and repeat’ mentality. We are fans and when we line up in our first derby we should want talent like Doig and Nisbet lining up against them. We’ve hardly seen these guys. If the club needs the transfer money to stay afloat that’s a different story.

Replacements are hard to find, even with £5m or so in your pocket. Compare our midfield a few year ago with the likes of McGinn, McGeouch, Fyvie, Bartley, Henderson and the difficulty we have had getting even close to that group, even with money to spend.

[Andy74]

Andy. Can you recall a player coming in getting an existing player who remains number ? I can’t ….

I mean if we get a new keeper he doesn't have to wear number 1.

[JimBHibees]

Not at all. Some are determined that he will definitely be first choice. All the noises Jack Ross made last year suggested he wanted Macey to stay but would still be looking for another keeper.

He wasn’t first choice last year so it would be a little odd just to accept not replacing Rocky if we could.

If he’s our first choice then great but I don’t think that is certain.

Tend to agree. Think we will definitely bring another keeper in to at least compete for starting place.

[GreenCastle]

Did anyone see Doidge or Doig in any training pictures ?

[Heisenberg]

Did anyone see Doidge or Doig in any training pictures ?

I thought the same yesterday. Didn’t see either of them.

[Brightside]

Tend to agree. Think we will definitely bring another keeper in to at least compete for starting place.

Kev is the competition......and if he's not then we will need to move on also.

[04Sauzee]

Reported in one of the Red Tops that Rotherham have offer 200k for Rooney at St J, final year of his contract.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Did anyone see Doidge or Doig in any training pictures ?

Doig had to pull out of the Scotland u21s with an injury.

[J-C]

Love watching everyone panicking when we've sold no one as yet.

[Heisenberg]

Arsenal are signing a left back from Benfica so won’t be after Doig in this window.

[JDT]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrookeHouseCol/status/1409800604013244416?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Saw this on twitter earlier and thought I'd share

[Andy74]

Arsenal are signing a left back from Benfica so won’t be after Doig in this window.

We don’t know if they were interested anyway but wouldn’t have thought he’d be close to their immediate plans if they were.

He’d be one for the future for them or any EPL team so other first team signings they make I don’t think would have any impact on whether they move for him or not.

If he’s been identified by any of these clubs it’ll be a case of getting him before one of the other clubs do as opposed to thinking he’s ready now.

[brog]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrookeHouseCol/status/1409800604013244416?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Saw this on twitter earlier and thought I'd share

That's a cracker, well spotted!

[Souter96Mac]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrookeHouseCol/status/1409800604013244416?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Saw this on twitter earlier and thought I'd share

Quality, we could've at least given them up to date tracksuits!

[brog]

Not at all. Some are determined that he will definitely be first choice. All the noises Jack Ross made last year suggested he wanted Macey to stay but would still be looking for another keeper.

He wasn’t first choice last year so it would be a little odd just to accept not replacing Rocky if we could.

If he’s our first choice then great but I don’t think that is certain.

I missed those noises Andy. I'm not being a*sey, genuinely can you show them. I assumed when we gave Kevin a new 2 year contract that he was the main comp to Matt. Personally I think assuring Matt M that he was #1 would have gone a long way in convincing him to sign.

[bingo70]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrookeHouseCol/status/1409800604013244416?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Saw this on twitter earlier and thought I'd share

International football school apparently.

Players seem to leave there and go all over the world.

Think there was a Bulgarian international and a guy that went to go and play in the Belgian top league.

Didn’t know such places existed!

[Andy74]

I missed those noises Andy. I'm not being a*sey, genuinely can you show them. I assumed when we gave Kevin a new 2 year contract that he was the main comp to Matt. Personally I think assuring Matt M that he was #1 would have gone a long way in convincing him to sign.


See below - there were a few similar articles later too when talking about Rocky probably going - it has been his plan to keep both anyway.


Hibs boss Jack Ross admits he hopes to keep Matt Macey and Kevin Dabrowski this summer.

Both goalkeepers are out-of-contract at the end of the season and with Ofir Marciano already deciding to leave Easter Road,Hibs are on the lookout for a new first choice.

Macey joined from Arsenal in January and played a couple of games before Marciano was brought back in, while Dabrowski impressed on loan at Dumbarton but is yet to make his debut.

Contract talks are ongoing with both players but Ross also revealed he could look to strengthen the goalkeeping department further too if it's needed.

Ross told the Scotsman: “He (Macey) played a couple of games when he first came up and only lost his place because Ofir’s consistent form over the season had earned him the right to come back in.


“But I think he showed in those games and in training that he is a very good goalkeeper and as we look to strengthen that department we would like to keep him at the club. We have had dialogue already and that is ongoing.


