Summer 2021-22 transfer thread

[Dmas]

Really, that's showing zero ambition whatsoever, gone and never to be heard of again until he comes back and ends up lower half of SPFL, maybe nice lifestyle but he's only 25 and never actually tested himself.


Never tested himself? he left Dundee utd for sporting Lisbon, instead of coming back with his tail between his legs he moved to a smaller team in the Portuguese top league and won player of the year, its a short career he could come back here and watch the ball fly over his head for 3k a week or earn millions in a pretty special part of the world

[The Modfather]

Really, that's showing zero ambition whatsoever, gone and never to be heard of again until he comes back and ends up lower half of SPFL, maybe nice lifestyle but he's only 25 and never actually tested himself.

I’d say going to Portugal at a young age is very much testing himself. He’s now going to another continent and lifestyle. I think he should be commended, and a positive example for Scottish youngsters. If he had simply taken the step up to the Old Firm he’d have been criticised for taking the easy option.

[Onceinawhile]

Never tested himself? he left Dundee utd for sporting Lisbon, instead of coming back with his tail between his legs he moved to a smaller team in the Portuguese top league and won player of the year, its a short career he could come back here and watch the ball fly over his head for 3k a week or earn millions in a pretty special part of the world

He signed for sporting club de Portugal. Not sporting Lisbon.

[J-C]

Never tested himself? he left Dundee utd for sporting Lisbon, instead of coming back with his tail between his legs he moved to a smaller team in the Portuguese top league and won player of the year, its a short career he could come back here and watch the ball fly over his head for 3k a week or earn millions in a pretty special part of the world
I get the going to Lisbon as a youngster was brave but he's played in their Div 2 the majority of it apart from his very brief spell here. I think he's a talented lad but feel he's never been anywhere near his potential and I'm surprised he's not gone to an English Championship team, or tested himself at a better level than Vancouver, just feel it's a waste of talent.

[JimBHibees]

Really, that's showing zero ambition whatsoever, gone and never to be heard of again until he comes back and ends up lower half of SPFL, maybe nice lifestyle but he's only 25 and never actually tested himself.

Tested himself much more than players that spend their whole career in Scotland. Different cultures different languages different styles of football. More Scottish players and people in general should do so.

[Baader]

He signed for sporting club de Portugal. Not sporting Lisbon.

One and the same. But aye, officially, there is no club by the name of Sporting Lisbon. Just Sporting.

[Iggy Pope]

He signed for sporting club de Portugal. Not sporting Lisbon.

:faf:
Post of the year.

[BobMilne]

:faf:
Post of the year.

Correct

[Hibby70]

He signed for sporting club de Portugal. Not sporting Lisbon.

It's Sporting Clube de Portugal actually. 😁

[Onceinawhile]

One and the same. But aye, officially, there is no club by the name of Sporting Lisbon. Just Sporting.

Aye there is...

Sporting Lisboa benfica aka benfica.

[Onceinawhile]

It's Sporting Clube de Portugal actually. 😁

🤣

That'll teach me for being pedantic incorrectly.

[FilipinoHibs]

🤣

That'll teach me for being pedantic incorrectly.

Nobody calls them that in Portugal. Simply Sporting. Outside Portugal they are known as Sporting Lisbon - the Lisbon branch of the club.

I am a Benfica boy. Similarly, they are not known in Portugal as Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Just Benfica or SL Benfica.

[Greenbeard]

One and the same. But aye, officially, there is no club by the name of Sporting Lisbon. Just Sporting.
Entered a team in a works related 5-a-side tournie once and called ourselves Sporting Lesbian. The commentator just kept referring to us as "the lesbians". Didn't go down well with some!

[Bangkok Hibby]

Wasn't there an amateur side in the dim and distant past (maybe still going for all I know) called Borrusia Marchmont Gladbach

[04Sauzee]

Wasn't there an amateur side in the dim and distant past (maybe still going for all I know) called Borrusia Marchmont Gladbach

There was , sure they played in the Sunday league.

[brog]

Wasn't there an amateur side in the dim and distant past (maybe still going for all I know) called Borrusia Marchmont Gladbach

I preferred Dinamo Mince!! :greengrin, also AC Milanda.

[Dibben]

I preferred Dinamo Mince!! :greengrin, also AC Milanda.

I used to play against ‘Gyleatasaray’

[Baader]

Aye there is...

Sporting Lisboa benfica aka benfica.

That's not their name either...

[Jonnyboy]

AC Milanda, based in Lochend I believe

[Heisenberg]

Doig away then?

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/josh-doig-left-out-of-hibs-squad-for-motherwell-clash-as-suitors-circle-3330618

[J-C]

Doig away then?

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/josh-doig-left-out-of-hibs-squad-for-motherwell-clash-as-suitors-circle-3330618


Says permanent and loan deals being discussed, I wonder if Hibs re trying to sell with the option of a season long loan to aid his development, it also means he's get a big bump in wages.

[villager]

I preferred Dinamo Mince!! :greengrin, also AC Milanda.

Blast from the past! Played for the team in the early ninties, the season we 86'd it :rolleyes:

[McD]

Twist it whatever way you want Grealish is a very good player and a delight to watch, give me Bruno everyday and I'm not a Man U fan.
Position for position Neymar wide left for Barcelona under Pep far superior, for the record I'm not a Man City lover either.


I take your point and agree, pretty such Pep had left Barca before Neymar arrived though :greengrin

[flash]

I preferred Dinamo Mince!! :greengrin, also AC Milanda.

Some amount of mince on this thread.

[Key West]

I take your point and agree, pretty such Pep had left Barca before Neymar arrived though :greengrin

Did acknowledge that on a previous post, put that down to a poor memory!

[HibeeSS0762]

Anyone got an idea where Josh is off to?

[TelaStella]

There’s been plenty talk around a new cb and a new striker this window but less on a potential left back replacement. With it now all but sealed who would people like us to look at?


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[Dmas]

There’s been plenty talk around a new cb and a new striker this window but less on a potential left back replacement. With it now all but sealed who would people like us to look at?


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A guy from Hamilton was quoted early in the window a few times can’t mind his name

[GloryGlory]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9849747/Burnley-Watford-4m-battle-sign-Hibs-left-Josh-Doig.html

Burnley/Watford £4M with them then loaning to Nott'm Forest?

[Greencore]

Anyone got an idea where Josh is off to?

Chat on twitter its Leeds and Watford interested.

[calumhibee1]

Anything north of £2m is a good quick profit for Hibs. As it looks like it’ll be closer to £5m it’ll be exceptional business.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Chat on twitter its Leeds and Watford interested.


Leeds spent £13m on a LB a few weeks back, not Leeds

[HendoDelivered]

Scott McMann in if Doig goes?

[neil7908]

Leeds spent £13m on a LB a few weeks back, not Leeds

Don't think that rules them out. They'll see Doig as one for the future, not here and now £4m is nothing to EPL clubs.

[Hibs90]

There’s been plenty talk around a new cb and a new striker this window but less on a potential left back replacement. With it now all but sealed who would people like us to look at?


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Not sure but I'd have imagined Hibs will have someone in mind surely.

[Heisenberg]

Scott McMann in if Doig goes?

Think he’s just back from injury and seems to have come on for Hamilton yesterday to play on the wing instead of left back. Not the best defensively. Sure there will be plenty options out there but we’ll need to act fast.

[neil7908]

Think he’s just back from injury and seems to have come on for Hamilton yesterday to play on the wing instead of left back. Not the best defensively. Sure there will be plenty options out there but we’ll need to act fast.

This move has been coming for a while so surely Hibs will have prepared some options. Just hope we can move quickly
. Massively game on Thursday.

[500miles]

Who plays left back for St Mirren?

[mjhibby]

Who plays left back for St Mirren?

🤣🤣

[itslegaltender]

Entered a team in a works related 5-a-side tournie once and called ourselves Sporting Lesbian. The commentator just kept referring to us as "the lesbians". Didn't go down well with some!

we played 5 years at Sighthill power league as Sporting Bad Haircuts

[mjhibby]

Aye there is...

Sporting Lisboa benfica aka benfica.

These posts should come with a pedant alert.🤣

[Greencore]

From the s*n


DOIG UPDATE

Watford are NOT in the mix for Josh Doig at the minute, reports claim.

Doig missed the Motherwell win this afternoon as Jack Ross said a move away was 'highly likely.

