Summer 2021-22 transfer thread

[brog]

No one ever really queries about right footed players. Seems to come up mostly about left footed players being one footed because it is seen as wrong.

That's because left footed players invariably favour that side more than right footed players do their side & it's much more apparent. One of my favourite Hibs players, Cropley, was also just about the most one sided player ever. Fletch wasn't too far behind him. When Shades came to Hibs Pat Stanton nursed him through his 1st couple of seasons. Shades could hardly pass a ball 10 yards with his right foot so Pat always went inside the pitch & close to Erich to give him an option & allow him to gallop forward. When you see a left footed player running at a defence you invariably see the defender attempting to force the attacker on to their weaker foot.
Incidentally, in later years Arthur Duncan would often take corners with his right foot (from left side). Unfortunately they were usually pretty poor but I think he's only left footed player I've seen do that. I can't imagine Joe Newell or Lew giving it a go!

PS, Alex Edwards is probably the most one footed right sided player I've ever seen but like Crops he was a genius & they balanced each other.

[bigwheel]

That's because left footed players invariably favour that side more than right footed players do their side & it's much more apparent. One of my favourite Hibs players, Cropley, was also just about the most one sided player ever. Fletch wasn't too far behind him. When Shades came to Hibs Pat Stanton nursed him through his 1st couple of seasons. Shades could hardly pass a ball 10 yards with his right foot so Pat always went inside the pitch & close to Erich to give him an option & allow him to gallop forward. When you see a left footed player running at a defence you invariably see the defender attempting to force the attacker on to their weaker foot.
Incidentally, in later years Arthur Duncan would often take corners with his right foot (from left side). Unfortunately they were usually pretty poor but I think he's only left footed player I've seen do that. I can't imagine Joe Newell or Lew giving it a go!

PS, Alex Edwards is probably the most one footed right sided player I've ever seen but like Crops he was a genius & they balanced each other.

I’d say it is just noticed more …not sure that they are more one footed than other players ..

[jacomo]

Messi right footed goals

https://youtu.be/PFKIPdLtrLs


My god he is such an exceptional player.

Still a free agent? What’s taking you so long Ron?

[Andy74]

I’d say it is just noticed more …not sure that they are more one footed than other players ..

That’s my point really. The one footed left sided player seems to be a thing. Would say no more so in reality than one footed right sided players which is seen as more ‘normal’.

[superfurryhibby]

Football has changed so much in my 50 years of going to games and playing amateurs for 20 years (much of that as a centre half). Growing up there were two central defenders, a centre half and a sweeper. The centre half directly marked the number 9 and the sweeper played off him, picking up the crumbs. Think Jim Black and John Blackley. There was no need for a leftie and a right footed player to play together in any back four.

Tactics have moved on and so have formations, but a back four is still a common set up and whilst the ideal combination would be a left and right central defence, does it really matter that much? I think of guys like McLeish and Miller, arguably the best pairing Scottish football has ever seen, both right footed (admittedly they last played together 30 years ago). In a back three, I can see that you would want a leftie, playing.

[J-C]

Was it the left or right side of his head?


:greengrin

Never really bothered me what foot a player prefers, there's very few real two footed players who can strike a ball equally with both feet, the majority of players will always prefer to use their stronger foot if possible, the ones who have worked hard at it will use their weaker foot without thinking.

As I said it never held back Messi, Maradona etc, even our our Stephen Fletcher was seriously left footed and only used his right for balance, never did his career any harm. Beckham is a prime example of the opposite where he made a career out of developing his right foot crosses and dead balls to such and extent that he was world class at it, I can't recall him ever crossing with his left foot.

This discussion came about because of not wanting 2 lefties at the back, this can only work if one of them is fairly comfortable on his right as Hanlon is, hence why his partnership with Fontaine worked. Yes like most fans I'd prefer to see a left and right footer but it doesn't have to be if the players are good enough.

[Unseen work]

I don’t want to get too involved in the discussion as it’s the transfer thread but, there’s a huge difference between being comfortable on your weak foot to scoring a direct free kick with it. A lot of professionals struggle to score a normal free kick, if that was the benchmark on Cazorla would be classed as 2 footed.

I’m out squad a lot would be more comfortable on their weak foot than given credit for and I imagine use it and use it well in training. They could quite easily spray a pass with their weaker foot but the difference in a game is having the trust and natural feeling of using your strong foot that you want.

It was drummed into me when I was young to always use my weak foot and I’m pretty comfortable on it for the level I’m at, so I imagine folk that are now professional had the same.

[silverhibee]

No one ever really queries about right footed players. Seems to come up mostly about left footed players being one footed because it is seen as wrong.

My Grandson is a left footer, his dad says that he has to work harder on his right as being a lefty is not as good as being a righty, he has him working on his right all the time and even the club he is at are seeing the difference in him with him using his right, he is still very young but as the years go on the more practice he does and work on things he should be very comfortable with both feet in the future, you can work on your weak foot and more players should do it, they have plenty extra time on there own to do it.

[Juice-Terry]

Left foot, right foot, both feet. Incredible chat. :thumbsup:

[Since90+2]

Messi, 501 left foot, 85 right foot, 55 with his head and 1 with his chest, I'd say that was predominantly one sided.

That's pretty obvious, he's a left footed player. But the fact he's scored that many goals with his right foot suggests he can "use it".

[Mon Dieu4]

My Grandson is a left footer, his dad says that he has to work harder on his right as being a lefty is not as good as being a righty, he has him working on his right all the time and even the club he is at are seeing the difference in him with him using his right, he is still very young but as the years go on the more practice he does and work on things he should be very comfortable with both feet in the future, you can work on your weak foot and more players should do it, they have plenty extra time on there own to do it.

Correct, as a kid I used to practice with my left foot all the time, round the corner from my house where we used to play in the street there was a tree about 25 yards dead centre from the goal, I spent hours bending the ball round the tree with my left foot, as a result I became both footed and able to take corners, free kicks etc with both feet and it wasn't something I even needed to think about, it infuriates me that most professional footballers can't do the same

[Key West]

Anybody that dismisses the importance of competency on their weaker side doesn't understand the game, there are teams within teams, if one player is uncomfortable all the angles change, extra touches are required and confidence is affected.

[04Sauzee]

Motherwell strengthen their midfield ⬇️

Strengthening our midfield options.

Welcome to Motherwell, Callum Slattery 👋

https://t.co/hiTLmqLtmg https://t.co/1Islc6EQQY

[jacomo]

Jim Goodwin moans about St Mirren letting players go too cheaply in the past:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57944767

We’ve benefited from this of course, but I don’t mind this. Everyone should be talking up the value of Scottish football.

[Andy74]

My Grandson is a left footer, his dad says that he has to work harder on his right as being a lefty is not as good as being a righty, he has him working on his right all the time and even the club he is at are seeing the difference in him with him using his right, he is still very young but as the years go on the more practice he does and work on things he should be very comfortable with both feet in the future, you can work on your weak foot and more players should do it, they have plenty extra time on there own to do it.

Why is being a lefty not as good as being a righty?

[hibbysam]

Why is being a lefty not as good as being a righty?

Arguably it’s far better to be a lefty due to the lack of them. Clubs require left footers far more than right footers.

[Iain G]

Jim Goodwin moans about St Mirren letting players go too cheaply in the past:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57944767

We’ve benefited from this of course, but I don’t mind this. Everyone should be talking up the value of Scottish football.

Yeah we should be hanging together as clubs and making sure that best prices are achieved! The story of Arsenal and West Ham demanding we lower our price for Doig was laughable but gives a hint at how cheap players have been sold to the English teams.

Time to say No More! 😁

[Keyser Sauzee]

Arguably it’s far better to be a lefty due to the lack of them. Clubs require left footers far more than right footers.