“We know that we got a little bit lucky in terms of being able to bring him to the club in January. At that stage we needed to do something to bring a new keeper in but to get someone of Matt’s character and ability was good for us.

“I think he was able to see the bigger picture as well, in terms of looking at Ofir’s situation, and thinking ‘if i can impress enough then it could benefit me long-term’ and he has definitely done that. Temperament wise, how he is around the club, I think he has enjoyed it a huge amount which is encouraging for us.


“And, Kevin is another that we want to keep at the club so discussions are ongoing with him as well.

“He was a little bit unfortunate that we had to bring him back from his loan spell, albeit that the season was curtailed at that point anyway. Ideally, we would have put him back out for this remaining period but going into this important last part of the season I think we had to be absolutely sure that we had enough cover in the goalkeeping department.

“But, that initial loan spell was very good for him. He was very impressive in his time at Dumbarton and he proved he was capable of playing first team football at a good level.

“If we were able to keep both of them then that would give me some comfort and even with Ofir leaving, and before this season has even ended, we would still have a goalkeeping department that is looking healthy.

“And then we can debate whether we need to continue strengthening it in any way over the coming weeks and months.”

[04Sauzee]

International football school apparently.

Players seem to leave there and go all over the world.

Think there was a Bulgarian international and a guy that went to go and play in the Belgian top league.

Didn’t know such places existed!
Todorov who is now with Dunfermline came through the school I believe?

[04Sauzee]

Turkish sites still peddling the Porteous story

Beşiktaşta Ryan Porteous için geri sayım - Detaylar https://t.co/Iw9L1cHGf3 https://t.co/UQJEKRUjji

[Billy Whizz]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrookeHouseCol/status/1409800604013244416?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Saw this on twitter earlier and thought I'd share

Maybe get some game time on Friday. Any idea how old they are?

[Bobo]

Turkish sites still peddling the Porteous story

Beşiktaşta Ryan Porteous için geri sayım - Detaylar https://t.co/Iw9L1cHGf3 https://t.co/UQJEKRUjji

Can't see there being much in it to be honest, here's a rough translation :

Countdown for Ryan Porteous in Besiktas has made a big progress for the Scottish defender Porteous, which it has been on the agenda before. A great deal has been reached with the 22-year-old player wearing the Hibernian jersey, the countdown has begun.

Beşiktaş Management, which signed a contract with Sergen Yalçın, is now preparing to step on the gas for the transfer… Black and White players have come a long way in their meetings with Ryan Porteous, a young defender wearing the jersey of Hibernian, one of the Scottish teams, which was on the agenda. In line with the latest developments, it was stated that the 22-year-old football player was almost dying to wear the Beşiktaş jersey. In this direction, an agreement was reached with the Scottish football player and his club on every issue. It was reported that while there were only minor roughnesses, it was a matter of time before the signatures were signed. They will take local defender Attracting attention with his strong physique, Porteous could play on both sides of the defense, while it was learned that the star player Sergen Yalçın and his team also wanted a lot. In the meantime, it is among the news that Black Eagle will make attempts to add a local defender to its squad in the coming days. Besiktas Newspaper

[Ronniekirk]

Love watching everyone panicking when we've sold no one as yet.

And knocked back a bid for Doig because we won’t accept a bid that’s under our valuation and we would rather hang
On to him as his value will only increase as the season progresses


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[brog]

“If we were able to keep both of them then that would give me some comfort and even with Ofir leaving, and before this season has even ended, we would still have a goalkeeping department that is looking healthy.

“And then we can debate whether we need to continue strengthening it in any way over the coming weeks and months.”[/QUOTE]

Thanks Andy, much appreciated. I must confess however there was nothing in the article to make me think another potential 1st choice keeper would be a priority. I could see us bringing in a Ross Laidlaw type as back up but I would be astonished if we don't start season with Macey as #1.

[weecounty hibby]

As we are on the subject of goalkeepers, has Rocky actually signed for anyone?

[Andy74]

“If we were able to keep both of them then that would give me some comfort and even with Ofir leaving, and before this season has even ended, we would still have a goalkeeping department that is looking healthy.

“And then we can debate whether we need to continue strengthening it in any way over the coming weeks and months.”

Thanks Andy, much appreciated. I must confess however there was nothing in the article to make me think another potential 1st choice keeper would be a priority. I could see us bringing in a Ross Laidlaw type as back up but I would be astonished if we don't start season with Macey as #1.[/QUOTE]

Equally my only point has been that nothing has been said to indicate Macey was going to be nailed on first choice. A few have suggested he wouldn’t have signed unless that had been indicated.