Watford were amongst a Premier League duo thought to be chasing his £4million signature.

But Adam Leventhal from the Athletic says the Hornets are not one of the two in the hunt.

He tweeted this evening: "Understand Hibs close to an agreement with 2 clubs for sale of Doig.

"Fee likely to be £4-5m. Loads interested during window including Burnley who appear willing to onward loan, with Forest interested.

"WatfordFC not in mix at this point."

[Dazzjw1875]

Really hope its agreed soon and we can spend on CB LB ST and agree to get Mueller in early. Be sad to see Doig go if it happens but if its 4-5M as reported thats outstanding return for Hibs and you cannot KO.

[badabing67]

If Josh Doig is getting loaned out why is the loan not with us, he could get Group stage Europa Conf experience if he stays with us. Hope he plays on Thursady not even seen him at ER yet FFS.
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[S4uzee]

Really hope its agreed soon and we can spend on CB LB ST and agree to get Mueller in early. Be sad to see Doig go if it happens but if its 4-5M as reported thats outstanding return for Hibs and you cannot KO.

I agree, great business for Hibs. Would be disappointed with anything less than 4mil

[MWHIBBIES]

If Josh Doig is getting loaned out why is the loan not with us, he could get Group stage Europa Conf experience if he stays with us. Hope he plays on Thursady not even seen him at ER yet FFS.
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Its not really up to us who west ham loan their player to.

[badabing67]

Its not really up to us who west ham loan their player to.

Where you seeing its West Ham

[Iain G]

Its not really up to us who west ham loan their player to.

I hope it's not West Ham, hateful club with ****my owners, horrid fans and an awful manager.

[flash]

Its not really up to us who west ham loan their player to.

Or Burnley.....

[MWHIBBIES]

Where you seeing its West Ham


I hope it's not West Ham, hateful club with ****my owners, horrid fans and an awful manager.


Or Burnley.....

Indeed. I'm speaking hypothetically. But whichever club it is owns Doig when it happens, they can do whatever they want with him.

[bingo70]

I hope it's not West Ham, hateful club with ****my owners, horrid fans and an awful manager.

In what sense is Moyes an awful manager? He’s done a great job there.

I don’t know a huge amount about them but I’ve always quite liked awest Ham. Good traditional club is my perception of them.

Sure they’ve got some ****my fans though.

[flash]

Indeed. I'm speaking hypothetically. But whichever club it is owns Doig when it happens, they can do whatever they want with him.

A season in the Championship would do him the world of good.

[badabing67]

Indeed. I'm speaking hypothetically. But whichever club it is owns Doig when it happens, they can do whatever they want with him.

We are in the driving seat we can have conditions as part of any agreement and if he is going out on loan he should be offered back here first.

[calumhibee1]

Really hope its agreed soon and we can spend on CB LB ST and agree to get Mueller in early. Be sad to see Doig go if it happens but if its 4-5M as reported thats outstanding return for Hibs and you cannot KO.

Absolutely.

If the £4-5m can be reinvested in the team then we could be in an incredibly strong position.

[bingo70]

Absolutely.

If the £4-5m can be reinvested in the team then we could be in an incredibly strong position.

Probably not out with the question we could still get a few million for Nisbet too.

[weecounty hibby]

Probably not out with the question we could still get a few million for Nisbet too.

Based on today's performance I'd be gutted to lose Nisbet. Just can't see who would come in and replace him. Actually not just in todays performance but overall he has been magic for Hibs

[Haymaker]

Sure they’ve got some ****my fans though.

Alright I do post :hyper a lot but I'm not THAT bad..!

[MWHIBBIES]

We are in the driving seat we can have conditions as part of any agreement and if he is going out on loan he should be offered back here first.

We can negotiate a deal, but they can also just say no? I mean, they clearly do not want to loan him to us? Maybe the player wants to get used to life away from home etc?

[Stuart93]

Be sad to see Doig go but 4/5m would be superb business. Hopefully allows us to bring a few in including sealing a deal for McCart. Definitely would need to replace doig with another LB, bring in mueller and another striker and we’re in a great position

[Iggy Pope]

Probably not out with the question we could still get a few million for Nisbet too.

What are we one game in and selling the lot of them?

[bingo70]

What are we one game in and selling the lot of them?

One game in?

Nisbet has been with us for a season and there’s been loads of speculation about him moving on.

I’m not saying I want us to sell him, I’m saying it’s a realistic possibility.

[Souter96Mac]

Will be sad to see Doig leave, but he seems such a promising talent, I'm sure he's destined for much higher things.

I do hope that the club reinvest the money being brought in. Would love to see us bring a quality CB, whilst replacing Doig at LB, and hopefully bringing in Mueller sooner, and maybe another forward in on loan.

Wouldn't mind seeing the below incomings:
CB - Kerr
LB - Robson (United)
Mueller
ST: McNulty (on loan)

If we were able to get the above in from Doug's fee, and keep our other talents, that would be some window imo.

[Suburban Hibby]

Will be sad to see Doig leave, but he seems such a promising talent, I'm sure he's destined for much higher things.

I do hope that the club reinvest the money being brought in. Would love to see us bring a quality CB, whilst replacing Doig at LB, and hopefully bringing in Mueller sooner, and maybe another forward in on loan..
Wouldn't mind seeing the below incomings:
CB - Kerr
LB - Robson (United)
Mueller
ST: McNulty (on loan)

If we were able to get the above in from Doug's fee, and keep our other talents, that would be some window imo.


I would be disappointed with this tbh- think we could do the above for1-1.5 mill

[Iggy Pope]

Will be sad to see Doig leave, but he seems such a promising talent, I'm sure he's destined for much higher things.

I do hope that the club reinvest the money being brought in. Would love to see us bring a quality CB, whilst replacing Doig at LB, and hopefully bringing in Mueller sooner, and maybe another forward in on loan.

Wouldn't mind seeing the below incomings:
CB - Kerr
LB - Robson (United)
Mueller
ST: McNulty (on loan)

If we were able to get the above in from Doug's fee, and keep our other talents, that would be some window imo.


Who is Robson I’ve never heard of him and why McNulty?

[Iggy Pope]

One game in?

Nisbet has been with us for a season and there’s been loads of speculation about him moving on.

I’m not saying I want us to sell him, I’m saying it’s a realistic possibility.

It didn’t read that way Bingo it read like it was all about selling.

[CapitalGreen]

Will be sad to see Doig leave, but he seems such a promising talent, I'm sure he's destined for much higher things.

I do hope that the club reinvest the money being brought in. Would love to see us bring a quality CB, whilst replacing Doig at LB, and hopefully bringing in Mueller sooner, and maybe another forward in on loan.

Wouldn't mind seeing the below incomings:
CB - Kerr
LB - Robson (United)
Mueller
ST: McNulty (on loan)

If we were able to get the above in from Doug's fee, and keep our other talents, that would be some window imo.

I’d be gutted if we brought in Robson and McNulty, neither player are going to move us forward.

[Nicho87]

Did Ross say money will be made available if doig does leave

[Peevemor]

Did Ross say money will be made available if doig does leaveHe never mentioned it (that I seen or heard).

[bingo70]

It didn’t read that way Bingo it read like it was all about selling.

Not at all.

I do recognise that our business model is about buying cheap, selling high and then reinvesting however i think we will struggle to replace Nesbit. Would cost fortunes.

[Big_Franck]

Who is Robson I’ve never heard of him and why McNulty?

Young-ish Dundee United left back. Never thought he was up to much when I've watched them though, he's been poor at times. I'd hope we are looking at better for left back as he isn't much better than Stevenson IMO.

[Hibbyradge]

Not at all.

I do recognise that our business model is about buying cheap, selling high and then reinvesting however i think we will struggle to replace Nesbit. Would cost fortunes.

What did he cost us

[Big_Franck]

Did Ross say money will be made available if doig does leave

No, he didn't mention transfers in. He only spoke about Doig. Clearly we'll be working on replacements already and probably have been all summer.

[Souter96Mac]

Who is Robson I’ve never heard of him and why McNulty?

Robson is a young LB from United, seems to be fairly rated and English clubs are after him I think. Not as good as Doig, but maybe a not bad replacement?

McNulty was just a suggestion as a backup. I'd be happy for us going for a new target to be honest, but there weren't any names I know well enough to suggest.

[Unseen work]

Jamie McCart
Tony Gallagher
Lawrence Shankland
Chris Mueller - in early.

