Summer 2021-22 transfer thread

[Heisenberg]

Two players, one a centre half and the other a centre forward due in soon.

Personally I think we need more than one striker in but I guess one would be a start.

I think we need two strikers now too. Even just a short term loan to cover Doidge till he’s back.

[Col2]

Two players, one a centre half and the other a centre forward due in soon.

Personally I think we need more than one striker in but I guess one would be a start.

Depends if Mueller is coming early to give us more options. Also depends on Doidge timing. If it’s 2-3 months then we might get away with it but if it’s more of the season then you are right we need two strikers.

[JimBHibees]

I think we need two strikers now too. Even just a short term loan to cover Doidge till he’s back.

Would be amazed if we don't get two strikers in.

[jeffers]

I think we need two strikers now too. Even just a short term loan to cover Doidge till he’s back.

I can’t see it myself. Think we’d be more likely to play Boyle through the middle and give Mackay a game than end up with 4 strikers by January. Unless of course we got a striker on loan now for 6 months.

[CMurdoch]

For the Motherwell goal it was Hanlon who cleared the original cross. He then (correctly) continued to mark the new area he found himself in. Gogic was man marking the scorer but inexpicably moved away and left him free. I genuinely can't remember where Hanlon was for the Rijeka goal but my reaction at the time was that possibly Lewis was culpable. We really can't look to blame PH every time we concede a goal.

When I was at the Rijeka game i thought from my limited view that Lewis was at fault.
However, on watching it back at home concluded Newell was the main culprit after seeing the action from the Famous Five side.
The ball goes to the winger, Joe Newell is wandering out of the 6 yard box and the scorer is moving towards him. Joe is transfixed looking at the ball and the scorer makes an unmatched run before making a running jump to score which can't be matched by Stevenson from his almost stationary standing position.
If Joe senses the danger and marks the scorer and matches his run he can at the very least make it difficult to score. Lewis is a little slow to move off his man to the scorer but Joe should have seen, marked and matched him.
Again not Hanlon's fault.

Note: Doyle-Hayes not doing much at the goal. Standing still in the box marking no one. Everyone else other than Newell in position, marking etc.

[Borderhibbie76]

Two players, one a centre half and the other a centre forward due in soon.

Personally I think we need more than one striker in but I guess one would be a start.

Thats promising to hear tho depending on how long Doidge is out for personally think we need 2 forwards in

[SMAXXA]

Jason Cummings no chance for me

[Northernhibee]

Jason Cummings no chance for me

Nowadays not even remotely close to the standards we need.

[SMAXXA]

Nowadays not even remotely close to the standards we need.

No even a regular pick for Dundee if we signed someone from them without the history he has with us people would be moaning like hell

[Billy Whizz]

No even a regular pick for Dundee if we signed someone from them without the history he has with us people would be moaning like hell

71 goals for Hibs in 150 appearances, although mostly in the championship
He’s as good a penalty box predator as there is, but needs to play in a 2 upfront system
Can’t see him coming though

[scoopyboy]

Do you think they will be in before the Dundee game Scoop?

I think Hibs would like to do that but I'm not so sure it will be done in time.

[04Sauzee]

I think Hibs would like to do that but I'm not so sure it will be done in time.

Cheers here's hoping.

[scoopyboy]

Any idea who?

I would just be guessing Jim, but if I had to guess I think maybe waiting on a team being knocked out europe:greengrin

[jeffers]

I would just be guessing Jim, but if I had to guess I think maybe waiting on a team being knocked out europe:greengrin

Hoping it’s Kerr and not McCart, Scoops.

[scoopyboy]

Depends if Mueller is coming early to give us more options. Also depends on Doidge timing. If it’s 2-3 months then we might get away with it but if it’s more of the season then you are right we need two strikers.

Last I heard was that he could be back by Christmas, but no idea if that's accurate or not.

[Borderhibbie76]

Last I heard was that he could be back by Christmas, but no idea if that's accurate or not.

If he's out till Xmas then we deffo need to sign a striker and another on a 6 month loan id say...unless we get Mueller early

[04Sauzee]

Last I heard was that he could be back by Christmas, but no idea if that's accurate or not.

Sun Newspaper tweeted that Hibs expect him to be out until Xmas, hope they are wide of the mark.

[scoopyboy]

Hoping it’s Kerr and not McCart, Scoops.

I think it's more liable to be McCart than Kerr, I'm making the assumption that McCart is left sided.

Porto isn't as effective on the left and neither is McGregor (or McGinn for that matter).

So I think a lefty is the priority, but again I'm only guessing.

[jeffers]

I think it's more liable to be McCart than Kerr, I'm making the assumption that McCart is left sided.

Porto isn't as effective on the left and neither is McGregor (or McGinn for that matter).

So I think a lefty is the priority, but again I'm only guessing.

Disappointing if true, never been impressed with McCart, Kerr I do rate. Always surprises me that centre backs struggle to play one side over the other, fullbacks I totally get. But then I never played at a level beyond my school team.

[scoopyboy]

Disappointing if true, never been impressed with McCart, Kerr I do rate. Always surprises me that centre backs struggle to play one side over the other, fullbacks I totally get. But then I never played at a level beyond my school team.

I have had the discussion several times with mates, at the top level I think the centre halves can play either side but maybe not as much when the standard of player drops. Obviously there will be exceptions to this generalisation.

[jeffers]

I have had the discussion several times with mates, at the top level I think the centre halves can play either side but maybe not as much when the standard of player drops. Obviously there will be exceptions to this generalisation.

It would be interesting to hear from a player or coach what the issues are. Passing I get, but you’d figure a player can come at them from either side so should be able to tackle with either foot.

[hibbysam]

Disappointing if true, never been impressed with McCart, Kerr I do rate. Always surprises me that centre backs struggle to play one side over the other, fullbacks I totally get. But then I never played at a level beyond my school team.

It’s more for distribution, Porto loves the inside of the foot - rocket into a midfielder or the right winger/back. Angle from RCB puts the ball round anyone closing down and in front of our player to start an attack. Playing on the left, to play the same ball he’d be starting it closer to the attacker, and more often than not be behind the left sided player.

[Billy Whizz]

If there’s a centre back coming in, could be the start of 352 again

[JohnM1875]

If there’s a centre back coming in, could be the start of 352 again

Was thinking that as well. But who do you drop out of the team to accommodate that?

A midfield three seems to really suit us just now with all three having good spells, in particular JDH and Magennis. Murphy and Boyle have had a great start to the season as well.

[C_hendo04]

Latest rumours suggest that deals for Louis Moult and Jaime McCart are to be completed this week

[04Sauzee]

Latest rumours suggest that deals for Louis Moult and Jaime McCart are to be completed this week

Moult signed for Burton Albion on a 2 year deal earlier in the window.

[Heisenberg]

Latest rumours suggest that deals for Louis Moult and Jaime McCart are to be completed this week

Moult signed for Burton Albion this summer.

[Billy Whizz]

Moult signed for Burton Albion this summer.

Wasn’t in their squad today

[Billy Whizz]

Was thinking that as well. But who do you drop out of the team to accommodate that?

A midfield three seems to really suit us just now with all three having good spells, in particular JDH and Magennis. Murphy and Boyle have had a great start to the season as well.
But we need to build a squad due to potential injuries/suspensions etc

[CMurdoch]

Wasn’t in their squad today

Probably injured again :wink:

[04Sauzee]

Wasn’t in their squad today

Could be coming on loan right enough. At least he will have been training with a club.

[Billy Whizz]

Probably injured again :wink:

As just about to edit, he is

[04Sauzee]

That's this one put to bed ⬇️

BURTON Albion manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has confirmed that striker Louis Moult will be out of action for around five months with an ankle injury.

The Brewers boss was speaking to BBC Radio Derby this evening and confirmed the extent of Moult’s injury, which occurred in freak circumstances in our Bass Charity Vase game against Leicester City last weekend.

It goes without saying that absolutely everyone at Burton Albion wishes Louis well in his recovery, and is backing him to come back even stronger.

Further reaction will follow over the weekend.

[C_hendo04]

Moult signed for Burton Albion this summer.