Being a lefty is quite an advantage as there are far fewer lefty’s than right footers.

[PatHead]

Can we stop talking about left and right footed players on this thread. The only transfer talk is about three posts long.

[PatHead]

Jim Goodwin moans about St Mirren letting players go too cheaply in the past:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57944767

We’ve benefited from this of course, but I don’t mind this. Everyone should be talking up the value of Scottish football.

Agree about talking up the value. Bit unfair about McGinn though. Was he not out of contract and they have done very well with add one?

[tamig]

Can we stop talking about left and right footed players on this thread. The only transfer talk is about three posts long.

Do you think we should be targeting left or right footers as our next priority?

[Northernhibee]

Agree about talking up the value. Bit unfair about McGinn though. Was he not out of contract and they have done very well with add one?

Wasn’t there something to do with the incident where he had his leg speared by the corner flag too?

[CMurdoch]

Motherwell strengthen their midfield ⬇️

Strengthening our midfield options.

Welcome to Motherwell, Callum Slattery 👋

https://t.co/hiTLmqLtmg https://t.co/1Islc6EQQY

Interesting signing
Played 3 games for Southampton in the EPL and 2 in the FA Cup
Suspect the league games were as a sub.

[jacomo]

Wasn’t there something to do with the incident where he had his leg speared by the corner flag too?


:agree:

Tbf there’s no actual or implied criticism of Hibs by Goodwin… just acknowledging that McGinn left St Mirren for very little (which is true).

[PatHead]

:agree:

Tbf there’s no actual or implied criticism of Hibs by Goodwin… just acknowledging that McGinn left St Mirren for very little (which is true).

Not sure if it was very little taking into account the add one. Probably a lot more than they would have got selling him directly.

[PatHead]

Wasn’t there something to do with the incident where he had his leg speared by the corner flag too?

Was that Steven Thompson?

[Ardenttwo]

Can we stop talking about left and right footed players on this thread. The only transfer talk is about three posts long.

Agree 100%. It’s a transfer thread not a left or right foot thread

[Brightside]

There is, players play with one foot from very early in their lives, it takes some amount of training your weak for to make it even comfortable. Centre halves are far less likely to work on that and more on heading, tackling, positioning etc. Wouldn’t expect a professional writer to be comfortable writing with both hands.

Eh? I can assure you that’s not the case.

[J-C]

That's pretty obvious, he's a left footed player. But the fact he's scored that many goals with his right foot suggests he can "use it".
No one said he didn't use it but it's plainly obvious he prefers his left foot, the stats prove that, I think with the amount of games played and the huge amount of goals scored he'll have scored a few with his right but it's a huge amount with his left. Strange you're trying to make an issue out of this when everyone knows Messi is predominantly a left footed player.

[J-C]

Wasn’t there something to do with the incident where he had his leg speared by the corner flag too?


McGinn was ready to move to the States and if he'd gone, St Mirren would only have gotten a minimum development fee, the fact he came to us fairly cheaply meant they had add ons to future sales, so in effect St Mirren done far better out of it had he went to the USA.

[04Sauzee]

🚨Cancola joins County🚨

Austrian midfielder David Cancola has become the latest addition to The Staggies squad...

Should add some Fizz to the County midfield 👀

[Crab apple]

Was that Steven Thompson?

It was indeed. And a bloody stupid thing to do. Could have been a lot worse.

[Andy74]

:agree:

Tbf there’s no actual or implied criticism of Hibs by Goodwin… just acknowledging that McGinn left St Mirren for very little (which is true).

For a player that was out of contract with them they’ve got a decent amount of money for him so far.

[Eyrie]

🚨Cancola joins County🚨

Austrian midfielder David Cancola has become the latest addition to The Staggies squad...

Should add some Fizz to the County midfield 👀

I think your pun has gone flat.

[Souter96Mac]

No Odoffin for Hamilton again today

[GloryGlory]

No Odoffin for Hamilton again today

He's been out with Covid related issues.

[silverhibee]

Why is being a lefty not as good as being a righty?

I think he was trying to say if you are right footed it is easier to work on your left, if you are left it is harder to get your right working the same, his dad knows what he is talking about as he was comfortable with both feet, but even he had to work on his left it didn’t come naturally.

[Iggy Pope]

Just think how good Messi and Maradona could've been if they'd used their right foot.

I remember a quote about the Arsenal back room staff debating whether Santi Cazorla was right or left footed as he was so good with both it was hard to tell. That sort of transfer rumour would do me just fine

[number9dream]

I’m told Partick Thistle have been in talks about taking Steven Bradley on loan, with a new contract coming the young man’s way soon.
That might suggest another attacking player is coming in or Hibs think they can get Mueller in before the end of August.

[Souter96Mac]

I’m told Partick Thistle have been in talks about taking Steven Bradley on loan, with a new contract coming the young man’s way soon.
That might suggest another attacking player is coming in or Hibs think they can get Mueller in before the end of August.

Would be a good move for the lad, especially if we do bring in Mueller now, his game time will reduced.

[Iggy Pope]

I’m told Partick Thistle have been in talks about taking Steven Bradley on loan, with a new contract coming the young man’s way soon.
That might suggest another attacking player is coming in or Hibs think they can get Mueller in before the end of August.

I’ve been waiting since 1974 on Muller I can stick it out until January.

[Bangkok Hibby]

I’ve been waiting since 1974 on Muller I can stick it out until January.

Why '74?

[AlbertK86]

I’m told Partick Thistle have been in talks about taking Steven Bradley on loan, with a new contract coming the young man’s way soon.
That might suggest another attacking player is coming in or Hibs think they can get Mueller in before the end of August.

Jack Ross was talking about him in an article the other day and said if we get more in up top he will likely go out on loan for game time. Sounds like Ross thinks he has a bright future


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[CMurdoch]

I’ve been waiting since 1974 on Muller I can stick it out until January.

The fox in the box is now 75! Could he still do a job?

[Iggy Pope]

Why '74?

World Cup winner, 11 year old. Why not ‘74? Don’t drag it out now I was attempting jocularity

[NC1875]

Any professional football player should be comfortable with both feet. It’s really not difficult, especially when your actual job is to play football.

Find it ridiculous watching some players constantly cut back onto there strong foot when a simple cross or pass is on with the weaker foot.

Practising with both feet starts at a young age and there really isn’t any excuse not be even semi decent on your weak foot.

[Iggy Pope]

Don't think there was ever any chance Bayern would have pushed him our way at that time.

*******s

[The Count]

World Cup winner, 11 year old. Why not ‘74? Don’t drag it out now I was attempting jocularity

I am with you some folk just dont get humour or maybe too young to have heard of Gert !!!

[Bangkok Hibby]

World Cup winner, 11 year old. Why not ‘74? Don’t drag it out now I was attempting jocularity

Dragging what out? It was a genuine question as he scored the winning goal to put England out of the 1970 WC. Thought there must have been a better reason (for you) so thought I'd ask.

[Bangkok Hibby]

I am with you some folk just dont get humour or maybe too young to have heard of Gert !!!

Now you've seen my reply do you understand now?

[Iggy Pope]

Dragging what out? It was a genuine question as he scored the winning goal to put England out of the 1970 WC. Thought there must have been a better reason (for you) so thought I'd ask.

Understood. 74 is the WC that lingers in my (for me) childish memory and got the winner in the final of course against a Dutch side full of idols too.
Anyways it’s not the same Muller so it’s got a bit tired already :aok:

[jacomo]

Any professional football player should be comfortable with both feet. It’s really not difficult, especially when your actual job is to play football.

Find it ridiculous watching some players constantly cut back onto there strong foot when a simple cross or pass is on with the weaker foot.

