Summer 2021-22 transfer thread

[berwickhibee]

Just pleased Nisbet is ours and shankland is Dundee utd's.

Nisbet has a value now that might be met by any suitors, if he scores 20 goals again this season I think his value increases even though his contract has less to run.

Fantastic bit of business by hibs to sign him in the first place, we either get millions or goals from him, let's enjoy the lad.
He has plenty to learn but he's always in the right positions and that's not something you can coach.



l

[1875Sean]

Anyone who thinks shankland is a better player has been listening to too much of the media hype and Ian McCall etc on sportsound, if nisbet goes I would take him don’t get me wrong but not on the 4/5k per week wage he is on

[calumhibee1]

Anyone who thinks shankland is a better player has been listening to too much of the media hype and Ian McCall etc on sportsound, if nisbet goes I would take him don’t get me wrong but not on the 4/5k per week wage he is on

Or they’ve seen them both play and have made their own mind up..

[Libby Hibby]

Why did Steve Clarke take Nisbet to the Euros if Shankland has a better all round game?

Correct and that’s where I am at.

[Since452]

I think Shankland would score more goals for us than United. We create a lot of chances. I believe he's on a very big wage there though so I think his next move would only be down south.

[Aldo]

Anyone who thinks shankland is a better player has been listening to too much of the media hype and Ian McCall etc on sportsound, if nisbet goes I would take him don’t get me wrong but not on the 4/5k per week wage he is on

I think they are both very similar type players. Both score goals however KN is playing in a better team along with a better quality of player.

I asked a question earlier and I wonder how many goals Shankland would have scored if he had the same chances in the Hibs team last last.

I know it’s speculation etc but I think he would have been in a par with KN.

KN got his chance at the Euros and this will make him a better player but I think LS has what it takes to step up in a better team. He’s maybe asked to play in a different way at Utd too.

Goalscorer’s are hard to come buy and I’m not sure who we could afford if we sell KN.

FWIW I expect KN to move on once the transfer window opens and when he does I’d like us to try and sign LS as his replacement. Only if the price is right and it suits.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Percy Vere]

I’m not convinced by shankland tbh he’s had a couple of tries in the big league and not really made much of an impression yet Nisbet does at his first time of asking, I think if we’re spending money especially the type that it would take for utd to sell him we could get better for it.

I think Shankland is a better footballer than many give credit.
In a better team with more opportunities I think he would also be in the mid teens. It’s also about being at the right club. I’d def give him a go if he is affordable. If Nisbet has submitted a transfer request he’s good to go.

[RyeSloan]

Anyone who thinks shankland is a better player has been listening to too much of the media hype and Ian McCall etc on sportsound, if nisbet goes I would take him don’t get me wrong but not on the 4/5k per week wage he is on

I’d wager no one has decided Shankland is a better player because they listen to Ian McCall!

We’ve seen quite a bit of Shankland over the last couple of years and I reckon he’s a pretty fine footballer.

Better than Nisbet? Well I dunno but Nisbet is hardly the finished article either so I reckon Shankland would be a very adequate replacement and could easily score well into double figures for us…and that’s without having listened to Sportsound for years!

[blackpoolhibs]

I'm a huge Hibby and I'd love to sign for Hibs. Mention my name to JR.


:agree:

[1875Sean]

I’d wager no one has decided Shankland is a better player because they listen to Ian McCall!

We’ve seen quite a bit of Shankland over the last couple of years and I reckon he’s a pretty fine footballer.

Better than Nisbet? Well I dunno but Nisbet is hardly the finished article either so I reckon Shankland would be a very adequate replacement and could easily score well into double figures for us…and that’s without having listened to Sportsound for years!

No doubt he is a good player but he hasn’t yet got double figures in the Premiership plus is he is currently on 4/5 k per week, he will be wanting more than that for him next move, for me he isn’t worth the hype, can only see him going down south unless one of the ugly sisters take a punt

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Centre Hawf]

I like both players. Nisbet has scored more goals so logic would dictate that he's the better striker. If that's what you want from your striker then you know where you're going if you're buying one.

However Shankland has impressed me when I've seen him with some of his work off the ball or outside the penalty box. To say Nisbet doesn't do the same work though would be a bit disingenuous as I think we're set up to keep him in the box 90 percent of the time while Dundee United, playing with sometimes 3 strikers, don't necessarily play that way. As a result I think his overall goal tally has suffered but a player like Nicky Clark has flourished more than he has previously for example.

At the end of the day it really depends what type of system you want to play and what you want from your striker. Nisbet at the moment edges it for me but I would be absolutely delighted if we managed to tempt Shankland into coming as a Nisbet replacement.

[J-C]

Why did Steve Clarke take Nisbet to the Euros if Shankland has a better all round game?


If Griffiths hadn't had such a horrible season he'd be 1st on the team sheet, Nisbet hit form while Shankland lost his, he was still 3rd choice behind an EPL striker and a very average Dykes.

[SloopJB]

Ooops, wrong thread.

[Hibiza]

I don't know much about Shankland but even whilst having a good season, Nisbet has been very hot and cold.

He was awful for a spell around Christmas (before he was linked with his move away) and other than the odd goal here and there, he had a fairly quiet second half to the season.

I actually thought we played our best stuff of the season when he was out the side, Boyle was up front, Cadden was on the right and McGregor was in the team in place of Porteous. It only lasted maybe 3 or 4 games and may have also coincided with us getting a wee bounce as Irvine came in and played in midfield (Newell may have been out the team at that point as well) so it may have been any number of factors that contributed more significantly than Nisbet being out the team.

I guess that's why I'm fairly relaxed about losing certain players at this stage, whereas in the past we've had indispensable figures who we'd have been lost without (Boyle, Hanlon and Doidge are probably the closest we've got right now).spot on

[pacoluna]

Big donkey uche signs for Middlesbrough 😂

[Wilson]

If Griffiths hadn't had such a horrible season he'd be 1st on the team sheet, Nisbet hit form while Shankland lost his, he was still 3rd choice behind an EPL striker and a very average Dykes.

Griffiths would likely have been third choice - ahead of both Shankland and Nisbet. Dykes might appear average but Clarke clearly rates him.

Without Griffiths Nisbet and Shankland were competing for third choice. If Shankland was a much better player than Nisbet - as some say - then Clarke overlooks a loss of form. He isn't.

[weecounty hibby]

Big donkey uche signs for Middlesbrough 😂

3/4s of a million pounds as well I read, possibly going up to a million!! Unbelievable for that big useless lump. If he is worth that then Hibs are 100% right to turn down £3m for Nisbet

[Smartie]

3/4s of a million pounds as well I read, possibly going up to a million!! Unbelievable for that big useless lump. If he is worth that then Hibs are 100% right to turn down £3m for Nisbet

If he’s worth that then we shouldn’t be settling for any less than £100m for Nisbet, and I need to dig the boots back out.

[WoreTheGreen]

If he’s worth that then we shouldn’t be settling for any less than £100m for Nisbet, and I need to dig the boots back out.

I but can you stand/trip over the ball as well as him that must have shot up his value . Probably bought for comedy value

[JohnM1875]

Surely Uche must have been decent for Wycombe last season to lead to this transfer? Surely?

Absolutely mental money to be paying for a player as bad as he was.

[GloryGlory]

Spartak Moscow in for Nisbet, too?


https://twitter.com/RusFootballNews/status/1411643053031378947

[SHODAN]

Spartak Moscow in for Nisbet, too?


https://twitter.com/RusFootballNews/status/1411643053031378947

His agent wants a transfer this window, no question.

[Callum_62]

Celtic have bid 4 million euro for Aaron Hickey, apparently

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Hibiza]

Good news if true - bump the price up .

[Tambo]

Looking likely Nisbet will be going then. Hopefully some bids can come in next week so we can get the replacement.

Will jack continue to utilize Boyle as a Striker again?

[Halmyre Hibee]

If all the rumours are true then we should get a high transfer fee for Nisbet. Hopefully re invest in strengthening the team. Can’t blame the lad given the wages on offer.

[bingo70]

Looking likely Nisbet will be going then. Hopefully some bids can come in next week so we can get the replacement.

Will jack continue to utilize Boyle as a Striker again?

Hope so.

Looks like he’s probably going to be away so let’s get it sorted ASAP so we don’t spend all summer not know where we stand.

Hope we cast our net further afield than Scotland for his replacement.

I get the discussion about Shankland, I don’t think he would be good value for money though. Huge wage and already proven that clubs won’t pay a decent transfer fee for him.

Can’t think of any alternatives from within Scottish football though.

[Smartie]

Looking likely Nisbet will be going then. Hopefully some bids can come in next week so we can get the replacement.

Will jack continue to utilize Boyle as a Striker again?

That wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world - if we had confidence that Cadden was going to be fit enough to play enough games on the right.