Oops my bad 😂 can’t say I’m disappointed though to be honest seeing as he’s injured again

[Bostonhibby]

Re Moult.

To be fair, we might have had some space on the treatment table we were looking to fill, again....[emoji6]

Sent from my SM-A750FN using Tapatalk

[Brightside]

It would be interesting to hear from a player or coach what the issues are. Passing I get, but you’d figure a player can come at them from either side so should be able to tackle with either foot.

I’m sure we’ve discussed this a few times over the years. This is a decent article.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1965610-analysing-the-importance-of-a-left-foot-right-balance-in-central-defence.amp.html

Player like John Terry were good enough with the left feet but they are few and far between. Not many players can ping a 40 yrd pass with their weaker foot. So they tend to get dragged out to their stronger side and therefore creating gaps.

[MWHIBBIES]

Moult is a great player tbh. Very good at Motherwell. Shame he's had a tough ride with injury.

[Lancs Harp]

Moult is a great player tbh. Very good at Motherwell. Shame he's had a tough ride with injury.

He plays for Burton Albion mate. I think our ideas of great might differ.

[jeffers]

I’m sure we’ve discussed this a few times over the years. This is a decent article.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1965610-analysing-the-importance-of-a-left-foot-right-balance-in-central-defence.amp.html

Player like John Terry were good enough with the left feet but they are few and far between. Not many players can ping a 40 yrd pass with their weaker foot. So they tend to get dragged out to their stronger side and therefore creating gaps.

Cheers. Hadn’t read that before.

[Block]

Moult is a great player tbh. Very good at Motherwell. Shame he's had a tough ride with injury.

Yip.

When he was at Motherwell he was absolutely superb. A cracking player. Hopefully recovers from his injuries and rediscovers his form.

[04Sauzee]

Katic on the way out of Rangers⬇️

KAT'S THAT Rangers ace Nikola Katic told Ibrox career is OVER as champions looks to offload Croatian before transfer window shuts

[BegbieHSC]

Katic on the way out of Rangers⬇️

KAT'S THAT Rangers ace Nikola Katic told Ibrox career is OVER as champions looks to offload Croatian before transfer window shuts

Would prefer a Jason Kerr, but if sevco don’t want a fee, and he is open to agree to an unextravagant wage, I’d take him.

[04Sauzee]

Would prefer a Jason Kerr, but if sevco don’t want a fee, and he is open to agree to an unextravagant wage, I’d take him.

I'd be surprised if Rangers weren't looking for a decent fee, and I'd also imagine he'd be looking for more than we could afford to pay him. Think he's been playing for their B team recently.

[MWHIBBIES]

He plays for Burton Albion mate. I think our ideas of great might differ.

Quality is obviously relative to the oppostion. Boyle is a great player at Hibs, wouldn't be so good for Real Madrid.

[Tarrahib]

Quality is obviously relative to the oppostion. Boyle is a great player at Hibs, wouldn't be so good for Real Madrid.
He wasn’t so good At Dundee. Took a while to develop at Hibs.

[Unseen work]

Katic would cost a fortune I think, both in terms of a fee and wage.

Just back from a really bad injury, can’t really see Hibs taking the risk.

Not that I think Katic would consider us, could see him getting another move to a team abroad that play in Europe regularly.

Think we’ll be sticking to Kerr/McCart.

[Winston Ingram]

If there’s a centre back coming in, could be the start of 352 again

I hope not. We play far better in a 433/4231

[mcfly]

Just got to hope the recruitment dept know what they’re doing cause clubs now know we are desperate (with doidges injury) will this push prices up?

Can only look forward now but have to say I’m disappointed in how slow we were recruiting especially with Europe and our defensive issues.

Squad far too light and we knew that last season.

[Smartie]

I hope not. We play far better in a 433/4231

I'm not convinced - although I thought last Sunday (with Doidge as the middle in the front 3) was as comfortable as we've looked playing it.

433/ 4231 suits Boyle and Murphy and they're 2 of our better players. 352 or a variation of that threatens not to get the best out of the pair of them but it does tend to get more out of Nisbet.

Doig is better in a 352. Stevenson is better in a 451.

With the current personnel I don't think we quite have what it takes to play either well enough to beat better teams but we're maybe only a player or 2 from being able to do so. We should be able to cope with lower league or bottom 6 SPFL teams with it though.

[Smartie]

Just got to hope the recruitment dept know what they’re doing cause clubs now know we are desperate (with doidges injury) will this push prices up?

Can only look forward now but have to say I’m disappointed in how slow we were recruiting especially with Europe and our defensive issues.

Squad far too light and we knew that last season.

We didn't do too badly last summer but in recent years we've generally failed to do the business we need to over the summer then corrected it quite nicely in January with some tidy loans in order to finish up more or less where we'd expect at the end of the season.

At this point I'm probably more anxious about a ropey first few months to the season than I am optimistic that we might manage to improve much within the next couple of weeks. Doidge and Mueller coming in later in the season could be massive and it might be a case of figuring out a way to get through to then without committing to long contracts for players who will be quite far down the pecking order in just a few months.

I wonder if we might try to get a "January style" impressive loan striker from down South for a few months to tide us over until January and we can get Doidge and Mueller involved? Murphy, Boyle and even (?!?!?!) Wright might be used as makeshifts until then if we're hit with a bigger striker crisis.

The defence is going to need rebuilt over the next few years but I'm not convinced the kind of player who will be a big part of that will be joining at the end of a transfer window when folk are starting to get a bit desperate. They're more likely to be well-scouted players signing pre-contracts and arriving on time for the start of the season IMO.

[Borderhibbie76]

We didn't do too badly last summer but in recent years we've generally failed to do the business we need to over the summer then corrected it quite nicely in January with some tidy loans in order to finish up more or less where we'd expect at the end of the season.

At this point I'm probably more anxious about a ropey first few months to the season than I am optimistic that we might manage to improve much within the next couple of weeks. Doidge and Mueller coming in later in the season could be massive and it might be a case of figuring out a way to get through to then without committing to long contracts for players who will be quite far down the pecking order in just a few months.

I wonder if we might try to get a "January style" impressive loan striker from down South for a few months to tide us over until January and we can get Doidge and Mueller involved? Murphy, Boyle and even (?!?!?!) Wright might be used as makeshifts until then if we're hit with a bigger striker crisis.

The defence is going to need rebuilt over the next few years but I'm not convinced the kind of player who will be a big part of that will be joining at the end of a transfer window when folk are starting to get a bit desperate. They're more likely to be well-scouted players signing pre-contracts and arriving on time for the start of the season IMO.

I agree with this rather than panic now a couple of loans might do the trick till Jan and we get Mueller in and hopefully Doidge back - sadly we are again in this situation coz we've been too slow to react in the summer - its been glaringly obvious to everyone bar Hibs it seems that we needed a defender and a striker - now HANLON and Doidge are injured and we are up the creek somewhat without a paddle. Hey ho no use crying over spilt milk its done now but big couple of weeks coming up to try and prepare the squad for the 1st half of season till Xmas

[blackpoolhibs]

I'm not so sure the club have just decided now that they need player's in, perhaps they want certain players and are having to wait for them. Clubs want replacements in before they sell.

[Since452]

The club aren't going to sign just anyone. I'd rather wait and get another Doidge or Nisbet instead of a Rowen Vine or James Collins

[Borderhibbie76]

The club aren't going to sign just anyone. I'd rather wait and get another Doidge or Nisbet instead of a Rowen Vine or James Collins

Thats fine and I'm totally on board with that HOWEVER it's used as an excuse to defend our recruitment too often on here...early signings can be just as effective as waiting till late in window - Aberdeen seem to have fared not too badly for getting their signings in early so far

[MWHIBBIES]

Thats fine and I'm totally on board with that HOWEVER it's used as an excuse to defend our recruitment too often on here...early signings can be just as effective as waiting till late in window - Aberdeen seem to have fared not too badly for getting their signings in early so far
Hibs make plenty of early signings.