Practising with both feet starts at a young age and there really isn’t any excuse not be even semi decent on your weak foot.


Please make it stop.

[Bangkok Hibby]

Understood. 74 is the WC that lingers in my (for me) childish memory and got the winner in the final of course against a Dutch side full of idols too.
Anyways it’s not the same Muller so it’s got a bit tired already :aok:

Great times that stick in the memory. 1970 Mexico is mine. Fantastic player. Let's hope our version is half as good.

[Iggy Pope]

Now you've seen my reply do you understand now?

And now you’ve seen mine we can hopefully get back on track :wink:

[Iggy Pope]

Great times that stick in the memory. 1970 Mexico is mine. Fantastic player. Let's hope our version is half as good.

What a thought. Then we can sign someone close to being called Overath who looks ridiculously good in a green shirt like Wolfgang did.

[Bangkok Hibby]

And now you’ve seen mine we can hopefully get back on track :wink:

My reply was to the count but ok

[tamig]

I am with you some folk just dont get humour or maybe too young to have heard of Gert !!!

Eh - Gerd!

[Bangkok Hibby]

Eh - Gerd!

😂😂😂😂😂😂 saw that but thought I'd let it go.

[Ronniekirk]

Wasn’t there something to do with the incident where he had his leg speared by the corner flag too?

By Stephen Thompson


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[tamig]

Dragging what out? It was a genuine question as he scored the winning goal to put England out of the 1970 WC. Thought there must have been a better reason (for you) so thought I'd ask.

Got a great pic of that goal in one of my football books from when I was a nipper. Taken from behind the goal. Gerd off the ground hooking the ball in and Bonetti with no chance.

[BT58]

Gerd Muller was good, but Uwee Seeler was my favourite German player.
B.
Uwe Seeler .....

[J-C]

Got a great pic of that goal in one of my football books from when I was a nipper. Taken from behind the goal. Gerd off the ground hooking the ball in and Bonetti with no chance.


Now the big question, could Gerd play with both feet equally as well or who cares? :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Gerd Muller was good, but Uwee Seeler was my favourite German player.
B.
Saw him play for SV Hamburg at Easter Road

Cheatin bassas

[CMurdoch]

Gerd Muller was good, but Uwee Seeler was my favourite German player.
B.
Uwe Seeler .....

Use Seeler and Bobby Charlton
The baldy brothers
I liked them both and grey horses in horse races!

P.S. Uwe is 84 now, Bobby 83 and Gerd 75

[Ray_]

Saw him play for SV Hamburg at Easter Road

Cheatin bassas

Agreed, two goals disallowed as well and a very rare penalty miss by Joe Davis & went out on away goals.

[BT58]

Saw him play for SV Hamburg at Easter Road

Cheatin bassas
Never saw that game Billy,
or perhaps i would have changed my mind about him.
B

[BILLYHIBS]

Never saw that game Billy,
or perhaps i would have changed my mind about him.
B
He was excellent TBF

The goalie wore a green top and the Lino flagged two of our ligit goals offside

Seeler scored when he broke away from our defender in acres of space

Cannae mind if his finish was his left or his right foot :confused:

Played in ‘66 World Cup Final IIRC

[Hiber-nation]

Eh - Gerd!

The ITV commentator Hugh Johns always called him Gertie....drove everyone daft.

[madsen5]

Gerd Muller was good, but Uwee Seeler was my favourite German player.
B.
Uwe Seeler .....

Saw him at Easter Road Hamburg legend.

[The Count]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 saw that but thought I'd let it go.

Hold my hands up bad spelling error put it down to my bad education at Holy Cross.Laughing wee faces was that really needed ???? Does it make you feel superior ? Anyway Gunter Netzer in green destroying England at Wembley is my favourite Germany memory.

[Juice-Terry]

Great thread.

[WhileTheChief..]

Evening Standard journo backs Hibs re Josh Doig...

https://www.westhamzone.com/transfers/journalist-brands-west-ham-a-disgrace-after-reported-josh-doig-approach-to-hibernian/

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Selkirkhibs]

Evening Standard journo backs Hibs re Josh Doig...

https://www.westhamzone.com/transfers/journalist-brands-west-ham-a-disgrace-after-reported-josh-doig-approach-to-hibernian/

Good point made in that these extremely wealthy clubs think they can treat clubs like ours with complete and utter disrespect by attempting to literally steal our most talented players for next to nothing when set against their spending power. Utterly disgraceful and shameful from clubs like West Ham and Arsenal.

[hibbysam]

Good point made in that these extremely wealthy clubs think they can treat clubs like ours with complete and utter disrespect by attempting to literally steal our most talented players for next to nothing when set against their spending power. Utterly disgraceful and shameful from clubs like West Ham and Arsenal.

The fact they’re talking about £5m being big money in their language is laughable!

[jacomo]

Evening Standard journo backs Hibs re Josh Doig...

https://www.westhamzone.com/transfers/journalist-brands-west-ham-a-disgrace-after-reported-josh-doig-approach-to-hibernian/


Another reason why both Doig and Nisbet should stay another season. If they do the business 2 years running they will be better players and we all get better terms on a move.

[HONG KONG PHOOEY]

Evening Standard journo backs Hibs re Josh Doig...

https://www.westhamzone.com/transfers/journalist-brands-west-ham-a-disgrace-after-reported-josh-doig-approach-to-hibernian/

Thankfully Ron had changed the Hibs thinking and we will not accept anything but Hibs value for a player. Changed days 🇳🇬

[degenerated]

Gerd Muller was good, but Uwee Seeler was my favourite German player.
B.
Uwe Seeler .....Different generation but I always liked Horst Hrubesch

[gbhibby]

The fact they’re talking about £5m being big money in their language is laughable!
I agree you hear of players being signed for 10m to 20m who don't play a lot of games and are warming the bench. I like the stance being taken by us as due to Brexit the market has changed so English clubs will have to adapt to the new normal.

[hibbysam]

I agree you hear of players being signed for 10m to 20m who don't play a lot of games and are warming the bench. I like the stance being taken by us as due to Brexit the market has changed so English clubs will have to adapt to the new normal.

Definitely, boys who haven’t played a senior game go for more down there. We as a club now have a bit of financial muscle, we don’t have to accept daft bids as we have no debt, we have our infrastructure in place and we have players on proper contracts. 15 years ago we were desperate for cash and we weren’t in the best position to hold out. As you say brexit is also huge for our clubs.

[Franck Stanton]

This is the " transfer thread" isn't it?
Logged on to find long running carp about being able to kick with either foot, & who is the best German striker .
now I know that aren't many rumour s
Kicking about but , come on lads/ ladies , let's try & keep the thread about the reason it was started, plenty other places to discuss rubbish.

[Irish_Steve]

Gerd Muller was good, but Uwee Seeler was my favourite German player.
B.
Uwe Seeler .....

Helmut Schon still makes me laugh at the grand age of 54

[HoboHarry]

This is the " transfer thread" isn't it?
Logged on to find long running carp about being able to kick with either foot, & who is the best German striker .
now I know that aren't many rumour s
Kicking about but , come on lads/ ladies , let's try & keep the thread about the reason it was started, plenty other places to discuss rubbish.
Halt die klappe.................... :greengrin

[gbhibby]

Definitely, boys who haven’t played a senior game go for more down there. We as a club now have a bit of financial muscle, we don’t have to accept daft bids as we have no debt, we have our infrastructure in place and we have players on proper contracts. 15 years ago we were desperate for cash and we weren’t in the best position to hold out. As you say brexit is also huge for our clubs.
We could make more than 2.5 million if SJM moves in the transfer window. Josh Doig reminds me of John Brownlie when he broke through at a similar age. Doigs potential is huge and if he has a good season next year £5m might be half of what he is worth. Celtic seem to command big money for players who are after all are playing in the same league. Hutton had one outstanding season with Rangers and they got 9m for him and that was many years ago.