The boy that told me about Mueller signing before it had been mentioned said that the above are players on our list. Imagine Shankland and Gallagher are incase Nisbet and Doig leave

[davhibby]

Jamie McCart
Tony Gallagher
Lawrence Shankland
Chris Mueller

The boy that told me about Mueller signing before it had been mentioned said that the above are players on our list. Imagine Shankland and Gallagher are incase Nisbet and Doig.

Is Gallagher the Scottish boy at Liverpool, started out at Falkirk? That would be an interesting one

[Nicho87]

Now is the time to make a statement and cherry pick

Let’s buy mccart, bid for shankland, get mueller in now.

🙌

[Unseen work]

Is Gallagher the Scottish boy at Liverpool, started out at Falkirk? That would be an interesting one

Yeah mate

[bingo70]

What did he cost us

I suspect you know what he cost us.

That doesn’t mean a similar player will be available at the same cost now though.

FWIW I’ve got loads of faith in the recruitment team at Hibs just now, there’s been things I’ve been critical of but I think our recruitment has been excellent.

[Andy74]

Is Gallagher the Scottish boy at Liverpool, started out at Falkirk? That would be an interesting one

Gallagher was meant to be signing for Sunderland on a free but they pulled out at the last minute a couple of days ago. Apparently
because another target had become available.

[Souter96Mac]

Jamie McCart
Tony Gallagher
Lawrence Shankland
Chris Mueller - in early.

The boy that told me about Mueller signing before it had been mentioned said that the above are players on our list. Imagine Shankland and Gallagher are incase Nisbet and Doig leave

Would be delighted if we managed the above.

Say we bring in £4m at least for Doig:
McCart £500k
Gallagher £300k?
Shankland £750k
Mueller £500k?

Complete guesses at the above figures, but that would still leave us just shy of £2m from Doig's sale

[Unseen work]

Would be delighted if we managed the above.

Say we bring in £4m at least for Doig:
McCart £500k
Gallagher £300k?
Shankland £750k
Mueller £500k?

Complete guesses at the above figures, but that would still leave us just shy of £2m from Doig's sale

Yeah no idea about actual fee’s but from having a quick read about Gallagher since he mentioned him he is free to go so don’t think they’d be looking for a fee.

Shankland is in the last year of his contract and isn’t hanging them in so I think they’d be lucky to get 750k.

[JimBHibees]

Young-ish Dundee United left back. Never thought he was up to much when I've watched them though, he's been poor at times. I'd hope we are looking at better for left back as he isn't much better than Stevenson IMO.

Agree not a huge fan of Robson would probably prefer McMann at Hamilton

[Andy74]

Would be delighted if we managed the above.

Say we bring in £4m at least for Doig:
McCart £500k
Gallagher £300k?
Shankland £750k
Mueller £500k?

Complete guesses at the above figures, but that would still leave us just shy of £2m from Doig's sale

Gallagher was going for free and no danger we'd pay £500k to get 5 months worth of Mueller!

[Hibbyradge]

I suspect you know what he cost us.

That doesn’t mean a similar player will be available at the same cost now though.

FWIW I’ve got loads of faith in the recruitment team at Hibs just now, there’s been things I’ve been critical of but I think our recruitment has been excellent.

The point is that nearly every superstar footballer started out worth very little or nothing. It may not cost us anything to replace any player we sell, except possibly, time.

Nisbet, Doig, Porteous, Boyle and Doidge are worth many millions to us and what did they collectively cost? Add SJM into the equation and the abilities of our recruitment team becomes very apparent.

[thebausburst]

Would be delighted if we managed the above.

Say we bring in £4m at least for Doig:
McCart £500k
Gallagher £300k?
Shankland £750k
Mueller £500k?

Complete guesses at the above figures, but that would still leave us just shy of £2m from Doig's sale

Transfer budgets include player wages for duration of the contract, so not just the transfer fees.

[CMurdoch]

Gallagher was going for free and no danger we'd pay £500k to get 5 months worth of Mueller!

I, there is only so much yogurt you can eat

[King Cosell]

Dundee Utd left-back Jamie Robson on the market, bids around 200k. Tam McManus likes him but thinks the fee will be a bit higher.

[Unseen work]

Robson is a not bad player, don’t think he’s at the level of where we want to get to though.

It’s a shame Mackie isn’t fit and doesn’t appear to be as he looks a good player to me and could potentially take the position.

For me Doig had showed how important it is having a threat down the left, he has been a fantastic option and single handedly dragged us up the pitch at times. I want another athletic full back the bombs forward and has pace.

A Josh Doig and David Murphy hybrid would be perfect 😁

[DetroitHibs]

Can't see us going for Shankland if we are only playing with Nisbet as our lone forward. Playing with two up top and Doidge from the bench sounds a very tasty Frontline though.

[Dunbar Hibee]

I hope it's not West Ham, hateful club with ****my owners, horrid fans and an awful manager.

****my owners I will give you;. The rest of your post is a lot of ***** tho. Slaver

[Mr. Wonderful]

Callum Booth anyone?

[Since90+2]

Callum Booth anyone?

Not for me.

[Crunchie]

Callum Booth anyone?
That ship has long sailed, it's good to see him playing well though, I always liked him when he was with us and was disappointed he didn't make it here.

[Key West]

That ship has long sailed, it's good to see him playing well though, I always liked him when he was with us and was disappointed he didn't make it here.

Booth was young when he was at Hibs and got absolutely ripped apart in a game away to Kilmarnock, I can’t remember the winger but he ended up going down south, it says a lot that he bounced back from that though it took him a while, I agree though we should be looking elsewhere.

[GibbytheHibby2]

I would love to see McNamara at RB (I think he’s at Millwall) always look excellent at St J while on loan there.

[Souter96Mac]

I would love to see McNamara at RB (I think he’s at Millwall) always look excellent at St J while on loan there.

Agreed he did look a good player. I think he ended up playing a good chunk of games for Millwall towards the end of last season mind, so reckon he's out of reach.

Once fit, I'd like to see Cadden play at RB

[Lendo]

Speaking to a scout friend of mine, mentioned Shankland being on £5000 a week and £5000 a goal at United. No way we will be matching or paying more than that. He’s had a few offers from down south that he’s rejected as it’s still better money at Dundee United.

Also saw him absolutely blazing two Wednesday’s ago in Kitty O’Sheas on Frederick Street. Comes across as a bit of a knob.

[Percy Vere]

Speaking to a scout friend of mine, mentioned Shankland being on £5000 a week and £5000 a goal at United. No way we will be matching or paying more than that. He’s had a few offers from down south that he’s rejected as it’s still better money at Dundee United.

Also saw him absolutely blazing two Wednesday’s ago in Kitty O’Sheas on Frederick Street. Comes across as a bit of a knob.

And all Hibs players are teetotallers and there are no knobs in the squad aye?

[hibbysam]

Speaking to a scout friend of mine, mentioned Shankland being on £5000 a week and £5000 a goal at United. No way we will be matching or paying more than that. He’s had a few offers from down south that he’s rejected as it’s still better money at Dundee United.

Also saw him absolutely blazing two Wednesday’s ago in Kitty O’Sheas on Frederick Street. Comes across as a bit of a knob.

Christ almighty, young lad probably has a day off and enjoys himself, maybe a bit too much, and he’s a knob for that. Near enough every under 30 in Scotland will be a knob then.

[Wilson]

Christ almighty, young lad probably has a day off and enjoys himself, maybe a bit too much, and he’s a knob for that. Near enough every under 30 in Scotland will be a knob then.

Near enough.

[SMAXXA]

Speaking to a scout friend of mine, mentioned Shankland being on £5000 a week and £5000 a goal at United. No way we will be matching or paying more than that. He’s had a few offers from down south that he’s rejected as it’s still better money at Dundee United.

Also saw him absolutely blazing two Wednesday’s ago in Kitty O’Sheas on Frederick Street. Comes across as a bit of a knob.

£5k a goal 😂 you’ve had your leg pulled there no way he will be on that

[Peevemor]

£5k a goal 😂 you’ve had your leg pulled there no way he will be on that

Never trusted scouts - was a BB lad myself.

[SMAXXA]

Never trusted scouts - was a BB lad myself.

😂👏

[Scottie]

Never trusted scouts - was a BB lad myself.
BB’s Also known as ‘The Bubbly Bairns’ if I remember rightly :wink:

[Peevemor]

BB’s Also known as ‘The Bubbly Bairns’ if I remember rightly :wink:

That's it - the gloves are off!