[Lago]

Thats fine and I'm totally on board with that HOWEVER it's used as an excuse to defend our recruitment too often on here...early signings can be just as effective as waiting till late in window - Aberdeen seem to have fared not too badly for getting their signings in early so far
Spot on :aok:

[GordonHFC]

Clubs down south will be finalising their squads just now. A lot more decent players will become available before the window slams shut.

[neil7908]

I do feel for us on the injury side but Ross himself has come out and said he's wanted a centre half for weeks now.

I think all of the speculation on Doig, Nisbet etc hasn't been helpful as it feels like we've been waiting for other clubs to make a move, and that in turn would have pushed our plans forward.

I know it's hard to get quality signed but if we want to actually make use of our 3rd/4th place finish that we will hopefully achieve again this year, we'll need to start doing it.

There is no point getting into Europe if we go into it several players away from what's required to succeed.

[Borderhibbie76]

Hibs make plenty of early signings.

Not enough this summer as our bench the last 2 weeks shows

[londonhibby]

Katic is on around £10k a week, so not coming to us.

[H18 SFR]

Katic is on around £10k a week, so not coming to us.

Is he likely to command a free or go on a mutual termination?

[Since452]

[QUOTE=Borderhibbie76;6657421]Thats fine and I'm totally on board with that HOWEVER it's used as an excuse to defend our recruitment too often on here...early signings can be just as effective as waiting till late in window - Aberdeen seem to have fared not too badly for getting their signings in early so far[/QUOTE

To be fair we've brought in JDH, MacKay, Macey so far and have tied up the lad from Orlando.

[hibee316]

Not enough this summer as our bench the last 2 weeks shows

I would agree this would be an issue if it happened over multiple windows.

It's not though, our recruitment has been very good recently.

I'm going to put it down to unfortunate circumstances regarding players taking lo ger to come in and injuries.

For me anyway, Hibs have a a bit of goodwill in the bank regarding signings for 3 reasons.

1. Good previous windows.

2. COVID financial restrictions - all teams around us are on a similar model, smaller squads. If Aberdeen lost Ramirez or Hearts Boyce to injury, their fans would be saying the exact same about their recruitment.

3. A lot less season ticket sales. I guess this ties into 2, but less fans means less money means less players.

[Callum_62]

Thats fine and I'm totally on board with that HOWEVER it's used as an excuse to defend our recruitment too often on here...early signings can be just as effective as waiting till late in window - Aberdeen seem to have fared not too badly for getting their signings in early so far[emoji51]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210815/7c53ee097e3ad5a07b758eac823fe9db.jpg

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[londonhibby]

Is he likely to command a free or go on a mutual termination?

I'd have thought he'll go on a free, Rangers need to cut their budget pronto. But unless he's desperate to stay in Scotland and is prepared to cut two-thirds off his salary, he's not going to come to us. Lower English Championship side I'd have thought. At 24 he's got sell-on potential.

[Since452]

[emoji51]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210815/7c53ee097e3ad5a07b758eac823fe9db.jpg

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

Dave the dick. Glass out.

[Borderhibbie76]

Dave the dick. Glass out.

Haha hopefully gave them the kiss of death...Mon Raith

[J-C]

Is he likely to command a free or go on a mutual termination?

If they release him they'll have to pay off his contract.

[hibbysam]

If they release him they'll have to pay off his contract.

Not if he finds something else and they just mutually agree to terminate.

[J-C]

Not if he finds something else and they just mutually agree to terminate.


If he can find club, he's got a contract that he's entitled to see out, if they want rid they'll have to come to an agreement, when Whittaker re signed for us we had to wait until he got his compensation from Norwich sorted.

[blackpoolhibs]

[QUOTE=Borderhibbie76;6657421]Thats fine and I'm totally on board with that HOWEVER it's used as an excuse to defend our recruitment too often on here...early signings can be just as effective as waiting till late in window - Aberdeen seem to have fared not too badly for getting their signings in early so far[/QUOTE

To be fair we've brought in JDH, MacKay, Macey so far and have tied up the lad from Orlando.

Yip up until 2pm today, they were brilliant. :greengrin

[hibbysam]

If he can find club, he's got a contract that he's entitled to see out, if they want rid they'll have to come to an agreement, when Whittaker re signed for us we had to wait until he got his compensation from Norwich sorted.

There will be plenty clubs lining up for him, Rangers won’t be releasing him and paying him off. If he wants paid off they’ll just hold out for a fee from a club, if he wants to go and play football they’ll terminate and he’ll sign with another club.

[CMurdoch]

I'd have thought he'll go on a free, Rangers need to cut their budget pronto. But unless he's desperate to stay in Scotland and is prepared to cut two-thirds off his salary, he's not going to come to us. Lower English Championship side I'd have thought. At 24 he's got sell-on potential.

Katic can sit at Rangers for the final season of his contract but he needs to play after his bad injury to show potential suitors he has fully recovered.
He hasn't played a lot for a 24 year old and I don't know how good a player he is but Mathie and the the Hibs recruitment team will.
Hibs could do a similar deal to the Murphy one if they rate him, and Katic and Rangers are amenable.

[percy veer]

Do people actually think katic will come to us. This place is funny sometimes.

[CMurdoch]

Do people actually think katic will come to us. This place is funny sometimes.

Who really knows. Hibs are the next level down from the level that is rejecting him.
24 and has only played 37 league games in over 3 seasons and hasn't played due to injury for a year.
His stock will remain low until he plays games so teams can see he has fully recovered from serious injury and can benchmark his ability and worth.

[Borderhibbie76]

[QUOTE=Since452;6657535]

Yip up until 2pm today, they were brilliant. :greengrin

I know...im glad I cursed them tbh

[CMurdoch]

[QUOTE=blackpoolhibs;6657602]

I know...im glad I cursed them tbh

Hayes and Hedges injured

[04Sauzee]

Not a huge fan of loan deals especially if we are getting a player fit for Rangers, not even sure if Katic would be available? But anyway some more news on his situation.

From Glasgow Live⬇️

GlasgowLive -

Rangers want to put Nikola Katic out on loan to get him up to speed.

Reports emerged that the Croatian defender was to be sold by Steven Gerrard, although Glasgow Live Sport revealed earlier today that the news came as a shock to Katic.


The defender was keen to keep working his way back to full fitness and force his way back into the team and lengthy injury lay-off.

And both parties are thought to be considering a loan move in order to help that process along.

[SHODAN]

Not a huge fan of loan deals especially if we are getting a player fit for Rangers, not even sure if Katic would be available? But anyway some more news on his situation.

From Glasgow Live⬇️

GlasgowLive -

Rangers want to put Nikola Katic out on loan to get him up to speed.

Reports emerged that the Croatian defender was to be sold by Steven Gerrard, although Glasgow Live Sport revealed earlier today that the news came as a shock to Katic.


The defender was keen to keep working his way back to full fitness and force his way back into the team and lengthy injury lay-off.

And both parties are thought to be considering a loan move in order to help that process along.

No loans from Rangers please.

[JimBHibees]

Not enough this summer as our bench the last 2 weeks shows

So many injuries

[04Sauzee]

No loans from Rangers please.

Ok but I don't actually have any influence 😁😁

[Hibiza]

Katic is on around £10k a week, so not coming to us.


so , Ron has said he wants to bring up the salary scale.

[SMAXXA]

so , Ron has said he wants to bring up the salary scale.

No going to achieve that by dropping ticket prices

[JimBHibees]

No loans from Rangers please.

Murphy one has worked out ok

[H18 SFR]

I saw someone at the game today sitting in the comfy seats whose name I couldn’t place at the time. I think it was Ian Pearce having had a look online. Presuming he was scouting, it says online he is with West Brom.

[CapitalGreen]

Not a huge fan of loan deals especially if we are getting a player fit for Rangers, not even sure if Katic would be available? But anyway some more news on his situation.

From Glasgow Live⬇️

GlasgowLive -

Rangers want to put Nikola Katic out on loan to get him up to speed.

Reports emerged that the Croatian defender was to be sold by Steven Gerrard, although Glasgow Live Sport revealed earlier today that the news came as a shock to Katic.


The defender was keen to keep working his way back to full fitness and force his way back into the team and lengthy injury lay-off.

