Summer 2021-22 transfer thread

[Andy74]

That just says a bids been accepted. They've not agreed a single other thing 😂

I’m sure they have.

[Since452]

Unreal ****housery by Ronaldo. Superb.

[SHODAN]

Innes Murray on loan to Edinburgh City.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Wanting David Mitchell from Clyde as our third choice goalie.

You're not going to cry, are you?

[LancsHibs]

Somebody form Sheffield Wednesday 🦉

Liam Palmer?

[Andy74]

Wanting David Mitchell from Clyde as our third choice goalie.

I hope someone misheard David Marshall. 😁

[Unseen work]

Mitchell in surely means Dabrowski out on loan?

[Brightside]

Unreal ****housery by Ronaldo. Superb.

Not really. City didnt want him.

[Vault Boy]

Wanting David Mitchell from Clyde as our third choice goalie.

Hope he's gonna, you know, kick it up the other end and just put one right in their ****ing goal hole

[Hibernia&Alba]

Not really. City didnt want him.

Yes they did, just like they wanted Messi and Kane. Nae luck for nude nut.

[Alex Trager]

Innes Murray on loan to Edinburgh City.

Must mean someone is coming in then

[Since452]

Not really. City didnt want him.

It's Cristiano Ronaldo. Of course they wanted him. And now they've absolutely galvanized their city rivals.

[Billy Whizz]

Must mean someone is coming in then

Not really, not been part of a squad this season

[Brightside]

Yes they did, just like they wanted Messi and Kane. Nae luck for nude nut.

City pulled out the deal....thats a documented fact. I couldnt care less tbh I'm a Hibs fan.

[Callum_62]

It's Cristiano Ronaldo. Of course they wanted him. And now they've absolutely galvanized their city rivals.Yep, don't buy for a second City didn't want him

They have Jesus as there only number 9 but are turning down one of the best players ever?

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[Hibernia&Alba]

City pulled out the deal....thats a documented fact. I couldnt care less tbh I'm a Hibs fan.

City 'pulled out' to save face, knowing he was going to United. They are hardly going to say he chose the club down the road.

[JohnM1875]

Hope he's gonna, you know, kick it up the other end and just put one right in their ****ing goal hole

😂👏👏

[Since452]

City pulled out the deal....thats a documented fact. I couldnt care less tbh I'm a Hibs fan.

I'm a Hibs fan and I'm the first to scoff at English football etc but this is probably the biggest signing of all time.

[Callum_62]

I'm a Hibs fan and I'm the first to scoff at English football etc but this is probably the biggest signing of all time.Wonder if Utd fans will be storming OT again or is all forgiven now?

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[Brightside]

I'm a Hibs fan and I'm the first to scoff at English football etc but this is probably the biggest signing of all time.

He's 36. If they had singed Mbappe i could see the fuss.

[Greencore]

Give me the Dundee Derby over the Manchester Derby anytime.

[flash]

I'm a Hibs fan and I'm the first to scoff at English football etc but this is probably the biggest signing of all time.

Pension fund top up.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Give me the Dundee Derby over the Manchester Derby anytime.

Steady on :greengrin

[Callum_62]

He's 36. If they had singed Mbappe i could see the fuss.Appearances / Goalshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210827/14a739844df53be6fff6d2c9f8c8c7d5.jpg

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[MWHIBBIES]

City pulled out the deal....thats a documented fact. I couldnt care less tbh I'm a Hibs fan.

they pulled out of nothing. Simply got gazumped. Multiple sources confirmed they still wanted him. They need a striker and have very little time and even fewer options.

[Since452]

Appearances / Goalshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210827/14a739844df53be6fff6d2c9f8c8c7d5.jpg

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He'll score a barrow load for Man United even at 36. He's a phenomenon.

[MWHIBBIES]

He's 36. If they had singed Mbappe i could see the fuss.

Ronaldo is a better player than Mbappe.

[Spudster]

I don’t get the fawning over Aberdeen’s summer. You’d assume that Ferguson is away now they have Longstaff in so that’s pretty much a like for like.

Hearing they have accepted a £4m big for Ferguson. That’s decent money

[Mr. Wonderful]

Hearing they have accepted a £4m big for Ferguson. That’s decent money

Pretty big money for someone who only scores pens and kicks people.

[Hibernia&Alba]

they pulled out of nothing. Simply got gazumped. Multiple sources confirmed they still wanted him. They need a striker and have very little time and even fewer options.

Will City go baw deep for Haaland? Dortmund will never be able to keep him much longer.

[MWHIBBIES]

Will City go baw deep for Haaland? Dortmund will never be able to keep him much longer.

He isn't leaving this summer. Just isn't. Dortmund wont even talk to anyone.

Release clause active next summer.

[Since452]

Hearing they have accepted a £4m big for Ferguson. That’s decent money

Explains their raft of signings. Longstaff a loan but won't be cheap either. Very happy they didn't make the group stages or they'd have been able to heavily invest in their team. Wouldn't surprise me if we had targets we had lined up that fell through with Doig not moving on.

[HFC93]

Wanting David Mitchell from Clyde as our third choice goalie.

Is this a future segment on Would I Lie to You?

[madhatter]

Kristoffer Tonnessen close to signing by the looks of it.

[GloryGlory]

Kristoffer Tonnessen close to signing by the looks of it.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kristoffer-tonnessen-ik-start-receive-offer-for-hibs-linked-player-club-chief-says-deal-is-close-3363093

Replacement for Doig?

[Heisenberg]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kristoffer-tonnessen-ik-start-receive-offer-for-hibs-linked-player-club-chief-says-deal-is-close-3363093

Replacement for Doig?

Can’t see why we’d be paying money for another left back at this stage unless Doig was going.

[007]

Is this a future segment on Would I Lie to You?

True?

[Ozyhibby]

I'm a Hibs fan and I'm the first to scoff at English football etc but this is probably the biggest signing of all time.

Surely when Real signed him in 2009 was a better signing?[emoji23]


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[Greencore]

Can’t see why we’d be paying money for another left back at this stage unless Doig was going.

He can play centre back as well as left back according to transfer market.

[Since452]

Kristoffer Tonnessen close to signing by the looks of it.

I love left field signings. No pun intended.

[JimBHibees]

He can play centre back as well as left back according to transfer market.

On his video didn't look anything other than a left back to be honest.

[keep the faith]

Griffiths and Cummings for Dundee?

Definitely not a Jack Ross model that one!

[Torto7]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kristoffer-tonnessen-ik-start-receive-offer-for-hibs-linked-player-club-chief-says-deal-is-close-3363093

Replacement for Doig?

Either that or they think he could play at cb and McCart is off down south.

[HH81]

Might as well give the title to Man u now?

[Hibernia&Alba]

Might as well give the title to Man u now?

That would break your heart :greengrin:greengrin

Should be a good battle between United, City, Liverpool and Chelsea. All four have very good squads and all have their weaknesses.

[Aldo]

Can’t see why we’d be paying money for another left back at this stage unless Doig was going.

You would if the right player became available. You can never have too much quality in your team!


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[Tobias Funke]

Might as well give the title to Man u now?

Its definitely boosts their chance of the title but it really could go anywhere between the two Manchester clubs, Liverpool and Chelsea. It’s definitely got me more interested in the EPL now.

C Ronaldo is so physically fit he’d easily pass for someone in their early 30s. This is one hell of a capture for Man Utd.

[Smartie]

Griffiths and Cummings for Dundee?

Definitely not a Jack Ross model that one!

Someone's trying to create the halcyon "Vengabus" days, it seems.

[Since452]

Griffiths and Cummings for Dundee?

Definitely not a Jack Ross model that one!

Just need Antony Stokes now.

[Dmas]

Either that or they think he could play at cb and McCart is off down south.

Doig played CB for development team didn’t he?

[Iggy Pope]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kristoffer-tonnessen-ik-start-receive-offer-for-hibs-linked-player-club-chief-says-deal-is-close-3363093

Replacement for Doig?

Two goals, three assists, same haircut. If he can stick a leg in now and again I’d go for it.

[King Cosell]

Griffiths and Cummings for Dundee?

Definitely not a Jack Ross model that one!

Griffiths to Dundee would be great for us. If he behaves himself, and he's fit and scoring goals, we could get him on a pre-contract in January.

[Iggy Pope]

I'm a Hibs fan and I'm the first to scoff at English football etc but this is probably the biggest signing of all time.

Doesn’t even come close to Maurice Johnston signing for the Huns

[AlbertK86]

Somebody form Sheffield Wednesday [emoji1657]

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[A Hi-Bee]

So, what's the Hibs transfer news then, just so some of the papers can pick it up and then I can read about it in the morning papers.
:flag::flag::flag:

[SMAXXA]

[emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]


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Is it a guessing game? 🤷*♂️

[keep the faith]

Someone's trying to create the halcyon "Vengabus" days, it seems.