[hibbysam]

We could make more than 2.5 million if SJM moves in the transfer window. Josh Doig reminds me of John Brownlie when he broke through at a similar age. Doigs potential is huge and if he has a good season next year £5m might be half of what he is worth. Celtic seem to command big money for players who are after all are playing in the same league. Hutton had one outstanding season with Rangers and they got 9m for him and that was many years ago.

Potential is huge these days. Clubs down south know that even if someone flops, they’ll still recoup money from lower end clubs.

[badabing67]

Has anyone seen highlights of that Santa Coloma game anywhere

[Alex Trager]

Has anyone seen highlights of that Santa Coloma game anywhere

Pitchside highlights on hibs tv freeview

[badabing67]

Pitchside highlights on hibs tv freeview

Seen that it only shows Martin Boyles pen though

[Bangkok Hibby]

Hold my hands up bad spelling error put it down to my bad education at Holy Cross.Laughing wee faces was that really needed ???? Does it make you feel superior ? Anyway Gunter Netzer in green destroying England at Wembley is my favourite Germany memory.

First you jumped into a thread wrongly assuming I was missing some joke, then spelt the guy's name wrong. The laughing faces were in response to tamig pulling you up on your spelling so you misjudged that as well.
All in all pretty comical.

Come to think of it the Germans have provided lots of great moments.

[04Sauzee]

EXCLUSIVE: Hibs and Motherwell set to lose out in Hakeem Odoffin transfer race

https://t.co/dpsGtFdeud https://t.co/Y8qPMbwViv

ROTHERHAM are set to beat Motherwell and Hibs to Hamilton utility man Hakeem Odoffin.

The League One outfit have already had two bids for the 23-year-old turned down by Accies — but are expected to return with a third offer in the next 48 hours

[BILLYHIBS]

EXCLUSIVE: Hibs and Motherwell set to lose out in Hakeem Odoffin transfer race

https://t.co/dpsGtFdeud https://t.co/Y8qPMbwViv

ROTHERHAM are set to beat Motherwell and Hibs to Hamilton utility man Hakeem Odoffin.

The League One outfit have already had two bids for the 23-year-old turned down by Accies — but are expected to return with a third offer in the next 48 hours

Time for Jack Ross to get him in put his arm around him give him the pep talk a tour of the Stadium and East Mains and talk some sense into him

Money talks I suppose ? :greengrin

[Greenworld]

Definitely, boys who haven’t played a senior game go for more down there. We as a club now have a bit of financial muscle, we don’t have to accept daft bids as we have no debt, we have our infrastructure in place and we have players on proper contracts. 15 years ago we were desperate for cash and we weren’t in the best position to hold out. As you say brexit is also huge for our clubs.

Whilst thats true im of the thinking where did Hibs come up with the 5 million valuation. If Arsenal are prepared to pay 3 million which it looks like. Thats still one hell of a good deal for hibs and a amazing move for Doig.


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[Alex Trager]

Seen that it only shows Martin Boyles pen though

I seen the whole thing on that mate

[S4uzee]

EXCLUSIVE: Hibs and Motherwell set to lose out in Hakeem Odoffin transfer race

https://t.co/dpsGtFdeud https://t.co/Y8qPMbwViv

ROTHERHAM are set to beat Motherwell and Hibs to Hamilton utility man Hakeem Odoffin.

The League One outfit have already had two bids for the 23-year-old turned down by Accies — but are expected to return with a third offer in the next 48 hours

Is he that good? Genuinely never noticed him last season against Hibs or any other team

[Onceinawhile]

Is he that good? Genuinely never noticed him last season against Hibs or any other team

Most interceptions in the league last year. (Or something along those lines)

I can't say I noticed him too much either,

[delbert]

Gerd Muller was good, but Uwee Seeler was my favourite German player.
B.
Uwe Seeler .....

Use Seeler’s testimonial was a Germany 11 v a Rest of the World 11, I think in Munich around 72/73, and Alan Gordon was centre forward for the Rest of the World side.

[hibbysam]

Whilst thats true im of the thinking where did Hibs come up with the 5 million valuation. If Arsenal are prepared to pay 3 million which it looks like. Thats still one hell of a good deal for hibs and a amazing move for Doig.


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Age, length of contract, potential, likelihood of improvement, finances of the clubs bidding, financial situation of our own club.

We don’t need to sell, if they want him they pay what we want.

[.Sean.]

Use Seeler’s testimonial was a Germany 11 v a Rest of the World 11, I think in Munich around 72/73, and Alan Gordon was centre forward for the Rest of the World side.
Brilliant

[BILLYHIBS]

Use Seeler’s testimonial was a Germany 11 v a Rest of the World 11, I think in Munich around 72/73, and Alan Gordon was centre forward for the Rest of the World side.
Willi Schulz IIRC

[Eyrie]

Whilst thats true im of the thinking where did Hibs come up with the 5 million valuation. If Arsenal are prepared to pay 3 million which it looks like. Thats still one hell of a good deal for hibs and a amazing move for Doig.


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Right now I'd be comfortable with £3m up front, plus add ons (appearances, share of future profit, caps) and a one year loan back for a player with just one (admittedly very good year) under his belt.

If Doig has another season like last year, then I'd be holding out for double that, although without the loan back.

[Hibs90]

I don't think we should be looking to sell anyone. Hibs obviously have their valuation for the player, and that's fine with me. If nobody matches that, and he goes on and has another good season, then that valuation only increases.


He should stay IMO.

[Brightside]

Is he that good? Genuinely never noticed him last season against Hibs or any other team

I’m not sure why he would come to us tbh. He’d be a squad player. Gogic has already started the season exceptionally well and we don’t need two of him to start games.

[04Sauzee]

37 days of transfer chat still to come 😁😁

[Halmyre Hibee]

Orlando City playing tonight live on Sky. Not sure if Mueller will be playing or not.

[GordonHFC]

EXCLUSIVE: Hibs and Motherwell set to lose out in Hakeem Odoffin transfer race

https://t.co/dpsGtFdeud https://t.co/Y8qPMbwViv

ROTHERHAM are set to beat Motherwell and Hibs to Hamilton utility man Hakeem Odoffin.

The League One outfit have already had two bids for the 23-year-old turned down by Accies — but are expected to return with a third offer in the next 48 hours

I don't think we were really in for him. Hibs wanted him as a central defender but not really been tested there.

[Souter96Mac]

Orlando City playing tonight live on Sky. Not sure if Mueller will be playing or not.

Hopefully he's not in the squad at all..would be a good indicator if we're close to bringing him in now

[Billy Whizz]

Hopefully he's not in the squad at all..would be a good indicator if we're close to bringing him in now

He started on Friday night, came off after 73 mins in a 2-1 win over Philadelphia

[CMurdoch]

Hopefully he's not in the squad at all..would be a good indicator if we're close to bringing him in now

IMO there is very little chance of him coming to Hibs in this window.
Mueller is a starter and Orlando are half way through their regular season which finishes on the 7th November.
Importantly, they are sitting 2nd in the Eastern Conference so looking like they will be in the post season play offs which run for a month after the regular season.
Can't see Hibs offering sufficient cash to Orlando to get him here now.
We would probably better giving Nisbet a wage boost to keep him happy until at least January or bring another striker e.g. McNulty, in on a 4 month loan.

[chippy]

I’m not sure why he would come to us tbh. He’d be a squad player. Gogic has already started the season exceptionally well and we don’t need two of him to start games.