As it stands, I think there will be question marks over what Cadden might contribute so we may be better keeping Boyle wide and finding a new striker.

If we’re getting a few clubs interested then the war chest should be bigger and our options greater in number and quality though.

[SMAXXA]

That wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world - if we had confidence that Cadden was going to be fit enough to play enough games on the right.

As it stands, I think there will be question marks over what Cadden might contribute so we may be better keeping Boyle wide and finding a new striker.

Why because he had one bad injury?

[bingo70]

Why because he had one bad injury?

I never thought he was anything special before his injury to be honest.

Decent enough crosser if the ball but never looked like he would offer much spark from open play IMO.

[Smartie]

Why because he had one bad injury?

Just that he joined us in January and has already missed an awful lot of games for us.

I thought he looked the part. Not quite as quick as Boyle but still able to beat players and capable of putting good crosses in - the type that bring the best out of Doidge.

[SMAXXA]

I never thought he was anything special before his injury to be honest.

Decent enough crosser if the ball but never looked like he would offer much spark from open play IMO.

Not sure his role is to provide a spark to the team, he done really well once he got a couple of games under the belt but he’s not had enough a run for anyone to really judge how good he will be for us. I’m confident he will be a key player for us

[Billy Whizz]

Big donkey uche signs for Middlesbrough 😂

Do Hearts have a sell on fee for him and Hickey?

[B.H.F.C]

Not sure his role is to provide a spark to the team, he done really well once he got a couple of games under the belt but he’s not had enough a run for anyone to really judge how good he will be for us. I’m confident he will be a key player for us

Thought he was solid enough. Nothing more, nothing less.

Wide players need to contribute going forward though, I would say anyone playing that position absolutely has to provide some spark.

[CMurdoch]

Celtic have bid 4 million euro for Aaron Hickey, apparently

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

That rumour makes no sense.
They need real established quality players in to get anywhere near Rangers this season especially when their best players are on the leaving launch pad and the loan striker has gone back to Southampton.

[flash]

That rumour makes no sense.
They need real established quality players in to get anywhere near Rangers this season especially when their best players are on the leaving launch pad and the loan striker has gone back to Southampton.

Also why pay twice as much as they could have had him for a few months ago.

[Centre Hawf]

Cadden was a very capable RWB/RM in the system we were playing and losing him was a blow I felt. I'm looking forward to getting him back into the team.

[ancient hibee]

Just that he joined us in January and has already missed an awful lot of games for us.

I thought he looked the part. Not quite as quick as Boyle but still able to beat players and capable of putting good crosses in - the type that bring the best out of Doidge.

Not quite as quick as Boyle must be the understatement of the close season.:greengrin

[Andy74]

Also why pay twice as much as they could have had him for a few months ago.

Why not? Looked like we had offers in January for Nisbet at ten times what teams could have got him for six months earlier.

[ekhibee]

I'm not sure about Cadden TBH, hopefully he'll be better this season, better than before his injury last season. I remember one game when he missed a sitter when he was right through on goal with only the goalie to beat, but I'm sure most players have that experience at least once in their career. Some people on here thought he was quite good, all about opinions I suppose.

[Hibiza]

Cadden was a very capable RWB/RM in the system we were playing and losing him was a blow I felt. I'm looking forward to getting him back into the team.

Yup, He's a very good player
Barely settled with us.

[flash]

Why not? Looked like we had offers in January for Nisbet at ten times what teams could have got him for six months earlier.
Nisbet has since proved himself at the next level and played for Scotland at a major championship.
Hickey appears to have done reasonably well in Italy to be fair.

[Big_Franck]

Nisbet has since proved himself at the next level and played for Scotland at a major championship.
Hickey appears to have done reasonably well in Italy to be fair.

Hickey barely played at Bologna and was their second choice left back. Surprised Celtic are willing to pay 3 times what Bologna paid last summer after sitting on the bench or injured for most of the season.

[Andy74]

Nisbet has since proved himself at the next level and played for Scotland at a major championship.
Hickey appears to have done reasonably well in Italy to be fair.

What he’s done since isn’t that relevant. After six months teams were willing to pay ten times more than they could have got him for, so Celtic paying double for someone in a position they now think they need for a player who is still young is not a particular stretch.

[Peevemor]

Yup, He's a very good player
Barely settled with us.I thought he done pretty well for us before being injured. I definitely wouldn't write him off.

[RyeSloan]

What he’s done since isn’t that relevant. After six months teams were willing to pay ten times more than they could have got him for, so Celtic paying double for someone in a position they now think they need for a player who is still young is not a particular stretch.

Most transfer fees are kind of relevant to what the player has done since his last transfer!

Player moves, does well, price goes up. Player moves, doesn’t do anything of note apart from getting sent off then gets a long term injury, price goes down.

Paying €4m for Hickey now would be a rather strange thing to do considering his lack of impact since his move to Italy. There can’t be many examples of a players fee doubling after such a underwhelming season like Hickey had.

And if Bologna are happy to get rid why would Celtic start negotiations at twice the price? Boy must have a good agent if that is the case!

[scoopyboy]

Do Hearts have a sell on fee for him and Hickey?

Yes, as do Celtic.

So if Celtic buy him they get a refund from themselves.:greengrin

[3pm]

If Griffiths hadn't had such a horrible season he'd be 1st on the team sheet, Nisbet hit form while Shankland lost his, he was still 3rd choice behind an EPL striker and a very average Dykes.

But is better than Shankland at the end of the day? Which was the point.

[Ronniekirk]

I'm not sure about Cadden TBH, hopefully he'll be better this season, better than before his injury last season. I remember one game when he missed a sitter when he was right through on goal with only the goalie to beat, but I'm sure most players have that experience at least once in their career. Some people on here thought he was quite good, all about opinions I suppose.

He isnt going to be a prolific scorer , unless coaching staff are working on that part of his game with him
But he should he could take on and go past players Not toons y in our squads can do that regularly
Defo has attributes and hopefully. Full ore season and stay injury free and we will get a better idea of how good he can be


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Andy74]

Most transfer fees are kind of relevant to what the player has done since his last transfer!

Player moves, does well, price goes up. Player moves, doesn’t do anything of note apart from getting sent off then gets a long term injury, price goes down.

Paying €4m for Hickey now would be a rather strange thing to do considering his lack of impact since his move to Italy. There can’t be many examples of a players fee doubling after such a underwhelming season like Hickey had.

And if Bologna are happy to get rid why would Celtic start negotiations at twice the price? Boy must have a good agent if that is the case!

What Nisbet has done since has nothing to do with the very simple point.

The question was why anyone would pay double for a player they could have got a year ago.

We had an example after 6 months of an offer ten times what that club could have paid when we did.

Not complicated.

[jacomo]

That rumour makes no sense.
They need real established quality players in to get anywhere near Rangers this season especially when their best players are on the leaving launch pad and the loan striker has gone back to Southampton.


Hickey will be a lot better than Laxalt.

On that basis, it’s an upgrade.

[inglisavhibs]

Yes, as do Celtic.

So if Celtic buy him they get a refund from themselves.:greengrin

I think Hickeys dad is trying very hard to get his son to Celtic, he seemed to play a big part in getting him to Bologna as well. Good luck to the lad and Celtic need a new left back. They need a lot better than Hickey though.

[J-C]

But is better than Shankland at the end of the day? Which was the point.

Only for a brief period, Nisbet lost form but managed to get it back at the right time, whereas Shankland didn't, if Leigh hadn't been so pants this past 2 seasons, probably neither would've got in the team. I don't think there's much between them TBH, in a decent team like Hibs, Shankland would've scored plenty too.

[Stuart93]

If these two Russian clubs are also in the mix for Nisbet we could be talking serious cash

[bingo70]

If these two Russian clubs are also in the mix for Nisbet we could be talking serious cash

Not really, they’ll just meet our valuation, if we ask for too much theyll just sign someone else. Auctions for players doesn’t happen.

Will be extremely lucrative for the player no doubt and the more clubs interested the better for him.

[Stuart93]

Not really, they’ll just meet our valuation, if we ask for too much theyll just sign someone else. Auctions for players doesn’t happen.

Will be extremely lucrative for the player no doubt and the more clubs interested the better for him.

But if a club really wants a player it drives up the price surely? If they want them and they have a decent bit of cash to spend surely they don’t walk away for the sake of a £1m for example? Pocket money for them but could be the difference between us getting £4m or £5m

[JohnM1875]

If these two Russian clubs are also in the mix for Nisbet we could be talking serious cash

Only if he wants to go there. Not entirely sure he would if the reported Celtic interest is true.

[Stuart93]

Only if he wants to go there. Not entirely sure he would if the reported Celtic interest is true.

But what do we do as a club? Celtic offer you £3m and the Russians come in with £4m? You tell Celtic to up it or **** off

We won’t be held to ransom by a player that still has 3 years on his deal

[147lothian]

Not really, they’ll just meet our valuation, if we ask for too much theyll just sign someone else. Auctions for players doesn’t happen.