And both parties are thought to be considering a loan move in order to help that process along.

Yes please

[SHODAN]

Murphy one has worked out ok

That was a contractually obliged loan to buy, would be okay with that as we're effectively buying the player.

[CapitalGreen]

I saw someone at the game today sitting in the comfy seats whose name I couldn’t place at the time. I think it was Ian Pearce having had a look online. Presuming he was scouting, it says online he is with West Brom.

According to his LinkedIn he is both Head of Recruitment for WBA and Head of UK Scouting for Brighton. I don’t imagine he is really working for both, he may have just not added an end date to his time at Brighton on LinkedIn when he left.

[WoreTheGreen]

The chairman in the Hibs club today saying we are trying to get the guy from America know

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

I'm sure there was chat of Katic going to St J on loan as part of a deal for McCann heading to Ibrox

That was a fee weeks ago mind. I'd take Katic absolutely

[04Sauzee]

Would Mueller be required to isolate if he came in early or is that no longer required?

[Allant1981]

No loans from Rangers please.

Why not, if it improves us who cares

[flash]

Would Mueller be required to isolate if he came in early or is that no longer required?

No longer needed.

[04Sauzee]

No longer needed.

Thought that may be the case thanks for confirming,👍

[Inconsequential]

Why not, if it improves us who cares The snag there would be he wouldn't be allowed to play against Sevco. Four league matches to come and possible cup ties. If the player on loan improves Hibs it would be a weakened Hibs side in the Sevco matches. Ideally loans should be from out with the SPL imo.

[hibbysam]

The snag there would be he wouldn't be allowed to play against Sevco. Four league matches to come and possible cup ties. If the player on loan improves Hibs it would be a weakened Hibs side in the Sevco matches. Ideally loans should be from out with the SPL imo.

But if that improves us a huge amount then it’s definitely worth it.

[Inconsequential]

But if that improves us a huge amount then it’s definitely worth it. Maybe aye, maybe no. :agree:

[Smartie]

I don't like taking players on loan from Rangers.

If for no better reason, it puts the player in a difficult position - they have to watch what they say at all times, watch how they celebrate, watch what they put on social media, and constantly run the risk of offending either us or the bigoted Neanderthals who follow their parent club. I felt for Middleton at times when he was with us - I didn't think there was anything at all wrong with his attitude or application but he just seemed uneasy at times.

I also think that Rangers should be generally cold-shouldered for the general disrespect they show for other Scottish clubs and the general spirit of the game in Scotland, but that's another story...

[hibbysam]

I don't like taking players on loan from Rangers.

If for no better reason, it puts the player in a difficult position - they have to watch what they say at all times, watch how they celebrate, watch what they put on social media, and constantly run the risk of offending either us or the bigoted Neanderthals who follow their parent club. I felt for Middleton at times when he was with us - I didn't think there was anything at all wrong with his attitude or application but he just seemed uneasy at times.

I also think that Rangers should be generally cold-shouldered for the general disrespect they show for other Scottish clubs and the general spirit of the game in Scotland, but that's another story...

Or they could improve us, help us through in cup competitions, take us to the next level and indirectly make us a fair few quid in league positions. Player also wants to have a future at Rangers, which whether we like it or not is a step up from us, so wants to prove a point in this league to get back in their plans.

As long as our grand plans are still to recruit long term well, promote within, and these loans are few and far between to complement what we have, then where they come from doesn’t bother me whatsoever.

[SMAXXA]

Or they could improve us, help us through in cup competitions, take us to the next level and indirectly make us a fair few quid in league positions. Player also wants to have a future at Rangers, which whether we like it or not is a step up from us, so wants to prove a point in this league to get back in their plans.

As long as our grand plans are still to recruit long term well, promote within, and these loans are few and far between to complement what we have, then where they come from doesn’t bother me whatsoever.

Seem to have this same debate every window, don’t get it when people say this. I’d sign a player from Rangers, hearts or any other club if it meant they made us better.

[Smartie]

Or they could improve us, help us through in cup competitions, take us to the next level and indirectly make us a fair few quid in league positions. Player also wants to have a future at Rangers, which whether we like it or not is a step up from us, so wants to prove a point in this league to get back in their plans.

As long as our grand plans are still to recruit long term well, promote within, and these loans are few and far between to complement what we have, then where they come from doesn’t bother me whatsoever.

I thought Docherty was doing fine for us, and he seemed to be capable of treading that fine line.

We were absolutely screaming out for a player like him at that time though so he was much needed.

I just don't trust them, on any level, and find it hard to imagine doing any sort of transaction with them that wouldn't benefit them significantly more than it would benefit us.

[bigwheel]

I thought Docherty was doing fine for us, and he seemed to be capable of treading that fine line.

We were absolutely screaming out for a player like him at that time though so he was much needed.

I just don't trust them, on any level, and find it hard to imagine doing any sort of transaction with them that wouldn't benefit them significantly more than it would benefit us.

On a related point JDH is turning out to be the player we hoped Docherty would be for us …..

[eastmainsmsh]

Anyone hear Jason Kerr or McCart coming in with Wright going to saints

[04Sauzee]

Anyone hear Jason Kerr or McCart coming in with Wright going to saints

I'd be surprised tbh but stranger things have happened.

[wookie70]

I thought Docherty was doing fine for us, and he seemed to be capable of treading that fine line.

We were absolutely screaming out for a player like him at that time though so he was much needed.

I just don't trust them, on any level, and find it hard to imagine doing any sort of transaction with them that wouldn't benefit them significantly more than it would benefit us.

I know what you mean but it has worked a few times. Murphy and Docherty worked well. Can't recall if Daz was out of contract when he left them but that was great business. I'd rather deal with other clubs but at the moment we need a couple of players in and if they have someone that makes us better then why not

[SteveHFC]

Anyone hear Jason Kerr or McCart coming in with Wright going to saints

:hyper

[hibee1875]

Anyone hear Jason Kerr or McCart coming in with Wright going to saints

Can’t see st j doing that deal. How does it benefit them in anyway to loose 2 of their back 3?

[calumhibee1]

Anyone hear Jason Kerr or McCart coming in with Wright going to saints

I’d let Wright go to anyone that would take him to be honest.

He’s simply not good enough and I’d be very surprised if we didn’t replace him with better if we could get him off the wage bill. If it’s part of a deal for either of they two (and undoubtedly some cash from us on top) then even better.

[Col2]

If I was a betting man I would say we will see McCart and Mueller arrive in the next week. I would also expect us to be looking for a loan striker to help fill Doidge gap.

With Cadden due back fairly soon I don’t see another RB and would only see another signing IF Doig goes (new LB).

[jeffers]

Anyone hear Jason Kerr or McCart coming in with Wright going to saints

That would be great news (if it’s Kerr) and a bonus getting rid of Wright although you just know if he goes back to them he’ll do well

[calumhibee1]

If I was a betting man I would say we will see McCart and Mueller arrive in the next week. I would also expect us to be looking for a loan striker to help fill Doidge gap.

With Cadden due back fairly soon I don’t see another RB and would only see another signing IF Doig goes (new LB).

I’d be surprised to see Mueller now. Someone said earlier on here that Orlando simply aren’t interested. They’ve a lot to play for this season and are having the best season in their history so I don’t blame them. It probably puts us in the worst bargaining position we could be in for getting him in now.

Infact come to think of it I could swear it was Ron Gordon that apparently told them..

[Iain G]

Thought that may be the case thanks for confirming,👍

Providing he has had both doses of the vaccine of course..

[tamig]

That would be great news (if it’s Kerr) and a bonus getting rid of Wright although you just know if he goes back to them he’ll do well

Jason Kerr is a seven figure signing. I don’t think he’s within our reach.

[Iain G]

I’d be surprised to see Mueller now. Someone said earlier on here that Orlando simply aren’t interested. They’ve a lot to play for this season and are having the best season in their history so I don’t blame them. It probably puts us in the worst bargaining position we could be in for getting him in now.

Infact come to think of it I could swear it was Ron Gordon that apparently told them..

It's not Orlando we need to deal with its MLS to get his contract released early.