😉

[HH81]

That would break your heart :greengrin:greengrin

Should be a good battle between United, City, Liverpool and Chelsea. All four have very good squads and all have their weaknesses.

So go on stick neck on the line, who is winning it?

[Heisenberg]

Either that or they think he could play at cb and McCart is off down south.

Aye could be given he was linked with Swansea today.

[J-C]

Doig played CB for development team didn’t he?


I think he was brought in thinking he'd be a CH and a replacement for Hanlon, he was outstanding at Queens Pk at LB so he's carried on playing there, he's around 6'1" so is a tall lad.

[SteveHFC]

Somebody form Sheffield Wednesday 🦉

:hyper

[bingo70]

Is the Sheffield Wednesday thing not a joke about Kamberi coming back or have I misread that post?

[Billy Whizz]

Doig played CB for development team didn’t he?

He only played a few development games, but the likes of George Craig etc, thought he ended up as a centre back

[Mikey_1875]

Is the Sheffield Wednesday thing not a joke about Kamberi coming back or have I misread that post?

Head turner/Owls i read it as :greengrin

[keep the faith]

Someone's trying to create the halcyon "Vengabus" days, it seems.

I just got a horrible flashback of all those tweets from that guy who signed from kilmarnock but was always injured and the centre half who spent all his energy tweeting and Saturdays hoofing the ball up the park. And the huge inverness guy.

Terrible terrible times.

[04Sauzee]

Head turner/Owls i read it as :greengrin

That's exactly it 🦉😁

[Alex Trager]

Is the Sheffield Wednesday thing not a joke about Kamberi coming back or have I misread that post?

The post that the sheff wed post quoted said he expects hibs are working on a real head turner

[SMAXXA]

Head turner/Owls i read it as :greengrin

😂😂😂😂

[Torto7]

I'd like to see another Right sided defender in with McGinn and Daz showing form issues. I still think we need another DM as Gogic is limited but appreciate Hallberg, Gogic etc are in the way. Do we need another attacker? Scott seems to be very versatile and I thought he looked good against Dundee. Muellar to come in in Jan.

[one day maybe...]

Wonder if the boy Jordan Houston from Ayr United is worth a gamble.
22 year old right back.

[Heisenberg]

McCart bid rejected

Hibs' latest offer for Jamie McCart will NOT be accepted, as St Johnstone haggle over payment structure.

After two earlier offers were rejected, the capital club came in with an improved offer for the defender.

However, Record Sport understands that the bid will not be accepted, with St Johnstone wanting more money up front.

Hibs are hoping to spread the cost with bonuses and incentives but their offer has not convinced the Perth club.

[Hibernia&Alba]

So go on stick neck on the line, who is winning it?

I won't be putting money on it, but I would go for Chelsea.

[Stuart93]

McCart bid rejected

Hibs' latest offer for Jamie McCart will NOT be accepted, as St Johnstone haggle over payment structure.

After two earlier offers were rejected, the capital club came in with an improved offer for the defender.

However, Record Sport understands that the bid will not be accepted, with St Johnstone wanting more money up front.

Hibs are hoping to spread the cost with bonuses and incentives but their offer has not convinced the Perth club.

FFS. We’ve not half pissed about here. Give them what they want or move on to someone else and get it sorted out

[Heisenberg]

FFS. We’ve not half pissed about here. Give them what they want or move on to someone else and get it sorted out

Potentially got this Norwegian boy lined up if we can’t get McCart? Although he seems more of a left back he has played centre half as someone else pointed out earlier.

[Stuart93]

Potentially got this Norwegian boy lined up if we can’t get McCart? Although he seems more of a left back he has played centre half as someone else pointed out earlier.

I’d rather we brought in a proper CB as oppose to a natural LB who can play there if needed. Surely we knew already what st J were after or in the ball park. We’ve waited this long to put a third bid in!

[Greencore]

McCart bid rejected

Hibs' latest offer for Jamie McCart will NOT be accepted, as St Johnstone haggle over payment structure.

After two earlier offers were rejected, the capital club came in with an improved offer for the defender.

However, Record Sport understands that the bid will not be accepted, with St Johnstone wanting more money up front.

Hibs are hoping to spread the cost with bonuses and incentives but their offer has not convinced the Perth club.

Oh well, we move on.

[JammyDoidger]

FFS. We’ve not half pissed about here. Give them what they want or move on to someone else and get it sorted out

Calm..we can't go splashing hundreds of thousands on a defender upfront.

[jacomo]

Not really. City didnt want him.


Is it now?

:wink:

[JammyDoidger]

Oh well, we move on.

I've a feeling we will get him. Got to chance your luck first.

[007]

McCart bid rejected

Hibs' latest offer for Jamie McCart will NOT be accepted, as St Johnstone haggle over payment structure.

After two earlier offers were rejected, the capital club came in with an improved offer for the defender.

However, Record Sport understands that the bid will not be accepted, with St Johnstone wanting more money up front.

Hibs are hoping to spread the cost with bonuses and incentives but their offer has not convinced the Perth club.

If the only problem is how much of it is paid up front and not the actual amount then you'd hope we'd be able to come to some kind of agreement.

[Stuart93]

Calm..we can't go splashing hundreds of thousands on a defender upfront.

It’s our 3rd bid though. We surely knew what they were wanting roughly. If we want him we need to stop pissing about and just get it sorted or move on to another target. We’re making ourselves look a bit silly.

We gave Celtic enough abuse when they tried the same with us for mcginn.

[Heisenberg]

I’d rather we brought in a proper CB as oppose to a natural LB who can play there if needed. Surely we knew already what st J were after or in the ball park. We’ve waited this long to put a third bid in!

I think we’ve offered them what they want, just not in the structure required. We’ll probably go back in again. Quite obvious this signing was JR’s main target for the summer and they won’t want to miss out now.

[Hibiza]

All becoming a bit boring . Sign him or get another. Simple.

[Peevemor]

It’s our 3rd bid though. We surely knew what they were wanting roughly. If we want him we need to stop pissing about and just get it sorted or move on to another target. We’re making ourselves look a bit silly.

We gave Celtic enough abuse when they tried the same with us for mcginn.

Why assume it's Hibs doing - maybe they're pissing us about?

[Greencore]

Why assume it's Hibs doing - maybe they're pissing us about?

They most likely are, as the player has interest from down south and want as much as they can get for him. Doesn't help when they've most likely said we will see what happens once the European games are done with.

[AlbertK86]

Hibs probably chanced their arm knowing Saints out of Europe and in need of finances.
Think we will go back in somewhere between what they want and what we offered.
If this is all true then JR seems to have been holding out for him as our main defensive target IF they went out and reckon he will push GM & RG to get it done


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[MWHIBBIES]

FFS. We’ve not half pissed about here. Give them what they want or move on to someone else and get it sorted out

Just give everyone what they want. That will work well.

[JohnM1875]

McCart bid rejected

Hibs' latest offer for Jamie McCart will NOT be accepted, as St Johnstone haggle over payment structure.

After two earlier offers were rejected, the capital club came in with an improved offer for the defender.

However, Record Sport understands that the bid will not be accepted, with St Johnstone wanting more money up front.

Hibs are hoping to spread the cost with bonuses and incentives but their offer has not convinced the Perth club.

Isn't he in the last year of his contract? Fair enough them holding out for the beat deal possible really.

It isn't half dragging on now though.

[Iggy Pope]

FFS. We’ve not half pissed about here. Give them what they want or move on to someone else and get it sorted out


I’d rather we brought in a proper CB as oppose to a natural LB who can play there if needed. Surely we knew already what st J were after or in the ball park. We’ve waited this long to put a third bid in!


It’s our 3rd bid though. We surely knew what they were wanting roughly. If we want him we need to stop pissing about and just get it sorted or move on to another target. We’re making ourselves look a bit silly.

We gave Celtic enough abuse when they tried the same with us for mcginn.

You’re sounding a bit too agitated about this.

[SMAXXA]

Just give everyone what they want. That will work well.

Exactly what I thought when I read that 😂 thang **** he’s not negotiating on our behalf 😂

[Hibby70]

Have a feeling hibs are working on a head turner of our own.

Regan MacNeil seemingly.

[stantonhibby]

You’re sounding a bit too agitated about this.

As per

[SMAXXA]

Isn't he in the last year of his contract? Fair enough them holding out for the beat deal possible really.

It isn't half dragging on now though.

It’s not really dragging out thought they made it clear when we bid previously no player would go until true euro qualifiers were settled. Worth in 24 hours we have made another offer and are still negotiating that’s not really dragging on in my book ok Hibs part. We respected their stance and would likely have done the same ourselves had the roles been reversed and we all would have wanted us to do so.