Will be extremely lucrative for the player no doubt and the more clubs interested the better for him.

Personally I would be delighted if they meet our valuation, more than can be said of the lesser greens, we take the money and put it to good use with finding a replacement, hopefully using the same model, with another young talent and we continue to progress as a club.

[JohnM1875]

But what do we do as a club? Celtic offer you £3m and the Russians come in with £4m? You tell Celtic to up it or **** off

Totally get what you're saying, but he can easily turn down a move to Russia, regardless of what they offer us transfer wise.

So then as a club, we'd probably accept the next best offer, which might or might not be Celtic.

When it comes to transfers where there's a few clubs reportedly interested, the power is well and truly in the players hands.

[bod]

But the player can always refuse to go then your left with the player thinking he’s not wanted at the club.

[Hibbyradge]

Probably not a runner if you are actually a huge Hibby :wink:

Running? Who said anything about running?

[Hibbyradge]

:agree:

Says snake hips Bremner! 😁

[Greencore]

Bottom line, we are in no hurry to sell for a price lower then our valuation. Hibs hold the cards.

[Centre Hawf]

But what do we do as a club? Celtic offer you £3m and the Russians come in with £4m? You tell Celtic to up it or **** off

We won’t be held to ransom by a player that still has 3 years on his deal

I do agree with you, but if he point blank doesn't want to go to Russia and everyone else is only willing to pony up £3m/£3.5m then we're stuck in a situation where we have a player who perhaps wants to leave still. Celtic would simply turn around and go "We don't care what the Russians offered, he's not going there."

[bigwheel]

I do agree with you, but if he point blank doesn't want to go to Russia and everyone else is only willing to pony up £3m/£3.5m then we're stuck in a situation where we have a player who perhaps wants to leave still. Celtic would simply turn around and go "We don't care what the Russians offered, he's not going there."

Then we don’t sell him …and tell him to get his head down and get playing ….

[Centre Hawf]

Then we don’t sell him …and tell him to get his head down and get playing ….

Which I'm sure we will, like we did in January. My only concerns with that approach is that we can only hold out for so long like that. Yes he has 3 years left but is he guaranteed to bang 20 goals a season for us in all 3? Then will he probably up and leave for free having maybe been a bit of a burden in that time?

I also find you need to be wary of how the clubs position looks to potential new signings. It must be easier to persuade the next Kevin Nibset we're the best place for him when we point to the last one having a wonderful time with us and moving on to a bigger club and playing for Scotland regularly. Rather than trying to milk every single penny we could out of him and not letting him leave for years at numerous points for what could be described as very fair bids.

[Ozyhibby]

Which I'm sure we will, like we did in January. My only concerns with that approach is that we can only hold out for so long like that. Yes he has 3 years left but is he guaranteed to bang 20 goals a season for us in all 3? Then will he probably up and leave for free having maybe been a bit of a burden in that time?

I also find you need to be wary of how the clubs position looks to potential new signings. It must be easier to persuade the next Kevin Nibset we're the best place for him when we point to the last one having a wonderful time with us and moving on to a bigger club and playing for Scotland regularly. Rather than trying to milk every single penny we could out of him and not letting him leave for years at numerous points for what could be described as very fair bids.

He’s only been here one year though. Making a player we invested a lot of money in play a second season in the absence of an acceptable bid would not seem unreasonable. If we are patient, we’ll get the £4m for Nisbet.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Greenworld]

I do agree with you, but if he point blank doesn't want to go to Russia and everyone else is only willing to pony up £3m/£3.5m then we're stuck in a situation where we have a player who perhaps wants to leave still. Celtic would simply turn around and go "We don't care what the Russians offered, he's not going there."The thing is the 4 million widely reprorted as the fee hibs value him at does not seem to be putting clubs of noting interest. You have to think one will make a move in the next few days which then will see the others follow. Then its up to the agents to get the best deal for him.
Russia certainly pay big wages to get guys to go there it would not suprise me to see hom go there

Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

[Greenworld]

Speaking on his future, Nisbet’s agent said (quoted by*Edinburgh Live):
“Krasnodar is really interested in Kevin. They first got in touch a few months ago, and since then we have been in touch.
“He also likes Spartak Moscow. They got in touch, we talked.”


Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

[bigwheel]

Which I'm sure we will, like we did in January. My only concerns with that approach is that we can only hold out for so long like that. Yes he has 3 years left but is he guaranteed to bang 20 goals a season for us in all 3? Then will he probably up and leave for free having maybe been a bit of a burden in that time?

I also find you need to be wary of how the clubs position looks to potential new signings. It must be easier to persuade the next Kevin Nibset we're the best place for him when we point to the last one having a wonderful time with us and moving on to a bigger club and playing for Scotland regularly. Rather than trying to milk every single penny we could out of him and not letting him leave for years at numerous points for what could be described as very fair bids.

Plays both ways that..any prospect will see coming to us and doing well gets you noticed ….

English clubs will be in the mix too - I’m sure he will go this summer ..(in all honesty I think it’s likely too early for him to get regular starts time down there or at Celtic ). And I’m sure we will get a good fee for him

Those recent posts suggests he will be more than happy to go to Russia. And why not. Moscow as an example is a beautiful city

If he had real confidence in his ability he should stay at least one more season and go ready to keep down his place - but I can understand him wanting to secure his future - no one can resent that for him

[jacomo]

Which I'm sure we will, like we did in January. My only concerns with that approach is that we can only hold out for so long like that. Yes he has 3 years left but is he guaranteed to bang 20 goals a season for us in all 3? Then will he probably up and leave for free having maybe been a bit of a burden in that time?

I also find you need to be wary of how the clubs position looks to potential new signings. It must be easier to persuade the next Kevin Nibset we're the best place for him when we point to the last one having a wonderful time with us and moving on to a bigger club and playing for Scotland regularly. Rather than trying to milk every single penny we could out of him and not letting him leave for years at numerous points for what could be described as very fair bids.


You’re spot on. It’s a balancing act.

I hope Nisbet stays another season and continues his development as a player with us, but if he’s determined to go this summer then he probably will.

[BILLYHIBS]

If Kevin Nisbet does leave this ‘ close season ‘ I feel sorry as a HIBS fan that we never got to see him play in the flesh and that we never had the chance to bond with him

It would not be the first time that ‘ Celtic minded’ players have grown to love our club

Whatever happens I wish him all the best for the future

Good player

[Oscar T Grouch]

Speaking on his future, Nisbet’s agent said (quoted by*Edinburgh Live):
“Krasnodar is really interested in Kevin. They first got in touch a few months ago, and since then we have been in touch.
“He also likes Spartak Moscow. They got in touch, we talked.”


Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

So Hibs must have given permission for these talks to happen. You can’t discuss a player’s future with another club he’s contracted to unless it’s the last 6 months of his deal or owning club allows. Or have I got that wrong?

[jacomo]

So Hibs must have given permission for these talks to happen. You can’t discuss a player’s future with another club he’s contracted to unless it’s the last 6 months of his deal or owning club allows. Or have I got that wrong?


You can’t talk to the player, officially at any rate.

Anyhow the whole system is just a free for all now.

[SHODAN]

Right, can we just go ahead and sell him please? With a replacement in too? This is just going to drag on and on and he clearly doesn't want to be here.

[greenginger]

So Hibs must have given permission for these talks to happen. You can’t discuss a player’s future with another club he’s contracted to unless it’s the last 6 months of his deal or owning club allows. Or have I got that wrong?


I dont think there is anything to stop a club speaking to a players agent.

[Oscar T Grouch]

You can’t talk to the player, officially at any rate.

Anyhow the whole system is just a free for all now.

Cheers jacomo never sure if rules change and I just miss them. 👍🏻

[GordonHFC]

Signing a 4 year deal and then throwing his toys out the pram after 6 months means we have a player who is not committed to the club. Putting a transfer request in when he was advised the bid for him was not acceptable to the club shows that. Get shot of but only on our terms and we move on.

[jacomo]

Cheers jacomo never sure if rules change and I just miss them. 👍🏻


There are still sanctions in place for trying to poach youth players, but I’m not sure clubs even bother to report another club for ‘tapping up’ one of their players these days, do they?

This is why players have agents. Nisbet could truthfully say that he’s never spoken to Celtc, while in the background his agent is negotiating personal terms.

[Highwayman]

Was wondering what was going to replace the Leigh Griffiths saga on this thread.

Now looks like Kevin Nisbet ongoing speculation is going to take it towards 5,000 posts.

When exactly does the transfer window open so that matters can move on.

As far as Celtic are concerned their targets seem to be players with more vowels than consonants in their name.

[Ringothedog]

Was wondering what was going to replace the Leigh Griffiths saga on this thread.