Squad player yes but think he’d be in for the rugby games vs Hearts and Aberdeen, probably others. Also Gogic in last year of contract, maybe he’s moving on next year?

[Lago]

Time for Jack Ross to get him in put his arm around him give him the pep talk a tour of the Stadium and East Mains and talk some sense into him

Money talks I suppose ? :greengrin
Sad day when Hibs are out bid by league 1 side Rotherham 😞

[.Sean.]

IMO there is very little chance of him coming to Hibs in this window.
Mueller is a starter and Orlando are half way through their regular season which finishes on the 7th November.
Importantly, they are sitting 2nd in the Eastern Conference so looking like they will be in the post season play offs which run for a month after the regular season.
Can't see Hibs offering sufficient cash to Orlando to get him here now.
We would probably better giving Nisbet a wage boost to keep him happy until at least January or bring another striker e.g. McNulty, in on a 4 month loan.
McNulty, no thanks

[Paul1642]

IMO there is very little chance of him coming to Hibs in this window.
Mueller is a starter and Orlando are half way through their regular season which finishes on the 7th November.
Importantly, they are sitting 2nd in the Eastern Conference so looking like they will be in the post season play offs which run for a month after the regular season.
Can't see Hibs offering sufficient cash to Orlando to get him here now.
We would probably better giving Nisbet a wage boost to keep him happy until at least January or bring another striker e.g. McNulty, in on a 4 month loan.

Had always wanted McNulty to return but don’t think he done enough at Dundee United last season to warrant it. There is defiantly a player in there though as show at Coventry and his first spell with us.

[Leitherhibs]

McNulty isn't good enough for where we are trying to get to - No thanks.

[BILLYHIBS]

Sad day when Hibs are out bid by league 1 side Rotherham ��
Stubbsie and Scotty Allan moved to their Subbuteo Stadium both worked out well ? ��

[Brightside]

Sad day when Hibs are out bid by league 1 side Rotherham 😞

It’s a sad day if true.

[Ringothedog]

Sad day when Hibs are out bid by league 1 side Rotherham 😞

It’s only a sad day if we have actually shown any interest and put a bid in for him

[offshorehibby]

Sad day when Hibs are out bid by league 1 side Rotherham 😞

Don't think we've been outbid. Even if we have put an offer in for him, Hibs will have a valuation for the player and where he'll sit within the structure.

[flash]

Sad day when Hibs are out bid by league 1 side Rotherham 😞

What were the respective bids?

[GordonHFC]

Sad day when Hibs are out bid by league 1 side Rotherham 😞

We haven't bid for him.

[Unseen work]

Not bid for him and Rotherham have and had bids rejected.

Yet somehow people translate that to us being outbid by Rotherham..

[JohnM1875]

Genuinely don't think we need Odoffin.

We have Gogic, Newell, Allan, Magennis, Doyle Hayes, Hallberg and Wright who performed pretty well in the centre in the last game. That's six or seven players competing for three places. Plenty cover.

If we were looking to play Odoffin as a CB wasn't he awful there for Livi?

[bingo70]

Genuinely don't think we need Odoffin.

We have Gogic, Newell, Allan, Magennis, Doyle Hayes, Hallberg and Wright who performed pretty well in the centre in the last game. That's six or seven players competing for three places. Plenty cover.

If we were looking to play Odoffin as a CB wasn't he awful there for Livi?

Nah, he was awful at RB for Livi.

[GordonHFC]

Genuinely don't think we need Odoffin.

We have Gogic, Newell, Allan, Magennis, Doyle Hayes, Hallberg and Wright who performed pretty well in the centre in the last game. That's six or seven players competing for three places. Plenty cover.

If we were looking to play Odoffin as a CB wasn't he awful there for Livi?

He did OK at CB when he played there but don't think he played there often enough to allow a valid assessment.

[JohnM1875]

Nah, he was awful at RB for Livi.


He did OK at CB when he played there but don't think he played there often enough to allow a valid assessment.

Ah I see, fair enough. Definitely prefer McCart though if the rumours are true about us making another bid for him.

[Lago]

It’s a sad day if true.
Good point 👍

[BT58]

Brighton offer €25m for Eduoard. Cellic should grab it and run.
B

[easty]

Brighton offer €25m for Eduoard. Cellic should grab it and run.
B

Definitely. He’s got talent, but he clearly doesn’t want to be there.

Take the money, reinvest in that terrible defence and find a new striker. With £25m (plus £15m for Ajer) they should be able to do that. Something tells me they’ll not reinvest though, this new manager will get nae support and be the fall guy for the ***** season they’re about to have.

[bingo70]

Brighton offer €25m for Eduoard. Cellic should grab it and run.
B

If you were a Celtic fan would you back the club to find a decent replacement at short notice?

[BT58]

Cellic fans want KN.
B

[bingo70]

Cellic fans want KN.
B

If KN played abroad, they’d pay what’s required to get him.

He doesn’t though so I suspect they’ll drag the heels a good bit more yet.

[my left peg]

Brighton offer €25m for Eduoard. Cellic should grab it and run.
BI think PSG have a big sell on clause in Eduoards contract

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[neil7908]

I think PSG have a big sell on clause in Eduoards contract

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Think your right, do they not get 50% or something like that?

[Stuart93]

If KN played abroad, they’d pay what’s required to get him.

He doesn’t though so I suspect they’ll drag the heels a good bit more yet.

Unless they’re prepared to give us £4/5m for him then we tell them to bolt, it’s that simple.

[04Sauzee]

Cellic fans want KN.
B

There always used to be Celtic players in the past that I thought would be good to get in as swap with plenty cash coming our way. Now when you look at their squad there are no fringe players that I'd really like. Henderson hasn't shown enough, Johnson is contracted for another 3/4 years will be ok a good wage and is injured alot.

Has to be hard cash.

[tamig]

Stubbsie and Scotty Allan moved to their Subbuteo Stadium both worked out well ? ��

The New York Stadium is fantastic. Bit of a naff comment there imo.

[007]

Brighton offer €25m for Eduoard. Cellic should grab it and run.
B

Maybe our new pals would give us a loan of him.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Maybe our new pals would give us a loan of him.

More likely to loan him to Hearts or Aberdeen at this rate..

[1875Sean]

I think PSG have a big sell on clause in Eduoards contract

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Still 50% of 25mill is the best offer they are going to get

[bingo70]

Still 50% of 25mill is the best offer they are going to get

Would it not be worth more to them to win the league?

Maybe not financially but in the eyes of the supporters I’m sure it would be.

[1875Sean]

Would it not be worth more to them to win the league?

Maybe not financially but in the eyes of the supporters I’m sure it would be.

If you seen how he played last season he was clearly wanting away, Great player but half the time he didn’t look bothered and if Celtic are rejecting more bids I can’t see it getting any better, if it was Hibs I’d rather take the 10-12 mill and try and bring in one or two top players who will be in the squad the next two, three seasons

[04Sauzee]

The Journo from the courier has tweets about Shaun Rooney and reported the below. Could be an interesting few weeks for St J⬇️

Rotherham United have set a deadline of next week to agree a fee with St Johnstone for Shaun Rooney – or they will move on to other targets.

The English League One side had their initial £200,000 bid for Saints’ double cup-winning hero knocked back last month and are now ready to return to the negotiating table.

If a deal can’t be struck in the next few days, however, they will walk away.

“There are five players we want and we’re bidding on four,” Rotherham manager Paul Warne said.

“We won’t take all four because they play in similar positions. We’re close to the parent clubs’ valuations and then it’s just a matter of negotiating with the players, which hopefully won’t be a problem.”

[BegbieHSC]

The Journo from the courier has tweets about Shaun Rooney and reported the below. Could be an interesting few weeks for St J⬇️

Rotherham United have set a deadline of next week to agree a fee with St Johnstone for Shaun Rooney – or they will move on to other targets.