It will be done by Monday IMO.

[Greencore]

You’re sounding a bit too agitated about this.

To be fair everyone is worried we won't get our signings in by time and we desperately needing to add to our defence (by recent games)

I think hibs will have other targets and trust the recruitment team. No point panic buying. Because some fans want it.

[Stuart93]

You’re sounding a bit too agitated about this.

Just feel like we’re pissing about with it. If we’re wanting him it looks like we’re going to have to give them what they want or move on to another target.

[Greencore]

Just feel like we’re pissing about with it. If we’re wanting him it looks like we’re going to have to give them what they want or move on to another target.

I can see how it looks like we are, but maybe saints are wanting more and more since recently interest fronm down south has happened

[Unseen work]

We’ll get McCart and Tonneffson with Doig going in the last day or so of the window IMO.

[Smartie]

It’s our 3rd bid though. We surely knew what they were wanting roughly. If we want him we need to stop pissing about and just get it sorted or move on to another target. We’re making ourselves look a bit silly.

We gave Celtic enough abuse when they tried the same with us for mcginn.

That’s what I was thinking tbh - we don’t like being on the receiving end in situations like this.

It doesn’t exactly scream ringing endorsement to the player that we’ll move heaven and earth to sign him. Rather - we’ll piss about as much as humanly possible and if the team falters whilst we do so then so be it.

[CapitalGreen]

Exactly what I thought when I read that 😂 thang **** he’s not negotiating on our behalf 😂

Also known as the Peter Risdale method of negotiation.

[Since452]

McCart bid rejected

Hibs' latest offer for Jamie McCart will NOT be accepted, as St Johnstone haggle over payment structure.

After two earlier offers were rejected, the capital club came in with an improved offer for the defender.

However, Record Sport understands that the bid will not be accepted, with St Johnstone wanting more money up front.

Hibs are hoping to spread the cost with bonuses and incentives but their offer has not convinced the Perth club.

Can't say I'm dissspointed. Time to move on.

[hibee1875]

To be fair everyone is worried we won't get our signings in by time and we desperately needing to add to our defence (by recent games)

I think hibs will have other targets and trust the recruitment team. No point panic buying. Because some fans want it.

Jack Ross said as much in the papers today. They had the chance to get someone but didn’t want to just get someone for the sake of it.

We’re after quality and quality players don’t come easily as 99% of the time their club don’t want them to leave/know they can make a bit of money on them.

[cabbageandribs1875]

move on hibs

[JammyDoidger]

No one knows what we've offered, christ for all we know we could have offered 500k upfront with another 250k depending on other things like appearances international call ups etc, what will be will be. If not I'm sure we will get someone in, recruitment has been good, we won't just bring in anyone for the sake of it.

[Brightside]

Just feel like we’re pissing about with it. If we’re wanting him it looks like we’re going to have to give them what they want or move on to another target.

You know zero about the negotiations. Just leave it to the club. You’ve got no evidence to suggest anyone is pissing about.

[Wheat Hound]

Regan MacNeil seemingly.

Needs to exorcise a bit more first

[Peevemor]

That’s what I was thinking tbh - we don’t like being on the receiving end in situations like this.

It doesn’t exactly scream ringing endorsement to the player that we’ll move heaven and earth to sign him. Rather - we’ll piss about as much as humanly possible and if the team falters whilst we do so then so be it.Who's giving this stuff to the press? Sounds like mischief making to me. If it is simply a question of payment structure then that can be sorted out/negotiated with a phone call. There's certainly no need for a stream official bids. It'll either get sorted out or it won't, but who benefits from stuff being leaked? Not Hibs anyway.

[04Sauzee]

Clyde sign a GK 👀

PARRY SIGNS 📝 | We are pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Neil Parry on a two-year deal

The experienced keeper joins the club following his release from Alloa earlier this week

Full Story: https://t.co/O0BnGKH78J https://t.co/2OTW2WJl9c

[Peevemor]

Clyde sign a GK [emoji102]

PARRY SIGNS [emoji404] | We are pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Neil Parry on a two-year deal

The experienced keeper joins the club following his release from Alloa earlier this week

Full Story: https://t.co/O0BnGKH78J https://t.co/2OTW2WJl9cGreat name for a keeper!

[04Sauzee]

Alan Nixon tweets

Odsonne Edouard fever. Crystal Palace have now made an official offer. In 15m region. Close to Rubin Kazan and with Bordeaux also involved. Celtic have their auction …

[Mikey]

Great name for a keeper!

Concedes a lot of rebounds though.

[Hibs90]

Good to see the recruitment team have woken up

[Hibby70]

Great name for a keeper!

Better than Dominique Dropsy anyway

[Smartie]

You know zero about the negotiations. Just leave it to the club. You’ve got no evidence to suggest anyone is pissing about.

I know I’m getting a bit impatient.

But - we’ve been told how important it is to wait to get the right targets. We’re still waiting, and we’re within days of the transfer window closing.

This is a player we’ve been linked with for a while, presumably there has been a reasonable amount of dialogue between the clubs before now, yet here we are stuttering over details (allegedly!)

There is a degree of frustration when we’re seeing the team dropping points and getting knocked out of competitions due to our squad being overstretched.

We have another big game tomorrow and our season is well underway. I know those who are urging patience are ultimately correct but I don’t think those of us who are becoming impatient should necessarily feel like we’re being unreasonable.

We’re urging Hibs to do necessary transfer business, not gathering in the plaza quite yet.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Alan Nixon tweets

Odsonne Edouard fever. Crystal Palace have now made an official offer. In 15m region. Close to Rubin Kazan and with Bordeaux also involved. Celtic have their auction …

He hasn't tried a leg in months at Celtic; anything around 15 million is good money.

[Real Emerald]

Regan MacNeil seemingly.

Not much good if they hate exorcise. 😆

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Alan Nixon tweets

Odsonne Edouard fever. Crystal Palace have now made an official offer. In 15m region. Close to Rubin Kazan and with Bordeaux also involved. Celtic have their auction …

Everton too. Looks like he'll be away

[Hibby70]

Not much good if they hate exorcise. 😆

You're too late with that joke. Should have done something about good with crosses 😬

[Real Emerald]

You're too late with that joke. Should have done something about good with crosses 😬

Sorry 😩

[007]

move on hibs

From McCart? Why move on?

[darwenhibby]

From McCart? Why move on?

I just wish we would get it sorted one way or another 🙄

[Gaffer1875]

Wonder if the boy Jordan Houston from Ayr United is worth a gamble.
22 year old right back.

A deal was on the table for him I believe end of the 2019/20 season but Covid hit. This came from his dad who I play golf with. Good player, will make the step up to the SPFL.


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[Stuart93]

You know zero about the negotiations. Just leave it to the club. You’ve got no evidence to suggest anyone is pissing about.

Correct I don’t but just want the club to get it over the line as it’s clear he’s been our no.1 target for some time.

To lose out on him now would potentially be a big blow and leave us scrambling for someone else a few days before the window closes.

Don’t think it’s as much of a heinous crime to be frustrated about it as some are making out.

[SMAXXA]

Correct I don’t but just want the club to get it over the line as it’s clear he’s been our no.1 target for some time.

To lose out on him now would potentially be a big blow and leave us scrambling for someone else a few days before the window closes.

Don’t think it’s as much of a heinous crime to be frustrated about it as some are making out.

No I think your right and as much as I’m more relaxed about it I understand some people will be a bit more concerned so don’t worry about us who don’t agree we are all entitled to voice our feelings 👍

[Peevemor]

Correct I don’t but just want the club to get it over the line as it’s clear he’s been our no.1 target for some time.

To lose out on him now would potentially be a big blow and leave us scrambling for someone else a few days before the window closes.

Don’t think it’s as much of a heinous crime to be frustrated about it as some are making out.You can be frustrated without accusing Hibs of pissing about and looking silly.

[CallumLaidlaw]

A deal was on the table for him I believe end of the 2019/20 season but Covid hit. This came from his dad who I play golf with. Good player, will make the step up to the SPFL.


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[scoopyboy]

Correct I don’t but just want the club to get it over the line as it’s clear he’s been our no.1 target for some time.

To lose out on him now would potentially be a big blow and leave us scrambling for someone else a few days before the window closes.

Don’t think it’s as much of a heinous crime to be frustrated about it as some are making out.

After our second bid was rejected sj told Hibs they wouldn't do business until last night's game was out the way.

So basically third bid made within 24 hours.

Looks to me like money agreed but just got to sort out payment structure,

Deal certainly not dead in my opinion.