We might or might not go out and get a new number one or another back up back Ross clearly wanted both the current keepers here anyway. He had talked about them both staying when it was also still not known on Rocky.

Still suspect if we can get even better in then we will. For all he did well in the cup games he was a back up keeper last year and we ordinarily would want to keep improving.

[Andy74]

Can't see there being much in it to be honest, here's a rough translation :

Countdown for Ryan Porteous in Besiktas has made a big progress for the Scottish defender Porteous, which it has been on the agenda before. A great deal has been reached with the 22-year-old player wearing the Hibernian jersey, the countdown has begun.

Beşiktaş Management, which signed a contract with Sergen Yalçın, is now preparing to step on the gas for the transfer… Black and White players have come a long way in their meetings with Ryan Porteous, a young defender wearing the jersey of Hibernian, one of the Scottish teams, which was on the agenda. In line with the latest developments, it was stated that the 22-year-old football player was almost dying to wear the Beşiktaş jersey. In this direction, an agreement was reached with the Scottish football player and his club on every issue. It was reported that while there were only minor roughnesses, it was a matter of time before the signatures were signed. They will take local defender Attracting attention with his strong physique, Porteous could play on both sides of the defense, while it was learned that the star player Sergen Yalçın and his team also wanted a lot. In the meantime, it is among the news that Black Eagle will make attempts to add a local defender to its squad in the coming days. Besiktas Newspaper

Minor roughness sounds ideal.

[MyJo]

I think it’s clearer in Macey and JR’s actions that he is our number 1.

Macey only signed the longer term deal once it was confirmed Marciano would be leaving. Suggests to me that he isn’t here to be a back-up and would only have committed to the contract with the intention of being first choice. The fact that JR stuck by him for the cup semi & final would also suggest that JR see him as a first choice keeper as well.

If Dabrowski moves out on loan again this season then we will probably sign another keeper but I doubt they will be brought in on the basis of being first choice ahead of Macey

[Andy74]

I think it’s clearer in Macey and JR’s actions that he is our number 1.

Macey only signed the longer term deal once it was confirmed Marciano would be leaving. Suggests to me that he isn’t here to be a back-up and would only have committed to the contract with the intention of being first choice. The fact that JR stuck by him for the cup semi & final would also suggest that JR see him as a first choice keeper as well.

If Dabrowski moves out on loan again this season then we will probably sign another keeper but I doubt they will be brought in on the basis of being first choice ahead of Macey

He is just now because we don’t have anyone else.

After Rocky decided he was leaving, Ross was still talking about another keeper. After Rocky decided he was leaving, Macey was still back up. He was promised cup games, the only actions we know just now are that he gave him those cup games.

Remains to be seen whether Ross wants to further improve the options or not but I don’t think anything that’s happening or not happening just now makes that any clearer.

He was here for half a season and we played someone else so I’d hope we still, like every position, want to fill it with the best we can when we lose a first choice.

[Smartie]

I saw nothing from Macey's performances to suggest that he was an obvious downgrade on Rocky, therefore he deserves the opportunity to make the spot his own.


Obviously if he doesn't take that opportunity then we might need to revisit the situation in future.

I've only ever heard good things about Dabrowski too, he deserves the chance to challenge Macey for the number one spot.

Our priorities this summer will be primarily to adequately replace anyone who leaves and I'm still not convinced we've managed to get the blend right in midfield, so we might need to lose and gain a few who play in the middle of the park.

I'm excited about McKay though, I think the signing of him along with getting Macey tied down has given us a solid enough starting point.

[MrRobot]

Dabrowski will be our back up this season it seems and it feels right that he starts getting a chance to prove himself. Game time in friendlies and the league cup games would be a good start.

[CmoantheHibs]

https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brighton-leeds-united-transfer-tierney-5586576

Apparently we are looking for £4million for Josh Doig and Brighton along with Leeds and Watford are interested. It does come from some daily record journo though.

[Tambo]

https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brighton-leeds-united-transfer-tierney-5586576

Apparently we are looking for £4million for Josh Doig and Brighton along with Leeds and Watford are interested. It does come from some daily record journo though.

4 million upfront would be great business and also does he even want to leave just yet?

[Stuart93]

4 million upfront would be great business and also does he even want to leave just yet?

I’d imagine if a premier league team was keen on him he’d jump at the opportunity

[CMurdoch]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrookeHouseCol/status/1409800604013244416?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Saw this on twitter earlier and thought I'd share

Rich kids?
It costs £40k per academic year for boarders to attend that school.

Basically a private school like Watsons, Stew Mel etc, in addition to the usual academic side of things there is a football academy and a motorsport academy.