[J-C]

Speaking to a scout friend of mine, mentioned Shankland being on £5000 a week and £5000 a goal at United. No way we will be matching or paying more than that. He’s had a few offers from down south that he’s rejected as it’s still better money at Dundee United.

Also saw him absolutely blazing two Wednesday’s ago in Kitty O’Sheas on Frederick Street. Comes across as a bit of a knob.

United getting their monies worth out of him eh? 🤣

[badabing67]

Where do you find out the results of the ballot for the next game and when anybody

[bingo70]

Where do you find out the results of the ballot for the next game and when anybody

Probably not on the summer transfer thread 😂

In all seriousness though, it’s not been confirmed by the club yet so will just need to keep your eyes peeled for today’s social media stuff I think.

[badabing67]

Probably not on the summer transfer thread 😂

In all seriousness though, it’s not been confirmed by the club yet so will just need to keep your eyes peeled for today’s social media stuff I think.


Thanx

[heretoday]

Use Doig money to buy stronger defence. They're not good.

[Coco Bryce]

Offer a £million to Hertz for Souttar. Great player.

[bingo70]

Use Doig money to buy stronger defence. They're not good.

I disagree.

I think we will struggle to replace Porteous and Hanlon. Both excellent defenders IMO. I also think our defence record reflected that last season.

They might make some mistakes but if we want ball playing centre halves that comes with the territory IMO.

I think we lost 2 poor goals yesterday but that happens to every team, proof is in the pudding is over a longer period of time and as I say, our decent defensive record last season shows they’re more than good enough.

[Dalianwanda]

Use Doig money to buy stronger defence. They're not good.

Based on what? Our defence was strong last year shown in improved goals conceded to games ratio. We can always improve the team but remove the whole defence??

[NC1875]

Offer a £million to Hertz for Souttar. Great player.

He’ll be injured again soon no doubt. Boys had no luck.

[Wilson]

Based on what? Our defence was strong last year shown in improved goals conceded to games ratio. We can always improve the team but remove the whole defence??

Why not? We can always sell someone and buy another whole defence when this one also loses goals.

Mathie and Ross obviously got their jobs because of their expertise in flinging babies out with bathwater.

[WhileTheChief..]

Offer a £million to Hertz for Souttar. Great player.

Contract up next year.

He’ll leave for nothing, they all do :greengrin

[Fergus52]

Use Doig money to buy stronger defence. They're not good.

35 goals conceded in the league last season, which was our best defensive record in the top flight since McLeish, would imply otherwise.

[Nevi_SOL]

35 goals conceded in the league last season, which was our best defensive record in the top flight since McLeish, would imply otherwise.

With le god at centre half as well I’m sure

[Northernhibee]

I honestly think it’s ****ing mental that people don’t rate Porto, Hanlon, Stevenson and McGinn. I don’t know what else they have to prove and we will miss them when they move on.

We need more depth there but to think we can do much better is absolutely baffling.

[Heisenberg]

Burnley not one of the clubs after Doig apparently. Or maybe they’ve missed out and are trying to distance themselves…

https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/transfer-news/josh-doig-burnley-watford-hibs-21202744.amp#click=https://t.co/l0AW9vDTbT

[Key West]

I honestly think it’s ****ing mental that people don’t rate Porto, Hanlon, Stevenson and McGinn. I don’t know what else they have to prove and we will miss them when they move on.

We need more depth there but to think we can do much better is absolutely baffling.

Seriously, baffling?

[jacomo]

I disagree.

I think we will struggle to replace Porteous and Hanlon. Both excellent defenders IMO. I also think our defence record reflected that last season.

They might make some mistakes but if we want ball playing centre halves that comes with the territory IMO.

I think we lost 2 poor goals yesterday but that happens to every team, proof is in the pudding is over a longer period of time and as I say, our decent defensive record last season shows they’re more than good enough.


We need more cover in defence and a new left back when Doig goes. But we had a good defence last season - Hanlon in particular was excellent. How people can’t see that I do not know.

[Since452]

£5k a goal 😂 you’ve had your leg pulled there no way he will be on that

You'd think he'd be scoring more if he was!

[Since452]

I honestly think it’s ****ing mental that people don’t rate Porto, Hanlon, Stevenson and McGinn. I don’t know what else they have to prove and we will miss them when they move on.

We need more depth there but to think we can do much better is absolutely baffling.

The same people that don't rate Jack Ross. You'd think we finished 3rd, get to cup finals and Europe every season. This is a very good time for this football club, we should be enjoying it.

[Dalianwanda]

Why not? We can always sell someone and buy another whole defence when this one also loses goals.

Mathie and Ross obviously got their jobs because of their expertise in flinging babies out with bathwater.

😅

[Andy74]

Burnley not one of the clubs after Doig apparently. Or maybe they’ve missed out and are trying to distance themselves…

https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/transfer-news/josh-doig-burnley-watford-hibs-21202744.amp#click=https://t.co/l0AW9vDTbT

Strange article. ‘Only’ 45 senior appearances at his age!

[WhileTheChief..]

^^
It is, we are, and thing's will continue to get better!

I've never felt so optimistic about our club.

I was looking at this list of staff earlier. It just looks like we're being run properly at last.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/our-club/club-directory

I get the feeling that we're finally going to see the potential that we all knew was there. It's like we're being let off the leash or something, everything is coming together nicely.

[Ozyhibby]

^^
It is, we are, and thing's will continue to get better!

I've never felt so optimistic about our club.

I was looking at this list of staff earlier. It just looks like we're being run properly at last.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/our-club/club-directory

I get the feeling that we're finally going to see the potential that we all knew was there. It's like we're being let off the leash or something, everything is coming together nicely.

That’s a significant non playing wage Bill there but it is showing on the park anyway.[emoji106]


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[neil7908]

Kane hasn't shown up for training with Spurs. Looks like he's going to play hard ball and force a move.

I wonder if the English press will go after him? Actually, I think I know the answer to that.

[flash]

Burnley not one of the clubs after Doig apparently. Or maybe they’ve missed out and are trying to distance themselves…

https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/transfer-news/josh-doig-burnley-watford-hibs-21202744.amp#click=https://t.co/l0AW9vDTbT

So not Burnley or Watford. I will take a guess at Southampton being one of them.

[Iain G]

Kane hasn't shown up for training with Spurs. Looks like he's going to play hard ball and force a move.

I wonder if the English press will go after him? Actually, I think I know the answer to that.

Could be the makeweight in a deal for Nisbet? 😁

[GloryGlory]

So not Burnley or Watford. I will take a guess at Southampton being one of them.

Leeds and West Ham another two who have been mentioned.

Maybe Arsenal will revive their interest, too, although they seem to have cooled a bit since being quoted £5M.

[JohnM1875]

Hopefully if Doig is going in gets sorted in the next day or so. That way it gives us more time to get our targets in.

Though the longer it goes on the more teams seem to be saying its not them who's shown an interest.

[500miles]

We seem to be moving in the direction of becoming a very attacking team. I'm concerned that puts a lot of pressure on our back four, and I'm not convinced McCart would make a huge difference to that, because he's shone in a team that plays as a very defensively solid.

[theonlywayisup]

Comes across as a bit of a knob.

I've got no view on whether he is or not, but when you compare Shankland and Nisbet there are similarities but also huge differences.

Both have had to work hard to get where there are. Many a footballer suffer knockbacks along their career path. It's how they respond to them that matters.

Shankland started off at Queens Park, before earning a dream move to Aberdeen, one of the top teams outside of the Old Firm. He was four years at Aberdeen, playing only 17 games for them, with loans to Dunfermline, St Mirren and Morton, before leaving and joining Ayr United. His move down a level worked for him, for after two years with Ayr left them to join Dundee United, where his career has stagnated a bit. I'd say he's a proven goalscorer, but doesn't have the attitude/skill/luck to make it as a 'great player'. Great in the context of the SPFL. He's been 'lucky' enough to get call ups for Scotland, but has drifted out of the picture of late.

Nisbet started off at Partick Thistle playing only 17 games for them, with loans to East Stirlingshire, Ayr United and Dumbarton. He left Thistle, joining Raith Rovers. One season at Raith Rovers playing in the 3rd tier of Scottish Football, resulted in a move to Dunfermline in the 2nd tier, before joining the Hibees after a single season at Dunfermline. With just one season at the Hibees, he's now an established Scotland player having played three times in Euro 2021. On the basis of yesterday's game, he's now upped his level of performance and he's destined for a big move south (and hopefully not West).