[Since452]

Alan Nixon tweets

Odsonne Edouard fever. Crystal Palace have now made an official offer. In 15m region. Close to Rubin Kazan and with Bordeaux also involved. Celtic have their auction …

Imagine Crystal Palace and Rubin Kazan trying to sign Henrik Larrson. Mental how the landscape has changed in last 20 years.

[PH91]

Correct I don’t but just want the club to get it over the line as it’s clear he’s been our no.1 target for some time.

To lose out on him now would potentially be a big blow and leave us scrambling for someone else a few days before the window closes.

Don’t think it’s as much of a heinous crime to be frustrated about it as some are making out.

It was reported st johnstone would not sell mccart before their european games were over. So hibs have been pissing about for one day and by pissing about I mean re-opening negotiations to bring him in.

[AlbertK86]

You know zero about the negotiations. Just leave it to the club. You’ve got no evidence to suggest anyone is pissing about.

Agree.

They’ve earned my trust massively of late. Boyle situation and fact renegotiating wth Nisbet shows we have ambitions just now.
Reckon Ron and Ben know quite a bit about business.
Happy to go with their proven ability


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[SMAXXA]

After our second bid was rejected sj told Hibs they wouldn't do business until last night's game was out the way.

So basically third bid made within 24 hours.

Looks to me like money agreed but just got to sort out payment structure,

Deal certainly not dead in my opinion.

I said the same on the previous page -

It’s not really dragging out thought they made it clear when we bid previously no player would go until true euro qualifiers were settled. Worth in 24 hours we have made another offer and are still negotiating that’s not really dragging on in my book ok Hibs part. We respected their stance and would likely have done the same ourselves had the roles been reversed and we all would have wanted us to do so.

It will be done by Monday IMO.

[CapitalGreen]

move on hibs

When you say move on, you presumably mean to our next target who the club don’t rate as highly? So your preference is for us to sign a supposedly inferior player rather than thrash out the details on the terms of payment for McCart.

[Stuart93]

After our second bid was rejected sj told Hibs they wouldn't do business until last night's game was out the way.

So basically third bid made within 24 hours.

Looks to me like money agreed but just got to sort out payment structure,

Deal certainly not dead in my opinion.

If a deals there to be done I hope we can get it over the line. Whether people aren’t as keen on him as others think JR is very keen to get the guy in the door and that’s the main thing.

[gbhibby]

You can be frustrated without accusing Hibs of pissing about and looking silly.
Negotiations are taking place both parties will have their positions. That what happens its not pissing about its business. I am finding I am agreeing with you Peevemor. Perhaps I need to have a lie down in a darkened room. 😁😁😁😁

[ancient hibee]

If McCart signs I think a lot of people should be prepared to be disappointed. I think he’s well over rated as will be shown as he tries to fit into our defensive approach rather than StJohnstone’s.

[H18 SFR]

If McCart signs I think a lot of people should be prepared to be disappointed. I think he’s well over rated as will be shown as he tries to fit into our defensive approach rather than StJohnstone’s.

Brace, brace, brace!

[SMAXXA]

If McCart signs I think a lot of people should be prepared to be disappointed. I think he’s well over rated as will be shown as he tries to fit into our defensive approach rather than StJohnstone’s.

Many times you seen him play?

[bingo70]

If McCart signs I think a lot of people should be prepared to be disappointed. I think he’s well over rated as will be shown as he tries to fit into our defensive approach rather than StJohnstone’s.

Ross has not got many signings wrong so far to be fair and I’m guessing he’s done a lot more research than you or I.

I say that as someone that doesn’t really get this signing either to be honest.

[Hibees1973]

Some folk on here behaving like a wee bairn on the lead up to Christmas.

Show a bit of patience. If it was up to some of you we would have given Nisbet and Doig away for peanuts earlier in the window. It works both ways.

This is how the transfer window works.

[cabbageandribs1875]

When you say move on, you presumably mean to our next target who the club don’t rate as highly? So your preference is for us to sign a supposedly inferior player rather than thrash out the details on the terms of payment for McCart.


you know it's possible we have another target that would actually cost a tad more, or have we always managed to get our first target ?


i'm p@ssed that these details have been made public though

[SMAXXA]

you know it's possible we have another target that would actually cost a tad more, or have we always managed to get our first target ?

What’s the point in that wouldn’t you just up the offer for the original target 🤷*♂️

[Andy74]

you know it's possible we have another target that would actually cost a tad more, or have we always managed to get our first target ?

Not sure the logic in that. You want the first choice if you can afford it surely?

Why would we be better going for a more expensive second choice?

[ancient hibee]

Many times you seen him play?


Enough.

[cabbageandribs1875]

If McCart signs I think a lot of people should be prepared to be disappointed. I think he’s well over rated as will be shown as he tries to fit into our defensive approach rather than StJohnstone’s.


oooooh :tin hat: that's frowned upon


by some

[Stuart93]

No I think your right and as much as I’m more relaxed about it I understand some people will be a bit more concerned so don’t worry about us who don’t agree we are all entitled to voice our feelings 👍

Aye should probably get myself less worked up about it. Just hoping we get it over the line.

We’re all after the same thing 👍🏼

[Iggy Pope]

Enough.

Harsh.

[CapitalGreen]

you know it's possible we have another target that would actually cost a tad more, or have we always managed to get our first target ?


i'm p@ssed that these details have been made public though

So our 2nd target is not as good and potentially costs more than McCart? You’re not really convincing me that moving on is the best plan here.

[ancient hibee]

I
Ross has not got many signings wrong so far to be fair and I’m guessing he’s done a lot more research than you or I.

I say that as someone that doesn’t really get this signing either to be honest.

Absolutely. Be worried if he hadn’t:greengrin. Just my opinion on a player we might sign who plays in a team with a heavily reinforced defensive set up which consistently loses more goals than we do.

[bigwheel]

Enough.

And do you feel your view is better on this than Mathie and Ross ?

[Brightside]

I know I’m getting a bit impatient.

But - we’ve been told how important it is to wait to get the right targets. We’re still waiting, and we’re within days of the transfer window closing.

This is a player we’ve been linked with for a while, presumably there has been a reasonable amount of dialogue between the clubs before now, yet here we are stuttering over details (allegedly!)

There is a degree of frustration when we’re seeing the team dropping points and getting knocked out of competitions due to our squad being overstretched.

We have another big game tomorrow and our season is well underway. I know those who are urging patience are ultimately correct but I don’t think those of us who are becoming impatient should necessarily feel like we’re being unreasonable.

We’re urging Hibs to do necessary transfer business, not gathering in the plaza quite yet.

The allegedly bit is what counts. None of us know anything about any offers or negotiations. Everything will be ok.

[ancient hibee]

E
And do you feel your view is better on this than Mathie and Ross ?

Grow up.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Really don't want caught in all this business with Celtic and their strikers. Hopefully they'll bypass Nisbet when Edouard leaves and go for a bigger "star"

RE McCart. I think the days of us penny pinching are long gone so we're just looking at how best to structure payments at this stage. Get him in, plus a striker and we'll have a tasty battle with the sheep for third

[hibee1875]

Really don't want caught in all this business with Celtic and their strikers. Hopefully they'll bypass Nisbet when Edouard leaves and go for a bigger "star"

RE McCart. I think the days of us penny pinching are long gone so we're just looking at how best to structure payments at this stage. Get him in, plus a striker and we'll have a tasty battle with the sheep for third

I think Celtic have already signed their replacement with this Greek guy. Hopefully anyways.

[madhatter]

Really hope this doesn't drag on. I think we are 3 or so signings from a really solid squad as long as we don't lose any from the starting line up like Nisbet.

[Lago]

oooooh :tin hat: that's frowned upon


by some
He was being described as McCart horse by some on here last night😁

[bigwheel]

E

Grow up.

Grow up ??? Was a reasonable question …..what makes you think they are wrong, and you are right

[cabbageandribs1875]

And do you feel your view is better on this than Mathie and Ross ?



why are people not allowed to have a negative view on a potential signing, i didn't want drey wright but he gets my support

i also didn't want paul heckingbottom as our manager, he still got my support


and if Jamie McCart does indeed end up with us, guess what

[CapitalGreen]

I

Absolutely. Be worried if he hadn’t:greengrin. Just my opinion on a player we might sign who plays in a team with a heavily reinforced defensive set up which consistently loses more goals than we do.

Since McCart made his debut for St Johnstone they have conceded 49 goals while we have conceded 47 during that same 47/48 game period. 1.04 goals per game v our 0.98 goals per game. That doesn’t suggest they are consistently losing more goals than we do.

Prior to his arrival during 2019/20 they had conceded 39 goals in 22 games or 1.77 goals per game so looks like he helped make a decent improvement to this defence.

[bingo70]

Grow up ??? Was a reasonable question …..what makes you think they are wrong, and you are right

People can have opinions on players, even if it isn’t in agreement with the managers.