[Heisenberg]

Marciano to Feyenoord. Some move if it happens for him.

https://twitter.com/vi_nl/status/1409951674219864068?s=21

[CMurdoch]

Marciano to Feyenoord. Some move if it happens for him.

https://twitter.com/vi_nl/status/1409951674219864068?s=21

Feyenoord need a new No1 so Marciano could be the guy.
Big club but have only won the Dutch league once this century and finished 5th last season.
Pleased for the guy if he gets this move. There was no point leaving Hibs to go home to Israel to play.
This would be the icing on his club career playing on front of over 40,000 fans at home matches and with a nice fat wage packet.

[The Tubs]

Marciano to Feyenoord. Some move if it happens for him.

https://twitter.com/vi_nl/status/1409951674219864068?s=21

We got Zibby from them and they get Marciano from us. What a trade.

[Allant1981]

Rich kids?
It costs £40k per academic year for boarders to attend that school.

Basically a private school like Watsons, Stew Mel etc, in addition to the usual academic side of things there is a football academy and a motorsport academy.

Can also get scholarships so not all rich kids, not that it makes any difference

[Jones28]

Marciano to Feyenoord. Some move if it happens for him.

https://twitter.com/vi_nl/status/1409951674219864068?s=21

That would be a brilliant move for him.

[CMurdoch]

Can also get scholarships so not all rich kids, not that it makes any difference

The scholarships have a sound business role in that they are given to a few extremely talented individuals and their subsequent football successes will be used to enhance the profile of the academy and thereby attract more fee paying students.

[04Sauzee]

Seen the below from a St J account, looks like there is a bit of interest in their better players.⬇️

Will Saints have any players left soon? Another night and another batch of rumours. In addition to Rotherham coming back in at £300,000 for Shaun Rooney, Bournemouth now linked with a £400,000 move for Jason Kerr and MK Dons credited with interest in Jamie McCart.

[Allant1981]

The scholarships have a sound business role in that they are given to a few extremely talented individuals and their subsequent football successes will be used to enhance the profile of the academy and thereby attract more fee paying students.

Dont see the issue myself

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Can also get scholarships so not all rich kids, not that it makes any difference

Scholarships not what enable them to keep their charitable status?

[Wee Effen Bee]

Scholarships not what enable them to keep their charitable status?
That and they might host a pleb school’s P7s once a year. A charity?

[Cat Stanton]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrookeHouseCol/status/1409800604013244416?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Saw this on twitter earlier and thought I'd share

Evening News now running your story: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-run-rule-over-midfield-pair-as-players-hope-to-impress-during-trial-spell-3290271

[jacomo]

Dont see the issue myself


There isn’t one, unless you assume that everyone that attends that academy is a rich kid.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

That would be a brilliant move for him.

I'm sure he will love 50,000 making the gas noises when Ajax come to town.

[The dalmeny]

Feyenoord need a new No1 so Marciano could be the guy.
Big club but have only won the Dutch league once this century and finished 5th last season.
Pleased for the guy if he gets this move. There was no point leaving Hibs to go home to Israel to play.
This would be the icing on his club career playing on front of over 40,000 fans at home matches and with a nice fat wage packet.

great club, if the Dutch club fans can be a bit bonkers

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I'm sure he will love 50,000 making the gas noises when Ajax come to town.

Some size of a travelling support that. How big is the home end?

[The dalmeny]

Some size of a travelling support that. How big is the home end?

travelling support for these games is 0 iirc

[jacomo]

Scholarships not what enable them to keep their charitable status?


Nope. Charitable status is a long established tax break for private schools. They are now trying to justify it continuing by pointing to all the scholarships they offer etc.

[JXM73]

Some size of a travelling support that. How big is the home end?

It will be the home fans doing the gas sounds, used to love ajax / feyenoord derbies...

[Hibernian Verse]

Alex Harris went to a fee paying school and no one seemed bothered at the time. Not sure what the issue with these two young lads is, rich or not.

Doesn't matter where you come from it's what you do in your own life that matters and these kids are obviously trying to kick on themselves.

[Dunbar Hibee]

BBC Reporter saying Jake Doyle-Hayes is signing for us from St Mirren.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

It will be the home fans doing the gas sounds, used to love ajax / feyenoord derbies...

Wasn’t aware of that, just had a quick read.

[04Sauzee]

BBC Reporter saying Jake Doyle-Hayes is signing for us from St Mirren.

@douglasmcneil
I’m hearing that Jake Doyle-Hayes is signing for Hibs. Move to Dundee Utd off.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Some size of a travelling support that. How big is the home end?

He will have a stadium full of his own fans making the gas noises towards the perceived Jewish club. Will take a bit of getting used to I would say.