Now looks like Kevin Nisbet ongoing speculation is going to take it towards 5,000 posts.

When exactly does the transfer window open so that matters can move on.

As far as Celtic are concerned their targets seem to be players with more vowels than consonants in their name.

Maybe i am missing something but the transfer window has been open since 9/6//2021

[CJHibby]

In the event of Kevin Nisbet leaving, I'd hope he goes to another league and not to another Scottish club. Fwiw, I think Lawrence Shankland would be a brilliant replacement but fear Hibs may not meet his wage demands

[Ozyhibby]

The people saying get rid of Nisbet are probably the same people who were saying it January for half the price. Lucky they are not running the club.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[number9dream]

In the event of Kevin Nisbet leaving, I'd hope he goes to another league and not to another Scottish club. Fwiw, I think Lawrence Shankland would be a brilliant replacement but fear Hibs may not meet his wage demands

Aye. Old reports would suggest Shankland is already earning more than Hibs would pay, with United apparently convinced they would make the outlay worth it with a big transfer fee, which is looking less and less likely.

[Since452]

3/4s of a million pounds as well I read, possibly going up to a million!! Unbelievable for that big useless lump. If he is worth that then Hibs are 100% right to turn down £3m for Nisbet

And people down there slag off Scottish football :rolleyes:

[Lago]

Was wondering what was going to replace the Leigh Griffiths saga on this thread.

Now looks like Kevin Nisbet ongoing speculation is going to take it towards 5,000 posts.

When exactly does the transfer window open so that matters can move on.

As far as Celtic are concerned their targets seem to be players with more vowels than consonants in their name.
Yip, getting boring now, nothing but baseless speculation in my opinion.

[Centre Hawf]

There are still sanctions in place for trying to poach youth players, but I’m not sure clubs even bother to report another club for ‘tapping up’ one of their players these days, do they?

This is why players have agents. Nisbet could truthfully say that he’s never spoken to Celtc, while in the background his agent is negotiating personal terms.

I think this is basically how it works now. Agents are just the middle men to get round that type of rule these days.

[Highwayman]

Maybe i am missing something but the transfer window has been open since 9/6//2021

Thanks for clarifying the situation.Noted 09/06/2021 to 31/08/2021.

Was there an extension last season,that went beyond end of August 2020?

Could extension happen again next season ?

[GreenCastle]

I think we are only getting started to speculation and movement with Hibs players. But it's important we try get this sorted soon to avoid the ongoing distractions and try bring in new players to get settled in.

But when you are renowned for getting the best price possible for players sometimes the deals drag on longer than you want.

Also would this be the first player since Petrie left we have tried to sell for decent ££ ?

Nisbet - high possibility going to Celtic or elsewhere.
Mallan - will he wanting regular football ?
Hallberg - convinced he won't be back - don't think he's even back in Scotland.
Porteous - this summer or next will probably move on

The radio silence on Doidge is odd too -except the Covid snippets - hopefully he's ok and still planning to be here.

[Billy Whizz]

Rangers seemingly showing an interest in KN now as well
I just hope we are working on his replacement

[Hibernian Verse]

Rangers seemingly showing an interest in KN now as well
I just hope we are working on his replacement

I'm sure I read that Mathie and his team have a shortlist for every position in the event that interest grows to the point of potential transfer of a current player.

Edit: I think it was a podcast

[bod]

Think we’d be working on his replacement as soon as we signed him maybe sooner than expected though

[Dazzjw1875]

Any news on another bid for the CB from St Johnstone?

[brog]

So Hibs must have given permission for these talks to happen. You can’t discuss a player’s future with another club he’s contracted to unless it’s the last 6 months of his deal or owning club allows. Or have I got that wrong?

For pretty much every single transfer that happens, then the player is contacted 1st, by a variety of methods. Way back when it was usually a team mate who sounded the player out, nowadays it's mostly the agent though in the age of social media there's plenty other options. It makes sense, there's no point in starting negotiations with the parent club if the player's not interested. The authorities turn a blind eye apart from exceptional circumstances.

[silverhibee]

I dont think there is anything to stop a club speaking to a players agent.

Don’t think there is, but he shouldn’t be making it public, his client has a 3 year contract with us, unless Hibs have gave him permission to talk to other clubs.

[silverhibee]

For pretty much every single transfer that happens, then the player is contacted 1st, by a variety of methods. Way back when it was usually a team mate who sounded the player out, nowadays it's mostly the agent though in the age of social media there's plenty other options. It makes sense, there's no point in starting negotiations with the parent club if the player's not interested. The authorities turn a blind eye apart from exceptional circumstances.

Also was common when players met up with other players on international duty, can remember waiting at Glasgow airport to collect someone and watch the Scotland players who were at English clubs leave in there top of the range cars, players must get there head turned with what they hear and see on international duty.

[Since452]

Any news on another bid for the CB from St Johnstone?

Took the prints off my fingertips

[Smartie]

Right, can we just go ahead and sell him please? With a replacement in too? This is just going to drag on and on and he clearly doesn't want to be here.

Whilst that might be what we (both the club and supporters) think and want, we'd be foolish to make any sort of signs that we're prepared to do that.

We have one of the league's top scorers, he's an internationalist, he is attracting a lot of interest and is on a long contract.

We don't need to sell, we don't want to sell, but if an offer comes in that is to good to refuse then we wouldn't want to stand in our much-loved player's way.



(BTW, I want him gone, asap, for as much money as possible and for us to have an adequate replacement in asap).

[04Sauzee]

Rangers sign John Lundstram

🆕 Welcome to #RangersFC, John Lundstram.

[BegbieHSC]

Rangers seemingly showing an interest in KN now as well
I just hope we are working on his replacement

Huns couldn’t afford Nisbet, unless they sold Morelos or Roofe.

[Callum_62]

Rangers sign John Lundstram

[emoji682] Welcome to #RangersFC, John Lundstram.Thats a very decent signing I reckon

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[hibby13]

I think we are only getting started to speculation and movement with Hibs players. But it's important we try get this sorted soon to avoid the ongoing distractions and try bring in new players to get settled in.

But when you are renowned for getting the best price possible for players sometimes the deals drag on longer than you want.

Also would this be the first player since Petrie left we have tried to sell for decent ££ ?

Nisbet - high possibility going to Celtic or elsewhere.
Mallan - will he wanting regular football ?
Hallberg - convinced he won't be back - don't think he's even back in Scotland.
Porteous - this summer or next will probably move on

The radio silence on Doidge is odd too -except the Covid snippets - hopefully he's ok and still planning to be here.
Spotted Hallberg last week near Newhaven. Maybe he’s self isolating? 🤷🏼*♂️

[Iain G]

Rangers sign John Lundstram

🆕 Welcome to #RangersFC, John Lundstram.

He said..."I know Glasgow is like Liverpool - a proper football city with proper football fans and I know the people are very similar."

Probably explains why I don't like Liverpool :greengrin

[oneone73]

Spotted Hallberg last week near Newhaven. Maybe he’s self isolating? 🤷🏼*♂️

He's not self-isolating if he's out and about.

[brog]

Also was common when players met up with other players on international duty, can remember waiting at Glasgow airport to collect someone and watch the Scotland players who were at English clubs leave in there top of the range cars, players must get there head turned with what they hear and see on international duty.

Without a doubt. Many transfers originated in that manner but I know specifically of Stevie Archibald to Spurs.

[Since452]

He said..."I know Glasgow is like Liverpool - a proper football city with proper football fans and I know the people are very similar."

Probably explains why I don't like Liverpool :greengrin

Never got the impression Scousers were bigoted *****.

[hibby13]

He's not self-isolating if he's out and about.

Ha ha, he was in his front garden 🙂

[ancient hibee]

Whilst that might be what we (both the club and supporters) think and want, we'd be foolish to make any sort of signs that we're prepared to do that.

We have one of the league's top scorers, he's an internationalist, he is attracting a lot of interest and is on a long contract.

We don't need to sell, we don't want to sell, but if an offer comes in that is to good to refuse then we wouldn't want to stand in our much-loved player's way.



(BTW, I want him gone, asap, for as much money as possible and for us to have an adequate replacement in asap).
I find it extraordinary that you should be in such a hurry to get rid of our best striker.

[Ronniekirk]

I find it extraordinary that you should be in such a hurry to get rid of our best striker.

I think most fans are now taking the pragmatic view that the growing interest in him ,makes it more likely he will leave in this window ,if the price is right
From a selfish fan perspective , the quicker a deal is done the quicker we csn get a replacement in



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[superfurryhibby]

I think most fans are now taking the pragmatic view that the growing interest in him ,makes it more likely he will leave in this window ,if the price is right
From a selfish fan perspective , the quicker a deal is done the quicker we csn get a replacement in



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Of course, you're right. If Nisbet is set on leaving then the sooner he goes the better.