I’m guessing the poster is just giving his opinion based on what he’s seen if him. He doesn’t really need to qualify it any more than that I don’t think.

[007]

I just wish we would get it sorted one way or another 🙄

Yes, I'm sure we all do. It was never going to happen whilst St Johnstone were still in Europe and the latest reports are they want more up front of the money we've bid, not that it isn't enough. To me that sounds like we're very close to getting the deal done the day after they were knocked out so hopefully we can it over the line very soon.

[Ringothedog]

Enough.

I am willing to trust the judgment of our management team that he will fit in well to our way of playing and will be an excellent asset if we are successful in signing him

[bigwheel]

why are people not allowed to have a negative view on a potential signing, i didn't want drey wright but he gets my support

i also didn't want paul heckingbottom as our manager, he still got my support


and if Jamie McCart does indeed end up with us, guess what

Everyone can have any view they wish . Wasn’t questioning that - was just genuinely interested what they think they see that Mathie and Ross don’t …wasn’t criticising, was just exploring…..

[cabbageandribs1875]

He was being described as McCart horse by some on here last night😁


then THAT is obviously not right, straight out of the RTC handbook of player/owner poor stuff nickname references :cb

[Iggy Pope]

why are people not allowed to have a negative view on a potential signing, i didn't want drey wright but he gets my support

i also didn't want paul heckingbottom as our manager, he still got my support


and if Jamie McCart does indeed end up with us, guess what

I never wanted Alex Miller and it took ****ing years in the end....:greengrin

[bigwheel]

People can have opinions on players, even if it isn’t in agreement with the managers.

I’m guessing the poster is just giving his opinion based on what he’s seen if him. He doesn’t really need to qualify it any more than that I don’t think.

Fair enough if that’s the case ….was interested in him explaining it a bit more - if he doesn’t fancy it , that’s fine - no sweat ..the response wasn’t though ….

[JimBHibees]

After our second bid was rejected sj told Hibs they wouldn't do business until last night's game was out the way.

So basically third bid made within 24 hours.

Looks to me like money agreed but just got to sort out payment structure,

Deal certainly not dead in my opinion.

Sounds like it will be sorted relatively easily.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Everyone can have any view they wish . Wasn’t questioning that - was just genuinely interested what they think they see that Mathie and Ross don’t …wasn’t criticising, was just exploring…..


sorry, neither was i criticising your post :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

I never wanted Alex Miller and it took ****ing years in the end....:greengrin



the man turned out brilliant








as a much respected liverpool coach, loved listening to him when he was in the studio on hibs TV last season ;)

[H18 SFR]

I’m going to be honest a say that I think Jamie McCart looks bang average. I actually think that might be complimentary to him.

I’d like to quantify my point by stating that I do not believe that my viewpoint on McCart is better than any person’s connected with the club. I merely share my view as a fan, I trust no one finds this inflammatory.

Yesterday it was pointed out to me on here that I was being harsh highlighting his errors in recent games. I fully accept that if you overlook his errors in games then we are getting a player that makes no errors.

Looking forward to supporting the player should he sign but I hope we can’t agree a fee and look to our back up plan.

[007]

why are people not allowed to have a negative view on a potential signing, i didn't want drey wright but he gets my support

i also didn't want paul heckingbottom as our manager, he still got my support


and if Jamie McCart does indeed end up with us, guess what

If he doesn't do well you'll let us know you didn't want him? 😀

[B.H.F.C]

I’m going to be honest a say that I think Jamie McCart looks bang average. I actually think that might be complimentary to him.

I’d like to quantify my point by stating that I do not believe that my viewpoint on McCart is better than any person’s connected with the club. I merely share my view as a fan, I trust no one finds this inflammatory.

Yesterday it was pointed out to me on here that I was being harsh highlighting his errors in recent games. I fully accept that if you overlook his errors in games then we are getting a player that makes no errors.

Looking forward to supporting the player should he sign but I hope we can’t agree a fee and look to our back up plan.

I honestly couldn’t tell you if he’s a good player or not. I know he was part of a good unit that had a really good six months but I honestly couldn’t give an opinion on him, as an individual, either way.

If we get him it’s going to cost us a lot of money by our standards so he won’t be coming in to make up the numbers.

[brog]

At times this thread reminds me of bygone days taking the kids on holiday. 5 minutes after leaving the house the 1st cry of, "are we there yet" went up. Relax, we always got there.

[bingo70]

I honestly couldn’t tell you if he’s a good player or not. I know he was part of a good unit that had a really good six months but I honestly couldn’t give an opinion on him, as an individual, either way.

If we get him it’s going to cost us a lot of money by our standards so he won’t be coming in to make up the numbers.

This is what worries me.

If he comes in, I can only see us moving to a back 3 and I don’t think that suits the players we have so we’d be potentially changing the way we play to accommodate one player.

I’m sure Ross has thought of that but I don’t see the solution.

[Alfred E Newman]

I never wanted Alex Miller and it took ****ing years in the end....:greengrin

With a trophy along the way.

[Heisenberg]

Looking elsewhere now according to this

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/2490583/hibs-table-a-third-bid-for-st-johnstone-defender-jamie-mccart/

I can’t say I’d have wanted us spending much more than £250k on him but it’s not ideal to miss out on what’s been our clear first choice.

[zemmagic07]

Would actually say Adam Jackson is the best centre half we've had in a good few years. Even he wasn't any great shakes, just solid. Do other teams centre halves make as many individual errors as ours? Even if McCart isn't better just the fresh impetus at the back might do us good as Daz is finished and Hanlon & Porteous aren't a great combo.

[H18 SFR]

Looking elsewhere now according to this

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/2490583/hibs-table-a-third-bid-for-st-johnstone-defender-jamie-mccart/

I can’t say I’d have wanted us spending much more than £250k on him but it’s not ideal to miss out on what’s been our clear first choice.

This could be a good development. We will have a number of players in mind.

[JohnM1875]

Would actually say Adam Jackson is the best centre half we've had in a good few years. Even he wasn't any great shakes, just solid. Do other teams centre halves make as many individual errors as ours? Even if McCart isn't better just the fresh impetus at the back might do us good as Daz is finished and Hanlon & Porteous aren't a great combo.

I liked Jackson as well and was disappointed he wanted to leave, think he was homesick.

Never really played much after going off against Celtic with a head knock/concussion.

[madhatter]

Looking elsewhere now according to this

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/2490583/hibs-table-a-third-bid-for-st-johnstone-defender-jamie-mccart/

Good if true. No point overpaying for a player that's in last year of contract. £250k for McCart is a decent fee.

[H18 SFR]

Would actually say Adam Jackson is the best centre half we've had in a good few years. Even he wasn't any great shakes, just solid. Do other teams centre halves make as many individual errors as ours? Even if McCart isn't better just the fresh impetus at the back might do us good as Daz is finished and Hanlon & Porteous aren't a great combo.

St Johnstone’s do based on the last three games I’ve watched them in.

[Brightside]

Would actually say Adam Jackson is the best centre half we've had in a good few years. Even he wasn't any great shakes, just solid. Do other teams centre halves make as many individual errors as ours? Even if McCart isn't better just the fresh impetus at the back might do us good as Daz is finished and Hanlon & Porteous aren't a great combo.

Hanlon and Porteous aren’t a good combo? I mean that’s based on no evidence.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Bates deal done with the sheep. Genuinely thought he was brutal anytime I saw him

[04Sauzee]

Still wonder if it was McCart or the Norwegian boy or if it was both?

[JohnM1875]

Good if true. No point overpaying for a player that's in last year of contract. £250k for McCart is a decent fee.

Definitely. Move on to someone else just now and sign him on a pre-contract when we can.

[Smartie]

Would actually say Adam Jackson is the best centre half we've had in a good few years. Even he wasn't any great shakes, just solid. Do other teams centre halves make as many individual errors as ours? Even if McCart isn't better just the fresh impetus at the back might do us good as Daz is finished and Hanlon & Porteous aren't a great combo.

I liked Jackson as well tbh.

The fact that we managed to sign him in the first place gives me a bit of hope that finding a half decent centre half isn't as difficult as it sometimes seems.

Just a shame he didn't want to stick around any longer, he was coming onto a game.

[JimBHibees]

At times this thread reminds me of bygone days taking the kids on holiday. 5 minutes after leaving the house the 1st cry of, "are we there yet" went up. Relax, we always got there.

:greengrin

[Shrekko]

This is what worries me.

If he comes in, I can only see us moving to a back 3 and I don’t think that suits the players we have so we’d be potentially changing the way we play to accommodate one player.

I’m sure Ross has thought of that but I don’t see the solution.

But that’s why the guy is Hibs manager and none of us are - its what he’s paid to do.