The start of their careers are vey similar. However, one looks to me that he'll only ever be an okay SPFL striker (most of goals have been in the lower levels), whilst the other is getting better with each passing season. Going for Shankland would be a big disappointment to me. All IMO.

[Torto7]

I've got no view on whether he is or not, but when you compare Shankland and Nisbet there are similarities but also huge differences.

Both have had to work hard to get where there are. Many a footballer suffer knockbacks along their career path. It's how they respond to them that matters.

Shankland started off at Queens Park, before earning a dream move to Aberdeen, one of the top teams outside of the Old Firm. He was four years at Aberdeen, playing only 17 games for them, with loans to Dunfermline, St Mirren and Morton, before leaving and joining Ayr United. His move down a level worked for him, for after two years with Ayr left them to join Dundee United, where his career has stagnated a bit. I'd say he's a proven goalscorer, but doesn't have the attitude/skill/luck to make it as a 'great player'. Great in the context of the SPFL. He's been 'lucky' enough to get call ups for Scotland, but has drifted out of the picture of late.

Nisbet started off at Partick Thistle playing only 17 games for them, with loans to East Stirlingshire, Ayr United and Dumbarton. He left Thistle, joining Raith Rovers. One season at Raith Rovers playing in the 3rd tier of Scottish Football, resulted in a move to Dunfermline in the 2nd tier, before joining the Hibees after a single season at Dunfermline. With just one season at the Hibees, he's now an established Scotland player having played three times in Euro 2021. On the basis of yesterday's game, he's now upped his level of performance and he's destined for a big move south (and hopefully not West).

The start of their careers are vey similar. However, one looks to me that he'll only ever be an okay SPFL striker (most of goals have been in the lower levels), whilst the other is getting better with each passing season. Going for Shankland would be a big disappointment to me. All IMO.

I agree to an extent. Shankland can look awful but the one doubt I have is Dun Utd play such a negative style. If Shankland is facing the goal rather than being asked to come short all the time he could look a lot better. The cost and wages would be eye watering though.

[Crab apple]

Notts Forest appear to be in urgent need of a left back but I suspect Josh won't end up there unless loaned out by the buying club.

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/nottingham-forest-transfers-josh-doig-5729456

[Brightside]

West Ham I reckon with an instant loan to Forest for the season.

[jeffers]

We seem to be moving in the direction of becoming a very attacking team. I'm concerned that puts a lot of pressure on our back four, and I'm not convinced McCart would make a huge difference to that, because he's shone in a team that plays as a very defensively solid.

If we win every game 3-2 then I’d be delighted ! If the choice is between 2nd/3rd and playing a more conservative style or 4th and going for it every game I’ll take 4th.

[WestStandWillie]

I honestly think it’s ****ing mental that people don’t rate Porto, Hanlon, Stevenson and McGinn. I don’t know what else they have to prove and we will miss them when they move on.

We need more depth there but to think we can do much better is absolutely baffling.

None of the 4 are bad players. There's just nobody to threaten their positions at the moment. I also dinnae think the partnership of Porteous and Hanlon works, I think when one has a mistake it causes the other to follow suit. Stronger teams will punish us. Daz is good defensively as he's got a commanding presence but he's getting on and can't be relied on for a whole season.

Lewis will challenge a new LB to keep them on their toes and we still need cover for McGinn as Cadden just cannae catch a break.

[Torto7]

Southampton is likely to be one imo. They were trying to get a LB from Man Utd but the wages were prohibitive.

[hibbysam]

If we win every game 3-2 then I’d be delighted ! If the choice is between 2nd/3rd and playing a more conservative style or 4th and going for it every game I’ll take 4th.

I know it’s hypothetical and not a binary choice in reality, however if given the choice of second place and fourth place, I couldn’t care less how it was done. Champions league qualifiers and (I think) worst case scenario guaranteed group stage football in Europe until Xmas then give me that second place every day of the week.

[Shrekko]

I know it’s hypothetical and not a binary choice in reality, however if given the choice of second place and fourth place, I couldn’t care less how it was done. Champions league qualifiers and (I think) worst case scenario guaranteed group stage football in Europe until Xmas then give me that second place every day of the week.

Hibs are a measured attacking team regardless of what some people say- but if people are saying they'd rather we were gung-ho every week and winning some but taking a few heavy defeats with the defence being exposed time and time again they're kidding themselves. Same as those who claim they'd accept us being 8th in the league if we won a cup.

We played some great stuff yesterday and it was end to end but at half time, simply because we were losing, people were going nuts saying we were 'horrendous' and 'a shambles'.

[WhileTheChief..]

I'll say it right now - I'd take a cup win and 8th in the league. Definitely.

[Fergus52]

None of the 4 are bad players. There's just nobody to threaten their positions at the moment. I also dinnae think the partnership of Porteous and Hanlon works, I think when one has a mistake it causes the other to follow suit. Stronger teams will punish us. Daz is good defensively as he's got a commanding presence but he's getting on and can't be relied on for a whole season.

Lewis will challenge a new LB to keep them on their toes and we still need cover for McGinn as Cadden just cannae catch a break.

How many centre back partnerships have you seen playing for hibs that you would say have worked?

Because Hanlon and Porteous as a partnership last season conceded the least amount of goals in the top flight since Sauzee was playing for us.

[Brightside]

If we win every game 3-2 then I’d be delighted ! If the choice is between 2nd/3rd and playing a more conservative style or 4th and going for it every game I’ll take 4th.

2nd! Potential Champions League games. V 4th and going for it every game?

[Big_Franck]

I'll say it right now - I'd take a cup win and 8th in the league. Definitely.

Same. I'd take that right now, without any doubt.

[jeffers]

2nd! Potential Champions League games. V 4th and going for it every game?

Can I have both :greengrin

[Shrekko]

I'll say it right now - I'd take a cup win and 8th in the league. Definitely.

Aye once it was won you'd take it- you wouldn't spend all season saying things are going really well here and convincing yourself that all would be ok because we'd win the cup anyway ;-)

[Brightside]

You’re all mental. 😂😂

[Andy74]

Aye once it was won you'd take it- you wouldn't spend all season saying things are going really well here and convincing yourself that all would be ok because we'd win the cup anyway ;-)

Suggest it would have been papering the cracks...

[BegbieHSC]

When I heard Liam Scales (young Shamrock Rovers cb/lb) was linked with a move to Scotland, i assumed it was us/Aberdeen. Surprised to find out it’s actually Celtic…

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7494051/celtic-transfer-talks-shamrock-rovers-liam-scales/

[04Sauzee]

When I heard Liam Scales (young Shamrock Rovers cb/lb) was linked with a move to Scotland, i assumed it was us/Aberdeen. Surprised to find out it’s actually Celtic…

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7494051/celtic-transfer-talks-shamrock-rovers-liam-scales/

Significant six figure sum? He sounds decent but wouldn't imagine he's going to be a first choice player for Celtic? Celtic brought up 2 young boys from Sheffield Wednesday and they weren't in the squad at the weekend. It looks like their squad fillers aren't even good enough these days.

[Up The Bracket]

When I heard Liam Scales (young Shamrock Rovers cb/lb) was linked with a move to Scotland, i assumed it was us/Aberdeen. Surprised to find out it’s actually Celtic…

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7494051/celtic-transfer-talks-shamrock-rovers-liam-scales/

More young Scottish players to play for the B teams that are going to hugely improve our national team like we were told I assume

[Since452]

Talk of 2nd place is a bit far fetched. Especially with playing Thursday Sunday every week (hopefully for a wee while longer). Our league form will inevitably suffer as a result. Hearts must be rubbing their hands with the fixtures us and Aberdeen have.

[Ozyhibby]

I'll say it right now - I'd take a cup win and 8th in the league. Definitely.

When we won the cup I still wanted Stubbs sacked.


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[Magpie]

Kane hasn't shown up for training with Spurs. Looks like he's going to play hard ball and force a move.

I wonder if the English press will go after him? Actually, I think I know the answer to that.

Really didn’t expect him to act in this way, especially as England captain. Perhaps there are other reasons he didn’t turn up today and the whole thing is being thrown out of proportion. There is no way Spurs sell for a penny less than they think he’s worth though regardless of how he goes about it, with 3 years left on his contract the ball is firmly in their court on this one. I will still be surprised if Kane isn’t a Spurs player at the end of the window.