[J-C]

Hayes is 22 and a midfielder, possibly Hallberg or Mallan away, any idea what kind of player he is?

[Stuart93]

Hayes is 22 and a midfielder, possibly Hallberg or Mallan away, any idea what kind of player he is?

http://dlvr.it/S2dBwk

Found a report on him done when he was meant to be joining utd

[keep the faith]

Hayes is 22 and a midfielder, possibly Hallberg or Mallan away, any idea what kind of player he is?

Described as holding midfielder

[04Sauzee]

Hayes is 22 and a midfielder, possibly Hallberg or Mallan away, any idea what kind of player he is?

Always thought he was an attacking midfield player, At Mirren fans reckon he's a deep lying playmaker . They also think he a great first couple of months and has been murder since. So to answer your question I have no idea 😅

[Heisenberg]

A midfielder or two must be leaving or not staying in Irvines case. It’s a position we are well stocked in.

[GloryGlory]

BBC Reporter saying Jake Doyle-Hayes is signing for us from St Mirren.

Maybe instead of partnerships with Brighton and the rest which don't appear to produce any players for us, we should just have a partnership with St Mirren. :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Jake Doyle Hayes is a good player.

St Mirren fans were waxing lyrical about him and were saying he was an upgrade on Magennis.

A proper ball playing centre mid.

I’d imagine him coming in means Mallan leaving.

Not the type of player I expected Ross to go for as a centre mid.

Another St Mirren player 👀

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/2340448/jake-doyle-hayes-what-can-dundee-united-fans-expect-from-former-st-mirren-man/ A little insight of him

[SHODAN]

BBC Reporter saying Jake Doyle-Hayes is signing for us from St Mirren.

That's a bit out of left field.

[Andy74]

Jake Doyle Hayes is a good player.

St Mirren fans were waxing lyrical about him and were saying he was an upgrade on Magennis.

A proper ball playing centre mid.

I’d imagine him coming in means Mallan leaving.

Not the type of player I expected Ross to go for as a centre mid.

Probably more the fact Irvine is unlikely to be here. He’s not really a Mallan type.

[J-C]

Jake Doyle Hayes is a good player.

St Mirren fans were waxing lyrical about him and were saying he was an upgrade on Magennis.

A proper ball playing centre mid.

I’d imagine him coming in means Mallan leaving.

Not the type of player I expected Ross to go for as a centre mid.

Unless he's changing his tactical set up, maybe a 433.

[Jones28]

That's a bit out of left field.

Is he not a central midfielder?







:greengrin

[WillowbraeHibby]

Maybe instead of partnerships with Brighton and the rest which don't appear to produce any players for us, we should just have a partnership with St Mirren. :greengrin

Now this is true... :greengrin

[bingo70]

I know we need to judge this player on his own merits and it sounds like he might be decent which is all that matters really.

I’m still going to admit I’m fed up signing ex-St Mirren players though.

I know that’s completely unreasonable and doesn’t stand up to any scrutiny really but I don’t care, it’s just what I think.

[Forza Fred]

I know we need to judge this player on his own merits and it sounds like he might be decent which is all that matters really.

I’m still going to admit I’m fed up signing ex-St Mirren players though.

I know that’s completely unreasonable and doesn’t stand up to any scrutiny really but I don’t care, it’s just what I think.

I don’t think he and Jack Ross were at St Mirren at the same time though…….but I get your point.

[TheHibernator]

Another St Mirren central midfielder.

Underwhelming but not surprising.

[Unseen work]

https://www.blackandwhitearmy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/51065-welcome-jake-doyle-hayes/page/9/#comments

https://www.blackandwhitearmy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/51247-contracts/page/21/#comments

St Mirren fans views on him - Funny how he is a brilliant player and then when he doesn’t sign a new context he’s not that good.

[Souter96Mac]

Everytime I've seen Doyle-Hayes, I've been impressed. Suspect that means Hallberg is away then

[lucky]

Let’s give the guy a chance, FFS he’s not even signed and people are moaning. Realistically what club/s should Hibs be signing players from? Outside of the Old Firm every player that’s doing well in Scotland should be a target for Hibs. Hibs also give players a good platform to play on in front of a decent crowd and the chance to move on to richer clubs.

[Jim44]

Everytime I've seen Doyle-Hayes, I've been impressed. Suspect that means Hallberg is away then

and/or Irvine. The fact that Irvine is still in the HFC website first team squad is just lazy editing.

[BILLYHIBS]

I know we need to judge this player on his own merits and it sounds like he might be decent which is all that matters really.

I’m still going to admit I’m fed up signing ex-St Mirren players though.