I have to be honest- I trust the judgement of Jack Ross In terms of spotting a player more than anyone on this thread. Let’s be honest, very few of us really pay much attention to opposing players and even if we did we’d be pretty clueless in terms of how we’d use them at Hibs. I know a lot of people believe they know much more than he does but that’s just the way of the world these days. So if he wants McCart and thinks he can improve us I’ll be happy if we get him.

[brog]

Hanlon and Porteous aren’t a good combo? I mean that’s based on no evidence.

Other than last year was our best defensive record for 20 seasons. There's perceptions and facts, I prefer the latter.

[Brightside]

Other than last year was our best defensive record for 20 seasons. There's perceptions and facts, I prefer the latter.

Indeed

[Stuart93]

Looking elsewhere now according to this

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/2490583/hibs-table-a-third-bid-for-st-johnstone-defender-jamie-mccart/

I can’t say I’d have wanted us spending much more than £250k on him but it’s not ideal to miss out on what’s been our clear first choice.

This was my worry.

But I’m not allowed to bring that up, it seems to annoy people.

[brog]

I liked Jackson as well tbh.

The fact that we managed to sign him in the first place gives me a bit of hope that finding a half decent centre half isn't as difficult as it sometimes seems.

Just a shame he didn't want to stick around any longer, he was coming onto a game.


I liked Jackson as well but his last game for us, at Sheep, he scored a beezer of an og. Not sure that constitutes coming onto a game!😂

[Gordy M]

This was my worry.

But I’m not allowed to bring that up, it seems to annoy people.

That wasnt your worry, you posted that hibs were pissing about and should pay for whatever St J wanted. If we have moved on, its clear we are NOT pissing about.

[Lago]

:greengrin
This was my worry.

But I’m not allowed to bring that up, it seems to annoy people.

[Stuart93]

:greengrin

😉

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Might just be posturing from all involved

Personally, and I have no knowledge but I think we've earmarked a St J CH and know the costs involved but also knew no chance before they exited Europe.

Now we see who blinks first, they have two players we'd like that we could sign for free next summer if they don't accept a bid this week

[Smartie]

I liked Jackson as well but his last game for us, at Sheep, he scored a beezer of an og. Not sure that constitutes coming onto a game!��

Ah well, we'll maybe just need to forget that part!

Nah, I thought he'd made a quietist start and was clubbed together with Hecky's other signings in a fairly derogatory manner to begin with. Over the course of that season though - and particularly under Ross - I thought he really started to improve, and I rated him quite highly by the time he eventually left, og notwithstanding.

I do remember thinking around then that we had a relative abundance of good CH's at that time and we now seem to have stumbled into a situation where all of a sudden we look a bit thin.

But we've actually signed quite a few decent players to play in that position since we were relegated. It's one of the reasons why it seems a bit funny that we seem to have made hard work of and a big effort to sign McCart - a player who may be decent enough, but who doesn't appear to be the world beater we've been holding out for.

I'm actually convinced that our problems mainly stem from nobody moving on - we'd have had a budget to allow for player x, y or z moving on with the money going back into the squad. As none of Doig, Porteous, Nisbet or Boyle have gone, it now means that we've got relatively little to work with and are maybe in rabbits from hats territory.

[CmoantheHibs]

Someone mentioned it earlier that there have been details leaked to the press and it seems obvious that it’s come from the StJ end and not ours. Probably aware of interest from down south and see the chance to make some extra cash so putting the new price out there. Can’t blame them as they need to look after themselves as we need to look after ourselves. If we are too far apart we move on to our next target. Such is life. Of course I could be reading it all wrong and StJ are just playing poker in negotiations with Hibs.

[Brightside]

This was my worry.

But I’m not allowed to bring that up, it seems to annoy people.

Just chill.

[Brightside]

Someone mentioned it earlier that there have been details leaked to the press and it seems obvious that it’s come from the StJ end and not ours. Probably aware of interest from down south and see the chance to make some extra cash so putting the new price out there. Can’t blame them as they need to look after themselves as we need to look after ourselves. If we are too far apart we move on to our next target. Such is life. Of course I could be reading it all wrong and StJ are just playing poker in negotiations with Hibs.

Exactly. They want 300k. That’s pretty clear. Maybe Hibs don’t think he’s worth that right now? I’m sure we will find out in the next few days.

[Brightside]

I liked Jackson as well but his last game for us, at Sheep, he scored a beezer of an og. Not sure that constitutes coming onto a game!😂

Also liked Jackson. If he had stayed we wouldn’t be so worried about cover. He was steady enough in a back 3.

[inglisavhibs]

But that’s why the guy is Hibs manager and none of us are - its what he’s paid to do.

I have to be honest- I trust the judgement of Jack Ross In terms of spotting a player more than anyone on this thread. Let’s be honest, very few of us really pay much attention to opposing players and even if we did we’d be pretty clueless in terms of how we’d use them at Hibs. I know a lot of people believe they know much more than he does but that’s just the way of the world these days. So if he wants McCart and thinks he can improve us I’ll be happy if we get him.

Like Jackson, McCart won't be as good as Porteous or Hanlon but he would be a very good addition to our squad.

[SMAXXA]

Enough.

Course you have

[Eyrie]

Exactly. They want 300k. That’s pretty clear. Maybe Hibs don’t think he’s worth that right now? I’m sure we will find out in the next few days.

I'm not keen on Hibs spending that amount of money on a back up who we could get on a pre-contract come January, and then negotiate a small fee for his early release. I'm sure there must be a decent veteran out there who could be signed on a one year deal to provide the depth we need.

[SMAXXA]

I'm not keen on Hibs spending that amount of money on a back up who we could get on a pre-contract come January, and then negotiate a small fee for his early release. I'm sure there must be a decent veteran out there who could be signed on a one year deal to provide the depth we need.

What someone like Darren Mcgregor 😂

[Borderhibbie76]

That wasnt your worry, you posted that hibs were pissing about and should pay for whatever St J wanted. If we have moved on, its clear we are NOT pissing about.

In fairness if ST J are indeed playing hardball we have no option but to move on as we simply MUST sign a centre half before the window shuts and we now have 4 days left to do it as we clearly were aiming for McCart and have waited on St J getting knocked out of Europe confident a deal would be done - now we will see if there was a back up plan in place - I'm hopeful there is if we are moving on this quickly after the rejected 3rd bid

[Eyrie]

What someone like Darren Mcgregor 😂

Close - more like someone on a par with the 31 year old McGregor.

[Brightside]

I'm not keen on Hibs spending that amount of money on a back up who we could get on a pre-contract come January, and then negotiate a small fee for his early release. I'm sure there must be a decent veteran out there who could be signed on a one year deal to provide the depth we need.

If we are keeping Porto I’d just go with Bryden and get McCart for free later.

[Eyrie]

If we are keeping Porto I’d just go with Bryden and get McCart for free later.

Never seen him play, so is Brydon ready for the first team?

[Brightside]

Never seen him play, so is Brydon ready for the first team?

He’s in the squad the last few weeks. If Hanlon isn’t passed to play tomorrow I’d give him a go. If he doesn’t play then when does he get the experience.

[Stuart93]

If we are keeping Porto I’d just go with Bryden and get McCart for free later.

I’d rather we just brought in a CB like JR has said he’s wanted since early July

[Brightside]

I’d rather we just brought in a CB like JR has said he’s wanted since early July

When did he say that?

[Unseen work]

There’s no danger we’ve waited this long for McCart only to give up 1 day after there exit from Europe.

Still confident we’ll get him and Tonnefsson.

[Stuart93]

When did he say that?

Said it in an interview with sky sports saying he’s still looking to add a CB to the squad

Are we now pretending JR isn’t wanting to add a CB and it’s just all paper talk?

[Borderhibbie76]

When did he say that?

In just about every interview pre and post match since Hanlons injury as well as most of summer when he's been asked what areas he wanted strengthening

[Franck Stanton]

When did he say that?

Been saying it since early july.😁

[jacomo]

Would actually say Adam Jackson is the best centre half we've had in a good few years. Even he wasn't any great shakes, just solid. Do other teams centre halves make as many individual errors as ours? Even if McCart isn't better just the fresh impetus at the back might do us good as Daz is finished and Hanlon & Porteous aren't a great combo.


Hanlon and Porteous literally one of the best centre back partnerships in Scotland.

Prone to the odd gaffe, admittedly.

[jacomo]

This was my worry.

But I’m not allowed to bring that up, it seems to annoy people.


It’s bad news. But it might turn out for the best, let’s see.

I still think it’s likely he will come to us, just end of transfer window fever.

[ElginHibbie]

Hanlon and Porteous literally one of the best centre back partnerships in Scotland.

Prone to the odd gaffe, admittedly.