[WhileTheChief..]

When we won the cup I still wanted Stubbs sacked.


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:agree: Me too!

[matty_f]

When we won the cup I still wanted Stubbs sacked.


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Everyone’s entitled to their opinions etc, however i think that opinion is ridiculous (in my opinion).

[Wilson]

I'll say it right now - I'd take a cup win and 8th in the league. Definitely.

Not for me. Third again. Fourth acceptable.

I want it to become the norm that we're up there. Not writing off bottom six as "same as it ever was".

If we're consistently a top side then hopefully a domestic cup or two arrive on the back of that.

[04Sauzee]

Ilves boss confirms he’s sold star striker Eetu Vertainen to St Johnstone 🤝

This looks an exciting signing for Scotland's Double Cup winners!

https://t.co/NuSRRxjLuf https://t.co/AjP6CwzI5H

[itslegaltender]

Ilves boss confirms he’s sold star striker Eetu Vertainen to St Johnstone 🤝

This looks an exciting signing for Scotland's Double Cup winners!

https://t.co/NuSRRxjLuf https://t.co/AjP6CwzI5H

Ilves boss is a former Hibee! Jarko Wiss.

[BegbieHSC]

I'll say it right now - I'd take a cup win and 8th in the league. Definitely.

UEFA conference cup? Aye!

Can’t say I’d be overly thrilled with winning the league cup in February, and limping through the rest of our domestic campaign, losing more often than not tbh though.

3rd minimum for me.

[04Sauzee]

Talks of James Scott to St Mirren, I'd imagine it would be a loan.

[Hibee Mac]

Talks of James Scott to St Mirren, I'd imagine it would be a loan.That's an interesting one, has he done much since leaving Well? He looked a player and a good prospect too...

[CapitalGreen]

Talks of James Scott to St Mirren, I'd imagine it would be a loan.

Their manager was quoted recently saying he wouldn’t be leaving on loan.

[Unseen work]

If there’s a chance of getting James Scott we should be all over it IMO.

[WhileTheChief..]

Sky Sports saying Chelsea and Celtic also interested in Doig now with Arsenal still sniffing around.

Watford forums saying they are skint and although they’d love to get him they can’t see it.

Alos some chat online about Leeds coming back in for him. Apparently they’ve been keeping tracks since January.

Exciting times for the lad.

[JohnM1875]

Sky Sports saying Chelsea and Celtic also interested in Doig now with Arsenal still sniffing around.

Watford forums saying they are skint and although they’d love to get him they can’t see it.

Alos some chat online about Leeds coming back in for him. Apparently they’ve been keeping tracks since January.

Exciting times for the lad.

That's all fine and well but they need to start making offers if they're serious about wanting him.

We have some really big games to prepare for and if they're not going to be bidding for him we could be starting him in these European games.

[Cod Boy]

Celtic won’t pay the money for Doig also if he wants to challenge himself he would stay well clear of that lot.

[bigwheel]

Sky Sports saying Chelsea and Celtic also interested in Doig now with Arsenal still sniffing around.

Watford forums saying they are skint and although they’d love to get him they can’t see it.

Alos some chat online about Leeds coming back in for him. Apparently they’ve been keeping tracks since January.

Exciting times for the lad.

I’m assuming there must be some genuine bids in for him for Josh to be not playing for us ….or else it would seem slightly premature .. surprising no one has come forward yet

[007]

Celtic won’t pay the money for Doig also if he wants to challenge himself he would stay well clear of that lot.

I can see it being not much fun at Celtic this season. They'll be miles behind Rangers so the fans will be constantly on the players' back. Doig has plenty of better options.

[brog]

I’m assuming there must be some genuine bids in for him for Josh to be not playing for us ….or else it would seem slightly premature .. surprising no one has come forward yet

Agreed, Jack Ross wouldn't have gone on record if he didn't think a transfer was imminent.

[hibee316]

Southampton is likely to be one imo. They were trying to get a LB from Man Utd but the wages were prohibitive.

You think Doig is going Southampton to start?

[Greencore]

Celtic can't afford doig. Our asking price is 5 million and we are sticking to that. If we were going to bend at 4 million plus add ons it would be to an English club, no way would we sell to celtic anything less then 5 million, it would only benefit celtic.

[flash]

Celtic can't afford doig. Our asking price is 5 million and we are sticking to that. If we were going to bend at 4 million plus add ons it would be to an English club, no way would we sell to celtic anything less then 5 million, it would only benefit celtic.

Pretty sure we would sell to anybody for 4 plus add ons.

[Ray_]

https://motleedsnews.com/news/leeds-united-will-match-hibs-valuation-for-josh-doig-player-left-out-of-squad/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3l-8rimwdveq_n0HwhoLAjcKWGF8H61k6WGAOsa2EPpmXWKQcI9YR jvb8#Echobox=1627843969

[Since452]

Sky Sports saying Chelsea and Celtic also interested in Doig now with Arsenal still sniffing around.

Watford forums saying they are skint and although they’d love to get him they can’t see it.

Alos some chat online about Leeds coming back in for him. Apparently they’ve been keeping tracks since January.

Exciting times for the lad.

Celtic have no chance. Won't pay what we want.

[King Cosell]

Southampton is likely to be one imo. They were trying to get a LB from Man Utd but the wages were prohibitive.

The player they'd get from Man U would go straight into the team, Doig is an investment. Watford were mentioned, he wouldn't play ahead of Danny Rose.

[cabbageandribs1875]

You think Doig is going Southampton to start?


a few still mentioning Leeds, even though i've pointed out Leeds forked out £13m for a left back 3 weeks ago

[lochhibs]

Southampton just signed an 18 year old full back fi Chelsea for £5m

[HoboHarry]

Southampton just signed an 18 year old full back fi Chelsea for £5m
Right or left back?

[flash]

Right or left back?

Right it would appear.

[Billy Whizz]

Southampton just signed an 18 year old full back fi Chelsea for £5m

With no 1st team appearances

[lochhibs]

Right or left back?

I think right but also saw a bit that says he can play either side.

[BT58]

a few still mentioning Leeds, even though i've pointed out Leeds forked out £13m for a left back 3 weeks ago
Dave. I read that Leeds are defo interested
and they are prepared to get him now and
put him out on loan, they see JD as for the future
B

[easty]

Talks of James Scott to St Mirren, I'd imagine it would be a loan.

Wouldn’t surprise me, he’s really not that good.

[lochhibs]

With no 1st team appearances

Chelsea academy poty last season. That’s all it takes to get that valuation down there.

[truehibernian]

Be a very interesting few weeks for the club as I can definitely see Celtic trying to unsettle Nisbet. I can also see The Rangers coming in to try and sign Kevin, especially if they sell Morelos. The Rangers one is interesting as I can see them having more bargaining power - we have done more business with them in the last two seasons and there was a whisper that we were keen on Katic on loan, and they have someone like Itten who has not featured as much for them as he would probably like. Kevin's leanings would probably be towards a move to his boyhood team. I do think The Rangers will test the water though.

For the sake of his development I would be keen, only if we were to sell him, for Nisbet to go down south and try his hand in the EPL. I think he has all the attributes of being a good striker for one of the lower EPL clubs.

Very keen to see how we progress this deal with Planet Football - the Balkan market is one which none of the clubs outwith the Old Firm have tapped into and there are some technically excellent players in their leagues.

What's exciting me so far this season is the professionalism the club have adopted throughout the club, the new media team have been really good and some of the content thus far is particularly high quality.

[easty]

Be a very interesting few weeks for the club as I can definitely see Celtic trying to unsettle Nisbet. I can also see The Rangers coming in to try and sign Kevin, especially if they sell Morelos. The Rangers one is interesting as I can see them having more bargaining power - we have done more business with them in the last two seasons and there was a whisper that we were keen on Katic on loan, and they have someone like Itten who has not featured as much for them as he would probably like. Kevin's leanings would probably be towards a move to his boyhood team. I do think The Rangers will test the water though.

For the sake of his development I would be keen, only if we were to sell him, for Nisbet to go down south and try his hand in the EPL. I think he has all the attributes of being a good striker for one of the lower EPL clubs.

Very keen to see how we progress this deal with Planet Football - the Balkan market is one which none of the clubs outwith the Old Firm have tapped into and there are some technically excellent players in their leagues.