[jeffers]

Jason Kerr is a seven figure signing. I don’t think he’s within our reach.

Really ? Is he not out of contract next summer ?

[jeffers]

It's not Orlando we need to deal with its MLS to get his contract released early.

I’d heard the same as I think they hold all player registration.

[hibbysam]

Really ? Is he not out of contract next summer ?

He is. No chance it’s 7 figures.

[calumhibee1]

It's not Orlando we need to deal with its MLS to get his contract released early.

I’d be stunned if the clubs have no say. I know it works differently over there but I’d be very surprised to see the clubs having players sold from under them by the league.

The poster who had been speaking to RG certainly said he’d suggested it was OC that weren’t interested.

[jeffers]

He is. No chance it’s 7 figures.

That’s what I was thinking. While I really rate him I don’t think they can expect that for him.

[Iain G]

I’d be stunned if the clubs have no say. I know it works differently over there but I’d be very surprised to see the clubs having players sold from under them by the league.

The poster who had been speaking to RG certainly said he’d suggested it was OC that weren’t interested.

Suspect that MLS and Orlando would make a joint call? Would probably take a large number to make it worth their while as it would devalue the league at the exciting end and take away one of their better players. Can't realistically see it happening early.

[jeffers]

I’d be stunned if the clubs have no say. I know it works differently over there but I’d be very surprised to see the clubs having players sold from under them by the league.

The poster who had been speaking to RG certainly said he’d suggested it was OC that weren’t interested.

I’m assuming the club themselves OK it first but if the MLS don’t rubber stamp it it doesn’t happen.

[HendoDelivered]

No loans from Rangers please.

This patter man 😂

[calumhibee1]

Suspect that MLS and Orlando would make a joint call? Would probably take a large number to make it worth their while as it would devalue the league at the exciting end and take away one of their better players. Can't realistically see it happening early.

Yeah possibly.

I’d agree that regardless of who makes the call that it’ll take a large sum of money to sign one of a teams better players when they’re on the brink of the playoff and their most successful season ever. I just can’t see us being able to make it happen.

But then to be fair I’m still surprised we’ve managed to sign him at all.

[jeffers]

Yeah possibly.

I’d agree that regardless of who makes the call that it’ll take a large sum of money to sign one of a teams better players when they’re on the brink of the playoff and their most successful season ever. I just can’t see us being able to make it happen.

But then to be fair I’m still surprised we’ve managed to sign him at all.

I agree. On the face of it signing him is a real coup. From what I heard Jack Ross deserves a lot of credit for that.

[Greenworld]

Jason Kerr is a seven figure signing. I don’t think he’s within our reach.I dont see him as that figure. You need to remember how they set up.and play . These backs are well protected . I think a bid of 400k would be about right

Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

[bigwheel]

I dont see him as that figure. You need to remember how they set up.and play . These backs are well protected . I think a bid of 400k would be about right

Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

If they qualify for European group stages , it would take much more than that to get him . Irrespective, I think he will now have decent options down south, so outside of our reach in terms of both fee and salary i suspect

It also seems our focus is more on McCart ..so I assume Hibs don’t feel they can get him either

[Jim44]

I agree. On the face of it signing him is a real coup. From what I heard Jack Ross deserves a lot of credit for that.

I don’t know who deserves most credit ( possibly RG’s Orlando connections) but I think it’s a real coup to get this guy. He’s one of the real prospects in the MLS and I recently read an article about young players over there looking to get a career move to Europe. I think we’ve done well to attract him. As I’ve said already, Orlando will be determined to keep him till the end of their season, So I hope we’ve spread a wide net to get a decent striker in before the end of the month.

[Smartie]

I dont see him as that figure. You need to remember how they set up.and play . These backs are well protected . I think a bid of 400k would be about right

Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

We'd argue that Porteous is worth a couple of million, with some justification.

St Johnstone won 2 trophies last season. He's their captain, and their whole approach is built around having a miserly defence, a defence that he's part of. I'm sure he also stepped up to take the pressure penalty for them in Istanbul.

When he was rising above Porteous to score the first goal of the LC semi last year, I'd say it would be reasonable to suggest that he's worth at least half of what Porteous is worth.

[Leitherhibs]

There were 2 substantial offers from Championship clubs on the table for Jason Kerr, unless those are taken off the table we have no chance.

[brog]

We'd argue that Porteous is worth a couple of million, with some justification.

St Johnstone won 2 trophies last season. He's their captain, and their whole approach is built around having a miserly defence, a defence that he's part of. I'm sure he also stepped up to take the pressure penalty for them in Istanbul.

When he was rising above Porteous to score the first goal of the LC semi last year, I'd say it would be reasonable to suggest that he's worth at least half of what Porteous is worth.



A miserly defence which conceded 31% more league goals than Hibs? I also remember RP taking a (winning) pressure penalty for us against Well.
Seriously, you know that's not how it works. Most importantly, JK is out of contract in May. Right now I suspect Saints would bite your hand off for £500k & come Jan window you can halve that number.

[bigwheel]

A miserly defence which conceded 31% more league goals than Hibs? I also remember RP taking a (winning) pressure penalty for us against Well.
Seriously, you know that's not how it works. Most importantly, JK is out of contract in May. Right now I suspect Saints would bite your hand off for £500k & come Jan window you can halve that number.

Kerr will rightly think he can secure his future with a 7k-8k per week, four year deal down south …we won’t be able to compete

[Dalianwanda]

Thats fine and I'm totally on board with that HOWEVER it's used as an excuse to defend our recruitment too often on here...early signings can be just as effective as waiting till late in window - Aberdeen seem to have fared not too badly for getting their signings in early so far

We got MacKay & Doyle-Hayes in early. Sounds like we have tried for Mccart but knocked back. I know its frustrating especially with our injury position at the moment but getting the right people in isnt that straightforward. I want players in & wish they were in before now but also know thats not the way it works & its not as if Aberdeen have signed a glut of quality.

[ian cruise]

Kerr will rightly think he can secure his future with a 7k-8k per week, four year deal down south …we won’t be able to compete

This is a really valid point, we're assuming Hibs haven't met St Johnstone's valuation whereas it could be Kerr has set his stall out that he's waiting to see what offers he gets in Jan when clubs don't have to pay any fee and his signing on fee and wages may benefit.

[04Sauzee]

What's this St Mirren defender like? Any good 😁😁
⬇️
Conor McCarthy admits he doesn’t know where his future lies after being linked with a move away from the Buddies.

The 23-year-old St Mirren centre back has found himself on the bench in the early part of this season following interest from English League One side Rotherham last month, who saw a miserly opening bid rejected by the club.

[Spudster]

Is miserly a new buzz word?

[SHODAN]

What's this St Mirren defender like? Any good 😁😁
⬇️
Conor McCarthy admits he doesn’t know where his future lies after being linked with a move away from the Buddies.

The 23-year-old St Mirren centre back has found himself on the bench in the early part of this season following interest from English League One side Rotherham last month, who saw a miserly opening bid rejected by the club.

Aaaand there's our new defender.

[ancient hibee]

Is miserly a new buzz word?

No it's an old word to describe a 7 man defence that loses far more goals than we do,.

[Hibees1973]

I know a guy at East Mains. He gave me info that we almost got Nisbet in the Jan 2020 transfer window then eventually got him last summer.

Apparently we have bid £350k+ for Luke Jephcott at Plymouth. He is a striker and a welsh under 21 internationalist. We are also trying to get both Rooney and McCart from St Johnstone. Apparently Kerr is too pricey, at the moment, but he wants to come Hibs. Hibs may still try and get Kerr. St Johnstone not willing to do any business until after they are out of Europe. However, if they qualify for the group stages of the Euro conference league none of their players are moving. This would leave Hibs in limbo so would move on to contingency targets.

With all of this is it might take until late in the window again until we get players in.

[ancient hibee]

Why would Saints agree to sell so many players?

[Since90+2]

Who do St Johnstone play in the conference play off?

[Willis1875]

who do st johnstone play in the conference play off?

lask

[Hibernian Verse]

Who do St Johnstone play in the conference play off?