And if they weren't they wouldn't be playing in Scottish Premiership

[Block]

Hanlon and Porteous literally one of the best centre back partnerships in Scotland.

Prone to the odd gaffe, admittedly.

Why would anyone disagree with that?

Grew into a solid partnership and apart from the odd blip that happens in every backline pretty much superb imo.

[Brightside]

Said it in an interview with sky sports saying he’s still looking to add a CB to the squad

Are we now pretending JR isn’t wanting to add a CB and it’s just all paper talk?

He never said he was going for McCart. That’s my point.

[Stuart93]

He never said he was going for McCart. That’s my point.

Yea but you replied to my post saying I want us to sign a CB like JR said he wanted. I never mentioned it specifically being McCart

[The Harp Awakes]

Looking elsewhere now according to this

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/2490583/hibs-table-a-third-bid-for-st-johnstone-defender-jamie-mccart/

I can’t say I’d have wanted us spending much more than £250k on him but it’s not ideal to miss out on what’s been our clear first choice.

Can't say I'm disappointed by this. Watched St Johnstone plenty times and Kerr looked the stand out to me.

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/jdhibs/status/1417521509833265152?s=21


I saw someone post this stats comparison on Twitter between McCart and other centre halves in the league, don’t know how accurate it is though.

Porteous and Hanlon have a higher % when it comes to passing success however you need to keep it in mind that we keep the ball and are far more patient in possession. St Johnstone always play it wide to McCart and force it forward quicker. From what I’ve seen from McCart he’s very comfortable on the ball and would fit seamlessly into our style of play.

Interceptions per game is the exact same as Hanlon and 0.1 more than Porteous.

Tackles he’s 1.3 where as Porteous is 1.6 and Hanlon 1.5. Again I’d imagine St Johnstone’s deep and compact style limit how often he has people running at him and forcing him to tackle as he’s well protected.

Touching on the above point I think this is the same reason for how little he’s dribbled past. 0.1 times per game compared to Porteous at 0.6 and Hanlon 0.4.

0 errors leading to a goal which is the same as Hanlon but Porteous has 3.

Total duels won per game is 69% compared to Hanlon at 72% and Porteous as 66%. This is split into ground and Aerial duels.

Aerial he wins 70% which is less than Hanlon who wins 73% and more than Porteous who wins 65%. Ground duels he wins 65% which is less than Porteous who is on 66% and Hanlon who is 69%.

It’s a very interesting read if true but I think a lot of them shows it depends on the style you play and how dominant your team are.

For what I’ve seen of him he would fit well into how we play and want to progress as a club.

He’s just turned 24 and has plenty improvement left in him. He’s off the back of 2 cups wins and playing in Europe for the first time, he’s had a bit of stick for his performances on here which is incredibly harsh IMO and a bit unfortunate if that’s all they’re judging their opinion on.

He’s good and brave on the ball and can play through the lines which is essential for us getting our attacking players on the ball. He’s good in the air and is solid in 1v1’s.

He’s a player on the up and fits us perfectly.

I also think the above stats highlights how good Hanlon is for us and how under appreciated he is by some. McCart could be his perfect replacement.

For me a back 3 of Porteous, Hanlon and McCart would be brilliant.

I really hope we get him in and think we will.

There’s no way we’ve waited this long for him to give up after 24 hours.

[JohnM1875]

https://twitter.com/jdhibs/status/1417521509833265152?s=21


I saw someone post this stats comparison on Twitter between McCart and other centre halves in the league, don’t know how accurate it is though.

Porteous and Hanlon have a higher % when it comes to passing success however you need to keep it in mind that we keep the ball and are far more patient in possession. St Johnstone always play it wide to McCart and force it forward quicker. From what I’ve seen from McCart he’s very comfortable on the ball and would fit seamlessly into our style of play.

Interceptions per game is the exact same as Hanlon and 0.1 more than Porteous.

Tackles he’s 1.3 where as Porteous is 1.6 and Hanlon 1.5. Again I’d imagine St Johnstone’s deep and compact style limit how often he has people running at him and forcing him to tackle as he’s well protected.

Touching on the above point I think this is the same reason for how little he’s dribbled past. 0.1 times per game compared to Porteous at 0.6 and Hanlon 0.4.

0 errors leading to a goal which is the same as Hanlon but Porteous has 3.

Total duels won per game is 69% compared to Hanlon at 72% and Porteous as 66%. This is split into ground and Aerial duels.

Aerial he wins 70% which is less than Hanlon who wins 73% and more than Porteous who wins 65%. Ground duels he wins 65% which is less than Porteous who is on 66% and Hanlon who is 69%.

It’s a very interesting read if true but I think a lot of them shows it depends on the style you play and how dominant your team are.

For what I’ve seen of him he would fit well into how we play and want to progress as a club.

He’s just turned 24 and has plenty improvement left in him. He’s off the back of 2 cups wins and playing in Europe for the first time, he’s had a bit of stick for his performances on here which is incredibly harsh IMO and a bit unfortunate if that’s all they’re judging their opinion on.

He’s good and brave on the ball and can play through the lines which is essential for us getting our attacking players on the ball. He’s good in the air and is solid in 1v1’s.

He’s a player on the up and fits us perfectly.

I also think the above stats highlights how good Hanlon is for us and how under appreciated he is by some. McCart could be his perfect replacement.

For me a back 3 of Porteous, Hanlon and McCart would be brilliant.

I really hope we get him in and think we will.

There’s no way we’ve waited this long for him to give up after 24 hours.

Hanlon is ****ing brilliant eh? We really do miss him.

It is interesting stats for McCart though and if right you can see why we're trying so hard to get him as the recruitment team will have the same and more in depth stats available.

[Dmas]

https://twitter.com/jdhibs/status/1417521509833265152?s=21


I saw someone post this stats comparison on Twitter between McCart and other centre halves in the league, don’t know how accurate it is though.

Porteous and Hanlon have a higher % when it comes to passing success however you need to keep it in mind that we keep the ball and are far more patient in possession. St Johnstone always play it wide to McCart and force it forward quicker. From what I’ve seen from McCart he’s very comfortable on the ball and would fit seamlessly into our style of play.

Interceptions per game is the exact same as Hanlon and 0.1 more than Porteous.

Tackles he’s 1.3 where as Porteous is 1.6 and Hanlon 1.5. Again I’d imagine St Johnstone’s deep and compact style limit how often he has people running at him and forcing him to tackle as he’s well protected.

Touching on the above point I think this is the same reason for how little he’s dribbled past. 0.1 times per game compared to Porteous at 0.6 and Hanlon 0.4.

0 errors leading to a goal which is the same as Hanlon but Porteous has 3.

Total duels won per game is 69% compared to Hanlon at 72% and Porteous as 66%. This is split into ground and Aerial duels.

Aerial he wins 70% which is less than Hanlon who wins 73% and more than Porteous who wins 65%. Ground duels he wins 65% which is less than Porteous who is on 66% and Hanlon who is 69%.

It’s a very interesting read if true but I think a lot of them shows it depends on the style you play and how dominant your team are.

For what I’ve seen of him he would fit well into how we play and want to progress as a club.

He’s just turned 24 and has plenty improvement left in him. He’s off the back of 2 cups wins and playing in Europe for the first time, he’s had a bit of stick for his performances on here which is incredibly harsh IMO and a bit unfortunate if that’s all they’re judging their opinion on.

He’s good and brave on the ball and can play through the lines which is essential for us getting our attacking players on the ball. He’s good in the air and is solid in 1v1’s.

He’s a player on the up and fits us perfectly.

I also think the above stats highlights how good Hanlon is for us and how under appreciated he is by some. McCart could be his perfect replacement.

For me a back 3 of Porteous, Hanlon and McCart would be brilliant.

I really hope we get him in and think we will.

There’s no way we’ve waited this long for him to give up after 24 hours.

Really shows how good Hanlon is doesn’t it

[cameronw-hfc]

https://twitter.com/jdhibs/status/1417521509833265152?s=21


I saw someone post this stats comparison on Twitter between McCart and other centre halves in the league, don’t know how accurate it is though.

Porteous and Hanlon have a higher % when it comes to passing success however you need to keep it in mind that we keep the ball and are far more patient in possession. St Johnstone always play it wide to McCart and force it forward quicker. From what I’ve seen from McCart he’s very comfortable on the ball and would fit seamlessly into our style of play.

Interceptions per game is the exact same as Hanlon and 0.1 more than Porteous.

Tackles he’s 1.3 where as Porteous is 1.6 and Hanlon 1.5. Again I’d imagine St Johnstone’s deep and compact style limit how often he has people running at him and forcing him to tackle as he’s well protected.

Touching on the above point I think this is the same reason for how little he’s dribbled past. 0.1 times per game compared to Porteous at 0.6 and Hanlon 0.4.