I know that’s completely unreasonable and doesn’t stand up to any scrutiny really but I don’t care, it’s just what I think.
Similar to Jim Duffy signing all his pals from Dundee

That worked out well ....not !

Edit:

Happy Birthday to Lee Power

[J-C]

I know we need to judge this player on his own merits and it sounds like he might be decent which is all that matters really.

I’m still going to admit I’m fed up signing ex-St Mirren players though.

I know that’s completely unreasonable and doesn’t stand up to any scrutiny really but I don’t care, it’s just what I think.

St Mirren have a very decent scouting system in place and have produced a good number of youths. We seem to have good relationship with them since the McGinn transfer.

[Vault Boy]

I'd be happy with JDH. Not least of all because we need another acronym in the team with SDG now retired.

[Bostonhibby]

Maybe instead of partnerships with Brighton and the rest which don't appear to produce any players for us, we should just have a partnership with St Mirren. :greengrinNearly said other St. Mirren players are available but we might have already signed them all [emoji16]

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[neil7908]

A actual Hibs related transfer rumour!

[TheHibernator]

and/or Irvine. The fact that Irvine is still in the HFC website first team squad is just lazy editing.

Irvine as good as gone to me

[Callum_62]

Another St Mirren central midfielder.

Underwhelming but not surprising.Why is it underwhelming?

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Vault Boy]

This might be overly cynical of me, but does anyone think there's a chance he's joking? I see that he's a BBC Sport producer, rather than a reporter, and he's also a St Mirren fan. The part about Hibs could be tongue in cheek, given our recent history.

[Mikey_1875]

Cant say he has stood out on the limited times I have watched St Mirren but either way I hope we are still looking for a centre midfielder who will chip in with more goals. Doyle-Hayes has scored 2 goals in 69 appearances so this doesn’t help our biggest problem in midfield imo. Not to say that makes him a bad signing of course.

[500miles]

St. Mirren's strength was their midfield, so I'm happy to give this guy a chance.

[SHODAN]

Another St Mirren central midfielder.

Underwhelming but not surprising.

Aye all the other ones have been pish eh.

[TheHibernator]

Aye all the other ones have been pish eh.

Wouldn't go that far.

SJM obviously a brilliant signing.

Mallan has scored a few goals but all round game is poor and struggles to fit into the team.

No idea why we signed Stephen McGinn other than to complete the set.

Magennis struggled with injury tbf but seen nothing from him to suggest he's any good when he has played.

Anyway, it's a position we're top heavy in so can only assume Irvine and maybe hallberg are off.

[Hibee Mac]

Have heard very good things about Doyle-Hayes so might be a good signing although I have to admit I've looked out for him last season and have yet to see what all the fuss is about.

[Stuart93]

This might be overly cynical of me, but does anyone think there's a chance he's joking? I see that he's a BBC Sport producer, rather than a reporter, and he's also a St Mirren fan. The part about Hibs could be tongue in cheek, given our recent history.

If you’re right he’s done us like kippers

[Peevemor]

Probably just signing him because he's got ginger hair - have to get the quota up to EU regulations.

[04Sauzee]

This might be overly cynical of me, but does anyone think there's a chance he's joking? I see that he's a BBC Sport producer, rather than a reporter, and he's also a St Mirren fan. The part about Hibs could be tongue in cheek, given our recent history.

To be fair now you mention it I haven't seen anywhere else report this? 👀

[Mr. Wonderful]

JDH is a wee bit like Willo Flood. Probs sign for Aberdeen

[blackpoolhibs]

I'm hearing 27% sell on fee.

[SaulGoodman]

I'm hearing 27% sell on fee.

Thought it was confirmed at next years AGM that is was 33.3333333%?

[SHODAN]

Thought it was confirmed at next years AGM that is was 33.3333333%?

Couple more 3s mate.

[CMurdoch]

BBC Reporter saying Jake Doyle-Hayes is signing for us from St Mirren.

I think said reporter is trying to pull our chain.
A similar line we have about Aberdeen signing all the players we are interested in. In St Mirrens case it's us signing all their players.
FWIW I don't think he is better than the midfielders we have.
The only appeal is he will play for less wages if we move some of the current high wage earners on and there is possibility of developing JDH and selling him on later for a profit. This appears to be be what we are all about now. Ron will be gagging to get big earners like Mallan & Allan of the wage bill.

[Stevie Reid]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/jake-doyle-hayes-set-hibs-24429410

[GordonHFC]

BBC Reporter saying Jake Doyle-Hayes is signing for us from St Mirren.

👍

[Stuart93]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/jake-doyle-hayes-set-hibs-24429410

Usually if they’re quoting from someone else they’d say “according to the BBC” but looks like they’re also running with it

[sean04]

Rumour that Mallan might go back to the same team in Turkey

[HFC93]

Wouldn't go that far.