LASK Linz from Austria

[King Cosell]

Who do St Johnstone play in the conference play off?

LASK from Austria.

[JimBHibees]

Who do St Johnstone play in the conference play off?

LASK a team from Austria got to Europa league group stage last season including drawing with Spurs also beat Sporting Lisbon 4 1 to get to group. Tough ask for Saints however don't see them selling anyone key prior to them getting knocked out.

[Since90+2]

I don't think St Johnstone will progress against that level of opposition. If what the poster has said is true then Hibs might hedge their bets and hold off hoping they get knocked out if we really want those two players.

It's a risky game to play but one that might work out if we got 2 players the quality of Kerr and Rooney.

[Ringothedog]

Why would Saints agree to sell so many players?

Money

[04Sauzee]

Not a transfer but that's a real shame at 27⬇️


BREAKING! Former Aberdeen defender Tommie Hoban retires aged just 27

https://t.co/91O5YHBPyS https://t.co/M7UkbvBlvp

[Alex Trager]

So we are after the two CH’s from St J and Rooney who I believe is a right back? Apparently he scores goals that Rooney as well [emoji1782]

Or we want Kerr then if we can’t get him McCart?

Would be happy to get these guys in

[04Sauzee]

So we are after the two CH’s from St J and Rooney who I believe is a right back? Apparently he scores goals that Rooney as well [emoji1782]

Or we want Kerr then if we can’t get him McCart?

Would be happy to get these guys in

I think we are preparing bids for St Johnston and At Mirren 😁

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Not a transfer but that's a real shame at 27⬇️


BREAKING! Former Aberdeen defender Tommie Hoban retires aged just 27

https://t.co/91O5YHBPyS https://t.co/M7UkbvBlvp

I think I'm going to put that downwards arrow of yours on the pet peeves thread.

[04Sauzee]

I think I'm going to put that downwards arrow of yours on the pet peeves thread.

Go for it

⬆️

[Nicho87]

Ron would be quicker just buying st Johnstone at this rate

So we are linked with mccart, Kerr and now Rooney

Haha

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Go for it

⬆️

What a chuckle.

[Alex Trager]

I think I'm going to put that downwards arrow of yours on the pet peeves thread.

I must say, I enjoy that arrow

[BegbieHSC]

12 goals in 24 games at Dundee isn’t a terrible return for Cummings, given the service he’d get there, compared to the service he’d get at Hibs.

Could be decent as back up, but back up only. Would be looking to get another striker as well.

[C_hendo04]

James Scott, Connor Wickham, Greg Stewart and Kevin O’Hara all being linked with Hibs today. Would take both Scott and O’Hara, think Stewart might be a move in the wrong direction, Wickham will want too big wages for deal to be realistic

[Stevie Reid]

Luke Jephcott seems to have just signed a new two year deal with Plymouth in June.

[Hibernian Verse]

James Scott, Connor Wickham, Greg Stewart and Kevin O’Hara all being linked with Hibs today. Would take both Scott and O’Hara, think Stewart might be a move in the wrong direction, Wickham will want too big wages for deal to be realistic

That Edinburgh Live article looks like it's based on hibs.net chatter.

[Spudster]

No it's an old word to describe a 7 man defence that loses far more goals than we do,.

Also used in reference to a transfer bid on the last page.

[Vault Boy]

I know a guy at East Mains. He gave me info that we almost got Nisbet in the Jan 2020 transfer window then eventually got him last summer.

Apparently we have bid £350k+ for Luke Jephcott at Plymouth. He is a striker and a welsh under 21 internationalist. We are also trying to get both Rooney and McCart from St Johnstone. Apparently Kerr is too pricey, at the moment, but he wants to come Hibs. Hibs may still try and get Kerr. St Johnstone not willing to do any business until after they are out of Europe. However, if they qualify for the group stages of the Euro conference league none of their players are moving. This would leave Hibs in limbo so would move on to contingency targets.

With all of this is it might take until late in the window again until we get players in.

Cheers for this. I really hope we're targeting both a CB and RB.

[brog]

Kerr will rightly think he can secure his future with a 7k-8k per week, four year deal down south …we won’t be able to compete

That's a valid but different point.

[ian cruise]

So we are after the two CH’s from St J and Rooney who I believe is a right back? Apparently he scores goals that Rooney as well [emoji1782]

Or we want Kerr then if we can’t get him McCart?

Would be happy to get these guys in

Read to me like we are after Rooney and McCart now and preparing ourselves for a Jan pre-contract with Kerr, which he's not against. St Johnstone will be hoping someone comes in with a big bid to get him this summer (more than we are willing to pay).

[Since452]

LASK a team from Austria got to Europa league group stage last season including drawing with Spurs also beat Sporting Lisbon 4 1 to get to group. Tough ask for Saints however don't see them selling anyone key prior to them getting knocked out.

I don't think St Johnstone or Aberdeen will reach the group stages.

[Spudster]

Surprised we haven't been linked with Fraser Hornby since the Doidge news. Would think available after being loaned out last year, same position, similar size/frame, Scottish so no permits or worries about settling in. Think he was injured for most of his loan at Aberdeen.

[ian cruise]

Ron would be quicker just buying st Johnstone at this rate

So we are linked with mccart, Kerr and now Rooney

Haha

People were saying that about St Mirren when we signed JDH so quickly after taking Magennis from them but they've worked out okay?

[CapitalGreen]

Surprised we haven't been linked with Fraser Hornby since the Doidge news. Would think available after being loaned out last year, same position, similar size/frame, Scottish so no permits or worries about settling in. Think he was injured for most of his loan at Aberdeen.

He lacks one key skill in the ability to score goals which is pretty important for a striker.

[Spudster]

He lacks one key skill in the ability to score goals which is pretty important for a striker.
Seems to score when he gets minutes/starts. Hasn't had many since 2019 though. No idea what level the U23 premier league is TBH
https://uk.soccerway.com/players/fraser-hornby/441329/

[Since452]

Kerr will rightly think he can secure his future with a 7k-8k per week, four year deal down south …we won’t be able to compete

Agree unfortunately. I'd absolutely love us to sign Kerr though think he's a fantastic player.

[Since452]

Surprised we haven't been linked with Fraser Hornby since the Doidge news. Would think available after being loaned out last year, same position, similar size/frame, Scottish so no permits or worries about settling in. Think he was injured for most of his loan at Aberdeen.

Not good enough at Premiership level for me.

[NC1875]

Agree unfortunately. I'd absolutely love us to sign Kerr though think he's a fantastic player.

And a Hibby as well I’m sure

[AlbertK86]

James Scott, Connor Wickham, Greg Stewart and Kevin O’Hara all being linked with Hibs today. Would take both Scott and O’Hara, think Stewart might be a move in the wrong direction, Wickham will want too big wages for deal to be realistic

Were they linked or suggested ?

I saw the Edinburgh live reporter speculating who we could go for.

Suspect he maybe got the names from the forums and social media pages.

Have you seen them linked elsewhere.

Not having a go, just curious if any legs in interest from the club re these names ?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Nicho87]

People were saying that about St Mirren when we signed JDH so quickly after taking Magennis from them but they've worked out okay?

Not at all slagging the team we are looking at just a bit funny imo anyway 3 players all at one club

Surely our net can be thrown further than Perth

[GloryGlory]

Were they linked or suggested ?

I saw the Edinburgh live reporter speculating who we could go for.

Suspect he maybe got the names from the forums and social media pages.

Have you seen them linked elsewhere.

Not having a go, just curious if any legs in interest from the club re these names ?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/4-hibs-striker-transfer-options-21319530

Suggested in this puff piece s possible targets. No more than that.

[MyJo]

Not at all slagging the team we are looking at just a bit funny imo anyway 3 players all at one club

Surely our net can be thrown further than Perth

Is that how it works? the further away from Edinburgh the player is based, the better they are?

[Steven79]

Not at all slagging the team we are looking at just a bit funny imo anyway 3 players all at one club

Surely our net can be thrown further than Perth

Paisley?

[RAC1875]

A mate of mines who knows people within the club is telling me we're making a move for Nottingham Forrest striker Lewis Grabban. might be a lot of rubbish, but never know.