[Hibiza]

I'll guarantee this , Nisbet will be replaced by better .

[Wilson]

I'll guarantee this , Nisbet will be replaced by better .

You aren't in a position to guarantee anything.

Folk on here were hanging their hats on Celtic not retaining Griffiths. Griffiths would have been better. Next they are counting on being able to tempt Shankland. He could potentially score more. There are barriers to getting Shankland. He's on a decent wage anyway and Dundee United might have an unrealistic valuation.

Other than that players that score 14 in a season and have the potential to better that generally just don't fall into our laps. If we get one he won't want to stick around any more than Nisbet does.

We will have to try but only when the price for Nisbet is right. There are no guarantees.

[HFC93]

I'll guarantee this , Nisbet will be replaced by better .

You can't

[147lothian]

I'll guarantee this , Nisbet will be replaced by better .

The LG situation is now clear, so you can't guarantee anything

[Heisenberg]

Irvine not staying.

https://twitter.com/jacksonirvine_/status/1412083027375800327?s=21

[BegbieHSC]

Irvine confirms on Twitter he’s not coming back :(.

[BegbieHSC]

Signed for St Pauli. Interesting move

[berwickhibee]

Irvine confirms on Twitter he’s not coming back :(.

Next please, decent enough player, thankyou jackson

[Sean1875]

Not overly fussed. A decent player but can’t say I’ve seen enough to put him near the top of our wage bill which I imagine would have been required to keep him.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[flash]

Signed for St Pauli. Interesting move

A free spirit like him will fit in perfectly at St Pauli.

[Stuart93]

Meh. We use the big wage he was most likely on for someone else. Started off good but faded.

[500miles]

Signed for St Pauli. Interesting move

Hipster club for a Hipster player. Probably don't do a preseason, just do a bit of inter-railing and play kooks albums.

[JohnM1875]

Signed for St Pauli. Interesting move

Surely it can't be a financial move? I've obviously no idea what each team pays, but I can't see a mid table German second division club paying much more than what we can offer.

Anyway, expected a bit more from him but still wish the guy all the best.

[MWHIBBIES]

Good for him.

Don't think he was that great, but also wasn't bad. Got himself into great positions. In time I think he'd have been really good for us.

[Stuart93]

Surely it can't be a financial move? I've obviously no idea what each team pays, but I can't see a mid table German second division club paying much more than what we can offer.

Anyway, expected a bit more from him but still wish the guy all the best.

Not too sure about that. I seem to remember we couldn’t afford to buy Jamie Mac permanently because of his wages at Darmstadt

[Oscar T Grouch]

Surely it can't be a financial move? I've obviously no idea what each team pays, but I can't see a mid table German second division club paying much more than what we can offer.

Anyway, expected a bit more from him but still wish the guy all the best.

Average crowd of 30k per week but given German fans pay about half what we do for football that would suggest we are on a par but their turnover is 5 times ours, they probably have a bigger playing budget than we do.

[JeMeSouviens]

JI:


Thank you to staff, players and everyone involved at Hibs for the past few months. I appreciated and loved every minute of it and I wish the club all the best for this season and the future!

[Mr. Wonderful]

Overrated by some, underrated by others. Won't be hugely missed.

[JeMeSouviens]

Surely it can't be a financial move? I've obviously no idea what each team pays, but I can't see a mid table German second division club paying much more than what we can offer.

Anyway, expected a bit more from him but still wish the guy all the best.

Ummm, really?


The consolidated financial statements showed a pre-tax operating profit of €2.61m, compared with €1.41m in the previous year, against a record turnover of €55.1m (previous year: €49.41m), resulting in a consolidated profit for the period of €1.56m, compared with €0.41m in the previous year).

[MWHIBBIES]

Surely it can't be a financial move? I've obviously no idea what each team pays, but I can't see a mid table German second division club paying much more than what we can offer.

Anyway, expected a bit more from him but still wish the guy all the best.

They get 30k through the gates. Will easily be paying more than us I think.

[Stuart93]

Overrated by some, underrated by others. Won't be hugely missed.

I reckon he was probably somewhere between the two

[Tully]

The way to look at it, is his agent has hawked him about and got him the best deal possible

[hibee-boys]

He's not self-isolating if he's out and about.

Just looked like Hallberg…..honest Guv🤔😂

[hibee-boys]

Was excited when we signed him based on reflections of his time at Ross County from a few on here, I couldn’t recall him if I’m being honest. Started well and thought he’d only get better when match fit….he didn’t. I’d have expected a championship midfielder to impose himself more on this league, good luck to the guy but not bothered he’s moved on at all.

[MrRobot]

Any updates on McCart at all?

[Billy Whizz]

I hope JI had the curtesy to have told Hibs before today, he wasn’t signing

[Unseen work]

Irvine was a good signing despite all of his critics.

Came in after not playing for 9 months and instantly made an impact. He improved us as a team, was a big part of Boyle picking up his form and also managed to provide 5 assists from midfield.

He’ll be a miss but hopefully the return of Allan, a fully fit Magennis and JDH goes a long way to filling and exceeding his space.

[CmoantheHibs]

Good luck to Jackson Irvine. Interesting move. I liked him. Put in a shift and had good vision especially utilising Boyles pace/runs. Was surprised at his lack of composure in front of goal though.

[Since452]

Neither here or there about Irvine. Wouldn't have minded him staying, not bothered he's left.

[Hibiza]

You aren't in a position to guarantee anything.

Folk on here were hanging their hats on Celtic not retaining Griffiths. Griffiths would have been better. Next they are counting on being able to tempt Shankland. He could potentially score more. There are barriers to getting Shankland. He's on a decent wage anyway and Dundee United might have an unrealistic valuation.

Other than that players that score 14 in a season and have the potential to better that generally just don't fall into our laps. If we get one he won't want to stick around any more than Nisbet does.

We will have to try but only when the price for Nisbet is right. There are no guarantees.

Of course I can't guarantee anything it was " a figure of speech " . Rearrange for you , I think our replacement will be better.

[Jim44]

I would have liked him to stay but he’s not a major miss. If our popular players are leaving, I think JR and GM have to give us some good news on the ‘players in’ situation.

[Hibiza]

Won't be difficult to find a better striker.

[Stuart93]

Won't be difficult to find a better striker.

For our price range I beg to differ. The fact he’s probably going to be sold £4m+ probably shows how good a deal we got

[Callum_62]

Won't be difficult to find a better striker.Lol. Not a fan I assume?

Ofcourse replacing someone you are selling for about 4 million is a hard ask

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Dashing Bob S]

I’ll be incredibly disappointed if we start the season with Hanlon at centre back.

[SMAXXA]

I’ll be incredibly disappointed if we start the season with Hanlon at centre back.

Bit harsh I thought he had a good season last at year aye made mistakes like all the rest but overall he was good.

[Hibs90]

I suspect that's why Doyle-Hayes was signed as Hibs obviously knew.

I'd have liked Jackson to stay but stuff him.

[B.H.F.C]

Not fussed about losing Irvine.

But there was a better player in there. I don’t think the way he was used helped him.

[easty]

I’ll be incredibly disappointed if we start the season with Hanlon at centre back.

You’ll be disappointed for at least another couple of seasons I’ll bet.

[SaulGoodman]

I’ll be incredibly disappointed if we start the season with Hanlon at centre back.

I liked you better when you were pretending to be posh.

[Hibiza]

Goodbye Jackson , thanks for ..eh ..?

[BoomtownHibees]

Goodbye Jackson , thanks for ..eh ..?

Helping us finish 3rd

[Franck Stanton]

Goodbye Jackson , thanks for ..eh ..?


Exactly, "nothing" won't be missed, we can & have signed a better replacement who WANTS to be at the Club.

[Jim44]

Goodbye Jackson , thanks for ..eh ..?

…. a wee bit harsh. He might not have stood out all the time but he contributed to our league success.

[Callum_62]

Exactly, "nothing" won't be missed, we can & have signed a better replacement who WANTS to be at the Club.Who's the better replacement?

If you mean JDH then him being a better player than Jackson Irvine is, at this point, very much unproven


Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Callum_62]

…. a wee bit harsh. He might not have stood out all the time but he contributed to our league success.Yeah but but but hibs.net petulance, cup final, not hibs class moustache.

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Greencore]

Helping us finish 3rd

So did Stephen McGinn and your point is?

[Billy Whizz]

Helping us finish 3rd

1 goal in total, for an attacking midfielder, isn’t good enough

[Kato]

Goodbye Jackson , thanks for ..eh ..?

Sitter in the final?

Always something about him, his inner Tony Higgins wanting to make an appearance or something. Expected more from him, wish him luck.

[GordonHFC]

1 goal in total, for an attacking midfielder, isn’t good enough

Wish him well but was a big disappointment for me.