SJM obviously a brilliant signing.

Mallan has scored a few goals but all round game is poor and struggles to fit into the team.

No idea why we signed Stephen McGinn other than to complete the set.

Magennis struggled with injury tbf but seen nothing from him to suggest he's any good when he has played.

Anyway, it's a position we're top heavy in so can only assume Irvine and maybe hallberg are off.


Not a midfielder but you’ve missed out Paul McGinn who has been an excellent for us.

[KeithTheHibby]

Similar to Jim Duffy signing all his pals from Dundee

That worked out well ....not !

Edit:

Happy Birthday to Lee Power

This is the same thing of course 🥺

The players we have brought in from St Mirren recently have been very good acquisitions.

[easty]

This is the same thing of course 🥺

The players we have brought in from St Mirren recently have been very good acquisitions.

The last 2 signings from St Mirren have not been good acquisitions.

I don’t think it’s fair to judge a new signing on what’s happened with the previous ones though.

[BILLYHIBS]

This is the same thing of course ��

The players we have brought in from St Mirren recently have been very good acquisitions.
The only ones to hold down a place the McGinn brothers

Edit: Not Stephen

[Magpie]

Leigh Griffiths not training with the Celtic squad today and removed any reference to Celtic from his Instagram bio.

[Billy Whizz]

Leigh Griffiths not training with the Celtic squad today and removed any reference to Celtic from his Instagram bio.

He’s been training on his own anyway, as he’s currently not a Celtic player

[Bishop Hibee]

Leigh Griffiths not training with the Celtic squad today and removed any reference to Celtic from his Instagram bio.

Bring him home!

[Stuart93]

He’s been training on his own anyway, as he’s currently not a Celtic player

True but the removal of any reference to being a Celtic player on social media could be relevant

[Heisenberg]

True but the removal of any reference to being a Celtic player on social media could be relevant

I’ve decided it’s definitely relevant and he’s 100% coming home. Super Leigh and Nisbet up front with Allan in behind. Easy.

[Stuart93]

I’ve decided it’s definitely relevant and he’s 100% coming home. Super Leigh and Nisbet up front with Allan in behind. Easy.

Front 3 of Doidge Nisbet and Griffiths. Going for 5

[Centre Hawf]

He’s been training on his own anyway, as he’s currently not a Celtic player

I would have thought that if there was even half a chance of the club renewing his contract he'd be one of the first ones back to Lennoxtown trying to prove himself and earn it. But it says to me Celtic have told him thanks but no thanks.

If it's officially over for him at Celtic the club should be inviting him in for pre-season with us to help him out, means we get a look at him and get him up to speed quicker if we did sign him and it can't hurt having someone of his ability training with some of the guys as well for a few weeks at least.

[Magpie]

True but the removal of any reference to being a Celtic player on social media could be relevant

He has also unfollowed Celtic on Instagram.

[flash]

True but the removal of any reference to being a Celtic player on social media could be relevant

He has also stopped following Celtic on Instagram apparently.
Let the speculation begin.

[Callum_62]

Has he followed JDH yet?

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[number9dream]

Cant say he has stood out on the limited times I have watched St Mirren but either way I hope we are still looking for a centre midfielder who will chip in with more goals. Doyle-Hayes has scored 2 goals in 69 appearances so this doesn’t help our biggest problem in midfield imo. Not to say that makes him a bad signing of course.

JDH is certainly not the answer to that particular issue... Plays very deep, takes the ball off the centre-halves then usually plays a safe pass to one of the full-backs. A bit of dig about him, but it does seem an odd one given we are overrun with central midfielders and he's not an obvious upgrade on any of them.

[BegbieHSC]

He’s coming home 😍😍😍😍

[Stuart93]

He has also stopped following Celtic on Instagram apparently.
Let the speculation begin.

That’s a big deal

[Lee Marvin]

Dont want Griffiths back after he said he wanted to stay at Celtic. Only want players that are committed to Hibs....

[Callum_62]

Dont want Griffiths back after he said he wanted to stay at Celtic. Only want players that are committed to Hibs....I think that's pretty idealistic to be honest

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[Stuart93]

Dont want Griffiths back after he said he wanted to stay at Celtic. Only want players that are committed to Hibs....

If he signs and starts banging goals in for us, I’ll not be arsed who he’s committed to

[Lee Marvin]

:greengrin

[SHODAN]

Leigh Griffiths not training with the Celtic squad today and removed any reference to Celtic from his Instagram bio.

Omg can he just hurry up and sign the new contract with them already so we can put this charade to bed for another few months.