[sean04]

A mate of mines who knows people within the club is telling me we're making a move for Nottingham Forrest striker Lewis Grabban. might be a lot of rubbish, but never know.

Wages would be to big I think

[CockneyRebel]

James Scott, Connor Wickham, Greg Stewart and Kevin O’Hara all being linked with Hibs today. Would take both Scott and O’Hara, think Stewart might be a move in the wrong direction, Wickham will want too big wages for deal to be realistic


Any club would have to be really really desperate to sign Wickham. Palace are my home town club and his injury record there was terrible. Good player before he came Palace but he arrived injured and never got over it. I think getting any sort of contract anywhere would be a result for him now.

[Hibernian Verse]

A mate of mines who knows people within the club is telling me we're making a move for Nottingham Forrest striker Lewis Grabban. might be a lot of rubbish, but never know.

Welcome back from your earlier stint in the transfer thread, Louis.

[RAC1875]

Welcome back from your earlier stint in the transfer thread, Louis.

Funnily enough I'm still not louis. Starting to think you have an agenda.

[Nicho87]

Paisley?

I’d just set up the training ground there personally

[ahibby]

Realistically what level are we able to afford. Presumably we can pay more than EL1, so will we be looking there, bottom 7 SPFL and Scottish Championship or any other leagues come to mind? I remember tge Paco Luna, Latapy, Zitelli, and Dela Cruz signings took me by surprise, I wonder if a foreiign signing could be on the cards again. We need the kind of forward who rolls up his sleeves and is hungry to follow shots in, scores from scraps aswell as from range, oh and good in the air. Sounds difficult when I read that back.

[chippy]

And a Hibby as well I’m sure

Does he post on here?

[Since90+2]

A mate of mines who knows people within the club is telling me we're making a move for Nottingham Forrest striker Lewis Grabban. might be a lot of rubbish, but never know.

That's a cracker. No chance.

[ian cruise]

Does he post on here?

Under the username Since452 :wink:

[JimBHibees]

Luke Jephcott seems to have just signed a new two year deal with Plymouth in June.

:greengrin

[HoboHarry]

Not at all slagging the team we are looking at just a bit funny imo anyway 3 players all at one club

Surely our net can be thrown further than Perth
Did those wee scamps in the SNP move St Mirren to Perth? Or did they move because of Covid?

[ian cruise]

Did those wee scamps in the SNP move St Mirren to Perth? Or did they move because of Covid?

The original post was referencing the three players we're linked with from St Johnstone, Rooney, McCart and Kerr.

[HoboHarry]

The original post was referencing the three players we're linked with from St Johnstone, Rooney, McCart and Kerr.
Stop spoiling my fun ya bam......:greengrin

[AlbertK86]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/4-hibs-striker-transfer-options-21319530

Suggested in this puff piece s possible targets. No more than that.

Yep that was the speculative and suggestive article that had nothing other than guesswork lifted from here no doubt.

Standard of journalism is very poor these days … especially Edin Live and EEN (Hertz Fanzine)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Dazzjw1875]

Saw on twitter something about hibs going to sign another st mirren player?? I've not seen anything who they talking about?

[bingo70]

Saw on twitter something about hibs going to sign another st mirren player?? I've not seen anything who they talking about?

Who’s Twitter page?

[sleeping giant]

Who’s Twitter page?

Cairters Corner.

The player is Conor McCarthy.

[Sean1875]

Saw on twitter something about hibs going to sign another st mirren player?? I've not seen anything who they talking about?

Think that was just a bit of tongue in cheek tbf after the player said he wasn’t sure about his future. Although at this stage it wouldn’t surprise me! :greengrin

[bingo70]

Cartiers Corner.

The player is Conor McCarthy.

Great poster, gave me months of enjoyment when Hearts were being demoted and trying to sue folk for £10m 😂

I saw that tweet, its not actually a rumour, just an assumption on what’s likely to happen given our tendency to sign st Mirren players.

Probably not a bad shout in all honesty.

[sleeping giant]

Great poster, gave me months of enjoyment when Hearts were being demoted and trying to sue folk for £10m 😂

I saw that tweet, its not actually a rumour, just an assumption on what’s likely to happen given our tendency to sign st Mirren players.

Probably not a bad shout in all honesty.

Aye ,he's a great poster. Hates the jambos.

[JohnM1875]

Cairters Corner.

The player is Conor McCarthy.

Is he no the boy who scored the winner when they put the huns out the League Cup?

Absolutely no idea how good a defender he is. But if our recent record of signings from St Mirren are anything to go by I'd be happy if the rumour is true.

[brog]

Any club would have to be really really desperate to sign Wickham. Palace are my home town club and his injury record there was terrible. Good player before he came Palace but he arrived injured and never got over it. I think getting any sort of contract anywhere would be a result for him now.

My local team also. Wickham has pretty much had his own personal medic during his time at Palace!

[cameronw-hfc]

A mate of mines who knows people within the club is telling me we're making a move for Nottingham Forrest striker Lewis Grabban. might be a lot of rubbish, but never know.

Surely not. Natural goalscorer and would have fun at this level to say the least. Can't imagine it's true though

[sleeping giant]

Is he no the boy who scored the winner when they put the huns out the League Cup?

Absolutely no idea how good a defender he is. But if our recent record of signings from St Mirren are anything to go by I'd be happy if the rumour is true.

To be honest , I had never noticed him.

[Billy Whizz]

To be honest , I had never noticed him.

I must admit I didn’t notice Doyle-Hayes either…..

[OtleyHibs]

I must admit I didn’t notice Doyle-Hayes either…..

Me neither mate, didn't know him at all, but he's starting to stand out in better colours 😁

Him and Magennis have been looking good for me, looking shakier now but I thought Paul McGinn done well last season overall and his brother John was no bad when he was here.

With the exception maybe of SJM I wasn't excited really by any of them coming in, based on that I would trust the recruitment teams judgement when it comes to raiding the saints (for both Perth and Paisley this time)

[Billy Whizz]

Me neither mate, didn't know him at all, but he's starting to stand out in better colours 😁

Him and Magennis have been looking good for me, looking shakier now but I thought Paul McGinn done well last season overall and his brother John was no bad when he was here.

With the exception maybe of SJM I wasn't excited really by any of them coming in, based on that I would trust the recruitment teams judgement when it comes to raiding the saints (for both Perth and Paisley this time)

That’s why it’s important we have scouts at games, rather than .net posters😂

[Greencore]

I really like st mirren.

[Ronniekirk]

I really like st mirren.

What’s the point in a tie up with Brighton-which as far as I can see hasn’t produced anything tangible on the field of play yet when we have st Mirren


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[madhatter]

I really like st mirren.

Might need to ask for a tour of their academy and player recruitment departments. Seem to be having a good run in both areas considering size of the club.

[Callum_62]

Apparently PSG wiling to let Mbappe go to Real Madrid which will allow them to bring in Ronaldo

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[Brightside]

What’s the point in a tie up with Brighton-which as far as I can see hasn’t produced anything tangible on the field of play yet when we have st Mirren


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s got nothing to do with the first team. This may have been mentioned …….. about 100 times. 😂

[Ronniekirk]

It’s got nothing to do with the first team. This may have been mentioned …….. about 100 times. [emoji23]

100 Apologies [emoji4]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[SteveHFC]

Apparently PSG wiling to let Mbappe go to Real Madrid which will allow them to bring in Ronaldo

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

PSG are really going for it this season. Will be hilarious when they fail to win the CL. 😂

[SMAXXA]

PSG are really going for it this season. Will be hilarious when they fail to win the CL. 😂

No Man City not winning it will be hilarious

[SteveHFC]

No Man City not winning it will be hilarious

Both teams not making the final would be hilarious 😂

[Heisenberg]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/martin-boyle-wanted-aberdeen-transfer-24773303

Aberdeen 😂

[skyehibee]

EXCLUSIVE! Martin Boyle wanted for Aberdeen transfer but Hibs turf out opening £500k bid | @ScottBurns75

bit.ly/3iNBr9c

[Stuart93]

EXCLUSIVE! Martin Boyle wanted for Aberdeen transfer but Hibs turf out opening £500k bid | @ScottBurns75

bit.ly/3iNBr9c

Hahahahaha

[Vault Boy]

That's genuinely embarrassing for Aberdeen.