0 errors leading to a goal which is the same as Hanlon but Porteous has 3.

Total duels won per game is 69% compared to Hanlon at 72% and Porteous as 66%. This is split into ground and Aerial duels.

Aerial he wins 70% which is less than Hanlon who wins 73% and more than Porteous who wins 65%. Ground duels he wins 65% which is less than Porteous who is on 66% and Hanlon who is 69%.

It’s a very interesting read if true but I think a lot of them shows it depends on the style you play and how dominant your team are.

For what I’ve seen of him he would fit well into how we play and want to progress as a club.

He’s just turned 24 and has plenty improvement left in him. He’s off the back of 2 cups wins and playing in Europe for the first time, he’s had a bit of stick for his performances on here which is incredibly harsh IMO and a bit unfortunate if that’s all they’re judging their opinion on.

He’s good and brave on the ball and can play through the lines which is essential for us getting our attacking players on the ball. He’s good in the air and is solid in 1v1’s.

He’s a player on the up and fits us perfectly.

I also think the above stats highlights how good Hanlon is for us and how under appreciated he is by some. McCart could be his perfect replacement.

For me a back 3 of Porteous, Hanlon and McCart would be brilliant.

I really hope we get him in and think we will.

There’s no way we’ve waited this long for him to give up after 24 hours.

Also often forget about Hanlons progressive passes. His pass stats there look decent, but take into account how often he's the one stepping out of defence, almost in a typical FM Ball Playing Defender role. When he's on, he's like a playmaker from the back at times and we miss his ability on the ball a lot.

[john18722]

Hope he's gonna, you know, kick it up the other end and just put one right in their ****ing goal hole

Love it!


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[Northernhibee]

Hope he's gonna, you know, kick it up the other end and just put one right in their ****ing goal hole

Chance would be a fine thing

[Tyler Durden]

Also often forget about Hanlons progressive passes. His pass stats there look decent, but take into account how often he's the one stepping out of defence, almost in a typical FM Ball Playing Defender role. When he's on, he's like a playmaker from the back at times and we miss his ability on the ball a lot.

You’re spot on and people often overlook this.

On top of that Porteous passing has been superb this season. He starts so many attacks with passing into Magennis and Nisbet, really zipping it in there at pace with some accuracy. I think Porto has had a brilliant start to the season.

[neil7908]

We definitely need another centre back. I'm not sure if McCart is the best option or not, will leave that with the club. But if we want to build and improve on last season we need a good quality option in that position.

[Since452]

McCart isn't for me. Think he's been poor in all St Johnstone's Euro games. Admittedly againt decent opposition. Think he's looked slow and ponderous. I rate Hanlon and Porteous much higher. In saying that, I'm not paid to analyse players like the recruitment team are so they're better to judge than me. 3 bids obviously means they've done their homework on him.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

I feel that Hibs take a bit of a ‘Moneyball’ approach to player recruitment. I’m fine with that, it’s evidence based and gets results.

[JimBHibees]

Would actually say Adam Jackson is the best centre half we've had in a good few years. Even he wasn't any great shakes, just solid. Do other teams centre halves make as many individual errors as ours? Even if McCart isn't better just the fresh impetus at the back might do us good as Daz is finished and Hanlon & Porteous aren't a great combo.

no way was Jackson better than Porto and Hanlon.

[The Modfather]

https://twitter.com/jdhibs/status/1417521509833265152?s=21


I saw someone post this stats comparison on Twitter between McCart and other centre halves in the league, don’t know how accurate it is though.

Porteous and Hanlon have a higher % when it comes to passing success however you need to keep it in mind that we keep the ball and are far more patient in possession. St Johnstone always play it wide to McCart and force it forward quicker. From what I’ve seen from McCart he’s very comfortable on the ball and would fit seamlessly into our style of play.

Interceptions per game is the exact same as Hanlon and 0.1 more than Porteous.

Tackles he’s 1.3 where as Porteous is 1.6 and Hanlon 1.5. Again I’d imagine St Johnstone’s deep and compact style limit how often he has people running at him and forcing him to tackle as he’s well protected.

Touching on the above point I think this is the same reason for how little he’s dribbled past. 0.1 times per game compared to Porteous at 0.6 and Hanlon 0.4.

0 errors leading to a goal which is the same as Hanlon but Porteous has 3.

Total duels won per game is 69% compared to Hanlon at 72% and Porteous as 66%. This is split into ground and Aerial duels.

Aerial he wins 70% which is less than Hanlon who wins 73% and more than Porteous who wins 65%. Ground duels he wins 65% which is less than Porteous who is on 66% and Hanlon who is 69%.

It’s a very interesting read if true but I think a lot of them shows it depends on the style you play and how dominant your team are.

For what I’ve seen of him he would fit well into how we play and want to progress as a club.

He’s just turned 24 and has plenty improvement left in him. He’s off the back of 2 cups wins and playing in Europe for the first time, he’s had a bit of stick for his performances on here which is incredibly harsh IMO and a bit unfortunate if that’s all they’re judging their opinion on.

He’s good and brave on the ball and can play through the lines which is essential for us getting our attacking players on the ball. He’s good in the air and is solid in 1v1’s.

He’s a player on the up and fits us perfectly.

I also think the above stats highlights how good Hanlon is for us and how under appreciated he is by some. McCart could be his perfect replacement.

For me a back 3 of Porteous, Hanlon and McCart would be brilliant.

I really hope we get him in and think we will.

There’s no way we’ve waited this long for him to give up after 24 hours.

Interesting stats and they make a good case of why we’re interested in McCart. However I’m always weary of how accurate they are. As an example, they show no errors leading to a goal from Hanlon. I remember the 2-2 draw with Celtic where Hanlon sclaffed his clearance to the penalty spot and the Celtc player equalised. If that’s not an error leading to a goal I don’t know what is.

Wonder if McCart this summer, and Kerr in January (pre contract or a fee) is the mid-long term plan. Would give us 4 quality centrebacks and minimise the impact of probably when, rather than if, Porteous leaves over the next few windows.

[Borderhibbie76]

It's crazy that some Hibs fans have the blinkers on with our defence but mainly with Paul Hanlon - the guy is a legend who has stuck with us thru thick and thin and is a talented defender - the last few weeks especially Rijeka and Dundee away have shown just how much we miss him when he's not there...sadly some won't appreciate how good he is till he's gone - similar situ to Lewis but I actually think it's worse with Hanlon to an extent

[MWHIBBIES]

no way was Jackson better than Porto and Hanlon.

He was better than Ryan when they were both here. Porteous was poor that season.

[JimBHibees]

He was better than Ryan when they were both here. Porteous was poor that season.

Was that the one he was mostly njured in. Personally thought Jackson was pretty limited.

[heretoday]

Hibs need a completely new defence. But then most teams in Scotland do. Certainly Celtic!

[Northernhibee]

Hibs need a completely new defence. But then most teams in Scotland do. Certainly Celtic!

We don’t though.

[Borderhibbie76]

Hibs need a completely new defence. But then most teams in Scotland do. Certainly Celtic!

Utter nonsense

[huggie1875]

Hibs need a completely new defence. But then most teams in Scotland do. Certainly Celtic!


wow is this for real :confused: dear o dear

[Ozyhibby]

Hibs need a completely new defence. But then most teams in Scotland do. Certainly Celtic!

Hibs need an upgrade at right back and more centre half options. That’s it really.


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[Brightside]

I feel that Hibs take a bit of a ‘Moneyball’ approach to player recruitment. I’m fine with that, it’s evidence based and gets results.

Totally do. It’s why we went for JDH. Not many on here highlighted him.

[James70]

https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-hibernian-agree-to-sign-middlesbrough-starlet-wood/

Another loan signing.

[Nevi_SOL]

https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-hibernian-agree-to-sign-middlesbrough-starlet-wood/

Another loan signing.

Had a look at his wiki

“He recorded a 100m time of 13.07 seconds when he was aged 13“

A central defender with boylers pace

[Andy74]

https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-hibernian-agree-to-sign-middlesbrough-starlet-wood/

Another loan signing.

Not sure a 19 year old on loan is what we’d be thinking about after looking for about a year for a centre half!

[Hibs90]

Bit of a panic signing by the sounds of things. No idea if the laddie is any good or not but obviously McCart isnt' happening.

[Heisenberg]

Well this isn’t going to go down well.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Bit of a panic signing by the sounds of things. No idea if the laddie is any good or not but obviously McCart isnt' happening.

What's the difference between a second option and a panic signing?

[madhatter]

Further afield and no panic signings is going well.

How long have we needed another CB?

[neil7908]

Well this isn’t going to go down well.

I'll wait to pass judgement but yeah on paper doesn't quite fit what I felt we needed. Presuming this means deal for McCart is dead?