[Callum_62]

He also helped stop an invincible Livingston who were guarenteed to overtake us into 5th

For some context of where we were when he came in

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[WhileTheChief..]

Of course I can't guarantee anything it was " a figure of speech " . Rearrange for you , I think our replacement will be better.

I agree with you, we’ve had plenty strikers better than Nisbet and will do again. I think you can pretty much guarantee that!

The way some are going on, you’d think it was Lawrie Reilly we’re losing!

[BoomtownHibees]

So did Stephen McGinn and your point is?

Thanks to him too then. What’s your point?

[Franck Stanton]

Who's the better replacement?

If you mean JDH then him being a better player than Jackson Irvine is, at this point, very much unproven


Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

Unproven? He certainly had a very good half season for St Mirren, don't think the fact their performances and results vastly improved after they signed him was merely a coincidence.
Time will tell, however imo JDH will prove a better player than Irvine, who, again imo, used Hib s as a means of getting paid to recover his match fitness before moving on this close season.

[Callum_62]

Unproven? He certainly had a very good half season for St Mirren, don't think the fact their performances and results vastly improved after they signed him was merely a coincidence.
Time will tell, however imo JDH will prove a better player than Irvine, who, again imo, used Hib s as a means of getting paid to recover his match fitness before moving on this close season.Did our results improve? [emoji57]

He had a few good months at St Mirren but you are comparing him to someone who has already had a very very decent career

I think you are being blinded by the fact you think JI 'used' Hibs which is ofcourse a bit of a nonsense

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Greenbeard]

Wish him well but was a big disappointment for me.
Overall pass marks from me, but only just and not fussed he's gone. Expected more. Lack of a pre-season was used too often as an excuse for him under-performing. Yes excuse, not a reason. Pinged some nice passes but missed too many goal scoring opportunities and never impressed me with his speed. Very poor running mechanics didn't help.

[gbhibby]

Irvine started off not looking too bad. His performances never reached expected levels. Hibs gave him a chance to get fit and game time. Don't think we will miss him.

[Big_Franck]

Not fussed about Irvine, he wasn't worth breaking the bank to keep. He missed far too many sitters for it to just be bad lack or good goalkeeping all the time. His finishing is really poor for a midfielder that gets forward so much and he isn't a threat at all from set pieces despite being a decent size. We'll sign better.

[Franck Stanton]

Did our results improve? [emoji57]

He had a few good months at St Mirren but you are comparing him to someone who has already had a very very decent career

I think you are being blinded by the fact you think JI 'used' Hibs which is ofcourse a bit of a nonsense

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

" bit of a nonsense " don't think so, suppose it is all about opinions, but mine is he did "use" us. He had no intention whatsoever to stay any longer than till the end of the season, you obviously have a different opinion, fine, no problems with that.
As a poster pointed out above, one goal scored,(& even that was off side), quite a few sitters/ good goal scoring opportunities wasted, nah, not for me I'm afraid. Glad he is gone.

[CapitalGreen]

Some really fragile egos in the Hibs support at the moment. Players move clubs all the time, stop taking it so personally. Irvine came in on a short term contract that benefited both parties - Hibs achieved their highest league finish in 16 years and Irvine put himself in the shop window for a lucrative move to Europe where he has had aspirations to play.

[Callum_62]

" bit of a nonsense " don't think so, suppose it is all about opinions, but mine is he did "use" us. He had no intention whatsoever to stay any longer than till the end of the season, you obviously have a different opinion, fine, no problems with that.
As a poster pointed out above, one goal scored,(& even that was off side), quite a few sitters/ good goal scoring opportunities wasted, nah, not for me I'm afraid. Glad he is gone.So he didn't try for his time here?

Thats what makes your statement a nonsense

JI tried for Hibs and we benefited as well as him

He's decided to move on for whatever reason - new league? Better money? Who knows

I don't get why anyone feels the need to be arsey about it though



Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[wookie70]

I'll guarantee this , Nisbet will be replaced by better . I'd be amazed if we get as good as Nisbet. I'd much rather cash in on Doig as left backs are easier to find and nowhere near as important to the success of the team. Strikers that score 15-20 a season in our league are like Hens teeth

[Iain G]

" bit of a nonsense " don't think so, suppose it is all about opinions, but mine is he did "use" us. He had no intention whatsoever to stay any longer than till the end of the season, you obviously have a different opinion, fine, no problems with that.
As a poster pointed out above, one goal scored,(& even that was off side), quite a few sitters/ good goal scoring opportunities wasted, nah, not for me I'm afraid. Glad he is gone.

My word that's a very negative view of a player who came in on a 6 month contract, helped us finish 3rd and to the cup final, and did well considering he had no proper preseason.

I wish him well and we will be hirsutely worse off with his departure 😁

[J-C]

Irvine was decent for this level but nothing more, flattered to deceive after a decent start, we move on.

[GreenCastle]

Unproven? He certainly had a very good half season for St Mirren, don't think the fact their performances and results vastly improved after they signed him was merely a coincidence.
Time will tell, however imo JDH will prove a better player than Irvine, who, again imo, used Hib s as a means of getting paid to recover his match fitness before moving on this close season.

JDH is also using us to move up the ladder - he’s signed a 2 year to put himself in the shop window.

[Jonnyboy]

I’ll be incredibly disappointed if we start the season with Hanlon at centre back.

Bit of an odd one from you, Bob?

[ancient hibee]

Some really fragile egos in the Hibs support at the moment. Players move clubs all the time, stop taking it so personally. Irvine came in on a short term contract that benefited both parties - Hibs achieved their highest league finish in 16 years and Irvine put himself in the shop window for a lucrative move to Europe where he has had aspirations to play.
Some of the posters on here would have been in a state of constant agitation if not spontaneous combustion if they’d been around in the days of pre Bosman and pre transfer windows with players in and out and daily rumours :greengrin

[Callum_62]

JDH is also using us to move up the ladder - he’s signed a 2 year to put himself in the shop window.JDH used St Mirren!!

Is he ginger? Can we bring back GJP?

[emoji23][emoji57]

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Brightside]

I’ll be incredibly disappointed if we start the season with Hanlon at centre back.

😂😂. Our best CH last season, and one of our best defensive season. He’s got at least another year left

[04Sauzee]

Decent signing for Motherwell

He's home.

Liam Kelly has returned to Motherwell on a three-year deal 👏

https://t.co/rrOEVbAqqd https://t.co/MukE84r9YS

[Callum_62]

Pretty sure I spotted Hallberg in the training camp day 1 video

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Alfred E Newman]

Irvine confirms on Twitter he’s not coming back :(.

Thank goodness.

[degenerated]

Hipster club for a Hipster player. Probably don't do a preseason, just do a bit of inter-railing and play kooks albums.More punks and industrial techno types than hipsters, or it certainly used to be.

Sent from my CPH2009 using Tapatalk

[MWHIBBIES]

I’ll be incredibly disappointed if we start the season with Hanlon at centre back.

He'll also be captain. Top player, first name on the teamsheet.

[ian cruise]

Some really fragile egos in the Hibs support at the moment. Players move clubs all the time, stop taking it so personally. Irvine came in on a short term contract that benefited both parties - Hibs achieved their highest league finish in 16 years and Irvine put himself in the shop window for a lucrative move to Europe where he has had aspirations to play.

I was thinking that myself. First the pitchforks and torches chasing Nisbet out the club because his agent is making a lot of noise, now Irvine who has decided to try his luck elsewhere.

Irvine was a decent player for us, didn't do a huge amount wrong but also didn't set the heather alight, it's not like he's chosen Aberdeen or Hearts, he's chosen a completely different league and experience living in another country. Best of luck to him.

Similarly Nisbet potentially has the opportunity of a life changing move, I'm not sure why so many are shocked he'd be interested in that. I really am not sure about all the throwing the toys out the pram chat, Hibs chose not to play him around the time of the transfer talk it's not like he was refusing to play. Did his form dip? Sure, but he worked hard and got back in amongst the goals.

I find the attitude towards Hibs players by some right now a little hard to understand.

[brog]

I'd be amazed if we get as good as Nisbet. I'd much rather cash in on Doig as left backs are easier to find and nowhere near as important to the success of the team. Strikers that score 15-20 a season in our league are like Hens teeth

Exactly right! For all the people on here saying Nisbet will easily be replaced, the only names mentioned are LG and Shankland. Where's all the obvious replacements for Nisbet? Uche at £750k puts it in perspective!

[brog]

I was thinking that myself. First the pitchforks and torches chasing Nisbet out the club because his agent is making a lot of noise, now Irvine who has decided to try his luck elsewhere.

Irvine was a decent player for us, didn't do a huge amount wrong but also didn't set the heather alight, it's not like he's chosen Aberdeen or Hearts, he's chosen a completely different league and experience living in another country. Best of luck to him.