[Smartie]

JDH is certainly not the answer to that particular issue... Plays very deep, takes the ball off the centre-halves then usually plays a safe pass to one of the full-backs. A bit of dig about him, but it does seem an odd one given we are overrun with central midfielders and he's not an obvious upgrade on any of them.

The "take the ball off the centre-halves and then keep possession" type midfielder is the one we need the most imo.

[Jim44]

True but the removal of any reference to being a Celtic player on social media could be relevant

I think what Griffiths and the Aussie have said suggests he will be offered a brand new contract.

[HFC93]

Dont want Griffiths back after he said he wanted to stay at Celtic. Only want players that are committed to Hibs....

Almost every player on our books would likely jump at the chance to sign for Celtic. That's just reality.

[easty]

Dont want Griffiths back after he said he wanted to stay at Celtic. Only want players that are committed to Hibs....


Would you have signed Sauzee? Cos I doubt we were his first choice.

[SteveHFC]

:hyper

[flash]

I think what Griffiths and the Aussie have said suggests he will be offered a brand new contract.

It will depend on what he has found out since he physically arrived in the job.
I think Griffiths has pretty badly blotted his copybook and would struggle to win back the supporters.

[Magpie]

Omg can he just hurry up and sign the new contract with them already so we can put this charade to bed for another few months.

You must be fun at parties.

[J-C]

JDH is certainly not the answer to that particular issue... Plays very deep, takes the ball off the centre-halves then usually plays a safe pass to one of the full-backs. A bit of dig about him, but it does seem an odd one given we are overrun with central midfielders and he's not an obvious upgrade on any of them.

We only have Gogic who has a bit of dig in him, long season with European football, cups and league games.

[PatHead]

It will depend on what he has found out since he physically arrived in the job.
I think Griffiths has pretty badly blotted his copybook and would struggle to win back the supporters.

Also need to take into account any alternatives th new manager has in mind.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[SaulGoodman]

:hyper

[Peevemor]

:hyper

You took your time!

[Northernhibee]

:hyper

[Jones28]

LG to be revealed wearing the third strip






:hyper

[BegbieHSC]

:hyper

There it is 😍

[Haymaker]

You took your time!

Slow getting online today. Poor from me.

[Sean1875]

Bring. Him. Home.

[One Day Soon]

He’s coming home 😍😍😍😍

If he does I'll totally let him get to second base. At least.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Vault Boy]

Rocky confirmed at Feyenoord

[Billy Whizz]

Rocky confirmed at Feyenoord

Good luck to him

[Stuart93]

Some move for Rocky

Also see Glass saying Aberdeen are almost finished their business. I’d have thought they’d be adding 2 or 3 more quality players. Players they have signed are alright/a bit uknown

[Heisenberg]

Some move for Rocky

Also see Glass saying Aberdeen are almost finished their business. I’d have thought they’d be adding 2 or 3 more quality players. Players they have signed are alright/a bit uknown

I’d imagine they’ll definitely try for Griffiths if he’s available.

[SteveHFC]

Signing to be announced.

[04Sauzee]

Hibs twitter
📝👀 https://t.co/2XtESlwxIt

[Greencore]

Hibs twitter
📝👀 https://t.co/2XtESlwxIt

We are signing a lion?😁

[JXM73]

Rocky confirmed at Feyenoord

Can we not draw them in the europa conference?

[Crab apple]

Some move for Rocky

Also see Glass saying Aberdeen are almost finished their business. I’d have thought they’d be adding 2 or 3 more quality players. Players they have signed are alright/a bit uknown

Great move for Rocky and I think he’ll do well.

[Centre Hawf]

Great move for Rocky. Delighted for him and hope he does well. Glad he didn't leave us for something a bit safe.

[LeithMike]

Lion on a knee = Lionel?

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[Billy Whizz]

We are signing a lion?😁

Zlatan has a lion tattoo

[Hibs90]

Ramos :hyper

[skyehibee]

Must be Hayes

[cabbageandribs1875]

i hope it's Modric :cb

[Callum_62]

Must be HayesNot sure he has any tattoos

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[skyehibee]

Confirmed Hayes

[Jim44]

Some move for Rocky

Also see Glass saying Aberdeen are almost finished their business. I’d have thought they’d be adding 2 or 3 more quality players. Players they have signed are alright/a bit uknown

A bit premature I think, considering they have till the end of August. Maybe it’s a bluff, so they can find out about our targets, then pounce.:greengrin

[Crab apple]

If the tats are any sort of clue to a signing then Jason Kerr and Jason Cummings both have leg tattoos. As does Leigh but I think these are of his daughters. Don’t think we’re signing either of the Jason’s though.