What's exciting me so far this season is the professionalism the club have adopted throughout the club, the new media team have been really good and some of the content thus far is particularly high quality.

Do Rangers need a striker if they sell Morelos?

Looks like they’re going one up top with 2 wingers high up supporting. They started Sakala at the weekend, but still have Roofe and Defoe if Morelos goes.

[Torto7]

You think Doig is going Southampton to start?

No. They sold Bertrand to Leicester and signed a French boy to replace him. Doig would be under him which wouldn't be a bad spot.

[Since90+2]

Be a very interesting few weeks for the club as I can definitely see Celtic trying to unsettle Nisbet. I can also see The Rangers coming in to try and sign Kevin, especially if they sell Morelos. The Rangers one is interesting as I can see them having more bargaining power - we have done more business with them in the last two seasons and there was a whisper that we were keen on Katic on loan, and they have someone like Itten who has not featured as much for them as he would probably like. Kevin's leanings would probably be towards a move to his boyhood team. I do think The Rangers will test the water though.

For the sake of his development I would be keen, only if we were to sell him, for Nisbet to go down south and try his hand in the EPL. I think he has all the attributes of being a good striker for one of the lower EPL clubs.

Very keen to see how we progress this deal with Planet Football - the Balkan market is one which none of the clubs outwith the Old Firm have tapped into and there are some technically excellent players in their leagues.

What's exciting me so far this season is the professionalism the club have adopted throughout the club, the new media team have been really good and some of the content thus far is particularly high quality.

I don't think Nisbet is ready to play in the EPL. There are still elements he needs to be improve to be able to play at that level.

[Billy Whizz]

Do Rangers need a striker if they sell Morelos?

Looks like they’re going one up top with 2 wingers high up supporting. They started Sakala at the weekend, but still have Roofe and Defoe if Morelos goes.

And ltten

[Dr_Regal]

Would love to see him at Leeds to be honest, although they just signed Fripo fella from Barca.

[easty]

And itten

Forgot about him.

I can’t see them going for Nisbet at the price we want, when they already have players available.

[Billy Whizz]

Forgot about him.

I can’t see them going for Nisbet at the price we want, when they already have players available.

Rangers play a very rigid 433, I’m convinced Kevin is better playing in a 2. My opinion though

[superfurryhibby]

Would love to see him at Leeds to be honest, although they just signed Fripo fella from Barca.


..:rolleyes:

Who really gives a **** where he goes as long as he's happy and Hibs are happy (Old Firm excepted, of course).

[truehibernian]

Forgot about him.

I can’t see them going for Nisbet at the price we want, when they already have players available.

Gerrard has already shown he sees value in the Scottish market with signing the likes of Ryan Jack, Scott Wright and the fact we have seen recent business with them with Docherty, Murphy and nearly McCrorie, I think he likes the way Hibs play and approach the game. I just can't see Hibs doing business with Celtic.

As for Nisbet being at EPL level, he had a particularly hard time off the field last season yet finished with a great goal tally and as an international striker who is already off the mark at that level. I think he could easily continue his development down there. Ideally he stays another season, bangs them in for us, and it's a bun fight amongst many clubs.......hopefully not the sticky bun fight though :greengrin

[easty]

Rangers play a very rigid 433, I’m convinced Kevin is better playing in a 2. My opinion though

Totally agree. He played really well on Saturday, but it was clear Doidge would help him, and it did when he came on.

On his own, he’s back to goal too much. He’s capable, but you want him facing the goal more, to do that he needs a partner.

[Billy Whizz]

Gerrard has already shown he sees value in the Scottish market with signing the likes of Ryan Jack, Scott Wright and the fact we have seen recent business with them with Docherty, Murphy and nearly McCrorie, I think he likes the way Hibs play and approach the game. I just can't see Hibs doing business with Celtic.

As for Nisbet being at EPL level, he had a particularly hard time off the field last season yet finished with a great goal tally and as an international striker who is already off the mark at that level. I think he could easily continue his development down there. Ideally he stays another season, bangs them in for us, and it's a bun fight amongst many clubs.......hopefully not the sticky bun fight though :greengrin

Rangers don’t spend a lot on fees. Was Jack not out of contract, and Wright was a part swap for outstanding monies on McCrorie? Even Kamara was a low fee from Dundee
Just can’t see them giving us a big transfer fee for Kevin

[truehibernian]

Totally agree. He played really well on Saturday, but it was clear Doidge would help him, and it did when he came on.

On his own, he’s back to goal too much. He’s capable, but you want him facing the goal more, to do that he needs a partner.

On his own, he’s back to goal too much. He’s capable, but you want him facing the goal more, to do that he needs a partner.[/QUOTE]

Doidge has been one of the best signings we've made in recent seasons, unexpected after such an inauspicious start to his career at Hibs. Terrific player, great attitude, workrate incredible, and so unlucky not to be recognised by Wales for their Euro squad.

I said last season, I was more worried we would have sizeable bids for him. Love the big fella :aok:

[truehibernian]

Rangers don’t spend a lot on fees. Was Jack not out of contract, and Wright was a part swap for outstanding monies on McCrorie? Even Kamara was a low fee from Dundee
Just can’t see them giving us a big transfer fee for Kevin

I think they'd pay a big fee for someone like Nisbet Billy, especially if they take a big fee for Morelos. I think they are placing a lot of faith in the new striker they've bought but you know you get a player who immediately scores in this league and an additional option when they're playing on four fronts.

I'm only talking hypothetically, I just can't see Celtic paying what we would want, but can see The Rangers doing so for brinksmanship and to work it up their rivals - much like they did years ago when they were 'on top' (but financially doped :cb).

I'll also add I don't want to lose him, I think he should have another good season with Hibs and develop his international career while with us this year.

[WhileTheChief..]

a few still mentioning Leeds, even though i've pointed out Leeds forked out £13m for a left back 3 weeks ago


Apparently they see Doig as an ideal back up to Firpo…..

https://motleedsnews.com/news/watford-ahead-of-leeds-in-race-to-sign-josh-doig/

[Billy Whizz]

I think they'd pay a big fee for someone like Nisbet Billy, especially if they take a big fee for Morelos. I think they are placing a lot of faith in the new striker they've bought but you know you get a player who immediately scores in this league and an additional option when they're playing on four fronts.

I'm only talking hypothetically, I just can't see Celtic paying what we would want, but can see The Rangers doing so for brinksmanship and to work it up their rivals - much like they did years ago when they were 'on top' (but financially doped :cb).

I'll also add I don't want to lose him, I think he should have another good season with Hibs and develop his international career while with us this year.

100% agree with your last paragraph

[green day]

Doidge has been one of the best signings we've made in recent seasons, unexpected after such an inauspicious start to his career at Hibs. Terrific player, great attitude, workrate incredible, and so unlucky not to be recognised by Wales for their Euro squad.

I said last season, I was more worried we would have sizeable bids for him. Love the big fella :aok:

Cant remember his contract situation - but we need to try and get him re-signed asap.

As McFadden mentioned on Sat - Nisbet plays so much better with Doidge up with him.

[Greenworld]

West Ham I reckon with an instant loan to Forest for the season.Thats what ive heard from a few people ..

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[Hibernia&Alba]

If Kane has gone AWOL, I'm surprised at such behaviour from him. He will burn all his bridges with the Spurs fans, when he's an all time great there. I wonder if Spurs have told him he isn't going anywhere?

[truehibernian]

Cant remember his contract situation - but we need to try and get him re-signed asap.

As McFadden mentioned on Sat - Nisbet plays so much better with Doidge up with him.

Deserves a new contract :aok:

Cracking strike rate for a 'Tommy Tap-In' :cb:greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

Apparently they see Doig as an ideal back up to Firpo…..

https://motleedsnews.com/news/watford-ahead-of-leeds-in-race-to-sign-josh-doig/


i'd love him at leeds but they have Dallas as back up for that position, Dallas covered for Alioski at left back last few seasons as well, i just simply cannot see Leeds spending that rumoured £4m on a back up for a £13m first pick when they already have Dallas, they've also spent a wad of cash upgrading the pitch again, same pitch as Leicester, and are looking to buy back the stadium whilst extending capacity....lots of cash needed for all that

[Crab apple]

Deserves a new contract :aok:

Cracking strike rate for a 'Tommy Tap-In' :cb:greengrin

I really like Doidge because he is a goalscorer. And I felt a lot more confident in our defending set pieces when he came on.