The English League One side had their initial £200,000 bid for Saints’ double cup-winning hero knocked back last month and are now ready to return to the negotiating table.

If a deal can’t be struck in the next few days, however, they will walk away.

“There are five players we want and we’re bidding on four,” Rotherham manager Paul Warne said.

“We won’t take all four because they play in similar positions. We’re close to the parent clubs’ valuations and then it’s just a matter of negotiating with the players, which hopefully won’t be a problem.”

It’s a shame when a smaller club like St Johnstone do well they get utterly picked apart the following season. Same happened to Leicester when they won the league; same happened to Dundee United not too long ago; Montpellier in France. It’s standard, but still a shame.

[andrew70]

Rotherham also close to sign Odoffin going by Twitter.

[K-Zazu]

What happened to McCart?

[Jones28]

What happened to McCart?

Have the wheels came off?

[Radium]

Have the wheels came off?

Games a bogey


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[GordonHFC]

Have the wheels came off?

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[h18eeynick]

The Journo from the courier has tweets about Shaun Rooney and reported the below. Could be an interesting few weeks for St J⬇️

Rotherham United have set a deadline of next week to agree a fee with St Johnstone for Shaun Rooney – or they will move on to other targets.

The English League One side had their initial £200,000 bid for Saints’ double cup-winning hero knocked back last month and are now ready to return to the negotiating table.

If a deal can’t be struck in the next few days, however, they will walk away.

“There are five players we want and we’re bidding on four,” Rotherham manager Paul Warne said.

“We won’t take all four because they play in similar positions. We’re close to the parent clubs’ valuations and then it’s just a matter of negotiating with the players, which hopefully won’t be a problem.”


Why do clubs looking to buy players automatically expect the other club to agree to sell ? This includes Hibs . If the selling club realistically believe in their valuation rather than a stupid over the top valuation then the buying club should either negotiate a sensible deal around that or walk away. Doig is an example. Instead of insisting that Hibs reduce the price , just look for someone who matches what you want at the price you feel that you want to pay.

[worcesterhibby]

Why do clubs looking to buy players automatically expect the other club to agree to sell ? This includes Hibs . If the selling club realistically believe in their valuation rather than a stupid over the top valuation then the buying club should either negotiate a sensible deal around that or walk away. Doig is an example. Instead of insisting that Hibs reduce the price , just look for someone who matches what you want at the price you feel that you want to pay.

mostly because the deal usually involves the player getting a large increase in wages and therefore is often keen to move. Once a player wants out, it’s much harder for the selling club to get the fee they want, as refusing to sell till your price is met can lead to a very unhappy player. See comments about Celtic and Eduard as a good example.

[Dibben]

Chris Mueller not playing for Orlando tonight…

[Vault Boy]

Chris Mueller not playing for Orlando tonight…

Not even on the bench! :hyper

[BegbieHSC]

Commentator said the move is being brought forward 👀👀

[SteveHFC]

Commentator said the move is being brought forward 👀👀

:hyper

[Heisenberg]

https://twitter.com/byjuliapoe/status/1419427432587829248?s=21

Someone from Orlando saying his absence from the squad is nothing to do with a transfer.

[BegbieHSC]

https://twitter.com/byjuliapoe/status/1419427432587829248?s=21

Someone from Orlando saying his absence from the squad is nothing to do with a transfer.

Quick, abrupt end to some Sunday night transfer speculation excitement 😂😭.

[matty_f]

https://twitter.com/byjuliapoe/status/1419427432587829248?s=21

Someone from Orlando saying his absence from the squad is nothing to do with a transfer.

Well that’s just not nice.

[JohnM1875]

https://twitter.com/byjuliapoe/status/1419427432587829248?s=21

Someone from Orlando saying his absence from the squad is nothing to do with a transfer.

Not buying it! Hoping it really is that we're bringing the deal forward.

[ElginHibbie]

https://twitter.com/byjuliapoe/status/1419427432587829248?s=21

Someone from Orlando saying his absence from the squad is nothing to do with a transfer.

That's what they would say, isn't it!

At least that's what I'm telling myself to keep the excitement going

[erin go bragh]

That's what they would say, isn't it!

At least that's what I'm telling myself to keep the excitement going

Thought he went off injured in his last game for them .

[flash]

Be good to have our injured players back soon as that will give us a better idea of where we need to strengthen.
Obviously there is still a chance of departures but the recruitment team must surely have options in that case.
Personally think Nisbet and/or Doig could go.

[Brightside]

Be good to have our injured players back soon as that will give us a better idea of where we need to strengthen.
Obviously there is still a chance of departures but the recruitment team must surely have options in that case.
Personally think Nisbet and/or Doig could go.

I think only 2 are longer term.... Mackie and Cadden.

[jacomo]

Be good to have our injured players back soon as that will give us a better idea of where we need to strengthen.
Obviously there is still a chance of departures but the recruitment team must surely have options in that case.
Personally think Nisbet and/or Doig could go.


Unless anyone leaves the areas we need to strengthen are centre back, right back and centre forward no?

If chris cadden is seen as a right back (I think he might be) and his injury isn’t so bad then we may think we are ok there.

[flash]

Unless anyone leaves the areas we need to strengthen are centre back, right back and centre forward no?

If chris cadden is seen as a right back (I think he might be) and his injury isn’t so bad then we may think we are ok there.
Aye definitely centre back and striker. Two if Nisbet goes.

[flash]

I think only 2 are longer term.... Mackie and Cadden.

Mackie not really a first team player so just Cadden. Would hope to see Doyle-Hayes and Murphy involved this week even on bench.

[scoopyboy]

I think only 2 are longer term.... Mackie and Cadden.

I think Hallberg can be added to that, 2 months I was told

[Hibernian Verse]

I think Hallberg can be added to that, 2 months I was told

He won't be going anywhere this window then.

[04Sauzee]

I think Hallberg can be added to that, 2 months I was told

Glad it's only 2 months as there were a few stories of it being a season long injury. Not so good for him if he was wanting a move though .

[scoopyboy]

He won't be going anywhere this window then.

Nope, and he was going as well.

[Brightside]

I think Hallberg can be added to that, 2 months I was told

Aye - forgot about him. Quad strain i think... up to 8 weeks.

[scoopyboy]

Glad it's only 2 months as there were a few stories of it being a season long injury. Not so good for him if he was wanting a move though .

Two months is what I was told, it may have changed since then.

[flash]

Nope, and he was going as well.

Don't understand why he even came back after the summer break. He had to be leaving.

[04Sauzee]

Saints could be set to add to their squad this week with the capture of 22-year-old Finnish attacker Eetu Vertainen, after agreeing terms with Tampereen Ilves. The U21 cap missed yesterday's defeat to KuPS, with coach Jarkko Wiss confirming the player was on his way to Scotland.

[Greenworld]

According to a newcastle journalist New united interested in Doig also. Just need one of the teams to make a firm bid.

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[Hibs90]

According to a newcastle journalist New united interested in Doig also. Just need one of the teams to make a firm bid.

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We don't 'need' them to do anything.

[greenginger]

Saints could be set to add to their squad this week with the capture of 22-year-old Finnish attacker Eetu Vertainen, after agreeing terms with Tampereen Ilves. The U21 cap missed yesterday's defeat to KuPS, with coach Jarkko Wiss confirming the player was on his way to Scotland.


Jarkko Wiss. ? :confused: Did we not have a player with similar name ?

[Allant1981]

Jarkko Wiss. ? :confused: Did we not have a player with similar name ?

Same person i believe

[TheHibernator]

Jarkko Wiss. ? :confused: Did we not have a player with similar name ?