Similarly Nisbet potentially has the opportunity of a life changing move, I'm not sure why so many are shocked he'd be interested in that. I really am not sure about all the throwing the toys out the pram chat, Hibs chose not to play him around the time of the transfer talk it's not like he was refusing to play. Did his form dip? Sure, but he worked hard and got back in amongst the goals.

I find the attitude towards Hibs players by some right now a little hard to understand.

Far too sensible!!!

[EI255]

More punks and industrial techno types than hipsters, or it certainly used to be.

Sent from my CPH2009 using TapatalkAnd usually a 30,000 home sell out at a wonderful stadium. A wonderful club too. A lot of footballers find it difficult to turn them down, and many simply for personal beliefs. They are a great club and very good to their players.

Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk

[degenerated]

And usually a 30,000 home sell out at a wonderful stadium. A wonderful club too. A lot of footballers find it difficult to turn them down, and many simply for personal beliefs. They are a great club and very good to their players.

Sent from my LG-H870 using TapatalkYeah, I have a soft spot for st Pauli. Still got a few t shirts and a totenkopf training top kicking about somewhere. The ground seems to have changed somewhat since last time I was over and they do seem to be a more professionally run outfit but no doubt the ethos remains.




Sent from my CPH2009 using Tapatalk

[Smartie]

I was thinking that myself. First the pitchforks and torches chasing Nisbet out the club because his agent is making a lot of noise, now Irvine who has decided to try his luck elsewhere.

Irvine was a decent player for us, didn't do a huge amount wrong but also didn't set the heather alight, it's not like he's chosen Aberdeen or Hearts, he's chosen a completely different league and experience living in another country. Best of luck to him.

Similarly Nisbet potentially has the opportunity of a life changing move, I'm not sure why so many are shocked he'd be interested in that. I really am not sure about all the throwing the toys out the pram chat, Hibs chose not to play him around the time of the transfer talk it's not like he was refusing to play. Did his form dip? Sure, but he worked hard and got back in amongst the goals.

I find the attitude towards Hibs players by some right now a little hard to understand.

I don't. Fans have always had strong opinions about players and in the past it would often be directed into venting a lot more directly at them on a Saturday afternoon rather than exchanging views on here.

Same as any squad of Hibs players I have opinions on them. Some are positive, some are negative. There are players with decent reputations that I'm very comfortable about seeing Hibs lose as I think their reputations actually exceed their value to us and we'll replace them much more easily than some seem to think.

I accept that many people will disagree with those opinions and fully respect those who happen to just hold a different view on the relative value of certain players to our club.

[Winston Ingram]

And usually a 30,000 home sell out at a wonderful stadium. A wonderful club too. A lot of footballers find it difficult to turn them down, and many simply for personal beliefs. They are a great club and very good to their players.

Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk

…and a phenomenal city.

[ian cruise]

I don't. Fans have always had strong opinions about players and in the past it would often be directed into venting a lot more directly at them on a Saturday afternoon rather than exchanging views on here.

Same as any squad of Hibs players I have opinions on them. Some are positive, some are negative. There are players with decent reputations that I'm very comfortable about seeing Hibs lose as I think their reputations actually exceed their value to us and we'll replace them much more easily than some seem to think.

I accept that many people will disagree with those opinions and fully respect those who happen to just hold a different view on the relative value of certain players to our club.

That point of view I have no problem with. I'm not that different from yourself in regard to not stressing about losing Nisbet as we've lost players as good as and some better than him and we survived. It just seems some of the opinions towards him (and others I should add) have a lot more vitriol than I'm used to reading in here. It's not so much about his ability there's a lot of stuff being said about his attitude and mindset that's become a Hibs.net fact.

It still feels like there's a nasty cup final hangover and bitterness towards the team and the club in general (and this forum is nowhere near as bad other social media), hopefully there's a good start to the season and we can all get behind the team again.

[B.H.F.C]

That point of view I have no problem with. I'm not that different from yourself in regard to not stressing about losing Nisbet as we've lost players as good as and some better than him and we survived. It just seems some of the opinions towards him (and others I should add) have a lot more vitriol than I'm used to reading in here. It's not so much about his ability there's a lot of stuff being said about his attitude and mindset that's become a Hibs.net fact.

It still feels like there's a nasty cup final hangover and bitterness towards the team and the club in general (and this forum is nowhere near as bad other social media), hopefully there's a good start to the season and we can all get behind the team again.

Your point about the cup final is spot on IMO. After not enjoying last season (in part because I wasn’t there) the way it ended totally scunnered me as far as Hibs are concerned. I said after the final that I wasn’t fussed for seeing any of them in a Hibs top again and I’ve still not really changed my mind on that. Whether it’s a bit irrational or not, I don’t think I’m alone in feeling that way. Maybe once I start getting back in to games (looking forward to going to Kirkcaldy next Friday now) I might feel a bit differently.

[bingo70]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hakeem-odoffin-wanted-hibs-transfer-24465477

Would be happy enough with this signing. Quite liked him in our games against Hamilton.

[04Sauzee]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hakeem-odoffin-wanted-hibs-transfer-24465477

Would be happy enough with this signing. Quite liked him in our games against Hamilton.

What kind of player Is he do you know? Hamilton fans loved him but always said he was an upgrade on Gogic? Is he in the Gogic mould?

[Callum_62]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hakeem-odoffin-wanted-hibs-transfer-24465477

Would be happy enough with this signing. Quite liked him in our games against Hamilton.He's more a centre half though isn't he?

I'm sure that's where he has mostly played

I mind seeing him play RB for Livi and laughing at how bad he was [emoji51]

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Stuart93]

Would be happy with that

[yerauldda]

Their best player by a mile last season. Would like this a lot,

[Vault Boy]

Really hope we get Odoffin.

[B.H.F.C]

Same as Doyle-Hayes, I couldn’t really offer an opinion either way on this.

I don’t know if it’s just not being at the games meaning I’ve taken less notice of other teams, but I really couldn’t tell you the first thing about him.

[bingo70]

What kind of player Is he do you know? Hamilton fans loved him but always said he was an upgrade on Gogic? Is he in the Gogic mould?

Centre Half that can play in defensive midfield as well.

Very powerful, quick and athletic from what I remember.

[Hiber-nation]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hakeem-odoffin-wanted-hibs-transfer-24465477

Would be happy enough with this signing. Quite liked him in our games against Hamilton.

Can't see how he would fit in with Gogic and Doyle-Hayes. Unless he's being signed as a centre back.

[C_hendo04]

Can't see how he would fit in with Gogic and Doyle-Hayes. Unless he's being signed as a centre back.

Think if we signed him he would probably be played right back as a replacement for Gray

[ElginHibbie]

Hasn’t played for St Mirren so I’ll pass

[Ronniekirk]

JDH is also using us to move up the ladder - he’s signed a 2 year to put himself in the shop window.

St Mirren fans I know seem to think his agent will move him on after one season
Sour grapes But time will tell


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[04Sauzee]

Think if we signed him he would probably be played right back as a replacement for Gray

Accies fans reckon he's definitely a CDM.

[Onceinawhile]

Their best player by a mile last season. Would like this a lot,

Would be a good signing but why were we not in for him in January when he was available on a pre contract???

[FilipinoHibs]

And usually a 30,000 home sell out at a wonderful stadium. A wonderful club too. A lot of footballers find it difficult to turn them down, and many simply for personal beliefs. They are a great club and very good to their players.

Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk

The only team I would leave Hibs for.

[Greenbeard]

And usually a 30,000 home sell out at a wonderful stadium. A wonderful club too. A lot of footballers find it difficult to turn them down, and many simply for personal beliefs. They are a great club and very good to their players.

Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk
Crap shirt mind. Literally.

[Heisenberg]

Accies fans reckon he's definitely a CDM.

Seems to be where he excelled last season after replacing Gogic. Can play at the back too.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/hamilton-accies-hakeem-odoffin-tops-23552334

[CapitalGreen]

Would be a good signing but why were we not in for him in January when he was available on a pre contract???

Who says we weren’t?

[Callum_62]

I'm guessing if we do sign odoffin we must be losing Hallberg atleast

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[SMAXXA]

I'm guessing if we do sign odoffin we must be losing Hallberg atleast

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

He’s away defo

[ElginHibbie]

Seems to be where he excelled last season after replacing Gogic. Can play at the back too.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/hamilton-accies-hakeem-odoffin-tops-23552334

A young guy who can provide competition for a number of positions, exactly the sort of signing I'd like to see us making

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Unseen work]

Odoffin is a good player and was a standout for Hamilton.

Most tackles and interceptions in the league, to be kept in mind you’re probably always likely to have more playing in the team at the bottom of the league, great stat none the less.

Just turned 23 in April.

Big, fast, physical and athletic.

Definitely a defensive midfielder although Ross seems to like players capable of playing a couple of positions although I don’t think he’s ever covered himself in glory at right or centre back.