[Fergus52]

i'd love him at leeds but they have Dallas as back up for that position, Dallas covered for Alioski at left back last few seasons as well, i just simply cannot see Leeds spending that rumoured £4m on a back up for a £13m first pick when they already have Dallas :)

If Dallas plays at left back they can't use him in midfield though

[cabbageandribs1875]

If Dallas plays at left back they can't use him in midfield though


Leeds are trying to get another midfielder in to either help Kalvin Philips, or maybe even replacing him, i won't be surprised if someone comes in for Philips he's a great player

i'd rather have Philips than Grealish :)

[truehibernian]

I really like Doidge because he is a goalscorer. And I felt a lot more confident in our defending set pieces when he came on.

Seriously Crab Apple, when you see some of the strikers and fees in the English Championship, Doidge would easily play at that level and not look out of place. I think he is seriously under-rated (not by Hibs fans).

[Billy Whizz]

Cant remember his contract situation - but we need to try and get him re-signed asap.

As McFadden mentioned on Sat - Nisbet plays so much better with Doidge up with him.

OOC at the end of this season, but wants an extension which is great to hear
Must have settled in Edinburgh and loves playing for Hibs

[WhileTheChief..]

West Ham I reckon with an instant loan to Forest for the season.

Would love to see him at West Ham, not so much at Forest.

Can’t help but think of Calderwood whenever they’re mentioned.

[The Wireless]

Would love to see him at Leeds to be honest, although they just signed Fripo fella from Barca.

No chance of playing 1st team football at Leeds and they won’t pay 3 or 4 million for a 18 yr old to play u/23s.

[brog]

No chance of playing 1st team football at Leeds and they won’t pay 3 or 4 million for a 18 yr old to play u/23s.


EPL clubs do that all the time, the only difference is they don't usually recruit from Scotland. It's a no lose situation for The EPL. They pay out pennies, for them, for a potential star. Even if the player doesn't make it his value increases just by being at an EPL club.

[Winston Ingram]

Rangers play a very rigid 433, I’m convinced Kevin is better playing in a 2. My opinion though

Nisbet needs a partner. The problem with that is there are very few teams top sides that play with a front 2 these days

[Stuart93]

Joe Hart joining celtic on a 3 year deal, I’m no sure he’s that great a goalie but probably better than they have

[jonny]

Joe Hart joining celtic on a 3 year deal, I’m no sure he’s that great a goalie but probably better than they have

Really! Another bomb scare of a keeper.

[04Sauzee]

Sam Cosgrove linked with a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday. They could have Cosgrove and Kamberi as their front pairing 👀

[bingo70]

I think Joe Hart could be a terrific signing for Celtic

Great keeper on his day. That’s not been the case for a while so I suppose it’s an expensive gamble however if they can give him a fresh start and he gets back to his best he’ll do very well for them IMO.

[Nevi_SOL]

I don’t want doig to leave but if he did I would rather it was Leeds with bielsa. Great coach and josh would learn a lot.

[davhibby]

Sam Cosgrove linked with a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday. They could have Cosgrove and Kamberi as their front pairing 👀

To think that if Birmingham had just given us the money they spent on Cosgrove on top of what they had offered already they would’ve had Nisbet.

[Lago]

QUOTE=Stuart93;6640497]Joe Hart joining celtic on a 3 year deal, I’m no sure he’s that great a goalie but probably better than they have[/QUOTE]
Where's that being reported?

[Big_Franck]

Delighted that Celtic are signing Joe Hart, that should see their slide continue. A terrible goalkeeper who will take a decent wedge from them for a while before being punted to the championship.

[Brightside]

Joe Hart joining celtic on a 3 year deal, I’m no sure he’s that great a goalie but probably better than they have

15k per week. Crazy money.

[Unseen work]

Personally think Hart will be a very good signing.

Loads of experience at a very high level.

Yes he’s made the odd mistake but overall think he will do well at this level

[degenerated]

Personally think Hart will be a very good signing.

Loads of experience at a very high level.

Yes he’s made the odd mistake but overall think he will do well at this levelSure I read similar about that donkey of a centre half they had last season. :greengrin

[HoboHarry]

Sure I read similar about that donkey of a centre half they had last season. :greengrin
Not new I know but still funny.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2blMnJU6jk

[Iain G]

Personally think Hart will be a very good signing.

Loads of experience at a very high level.

Yes he’s made the odd mistake but overall think he will do well at this level

He is a psycho though! Makes the current England custodian seem calm and collected!

[bingo70]

He is a psycho though! Makes the current England custodian seem calm and collected!

Have you seen much of Allan McGregor over the last year or two?

Absolutely mental but a hell of a keeper.

[GreenCastle]

Don’t rate Hart at all. He’s been poor for several seasons and flaps at crosses.

I agree he may be more solid than what they have but definitely not the long term solution for Celtic.

[degenerated]

Not new I know but still funny.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2blMnJU6jk:hilarious

[Callum_62]

Was Drey Wright just dropped from the squad completely against Motherwell?

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[Stuart93]

QUOTE=Stuart93;6640497]Joe Hart joining celtic on a 3 year deal, I’m no sure he’s that great a goalie but probably better than they have
Where's that being reported?[/QUOTE]

Journo on Twitter, his name escapes me

[eastmainsmsh]

I think Joe Hart could be a terrific signing for Celtic

Great keeper on his day. That’s not been the case for a while so I suppose it’s an expensive gamble however if they can give him a fresh start and he gets back to his best he’ll do very well for them IMO.

Jim Leighton was similar be good to see if he could do same and get back to his best

[cabbageandribs1875]

Dave. I read that Leeds are defo interested
and they are prepared to get him now and
put him out on loan, they see JD as for the future
B




:hmmm: this does appear to be growing legs on ye olde Google search bri, £5m :eek: i knew it was rumoured a bit in early january but it all went cold


might need to eat a little humble pie....and be delighted he's went from one great club to another











still can't see it though :na na:

[CloudSquall]

Joe Hart joining celtic on a 3 year deal, I’m no sure he’s that great a goalie but probably better than they have

I reckon with his temperament he'll be another Boric, he'll make some absolute cracking saves and then drop three absolute clangers in a row.

I still watch now and then Boruc's performance in our 3-2 win under Collins, majestic viewing.

[J-C]

Was Drey Wright just dropped from the squad completely against Motherwell?

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Maybe because we're only allowed 7 subs again, players are going to miss out on the game squad, no Gullan and Bradley either, fringe players will struggle to get into matchday squads.

[JimBHibees]

Maybe because we're only allowed 7 subs again, players are going to miss out on the game squad, no Gullan and Bradley either, fringe players will struggle to get into matchday squads.

I can kind of understand the 3 subs not the limit of 7 as you say that will limit involvement of likely younger players which even if they don't get playing time keeps them involved in the matchday squad. Makes no sense.

[Souter96Mac]

St Mirren closing in on signing James Scott. Would be a good signing for them

[Bostonhibby]

St Mirren closing in on signing James Scott. Would be a good signing for themObviously a Hibs target, they'll sign him Wednesday and we'll sign him thursday[emoji6]

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[flash]

Maybe see some movement on Doig today. Would be strange if it didn't happen quickly after the manager's remarks.

[MWHIBBIES]

Was Drey Wright just dropped from the squad completely against Motherwell?

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Probably a knock or a personal issue because the other guys not involved, Gullan, Cadden and Bradley I think, we're all walking about with the squad.

Ross rates Wright imo. Likes that he can play different positions and works hard in them all. He is a good squad player

[Paloschi]

Cedric Kipre anyone?

[Leitherhibs]

St Mirren closing in on signing James Scott. Would be a good signing for them

I really hope we've considered, or are considering him, looked a real talent at 'Well.

[04Sauzee]

Maybe see some movement on Doig today. Would be strange if it didn't happen quickly after the manager's remarks.

Thought there would be some movement before Thursday tbh, it could be a massive move for him so he's possibly just taking his time to think things over.

[Billy Whizz]

Cedric Kipre anyone?

Ex Motherwell. You just throwing this in, or know something

[Cod Boy]

Probably a knock or a personal issue because the other guys not involved, Gullan, Cadden and Bradley I think, we're all walking about with the squad.

Ross rates Wright imo. Likes that he can play different positions and works hard in them all. He is a good squad player


Every chance Gulllan will be back at Raith before end of window.