Eetu Vertainen also sounds very similar to Otso Virtanen, goalie we had under Lennon

[Souter96Mac]

According to a newcastle journalist New united interested in Doig also. Just need one of the teams to make a firm bid.

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As a Toon fan, I'm confident they won't be putting any bids in, unless they can get him on loan 😂

[Greenworld]

We don't 'need' them to do anything.Lol thats true but his sale would give us the opportunity to seriously add some quality players

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[Billy Whizz]

Chris Mueller not playing for Orlando tonight…

Where do we see him fitting in at Hibs? Is he a wide player

[PatHead]

Saints could be set to add to their squad this week with the capture of 22-year-old Finnish attacker Eetu Vertainen, after agreeing terms with Tampereen Ilves. The U21 cap missed yesterday's defeat to KuPS, with coach Jarkko Wiss confirming the player was on his way to Scotland.

St Mirren or St Johnstone?

[Greenworld]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hibs-set-appoint-former-norwich-24619209

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[Greenworld]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hibs-set-appoint-former-norwich-24619209

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[Souter96Mac]

St Mirren or St Johnstone?

Southampton I think

[04Sauzee]

St Mirren or St Johnstone?

Sorry I didn't make that clear at all. It was At Johnstone

[TheHibernator]

Twitter page 'Hibs Central' claiming St Johnstone striker Guy Melamed has been offered to Hibs.

[BegbieHSC]

Twitter page 'Hibs Central' claiming St Johnstone striker Guy Melamed has been offered to Hibs.

That account talks pish

[Onceinawhile]

Twitter page 'Hibs Central' claiming St Johnstone striker Guy Melamed has been offered to Hibs.

I think that was discussed a number of pages back (maybe 10+)

[TheHibernator]

I think that was discussed a number of pages back (maybe 10+)

Apologies, never seen it.

Thought even a nonsense rumour is better than spending 4 pages talking about left and right footed players again.

[PatHead]

Sorry I didn't make that clear at all. It was At Johnstone

No need for apologies. Thanks for clarifying.

[FifeHibs]

Any truth in the Marc Mcnulty link?

[04Sauzee]

Any truth in the Marc Mcnulty link?

Hadn't seen him linked to Hibs
Seen some mother's fans talking about him signing for them, permanent deal they were speculating about.

[Brightside]

That account talks pish

And that was on here weeks ago... Been offered to everyone.

[BegbieHSC]

Hadn't seen him linked to Hibs
Seen some mother's fans talking about him signing for them, permanent deal they were speculating about.

Speculation that we’ve hijacked the deal. Would take him as back up.

[calumhibee1]

Any truth in the Marc Mcnulty link?

Hopefully not

[FifeHibs]

Looks like
@MotherwellFC
could be pipped by
@HibernianFC
who are seemingly interested in bringing Marc Mcnulty back to the club. Other clubs are showing late interest including
@Official_STFC

[JohnM1875]

I'd actually be fine with McNulty coming in to provide competition.

Aye his second spell was pretty dire. But he wasn't in shape at all then.

Saw him a few times for Utd and he looked much better. Utd beating Aberdeen in the cup is a prime example.

He'd get in behind defences and if we have Allan back fit it could really work well.

[Selkirkhibs]

McNulty was a very good player for us first time around. If he comes back with the right attitude and head on he could be a a very good player for us again.

[JimBHibees]

I'd actually be fine with McNulty coming in to provide competition.

Aye his second spell was pretty dire. But he wasn't in shape at all then.

Saw him a few times for Utd and he looked much better. Utd beating Aberdeen in the cup is a prime example.

He'd get in behind defences and if we have Allan back fit it could really work well.

Reasonable back up not a starter Imo.

[Peevemor]

I'd actually be fine with McNulty coming in to provide competition.

Aye his second spell was pretty dire. But he wasn't in shape at all then.

Saw him a few times for Utd and he looked much better. Utd beating Aberdeen in the cup is a prime example.

He'd get in behind defences and if we have Allan back fit it could really work well.

During his frst spell he was excellent at playing off the shoulder of the last defender(s).

His second spell was poor in comparision.

I'd be happy enough with him coming back if he wasn't too expensive and he cut out the thuggish/petulant stuff.

[SHODAN]

McNulty would be fine as third choice behind Doidge and Nisbet.

[500miles]

McNulty was pretty good at United. Came back much fitter and worked hard on the pitch as well as getting goals.

[Stuart93]

I’d definitely take him as back up

[JimBHibees]

McNulty would be fine as third choice behind Doidge and Nisbet.

Yep

[bigwheel]

McNulty was pretty good at United. Came back much fitter and worked hard on the pitch as well as getting goals.

I agree. Would be a good addition to the squad

[neil7908]

Would be much happier getting Mueller in early but if that's not feasible McNulty on a year's deal would be decent.

[CapitalGreen]

Was there any conclusion into the police investigation into potential match fixing involving McNulty’s previous time at the club?

[HoboHarry]

I’d definitely take him as back up
I honestly never have understood why people say this - do you honestly think that a player like McNulty would come to Hibs knowing he was going to be a back up? And do you think Hibs are eager to pay the kind of wages it would take to get him knowing that he would likely be on the bench?

[Vault Boy]

On the basis of his ability alone, I think we'd be lucky to have McNulty as a 3rd choice striker. I'd be surprised if he'd join to play in that role, mind.

[Stuart93]

I honestly never have understood why people say this - do you honestly think that a player like McNulty would come to Hibs knowing he was going to be a back up? And do you think Hibs are eager to pay the kind of wages it would take to get him knowing that he would likely be on the bench?

What it means is, I wouldn’t be comfortable bringing McNulty in if he’s to be a guaranteed starter because I don’t think he’s as good as nisbet or doidge. If it was a striker for the starting 11 we were looking for I’d want better

If he doesn’t want sit on the bench that’s fair enough but he’s not good enough as a starter for us

[hibee316]

I honestly never have understood why people say this - do you honestly think that a player like McNulty would come to Hibs knowing he was going to be a back up? And do you think Hibs are eager to pay the kind of wages it would take to get him knowing that he would likely be on the bench?

Last season he scored 3 goals and had 1 assist over 25 games.
If he came he would definitely be a backup, unless he rediscovered some form from a few years ago to oust Doidge or Nisbet.

[J-C]

If McNulty came in he'd surely realise he won't be 1st choice but would expect him to push for a starting spot, wages wise I haven't a clue what he'd want and what we'd pay but I'm sure the folk in charge have it all under control.

[HendoDelivered]

Nothing in McNulty stuff (atm) according to his old man.

[Onceinawhile]

Apologies, never seen it.

Thought even a nonsense rumour is better than spending 4 pages talking about left and right footed players again.

No problem, I just remember it being discussed previously and think it was broadly agreed it was unlikely.

[joe_hfc]

Zhuhai))?t.

[Callum_62]

Zhuhai))?t.Guangdong province

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[neil7908]

Zhuhai))?t.

Class rumour.

[Saint Hibee]

Nothing in McNulty stuff (atm) according to his old man.

Good. 3 goals last season. Not good enough if we want to progress, even as backup.

[Hibs90]

Was there any conclusion into the police investigation into potential match fixing involving McNulty’s previous time at the club?

Can't seem to find any follow up reports.

TBH, even on strictly football ability I'd still say no based on last time.

[hibee316]

Good. 3 goals last season. Not good enough if we want to progress, even as backup.

There clearly is a very good player there. Has struggled for a couple of years though.

[Juice-Terry]

There clearly is a very good player there. Has struggled for a couple of years though.
Agreed. I think he'd be a very good signing.

[BILLYHIBS]

Dunfermline Athletic sign defender Rhys Breen from The Rangers on a 2 year deal


STV Sport

[mal]

Good. 3 goals last season. Not good enough if we want to progress, even as backup.

100% with you. Horrible scoring record for United last season, lousy for us in his second stint at ER to the extent that he looked fat and unfit (and should have been sent off for his unprofessional stamp on a Hearts player that would have left us playing most of the match with 10 men). Come to think of it, he was pretty lousy during the second half of his first stint with us, after he got his Scotland caps.

[BILLYHIBS]

100% with you. Horrible scoring record for United last season, lousy for us in his second stint at ER to the extent that he looked fat and unfit (and should have been sent off for his unprofessional stamp on a Hearts player that would have left us playing most of the match with 10 men). Come to think of it, he was pretty lousy during the second half of his first stint with us, after he got his Scotland caps.

:agree:

Would rather try and broker a deal for Shankland

[Squealing pig]

No thanks for mcnulty from me , hoping we would aim for better

[Brightside]

I dont think we are in for mcnulty at all.

[Hibiza]

Not again please.

[HendoDelivered]

Good. 3 goals last season. Not good enough if we want to progress, even as backup.

Was played out of position a lot (again, according to his old man)

[bigwheel]

Was played out of position a lot (again, according to his old man)

True. Was often out wide or in midfield. Looked amongst the best players in the park at ER against us

[JimBHibees]

I dont think we are in for mcnulty at all.

Would be surprised also given how poor he was the last time.

[tonyrougier123]

McNulty was poor tbh.would rather we gave Gullan a chance if that’s the height of our interest.

[Mutu]

McNulty is the kind of guy who would start the season on the bench but has more than enough quality to get a run in the team.

Feel like we should be getting someone in who is a bit more reliable from a fitness perspective though.

[04Sauzee]

Greg Stewart to St Johnstone? Saints make move to land former Rangers and Dundee star https://t.co/DBUCTTMG0v https://t.co/zCDosFgdi6

[Stuart93]

McNulty was poor tbh.would rather we gave Gullan a chance if that’s the height of our interest.

Wouldn’t be against this, disappointing that he’s not had much time to prove himself up top

[Smartie]

McNulty is the kind of guy who would start the season on the bench but has more than enough quality to get a run in the team.

Feel like we should be getting someone in who is a bit more reliable from a fitness perspective though.

There might be a “right time” to get McNulty.

He’s coasted about for a few years picking up his handsome Reading wage to go on loan to clubs where he’s been just a bit short of peak fitness and shown appetite and form in flashes.

That contract is going to come to an end. I reckon you’ll see a leaner, more driven and focussed player when he’s in his last year there and he’s needing to win his next permanent deal.

You want him that year, not the one when he’s back on easy street.

Clearly a good player who has something, but he’s also clearly lacking something too.

It might have been his 2nd spell with us but I remember going to sit down the front of the East one week, and you could see that he and Scott Allan were desperate to link up. He was making cracking wee runs that Allan was trying to pick out all the time. They might be a pretty decent combo (for example, I don’t see Doidge playing this sort of way).

[Greencore]

Not saying mcnulty is pish, but we've been there done that.

[tonyrougier123]

If we are looking at strikers I’d like to see us go for a bigger striker like Ollie Palmer at afc Wimbledon.someone good at ground game and also in the air.think we need a wee bit more physicality in the box

[Jakhog1]

:agree:

Would rather try and broker a deal for Shankland

This 100%, imagine a front pairing of Shankland and Nisbet, this is the ambition I would like to see

[EVENTUALLY]

Dunfermline Athletic sign defender Rhys Breen from The Rangers on a 2 year deal


STV Sport

I thought he played very well against Hibs in last season's Scottish Cup tie at Palmerston. Was out of position when Doidge ran through the middle to score but otherwise I thought he looked a decent prospect. Worth keeping an eye on.

[BILLYHIBS]

I thought he played very well against Hibs in last season's Scottish Cup tie at Palmerston. Was out of position when Doidge ran through the middle to score but otherwise I thought he looked a decent prospect. Worth keeping an eye on.
:agree:

The sort of signing you would expect Peter Grant to make

[Andy74]

This 100%, imagine a front pairing of Shankland and Nisbet, this is the ambition I would like to see

Prefer Doidge and Nisbet.

[King Cosell]

St Johnstone, and other unnamed Premiership clubs, interested in Greg Stewart.

[BILLYHIBS]

Prefer Doidge and Nisbet.
Was thinking more Shankland playing in the hole behind Nisbet and Doidge or as an impact Sub offering something different or more importantly a replacement for Nisbet when he goes :greengrin

[Greencore]

St Johnstone, and other unnamed Premiership clubs, interested in Greg Stewart.

Probably Dundee

[Andy74]

Was thinking more Shankland playing in the hole behind Nisbet and Doidge or as an impact Sub offering something different or more importantly a replacement for Nisbet when he goes :greengrin

I'd take him if Nisbet goes, definitely.

[AgentDaleCooper]

There might be a “right time” to get McNulty.

He’s coasted about for a few years picking up his handsome Reading wage to go on loan to clubs where he’s been just a bit short of peak fitness and shown appetite and form in flashes.

That contract is going to come to an end. I reckon you’ll see a leaner, more driven and focussed player when he’s in his last year there and he’s needing to win his next permanent deal.

You want him that year, not the one when he’s back on easy street.

Clearly a good player who has something, but he’s also clearly lacking something too.

It might have been his 2nd spell with us but I remember going to sit down the front of the East one week, and you could see that he and Scott Allan were desperate to link up. He was making cracking wee runs that Allan was trying to pick out all the time. They might be a pretty decent combo (for example, I don’t see Doidge playing this sort of way).

I get your logic, but it's a gamble and we'd still be paying part of his considerable wages. Not worth the risk IMO.

[jacomo]

There might be a “right time” to get McNulty.

He’s coasted about for a few years picking up his handsome Reading wage to go on loan to clubs where he’s been just a bit short of peak fitness and shown appetite and form in flashes.

That contract is going to come to an end. I reckon you’ll see a leaner, more driven and focussed player when he’s in his last year there and he’s needing to win his next permanent deal.

You want him that year, not the one when he’s back on easy street.

Clearly a good player who has something, but he’s also clearly lacking something too.

It might have been his 2nd spell with us but I remember going to sit down the front of the East one week, and you could see that he and Scott Allan were desperate to link up. He was making cracking wee runs that Allan was trying to pick out all the time. They might be a pretty decent combo (for example, I don’t see Doidge playing this sort of way).


McNulty has got plenty of talent but he doesn’t seem a player that Jack would want in his squad.

A guy who only puts the effort in when he’s looking for a new contract is not really what you want.

[BegbieHSC]

Daily Record reporting talks for getting Mueller in early have “stepped up”. We’ve got to negotiate with the MLS as opposed to Orlando City.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/chris-mueller-hibs-transfer-boost-24621841

[04Sauzee]

Daily Record reporting talks for getting Mueller in early have “stepped up”. We’ve got to negotiate with the MLS as opposed to Orlando City.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/chris-mueller-hibs-transfer-boost-24621841

Yup Scott Burns reporting

Chris Mueller in Hibs transfer boost as early arrival Orlando City talks step up | @ScottBurns75

https://t.co/TpldWnVEG0 https://t.co/d1pc0NKJpZ

[bingo70]

Daily Record reporting talks for getting Mueller in early have “stepped up”. We’ve got to negotiate with the MLS as opposed to Orlando City.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/chris-mueller-hibs-transfer-boost-24621841

I read the tweet that linked to that story and I’ve read the headline. I’m struggling to make sense of it though.

Am I going mad or does it not read right? Is there a missing comma or full stop or something?