[BegbieHSC]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Who do the sheep think they are, and why would they in anyway think they could be considered a step up from us, and entice our top players away.

Someone is ripping the pish, surely?

[Nicho87]

Aberdeen fans will be genuianly shocked if Boyle doesn’t want to leave.

Inflatable heads up there

[Stuart93]

The board wouldn’t entertain it purely from the fall out from us if it was allowed to happen

[Ronniekirk]

So does he have a500,000 release clause as if he did it would be players decision not hibs
But irrespective of that they clearly see us as a threat and want our best players to strengthen them and weaken us
It’s a compliment I suppose


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Vault Boy]

We're after James Scott on loan, the DR.

[Stuart93]

So does he have a500,000 release clause as if he did it would be players decision not hibs
But irrespective of that they clearly see us as a threat and want our best players to strengthen them and weaken us
It’s a compliment I suppose


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The release clause only applies to teams down south supposedly

[lucky]

It also shows that the supposed £500k release clause is crap

[Ringothedog]

It might be embarrassing but is also quite concerning . We have to tie him up on an improved contract ASAP. He is one player we cannot afford to lose.

[bingo70]

My only concern about the Aberdeen stuff is that I know Boyles dad is up there and was very unwell not so long ago. It was reported in the press not long after, think it was a heart attack? Apologies if that’s in bad taste mentioning it.

Seems a really strange transfer target for them so I hope he’s not given them some encouragement to make a move.

[skyehibee]

EXCLUSIVE! James Scott wanted for Hibs loan to fill striker hole but Jamie Maclaren return a long shot | @ScottBurns75

bit.ly/2XxJTkN

[Greenworld]

So does he have a500,000 release clause as if he did it would be players decision not hibs
But irrespective of that they clearly see us as a threat and want our best players to strengthen them and weaken us
It’s a compliment I suppose


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI think that puts to bed that story and perhaps why the bid testing the water came in.

Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

[JimBHibees]

To be honest , I had never noticed him.

Scored at ER in the 2 2 game also scored the winner against a Rangers and also at the weekend. Been quite impressed when I have seen him and probably a lot of potential. Wee bit pace about him and reasonable on the ball think he would be a decent signing.

[Stuart93]

My only concern about the Aberdeen stuff is that I know Boyles dad is up there and was very unwell not so long ago. It was reported in the press not long after, think it was a heart attack? Apologies if that’s in bad taste mentioning it.

Seems a really strange transfer target for them so I hope he’s not given them some encouragement to make a move.

Regardless of what Boyle wants there’s no chance we’d sell him to a direct rival

[Ronniekirk]

The release clause only applies to teams down south supposedly

Ah thanks so they think they can get him fir that price as well lol



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[SteveHFC]

EXCLUSIVE! James Scott wanted for Hibs loan to fill striker hole but Jamie Maclaren return a long shot | @ScottBurns75

bit.ly/2XxJTkN

:hyper

Striker signing news

[Greenworld]

Regardless of what Boyle wants there’s no chance we’d sell him to a direct rivalDo we have a choice if there is a release clause?

Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

[JimBHibees]

So does he have a500,000 release clause as if he did it would be players decision not hibs
But irrespective of that they clearly see us as a threat and want our best players to strengthen them and weaken us
It’s a compliment I suppose


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Read somewhere the 500k release clause doesn't include Scotland no idea if correct.

[Stuart93]

Do we have a choice if there is a release clause?

Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

Supposedly only applies to team south of the border. It obviously doesn’t apply up here considering we’ve turned down £500k

[Ringothedog]

Do we have a choice if there is a release clause?

Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

By all accounts the release clause only kicks in for clubs out with Scotland

[Bostonhibby]

Could we maybe try and buy Aberdeen for a similar figure?

Just to let them know we mean business.

Sent from my SM-A750FN using Tapatalk

[bingo70]

:hyper

Striker signing news

Doesn’t fill me with confidence in all honesty.

Young guy that’s injured a lot and can’t get a game for Hull or someone who used to play for us before and was bang average then.

[SteveHFC]

Doesn’t fill me with confidence in all honesty.

Young guy that’s injured a lot and can’t get a game for Hull or someone who used to play for us before and was bang average then.

Maclaren was good in first loan spell I thought

[The Modfather]

EXCLUSIVE! James Scott wanted for Hibs loan to fill striker hole but Jamie Maclaren return a long shot | @ScottBurns75

bit.ly/2XxJTkN

Hope we don’t sign Maclaren again. The kind of player that needs a team built to accommodate him and I don’t think he’s good enough to build a team around. A bit like Mallan in that he can be a match winner but just as easily be the weak link and make the team less than the sum of its parts IMO.

[tonyrougier123]

I would love maclaren back tbh.hope that’s on the cards.

[bingo70]

Maclaren was good in first loan spell I thought

At the risk of going all Speedway…… meh.

He was alright.

[neil7908]

At the risk of going all Speedway…… meh.

He was alright.

He's a penalty box striker. I'm not sure his build up play is enough for us, and not convinced he can play up top on his own. I'd be ok with him coming back but wouldn't be jumping for joy.

[Eyrie]

He's a penalty box striker. I'm not sure his build up play is enough for us, and not convinced he can play up top on his own. I'd be ok with him coming back but wouldn't be jumping for joy.

Agreed.

He doesn't fit our current system, and I wouldn't change how we play to accommodate one player.

[SlickShoes]

Not sure Maclaren will be that eager to leave Australia at this point

[bingo70]

He's a penalty box striker. I'm not sure his build up play is enough for us, and not convinced he can play up top on his own. I'd be ok with him coming back but wouldn't be jumping for joy.

I’d find it utterly depressing in all honesty. Pleased it sounds like it’s not happening.

I find it worrying we are scrambling about looking at previous players though, where’s the new talent that hasn’t been in Scottish football before? There’s a whole world of footballers out there, with the exception of Matt Macey, why aren’t we finding any new players nobody in Scotland had heard of before.

I know we’ve done well in the Scottish market but I do think there’s almost a limit to what you will find. The current regime would never have signed a Sauzee, Beuzelin or a Latapy for instance, we’d have signed a Bobby Mann who probably would have done a good effective job but created zero memories (I’m exaggerating for effect).

I know we need to wait and see but I do find these rumours utterly depressing.

[LancsHibs]

Maclaren was good in first loan spell I thought

Yes first loan good.:thumbsup:
Second loan bad.:tsk tsk:

[madhatter]

If Boyle were to move from Hibs we may as well just admit our ambition is a pipe dream.

Thankfully I doubt it will happen but never short of a surprise supporting Hibs.

[Stuart93]

If Boyle were to move to Hibs we may as well just admit our ambition is a pipe dream.

Thankfully I doubt it will happen but never short of a surprise supporting Hibs.

Hibs would lose more money than they’d gain if they sold Boyle to Aberdeen

[ian cruise]

I’d find it utterly depressing in all honesty. Pleased it sounds like it’s not happening.

I find it worrying we are scrambling about looking at previous players though, where’s the new talent that hasn’t been in Scottish football before? There’s a whole world of footballers out there, with the exception of Matt Macey, why aren’t we finding any new players nobody in Scotland had heard of before.

I know we’ve done well in the Scottish market but I do think there’s almost a limit to what you will find. The current regime would never have signed a Sauzee, Beuzelin or a Latapy for instance, we’d have signed a Bobby Mann who probably would have done a good effective job but created zero memories (I’m exaggerating for effect).

I know we need to wait and see but I do find these rumours utterly depressing.

The impending Mueller transfer sort of puts that argument to bed though?

We've a good mix of tried and tested and unknowns with the potential to impress, it's a sound strategy.

[bingo70]

The impending Mueller transfer sort of puts that argument to bed though?

We've a good mix of tried and tested and unknowns with the potential to impress, it's a sound strategy.

Forgot about him 😂