Really like the type of signings we’re going for under Ross.

Hopefully 1 or 2 that provide that ‘wow’ factor but I think that will be McKay which have high hopes for.

[KeithWright9]

Sorry, can we go back to talking about St Mirren players please?

[MWHIBBIES]

Centre Half that can play in defensive midfield as well.

Very powerful, quick and athletic from what I remember.

Any footballing ability?

[Since452]

In the last week we've seen a player who came as a virtual unknown go on to retire a legend and a player everyone was absolutely over the moon about signing leave with barely a shrug of the shoulders from the fans. I'll have an open mind about any signing and am definitely not craving a "marquee" type one.

[Brightside]

Can't see how he would fit in with Gogic and Doyle-Hayes. Unless he's being signed as a centre back.

I don’t think JDH is going to be a CDM for us.

[Souter96Mac]

Another versatile young player, definitely a signing I can see the benefits of. He can play CB, RB and defensive mid, could be very useful for us.

Like others have said, if we do sign Odoffin, I suspect a couple departures. Most likely Hallberg being one of them

[Ozyhibby]

In the last week we've seen a player who came as a virtual unknown go on to retire a legend and a player everyone was absolutely over the moon about signing leave with barely a shrug of the shoulders from the fans. I'll have an open mind about any signing and am definitely not craving a "marquee" type one.

I’m pleased we appear to be going for younger players these days as well. Leave the over 30’s market for Hearts and Aberdeen.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[BILLYHIBS]

Is Jamie McCart no coming then?

[Iain G]

Accies fans reckon he's definitely a CDM.

Cadbury's Dairy Milk? :wink::greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Is Jamie McCart no coming then?

Callum Davidson on transfers: "We have had a couple of offers for two of our players – Jamie and Shaun - but nothing to make us think seriously about them. I'll only start to worry as a manager if more realistic offers start to come in."

[bingo70]

Any footballing ability?

More of a stopper than a ball player from what I remember.

That said, I’m no sure I’d back Chiellini to beat 3 men and fire a shot in the top corner but I’d still be happy with him in our defence.

[Hibernian Verse]

In the last week we've seen a player who came as a virtual unknown go on to retire a legend and a player everyone was absolutely over the moon about signing leave with barely a shrug of the shoulders from the fans. I'll have an open mind about any signing and am definitely not craving a "marquee" type one.

When was the last time we had a marquee signing that lived up to expectation? I'm with you, I think we should keep doing what we've been doing.

Would it be Stokes? He had one good game (the one that mattered most) but was anonymous most of the season.

[GreenCastle]

Is Jamie McCart no coming then?

Seems to have a lot of interest including teams down south.

Oddofin would be a good signing definitely. Hopefully get him signed.

Would like us to add another striker also plus I feel with Gray retiring we have lost a leader in the squad - maybe another CB possibly with leadership quality to compete with the other 3 (Daz won’t play every game and Porto / Hanlon need competition).

What youth players do we think we break through this season?

[Heisenberg]

Callum Davidson on transfers: "We have had a couple of offers for two of our players – Jamie and Shaun - but nothing to make us think seriously about them. I'll only start to worry as a manager if more realistic offers start to come in."

Obviously no idea how much we’ve got to spend on transfer fees just now but with interest in Odoffin and McCart we’ve got something, which is good to see. It’ll be difficult to balance too because we never know when we’ll get a serious bid for Nisbet/Doig/Porteous which could considerably change the outlook.

[BILLYHIBS]

Seems to have a lot of interest including teams down south.

Oddofin would be a good signing definitely. Hopefully get him signed.

Would like us to add another striker also plus I feel with Gray retiring we have lost a leader in the squad - maybe another CB possibly with leadership quality to compete with the other 3 (Daz won’t play every game and Porto / Hanlon need competition).

What youth players do we think we break through this season?
Josh Campbell looked to have ability before being shipped out last season

Interesting to see if he has developed any ?

[Souter96Mac]

Seems to have a lot of interest including teams down south.

Oddofin would be a good signing definitely. Hopefully get him signed.

Would like us to add another striker also plus I feel with Gray retiring we have lost a leader in the squad - maybe another CB possibly with leadership quality to compete with the other 3 (Daz won’t play every game and Porto / Hanlon need competition).

What youth players do we think we break through this season?

Don't have a massive amount of knowledge of the youth players and how likely they are to make their way in. But have a feeling it could be a big season for Bradley. In the glimpses I saw last season, he looks tricky, could be a very useful player.

[SHODAN]

Apparently we're back in for Thomas Robert again.

[04Sauzee]

Apparently we're back in for Thomas Robert again.

Was meant to be going down to Burnley for a 2 week trial. Thought he had gone of the boil a bit at Airdrie?

[Since452]

When was the last time we had a marquee signing that lived up to expectation? I'm with you, I think we should keep doing what we've been doing.

Would it be Stokes? He had one good game (the one that mattered most) but was anonymous most of the season.

Yeah probably Stokes but if it wasn't for that final (daft thing to say i know) it wold have been a very underwhelming return. Definitely happy with our signing policy just now.

[MWHIBBIES]

More of a stopper than a ball player from what I remember.

That said, I’m no sure I’d back Chiellini to beat 3 men and fire a shot in the top corner but I’d still be happy with him in our defence.

Of course, but he needs more than physical attributes. Chiellini isn't quick, but he's very clever and a great defender. Defend is a footballing trait. All I've seen is this guy described as big, strong, quick, powerful. So, he's basically a wwe superstar

[BILLYHIBS]

Motherwell sign goalkeeper Liam Kelly on permanent deal from QPR

[Billy Whizz]

Apparently we're back in for Thomas Robert again.

He hardly played for Airdrie, at the end of last season

[500miles]

Josh Campbell looked to have ability before being shipped out last season

Interesting to see if he has developed any ?

For all his good physical attributes, I always thought he looked a bit rushed in possession. Maybe having part time hammer throwers breathing down has neck has forced him to settle that to be fair.

[Smartie]

For all his good physical attributes, I always thought he looked a bit rushed in possession. Maybe having part time hammer throwers breathing down has neck has forced him to settle that to be fair.

I totally agree with this, but young players quite often look like this when they first appear. He looked to me like he needed 4 or 5 games to feel his way into first team football, then he might have been an asset.

He’s been at a level where I’m not sure lower level loans have necessarily been beneficial, although it’s possible that no lower level premier teams would have been interested.

[GloryGlory]

Apparently we're back in for Thomas Robert again.

That looks more like rehashing old rumours to fill column space.

[Tyler Durden]

I think if Odoffin comes in then he's there to compete with McGinn for a RCB/defensive right back position. And also provide cover for Gogic. We don't have another naturally defensive CM. I don't think Odoffin can play centre back in a back 4.

Would seem like another good versatile signing if we can get him.

[Smartie]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/hamilton-accies-hakeem-odoffin-loving-23575420

I do remember hearing at one point that he had some pretty impressive stats for this season, I'm sure he was one of the only ones out with Rangers players who made it into a sort of "team of the year" thing.

Interesting that this highlights "interceptions" and he plays for Accies - I'm sure Gogic had the highest stat for that in the league for Accies before he joined us.

[JeMeSouviens]

Exactly right! For all the people on here saying Nisbet will easily be replaced, the only names mentioned are LG and Shankland. Where's all the obvious replacements for Nisbet? Uche at £750k puts it in perspective!

£750K :confused:

Sure it was '£' and not 'lbs' ?????

[badabing67]

Apparently we're back in for Thomas Robert again.

Where did you see that can't see a link anywhere is it ITK

[Cat Stanton]

Where did you see that can't see a link anywhere is it ITK

It's on BBC Scotland football gossip - with a link to Glasgow Evening Times here: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/19419467.celtic-rangers-target-thomas-robert-link-epl-club-trial/

But it doesn't say much other than Hibs are one of the teams who have allegedly been "keeping an eye on him". So it's probably mince.

[Peevemor]

Apparently we're back in for Thomas Robert again.

Dodgy one!

Knowing that Jackson Irvine wasn't staying, we obviously signed Jake Doyle-Hayes & his 2 surnames to balance thing up.

Where does that leave us if we're going for guys with 2 first names? I suppose that's where Scott Allan's versatility is important.

[CMurdoch]

He hardly played for Airdrie, at the end of last season

As you say he struggled for gametime for Airdrie at the end of the season.
I saw him properly for the first time in their play off games and although very skillful I thought he was far too soft and slight.
IMO he is development squad standard at present and needs to hit the gym bigtime if he is to progress.

[badabing67]

It's on BBC Scotland football gossip - with a link to Glasgow Evening Times here: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/19419467.celtic-rangers-target-thomas-robert-link-epl-club-trial/

But it doesn't say much other than Hibs are one of the teams who have allegedly been "keeping an eye on him". So it's probably mince.


Cheers missed it :aok: