Summer 2021-22 transfer thread

[Jim44]

They have done the easy bit, signed a guy who used to be a good player and now a statue with good feet.
Saying that, it will be interesting to see the fitness level of JET when the season starts given it appeared to take him until April to get up to speed for Livingston. The new Aberdeen striker coach must think he can get a tune out of the big guy.
Gallagher is a good signing. Not much cope on the ball but a good tough defender.
Irvine will be staying at Hibs or leaving Scotland.
The Griffiths drama will be some watch this summer and next season if he doesn't sign for Hibs or Celtic. Would predict an implosion.

Can you expand on the Griffiths’ comment?

..... and the Irvine one , for that matter.

[Spudster]

Yes, the club has said they won’t so I suppose it must be true. :greengrin

They have huge concerns over him, they won’t risk it

[CMurdoch]

Can you expand on the Griffiths’ comment?

..... and the Irvine one , for that matter.

Irvine not good enough for the old firm and Aberdeen would be a sideways move. Will therefore remain at Hibs or will join a team outside Scotland.

Griffiths will be fine if he remains at Celtic or joins Hibs because he will be able to commute to work.
However, I don't think he has the maturity or mental fortitude required to succeed at a team outside Scotland.

The Drama:
Act 1 was whether Celtic took their option on the player by April 30 at £19k a week. Predictably they didn't so we move to the next act.
Act 2 Leigh waits for the new Celtic manager to be appointed in the hope that person wants to keep him around and the club offer to pay him say £9k a week. If that happens the drama stops if not we move on to the next act.
Act 3 The drama picks up big time as Leigh has to decide whether to go to Hibs for £5k a week or leave Scotland to chase the money. If he comes to Hibs the drama stops and he is happy. If not and he decides to chase the money we move onto the next Act
Act 4 Leigh playing for a club outside Scotland for £10k a week but living away from home and family with all the issues and challenges that presents. What happens next? Does he show a mature side and succeed in his professional life or does he fold?

As I said should be a good watch this summer and beyond.
I hope for his and our sake he comes to Hibs.

[Cat Stanton]

From Edinburgh live

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/martin-boyle-rubbishes-hibs-transfer-20625935.amp?__twitter_impression=true

Hibs star Martin Boyle has rubbished any suggestion he is looking to leave the club this summer.

Reports suggested Hibs faced a fight to keep him at Easter Road due to a £500k clause in his contract but Boyle has laughed it off.


And while he admits he was delighted to see his name linked with any move, he insists he has no real interest in moving on but is flattered by the talks.

He was heavily linked with Celtic in the past and the Australia international is just focusing on the Scottish Cup Final and then returning for a European trip next season.

As posted on the other thread, he seems very, very happy at Hibs in the Scotsman/Evening News interview:

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/martin-boyle-speaks-out-on-contract-buy-out-clause-and-what-that-means-for-his-hibs-future-3241791

[CMurdoch]

As posted on the other thread, he seems very, very happy at Hibs in the Scotsman/Evening News interview:

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/martin-boyle-speaks-out-on-contract-buy-out-clause-and-what-that-means-for-his-hibs-future-3241791

Your Scotsman link leads to a story about Gareth Malone :agree:
The following is from the Current Bun, 2 hours ago, from which it may reasonably be deduced that Martin has a contract clause

Asked about the clause which was included in the contract extension he signed last year, Boyle said: “I’ve two years left and whatever happens, happens.
“If something comes of it then something comes of it, but my full focus is on Saturday.
“I’d just have to see what the opportunity was and weigh it up. I’ve never been in that position before, but I’m sure if it was brought to my attention, then it’s something I’d weigh up with family and the club then take it from there.

[Cat Stanton]

Your Scotsman link leads to a story about Gareth Malone :agree:
The following is from the Current Bun, 2 hours ago, from which it may reasonably be deduced that Martin has a contract clause

Asked about the clause which was included in the contract extension he signed last year, Boyle said: “I’ve two years left and whatever happens, happens.
“If something comes of it then something comes of it, but my full focus is on Saturday.
“I’d just have to see what the opportunity was and weigh it up. I’ve never been in that position before, but I’m sure if it was brought to my attention, then it’s something I’d weigh up with family and the club then take it from there.

So it does. How weird. Could Gareth Malone do a job for us?

Anyway, this is hopefully the right one: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/martin-boyle-speaks-out-on-contract-buy-out-clause-and-what-that-means-for-his-hibs-future-3241791

[Greenbeard]

So it does. How weird. Could Gareth Malone do a job for us?

Anyway, this is hopefully the right one: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/martin-boyle-speaks-out-on-contract-buy-out-clause-and-what-that-means-for-his-hibs-future-3241791
We'd get a decent tune out of him I'm sure.

[MrRobot]

Aye, maybe.

However, given that the reason he was interviewed was because of a story about a release contract, I can't imagine the journalist forgot to mention it.

Having just seen the other article posted, would hazard a guess that such a clause does exist.

Hopefully we could sort another contract for him without such a clause or a higher one cause 500k for Boyle will be robbery. Easily our most important player IMO

[Hibbyradge]

Having just seen the other article posted, would hazard a guess that such a clause does exist.

Hopefully we could sort another contract for him without such a clause or a higher one cause 500k for Boyle will be robbery. Easily our most important player IMO

The clause exists. Whether he leaves or not is another matter. I don't want him to, but if I was him, I'd be seriously tempted to take a lucrative move while I could.

"Martin Boyle speaks out on contract buy-out clause and what that means for his Hibs future | Edinburgh News"

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/martin-boyle-speaks-out-on-contract-buy-out-clause-and-what-that-means-for-his-hibs-future-3241791?amp

[Jim44]

Irvine not good enough for the old firm and Aberdeen would be a sideways move. Will therefore remain at Hibs or will join a team outside Scotland.

Griffiths will be fine if he remains at Celtic or joins Hibs because he will be able to commute to work.
However, I don't think he has the maturity or mental fortitude required to succeed at a team outside Scotland.

The Drama:
Act 1 was whether Celtic took their option on the player by April 30 at £19k a week. Predictably they didn't so we move to the next act.
Act 2 Leigh waits for the new Celtic manager to be appointed in the hope that person wants to keep him around and the club offer to pay him say £9k a week. If that happens the drama stops if not we move on to the next act.
Act 3 The drama picks up big time as Leigh has to decide whether to go to Hibs for £5k a week or leave Scotland to chase the money. If he comes to Hibs the drama stops and he is happy. If not and he decides to chase the money we move onto the next Act
Act 4 Leigh playing for a club outside Scotland for £10k a week but living away from home and family with all the issues and challenges that presents. What happens next? Does he show a mature side and succeed in his professional life or does he fold?

As I said should be a good watch this summer and beyond.
I hope for his and our sake he comes to Hibs.

I agree with most of this. The only part I would highlight is the unlikelihood of Irvine moving to Aberdeen. In footballing terms, it might be a sideways move, some would argue a downwards move but Aberdeen, by all accounts, have the financial pull over us, so it’s not out of the question.

[Highwayman]

See confirmation that JET has left Livingston to sign for Aberdeen.

This surely must make them the oldest average team in the premiership.

Hibs better watch they might start coming for youngsters like Paul McGinn and Paul Hanlon.

[ancient hibee]

I really don’t get how people are still questioning this, Hibs didn’t have the power in this situation the player and agent did. He’s not going to be advised to sign a new 2 year deal in the prime of his career and add in a 1m buy out clause. 500k is better than him leaving for nothing which I honestly can’t get my head around people not seeing it like that.


Perhaps the club could have offered him another £100K signing fee in return for upping the buy out fee to £1M.

[Peevemor]

Perhaps the club could have offered him another £100K signing fee in return for upping the buy out fee to £1M.

Maybe they did? :dunno:

[ancient hibee]

Maybe they did? :dunno:

maybe.

[nonshinyfinish]

Perhaps the club could have offered him another £100K signing fee in return for upping the buy out fee to £1M.

They could have. Maybe they did and he/his agent said no.

[ancient hibee]

They could have. Maybe they did and he/his agent said no.

maybe.

[Mr. Wonderful]

See confirmation that JET has left Livingston to sign for Aberdeen.

This surely must make them the oldest average team in the premiership.

Hibs better watch they might start coming for youngsters like Paul McGinn and Paul Hanlon.

JET had a very good offer abroad so Aberdeen must be chucking the coin at him.

[badabing67]

See confirmation that JET has left Livingston to sign for Aberdeen.

This surely must make them the oldest average team in the premiership.

Hibs better watch they might start coming for youngsters like Paul McGinn and Paul Hanlon.

But they will need to be out of contract like Jacko to interest the Sheep.

[Lago]

I think that there is every chance Boyle will attract bids from other than Scotland, not EPL quality but could definitely do a job in English Championship. 500k by out, well he doesn't owe Hibs anything & that would be a reasonable return on the original investment, free from Dundee.

[CMurdoch]

JET had a very good offer abroad so Aberdeen must be chucking the coin at him.

I believe the offer from abroad fell through.

[CMurdoch]

I agree with most of this. The only part I would highlight is the unlikelihood of Irvine moving to Aberdeen. In footballing terms, it might be a sideways move, some would argue a downwards move but Aberdeen, by all accounts, have the financial pull over us, so it’s not out of the question.

I think they burnt through their financial advantage during covid and would have wasted a pile of money paying the McInnes contract up.
Hibs can easily match any wage they would offer Irvine at this time.

[Stokesy's on fire]

See confirmation that JET has left Livingston to sign for Aberdeen.

This surely must make them the oldest average team in the premiership.

Hibs better watch they might start coming for youngsters like Paul McGinn and Paul Hanlon.


Thats odd transfers from a club who wanted to inject new life into an aging team .

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/ljmcg1877/status/1394723465022869508?s=21

St Mirren fan saying there’s a rumour that Daz could be rejoining them in a player coach role.

Can’t see it myself.

[RossScott1991]

500k for boyle with probaly 3 more seasons at top of his game (he’s 28 now) would be a steal for any club.

[Hibbyradge]

500k for boyle with probaly 3 more seasons at top of his game (he’s 28 now) would be a steal for any club.

He signed for us last year for nowt. And we'll get half a million if he leaves.

That's a bigger steal!

[weecounty hibby]

https://twitter.com/ljmcg1877/status/1394723465022869508?s=21

St Mirren fan saying there’s a rumour that Daz could be rejoining them in a player coach role.

Can’t see it myself.

He's already in a player coach role at Hibs. He also seems to be part of the clubs vision for the future. A mentor for younger players as well. Seems unlikely

[badabing67]

https://twitter.com/ljmcg1877/status/1394723465022869508?s=21

St Mirren fan saying there’s a rumour that Daz could be rejoining them in a player coach role.

Can’t see it myself.

If he does I hope its on loan so he can't play against us, and say Jamie McGrath is coming the other way if we can't get Campbell who I think will get betters offers than we can offer

[MrRobot]

The clause exists. Whether he leaves or not is another matter. I don't want him to, but if I was him, I'd be seriously tempted to take a lucrative move while I could.

"Martin Boyle speaks out on contract buy-out clause and what that means for his Hibs future | Edinburgh News"

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/martin-boyle-speaks-out-on-contract-buy-out-clause-and-what-that-means-for-his-hibs-future-3241791?amp

Yeah you’re right, i don’t think anybody could hold it against him to consider a move but I really hope he decides Hibs is where he wants to be and stays.

[Bostonhibby]

So it does. How weird. Could Gareth Malone do a job for us?

Anyway, this is hopefully the right one: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/martin-boyle-speaks-out-on-contract-buy-out-clause-and-what-that-means-for-his-hibs-future-3241791[emoji23]

Could he fill the Kamberi role for us?

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[Ronniekirk]

https://twitter.com/ljmcg1877/status/1394723465022869508?s=21

St Mirren fan saying there’s a rumour that Daz could be rejoining them in a player coach role.

Can’t see it myself.

If he still wants to play more often and get more involved in coaching he may see that as better career option
Not sure what his behind the scenes role is with us though



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[Ronniekirk]

He's already in a player coach role at Hibs. He also seems to be part of the clubs vision for the future. A mentor for younger players as well. Seems unlikely

You can see how much he still enjoys playing though So if guaranteed more game time with them that’s the only thing that could tempt him
But you can see he loves Hibs so if he is happy with his role going forward he will defo stay


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[JimBHibees]

https://twitter.com/ljmcg1877/status/1394723465022869508?s=21

St Mirren fan saying there’s a rumour that Daz could be rejoining them in a player coach role.

Can’t see it myself.

If offered it you would think he would consider it seriously

[Kato]

If offered it you would think he would consider it seriouslyNothing to stop going there and ending up back at Hibs. St Mirren seem to know what they are doing development wise. Good to have a Hibby on the inside of that.

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[Billy Whizz]

Nothing to stop going there and ending up back at Hibs. St Mirren seem to know what they are doing development wise. Good to have a Hibby on the inside of that.

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Probably better away from Hibs, for his 1st coaching role

[04Sauzee]

According to the Sun twitter

BREAKING: Lewis Ferguson hands in transfer request as Aberdeen slam 'insulting' EPL offer for midfielder

https://t.co/LYaqqwzJgF https://t.co/4Rbtkj46en

Edit Aberdeen FC reporting this also ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The club is greatly disappointed to have received a written transfer request from midfielder Lewis Ferguson today.

This request was rejected immediately.

More details ⬇️

[SHODAN]

According to the Sun twitter

BREAKING: Lewis Ferguson hands in transfer request as Aberdeen slam 'insulting' EPL offer for midfielder

https://t.co/LYaqqwzJgF https://t.co/4Rbtkj46en

I reckon he'll go to Rangers.

[Billy Whizz]

According to the Sun twitter

BREAKING: Lewis Ferguson hands in transfer request as Aberdeen slam 'insulting' EPL offer for midfielder

https://t.co/LYaqqwzJgF https://t.co/4Rbtkj46en

Edit Aberdeen FC reporting this also ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The club is greatly disappointed to have received a written transfer request from midfielder Lewis Ferguson today.

This request was rejected immediately.

More details ⬇️

Thought with his family background, he may have managed this with a bit more dignity

I’d they lose him and McRorie, they’ve 2 massive places to fill

[Hibbyradge]

I reckon he'll go to Rangers.

Not if £2m is insulting. :wink:

[Billy Whizz]

Bill McMurdo is Lewis’s agent😀

[04Sauzee]

Jake Hastie to Hearts according to many of their supporters.

[Billy Whizz]

Jake Hastie to Hearts according to many of their supporters.

Loan?

[Stuart93]

Jake Hastie to Hearts according to many of their supporters.

A very meh signing. Stock was high when he done alright for Motherwell first time round but hasn’t really stuck out at them this season

[04Sauzee]

Loan?

Not a clue Billy,I think they expect it to be permanent, he's not going to get a gig at The Rangers.

[1van Sprou7e]

Lewis Ferguson has handed in a transfer request

[JimBHibees]

Lewis Ferguson has handed in a transfer request

Can see him going to Rangers

[Since452]

Thought with his family background, he may have managed this with a bit more dignity

I’d they lose him and McRorie, they’ve 2 massive places to fill

Next season is shaping up to be very difficult for Aberdeen. Not convinced about Glass, Brown will be 36 and probably the main man in their midfield and JET up front who although technically very good, is about as quick and nimble as my old gran. Don't think Gallagher is going to improve them much either.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Next season is shaping up to be very difficult for Aberdeen. Not convinced about Glass, Brown will be 36 and probably the main man in their midfield and JET up front who although technically very good, is about as quick and nimble as my old gran. Don't think Gallagher is going to improve them much either.

I like Gallagher. Him and Mcrorie as a CB pairing will be one of the leagues best.

Glass would be wise to make them hard to beat initially, and take it from there. Good start with those two at the back IMO.

[Since452]

I like Gallagher. Him and Mcrorie as a CB pairing will be one of the leagues best.

Glass would be wise to make them hard to beat initially, and take it from there. Good start with those two at the back IMO.

That's if McCrorie stays

[Jones28]

I like Gallagher. Him and Mcrorie as a CB pairing will be one of the leagues best.

Glass would be wise to make them hard to beat initially, and take it from there. Good start with those two at the back IMO.

They were already hard to beat. It was seriously lack of goals that cost them last season.

They are going to struggle big time next season imo, all their signings are downgrades on what they had at the start of last season.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Aberdeens statement on Fergusson transfer request

https://twitter.com/AberdeenFC/status/1395048123022684166

[Billy Whizz]

Aberdeens statement on Fergusson transfer request

https://twitter.com/AberdeenFC/status/1395048123022684166

And the comments below it, fans saying they want Boyle

[MagicSwirlingShip]

That's if McCrorie stays

Has McCrorie been linked with a move aswell? Never seen that.

Big job for Glass & Brown, no doubt. I don’t think they will be hanging there hat on JET for goals though. Surely they will bring another forward in.

[04Sauzee]

Has McCrorie been linked with a move aswell? Never seen that.

Big job for Glass & Brown, no doubt. I don’t think they will be hanging there hat on JET for goals though. Surely they will bring another forward in.
Linked with Sunderland, not sure if there is much in it though.

[Heisenberg]

And the comments below it, fans saying they want Boyle

Some of their fans seem to have a very high opinion of the size of their club.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

£4m for Ferguson is a big ask. Has he been capped by Scotland?
If they get £2.5m I’d be surprised.

[JimBHibees]

That's if McCrorie stays

Where is he going? Don't really rate him that highly

[1van Sprou7e]

Boyle to Aberdeen...

I'll crack the jokes

[Billy Whizz]

Boyle to Aberdeen...

I'll crack the jokes

Is that not where him and his wife come from?

[Hibee Mac]

Thought with his family background, he may have managed this with a bit more dignity

I’d they lose him and McRorie, they’ve 2 massive places to fillWhere's McRorie going to go? Does he even get a game for Aberdeen?

[badabing67]

Aberdeens statement on Fergusson transfer request

https://twitter.com/AberdeenFC/status/1395048123022684166

What caught my eye was the sheep went to tribunal over the development fee to be paid to Hamilton, where they only had to pay £250k. So if we signed Campbell why would we need to pay£500K.

[bingo70]

Where's McRorie going to go? Does he even get a game for Aberdeen?

Sunderland linked with him if they go up.

[Billy Whizz]

Where's McRorie going to go? Does he even get a game for Aberdeen?

He’s a 1st pick most weeks. Missed the end of the season with an injury

[Hibee Mac]

Sunderland linked with him if they go up.Interesting, didn't think he'd had a good season tbh. Don't think I've even heard about him since the first 2 months of the season where he looked alright.

[Hibee Mac]

He’s a 1st pick most weeks. Missed the end of the season with an injuryFair enough, I've not been paying much attention to the sheep then! The injury must be what threw me

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Sunderland linked with him if they go up.

Not looking good. 2-0 down at Lincoln.

[CMurdoch]

So it does. How weird. Could Gareth Malone do a job for us?

Anyway, this is hopefully the right one: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/martin-boyle-speaks-out-on-contract-buy-out-clause-and-what-that-means-for-his-hibs-future-3241791

I did laugh when it came up and it reminded me that I needed to sleep rather than continuing to read about Boylers life!

[CMurdoch]

Thought with his family background, he may have managed this with a bit more dignity

I’d they lose him and McRorie, they’ve 2 massive places to fill

Both players are on long contracts so like Hibs with Nisbet and Doig, Aberdeen can choose to retain these players. They will feel zero pressure to sell Ferguson for £2 million.

[Stokesy's on fire]

And the comments below it, fans saying they want Boyle

Thats not going to happen they are deluded

[Stokesy's on fire]

Where's McRorie going to go? Does he even get a game for Aberdeen?

He gets a game but the boy is mince..Rolls Royce player they said...he's more like a clapped oot Rover

[Since452]

Thats not going to happen they are deluded

Delusion is an understatement with a lot of Aberdeen fans. Hope they go back to the relegation fodder they were before McInnes

[04Sauzee]

According to the Sun

FootballScottish Premiership
MANN POWER Hibs and St Johnstone to battle it out over Hamilton ace Scott McMann – with Millwall also keen on transfer swoop

[Stuart93]

According to the Sun

FootballScottish Premiership
MANN POWER Hibs and St Johnstone to battle it out over Hamilton ace Scott McMann – with Millwall also keen on transfer swoop

Can’t see it being a battle if it’s us and st J going for him. Millwall would be the real battle.

No brainer for a player between us and St J

[bingo70]

According to the Sun

FootballScottish Premiership
MANN POWER Hibs and St Johnstone to battle it out over Hamilton ace Scott McMann – with Millwall also keen on transfer swoop

Have never heard of him.

I know this is disrespectful to say it but I’d hope Hamilton players would really stand out if we are going to sign them, like Gogic did.

Trust Ross and the transfer department but can’t say it’s one that gets me excited really.

[bingo70]

Have never heard of him.

I know this is disrespectful to say it but I’d hope Hamilton players would really stand out if we are going to sign them, like Gogic did.

Trust Ross and the transfer department but can’t say it’s one that gets me excited really.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.deepdaledigest.com/analysis/the-honest-verdict-on-new-preston-transfer-target-scott-mcmann/%3famp

Sounds like there’s been some big clubs after him in the last. I’ve probably not heard of him as it sounds like he’s more of a defensive full back than an attacking wing back.

[The Sundance Kid]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.deepdaledigest.com/analysis/the-honest-verdict-on-new-preston-transfer-target-scott-mcmann/%3famp

Sounds like there’s been some big clubs after him in the last. I’ve probably not heard of him as it sounds like he’s more of a defensive full back than an attacking wing back.

Think positionally he would be similar to Paul McGinn but for the left hand side, in that he can either play at centre half in a back 3 or left back in a back 4.

[K-Zazu]

Isn’t there a boy called Hamilton who plays for Hamilton? Brian rice was waxing lyrical over him on the radio the other day

[CallumLaidlaw]

Isn’t there a boy called Hamilton who plays for Hamilton? Brian rice was waxing lyrical over him on the radio the other day

Jamie Hamilton. Got sent off against us. He’s highly thought of I think.


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[CMurdoch]

Can’t see it being a battle if it’s us and st J going for him. Millwall would be the real battle.

No brainer for a player between us and St J

McMann is a good player and will cost 6 figures so won't be going to St J
If he were to be signed by Hibs it would signal a movement out of Easter Road for a left back, perhaps even 2.

[TelaStella]

Isn’t there a boy called Hamilton who plays for Hamilton? Brian rice was waxing lyrical over him on the radio the other day

Words out my mouth. Don’t know much about Mcmann other than the name. Like the look of the boy Hamilton however, still raw and would come on leaps under a coach like Ross.


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[yerauldda]

According to the Sun

FootballScottish Premiership
MANN POWER Hibs and St Johnstone to battle it out over Hamilton ace Scott McMann – with Millwall also keen on transfer swoop

Not a fan. Jamie Hamilton is who I’d be going for too.

[Spudster]

He gets a game but the boy is mince..Rolls Royce player they said...he's more like a clapped oot Rover

Like Ferguson he’s been awful since catching COVID is the opinion of most fans up here

[Torto7]

This is a bit left field but I wouldn't mind us signing Jake Hastie. There's a player in there. When he runs with the ball he's a bit like McGinn. Still only 22. If it was cheapish I would sign him. I reckon he'd make a better midfielder than winger.

[Greenbeard]

Jamie Hamilton. Got sent off against us. He’s highly thought of I think.


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He was certainly getting talked up by the commentators on radio scotland during Sunday's game. 19 just.

[Unseen work]

McMann is your solid, dependable SPFL player that can play left of a back 3 or left back. Essentially like Paul McGinn.

Whether he is as good I have no idea and wouldn’t until he signed. I’ve really liked us having a left back like Doig that bombs forward and has plenty energy though and I’m not sure that’s McMann.

Maybe Ross just wants options though and is planning on playing a different shape or more competition? I can’t imagine he would cost much with Hamilton being relegated and him in the last year of his contract. He’s also only 24 so plenty improvement to be had.

As for Jamie Hamilton I know he’s talked up but I’ve never seen anything that’s impressed me, if people think Porteous is rash they’re in for a shock!

I would love us to go for Kerr and McCart from St Johnstone, two very good players who have room to improve. Big, strong, dominant and good on the ball.

[Torto7]

The Jambos have got a rumour on the go that a 20 million investment is imminent. They're after a lad from N Ireland and Ross Callaghan. Clearly players in the 20mill bracket.:faf:

[Peevemor]

The Jambos have got a rumour on the go that a 20 million investment is imminent. They're after a lad from N Ireland and Ross Callaghan. Clearly players in the 20mill bracket.:faf:I would invest in them. They always use their money so well!

[Since452]

The Jambos have got a rumour on the go that a 20 million investment is imminent. They're after a lad from N Ireland and Ross Callaghan. Clearly players in the 20mill bracket.:faf:

Are they trying to finish their stand? They'll need a bit more than that.

[SHODAN]

The Jambos have got a rumour on the go that a 20 million investment is imminent. They're after a lad from N Ireland and Ross Callaghan. Clearly players in the 20mill bracket.:faf:

Ross Callachan? Again?

[The Sundance Kid]

Ross Callachan? Again?

We’ll need to decide which of this summer’s signings replaces Efe Ambrose in the chant in that case

[Souter96Mac]

We’ll need to decide which of this summer’s signings replaces Efe Ambrose in the chant in that case

What about the man himself..

[bigwheel]

What about the man himself..

I loved Efe last time, but he looked a shadow of his former self at Livingston..wonder if he has lost his appetite for the game

[Bostonhibby]

The Jambos have got a rumour on the go that a 20 million investment is imminent. They're after a lad from N Ireland and Ross Callaghan. Clearly players in the 20mill bracket.:faf:20 million rupees? Should just about do it.

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[Jones28]

Ross Callachan...£20million investment...I wonder which of these is more likely :dunno:

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/craigvickers_/status/1395300605669818369?s=21

We bit more on Mcmann there. Apparently very good from set pieces although I don’t actually know what that Xa in that tweet means?

[jacomo]

I like Gallagher. Him and Mcrorie as a CB pairing will be one of the leagues best.

Glass would be wise to make them hard to beat initially, and take it from there. Good start with those two at the back IMO.


I see McCrorie as a CB too but Aberdeen seem to play him elsewhere.

Glass may see things differently of course.

[Heisenberg]

https://twitter.com/craigvickers_/status/1395300605669818369?s=21

We bit more on Mcmann there. Apparently very good from set pieces although I don’t actually know what that Xa in that tweet means?

Pretty sure it’s expected assists. Same kind of idea as expected goals I’d reckon.

[Brightside]

I see McCrorie as a CB too but Aberdeen seem to play him elsewhere.

Glass may see things differently of course.

McCrorie is a CDM for me. Aberdeen have played him all over the park.

[SHODAN]

I have a feeling Arsenal are committed to buying Doig. Hopefully we get megabucks and a loan back for next season.

[Heisenberg]

Transfer BOMBSHELL about a player that has hardly featured this season.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7138384/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-exit-bombshell/

[MagicSwirlingShip]

McCrorie is a CDM for me. Aberdeen have played him all over the park.

Probably hasn’t helped his form.

[04Sauzee]

Transfer BOMBSHELL about a player that has hardly featured this season.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7138384/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-exit-bombshell/

Very likeable guy and not the worst player to pull on a Hibs shirt and wish him well if he moves on.

[Unseen work]

Completely understand Hallbergs opinion but think it’s bizarre and poor timing

Would like to keep him on as a squad player but by the sounds of it he’ll be off, probably on a decent wage too.

[SHODAN]

Completely understand Hallbergs opinion but think it’s bizarre and poor timing

Would like to keep him on as a squad player but by the sounds of it he’ll be off, probably on a decent wage too.

The interview may have cost him his cup final place.

[Hibernian Verse]

The Sun's headlines are extremely misleading.

[Peevemor]

Completely understand Hallbergs opinion but think it’s bizarre and poor timing

Would like to keep him on as a squad player but by the sounds of it he’ll be off, probably on a decent wage too.

There's nothing surprising in what he says though.

He'd like to play more regularly and wants to talk to the manager to see if that's on the cards. If not he'll probably look for a move.

Nobody can blame him for that.

[HendoDelivered]

The Sun are doing their very best to try and dampen our build up to the final.

[Since452]

His problem is that he will feel he is too good to be just a squad player and i agree with him. His other problem is he just isn't quite good enough to be a first choice midfielder at Hibs. Can't stand in the guys way if he wants regular football. Hope he stays though as he's useful.

[Peevemor]

The interview may have cost him his cup final place.

From what I can gather, Jack Ross spends a lot of time speaking to the players individually so there's probably nothing he doesn't already know in the interview.

[weecounty hibby]

The sun being the sun. What do they have against Hibs? Said it previously but all the St J stories coming out seem positive whereas the Hibs ones ,not so much. They have us losing Boyke, Irvine and now Hallberg. Tomorrow it'll be Doig and Porto. Saturday will be Nisbet.

[badabing67]

Transfer BOMBSHELL about a player that has hardly featured this season.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7138384/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-exit-bombshell/

The Sun are really having a go at us...... Hallberg, in an interview with Swedish publication Barometern, said: "I have another year of my contract and we will see what happens.

"I have not been allowed to play as much as I want and that's part of football I suppose.

It doesn't really sound like he is desperate to get away imo

[CraigHibee]

The Sun's headlines are extremely misleading.

Exactly, he doesn't say he wants to move on just unhappy with game time, typical rag though trying to cause unrest

[CMurdoch]

Transfer BOMBSHELL about a player that has hardly featured this season.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7138384/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-exit-bombshell/

Nothing very extraordinary in what he says.
He is very much part of the plans of Jack Ross and has played well when selected.
Contracted for another year so Hibs can choose to sell him, let him leave for free or keep him.

I reckon Jack will want to keep him more than he wants some of the other midfielders.
Hallberg along with Gogic, Newell and Irvine are generally our three midfield plus the sub.
Ross will also be keen on Magennis kicking on next season given we shelled out for him.
Think a few of the others may move on in the summer.

[Since452]

The Sun - "Hibs in turmoil ahead of cup final as Jack Ross dilemma over cup final selection rumbles on".

Reality - Mrs Ross has accidently put some of Jacks outstanding cup final clobber on a 4 hour spin cycle instead of a 30 minute delicate quick wash.

[J-C]

Understand why Hallberg may want to move, not been used nearly enough.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Understand why Hallberg may want to move, not been used nearly enough.

I like Hallberg, but up until recently his performances didn’t merit a starting place. Obviously he wants to play more, but that’s on him to show more when he has his chance,

I’m sure both he and the manager have discussed this.

[SloopJB]

The sun being the sun. What do they have against Hibs? Said it previously but all the St J stories coming out seem positive whereas the Hibs ones ,not so much. They have us losing Boyke, Irvine and now Hallberg. Tomorrow it'll be Doig and Porto. Saturday will be Nisbet.

The Sun is being the press.
Their story has our attention so why not our detractors/opponents? we will dismiss it but many more will be eager to read it.

Only three of the top SPFL teams are newsworthy in the context of this season.
The St Johnstone team don't have players that are in demand so there isn't anything to make up a story about whereas Hibs do, so we are fodder for a company who have to sell words to keep them going.
When you accept that these outlets would sell their own family to get something to write about, their words carry less meaning.

[Vault Boy]

I like Hallberg and think he's been valuable part of the squad, but of course he wants to move on. It'd be weird if a player his age was okay with starting so few games. The Sun being sensationalist *****bags? Who'd have thunk it.

Scott McMann would be a good addition from what I know of him.

[Aldo]

Once again a totally nothing story from that rag. What should be a positive build up they print negativity!


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[offshorehibby]

I'm positive i read on here or in the press several weeks back that Hallberg was looking to leave at the end of the season. I've had it in my head from somewhere recently, so maybe not a bombshell.

[GordonHFC]

Transfer BOMBSHELL about a player that has hardly featured this season.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7138384/jack-ross-hibs-transfer-exit-bombshell/

There is no Bombshell about it. Has been on the way out for sometime.

[badabing67]

There is no Bombshell about it. Has been on the way out for sometime.

I agree there is no bombshell but disagree that he has been on his way for sometime. If anything he has been strengthening his position. Personally I hope we can get him to extend.

[MyJo]

If we were to keep Irvine next season then Hallberg would probably find himself 6th or 7th on the list for a place in midfield so makes sense that he would consider moving on if he wanted to be starting week on week as he’s unlikely to be doing that with us.

Hardly earth shattering stuff like it’s been made out to be

[MrRobot]

**** the sun, absolutely horrible excuse of a newspaper.

[Broken Gnome]

For all he's a nice player, I'm not sure Melker Hallberg is capable of anything remotely bombshell-like.

[supermcginn]

Understand why Hallberg may want to move, not been used nearly enough.

Really? If he deserved more games Ross would have have him them. He will be away in the summer and good luck to him but he's more than replaceable.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Louis Moult released by Preston, hasnt been great there but really liked him at Motherwell - 50 in 98 games overall, would be a ready made (and free) replacement for Nisbet if he goes...

[badabing67]

If we were to keep Irvine next season then Hallberg would probably find himself 6th or 7th on the list for a place in midfield so makes sense that he would consider moving on if he wanted to be starting week on week as he’s unlikely to be doing that with us.

Hardly earth shattering stuff like it’s been made out to be

With the size of our squad we have been lucky with injuries and suspensions we have had this season. We definitely need to increase the size of our squad hopefully for the increased number games we could have next season.

[Bangkok Hibby]

I'm positive i read on here or in the press several weeks back that Hallberg was looking to leave at the end of the season. I've had it in my head from somewhere recently, so maybe not a bombshell.

Yes I thought that too. Heard no more so assumed I was mistaken. Definitely thought there was something though.

[GordonHFC]

I agree there is no bombshell but disagree that he has been on his way for sometime. If anything he has been strengthening his position. Personally I hope we can get him to extend.

Didn't mean that we were actively trying to get shot of him. He made his intentions earlier this season.

[Edinburgh Green]

Louis Moult released by Preston, hasnt been great there but really liked him at Motherwell - 50 in 98 games overall, would be a ready made (and free) replacement for Nisbet if he goes...

Heard he was Hearts bound

[Spudster]

Aberdeen have got rid of their head of recruitment and have a new DOF in place. Hopefully they can scout their own targets now!

[CMurdoch]

Louis Moult released by Preston, hasnt been great there but really liked him at Motherwell - 50 in 98 games overall, would be a ready made (and free) replacement for Nisbet if he goes...

29 now, had a bad cruciate ligament injury in August 2019. Hasn't played since, but did recently make the match squad. Can't see Ron wanting to go down that road.

[Aldo]

29 now, had a bad cruciate ligament injury in August 2019. Hasn't played since, but did recently make the match squad. Can't see Ron wanting to go down that road.

He’ll end up at Tinyist Park!


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[Greencore]

The sun can GTF.

[heretoday]

**** the sun, absolutely horrible excuse of a newspaper.

I can't stop The Sun from adding alerts top left of my tablet home screen. It's really annoying. I've tried everything. What's next? Counselling?

[Jim44]

I can't stop The Sun from adding alerts top left of my tablet home screen. It's really annoying. I've tried everything. What's next? Counselling?

The Sun usually rises in the east and sets in the west. Maybe your holding your tablet the wrong way round or maybe rotation lock is on. :greengrin

[1van Sprou7e]

29 now, had a bad cruciate ligament injury in August 2019. Hasn't played since, but did recently make the match squad. Can't see Ron wanting to go down that road.

6 year deal at hearts incoming then surely

[nonshinyfinish]

I can't stop The Sun from adding alerts top left of my tablet home screen. It's really annoying. I've tried everything. What's next? Counselling?

Assuming you don't have a Sun app installed, it's probably coming from your browser – chances are you've opened a link to the Sun and unknowingly clicked to allow them to send you notifications. If that's the case, then somewhere in the browser's settings you'll be able to revoke that permission.

If not fire the tablet into, er, the sun.

[Since90+2]

It's a bit of a misnomer that the press can unsettle teams before big games with these type of stories. Especially in this day and age where newspapers are held in so little regard.

What it will do is annoy fans and get them to click on the story online and talk about it. In this instance it's job done.

[truehibernian]

Mmmmmm just have a look at Mark Walker's previous articles................."Rangers ace........", "Rangers starlet"....................then "Celtic flop...."....."Celtic misfit"..................and on and on and on..............

The Sun's only positive contribution in the last year was when there was a toilet roll shortage and panic buying of Andrex :aok:

As an aside, spoke with a few contacts involved in the prep for the game and the players are on top top form this week :agree:

[CMurdoch]

He’ll end up at Tinyist Park!


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I liked Moult at Motherwell but cruciate ligament injuries are the pits.
It would have been good if he could have played for a few months before the end of his contract.
Even the crock buyers of old gorgie town will be wary.

[bigwheel]

I liked Moult at Motherwell but cruciate ligament injuries are the pits.
It would have been good if he could have played for a few months before the end of his contract.
Even the crock buyers of old gorgie town will be wary.

I’m not saying we should go for him, but the recovery rate for pro athletes from crucial injuries is almost 100 percent now ..the procedure has advanced and the rehab is well understood . Also these guys get to focus purely on their rehab - it’s not anywhere near the challenging injury to recover from than it was 10-20 years ago ....

[Aldo]

I liked Moult at Motherwell but cruciate ligament injuries are the pits.
It would have been good if he could have played for a few months before the end of his contract.
Even the crock buyers of old gorgie town will be wary.

Sure the club will have its targets but not sure he fits the Bill! We already have Christian in that position.


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[CMurdoch]

I’m not saying we should go for him, but the recovery rate for pro athletes from crucial injuries is almost 100 percent now ..the procedure has advanced and the rehab is well understood . Also these guys get to focus purely on their rehab - it’s not anywhere near the challenging injury to recover from than it was 10-20 years ago ....

Are you any more likely to suffer the same injury in the future if you have had it before?

[bigwheel]

Are you any more likely to suffer the same injury in the future if you have had it before?

As a man who has done it three times on the same knee, it certainly happens ! [emoji3]. And for non professional athletes where their rehab and conditioning may not be perfect, it is perhaps more common...But for professional athletes, the modern stats don’t suggest that is much more likely than doing your other knee...


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[Ozyhibby]

I’m not saying we should go for him, but the recovery rate for pro athletes from crucial injuries is almost 100 percent now ..the procedure has advanced and the rehab is well understood . Also these guys get to focus purely on their rehab - it’s not anywhere near the challenging injury to recover from than it was 10-20 years ago ....

He’s 29 now though. It’s pretty much all downhill from here and it’s already a few years since he was at his best. We should stay well clear and I’m certain we shall.


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[Ozyhibby]

Are you any more likely to suffer the same injury in the future if you have had it before?

The biggest predictor of future injury is past injury problems, unfortunately.


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[SMAXXA]

He’s 29 now though. It’s pretty much all downhill from here and it’s already a few years since he was at his best. We should stay well clear and I’m certain we shall.


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He’s 29 not 39 geez he’s no done yet, doidge is 28

[truehibernian]

Louis Moult v Tommy Tap In....................Doidge every single day of the week :aok:

They're welcome to him :agree:

[Heisenberg]

Line from Scott Burns (who knows his Aberdeen stuff) about Irvine.

“They are also in talks with Clark Robertson and have also spoken to Jackson Irvine but if he remains in Scotland he is more likely to resign for Hibs, although he has strong interest from overseas.“

Sounds to me like they tried and were told to bolt.

[04Sauzee]

Villa reported with an interest in Turnbull
EXCLUSIVE: English Premier League club line up £7m summer transfer swoop for Celtic star David Turnbull

https://t.co/ih4wA7QUUC https://t.co/mSKwNUzHPP

[Hibee Mac]

£7m for Turnbull but £2.5m for McGinn. Crazy.

Last year of his contract and that but still

[SMAXXA]

£7m for Turnbull but £2.5m for McGinn. Crazy.

Last year of his contract and that but still

Quite right, 7m I think isn’t our of the question. We undersell players up here compared to what’s being paid for players in leagues below the premiership 7m isn’t anything to Prem clubs. Celtic paid 2.7m for him only last year and he’s progressed as a big player for them since so why not 7m 🤷*♂️

[jacomo]

£7m for Turnbull but £2.5m for McGinn. Crazy.

Last year of his contract and that but still


Think it was £3m for McGinn but yes, we all know villa got a bargain there.

The only plus was that it raised our profile with clubs in England. Hopefully the next one won’t go so cheap.

Surprised if turnbull goes after only a season. He’s settled well and will surely play a lot of games at Celtc next term.

[Jim44]

Line from Scott Burns (who knows his Aberdeen stuff) about Irvine.

“They are also in talks with Clark Robertson and have also spoken to Jackson Irvine but if he remains in Scotland he is more likely to resign for Hibs, although he has strong interest from overseas.“

Sounds to me like they tried and were told to bolt.

Yes, and puts a question mark against their supposed financial clout v our’s. There again, it could also indicate that Irvine has struck up a good relationship with his team-mates at ER and fancies another season with them.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

£7m for Turnbull but £2.5m for McGinn. Crazy.

Last year of his contract and that but still

Not that crazy when you take into account the sell on clause.

[JimBHibees]

Yes, and puts a question mark against their supposed financial clout v our’s. There again, it could also indicate that Irvine has struck up a good relationship with his team-mates at ER and fancies another season with them.

Irvine seemed to suggest in the open goal interviews some of his football decisions are more based on how comfortable he feels and how certain clubs can get under his skin. Hope that is the case with us and think it might be and no doubt a cup win could cement that.

[BoomtownHibees]

Daily record reporting that AC Milan are interested in Doig

[Hibee Mac]

Irvine seemed to suggest in the open goal interviews some of his football decisions are more based on how comfortable he feels and how certain clubs can get under his skin. Hope that is the case with us and think it might be and no doubt a cup win could cement that.Yeh I remember that, I think it's unfortunate that we have not had fans in the stadium to help him get that connection

[J-C]

£7m for Turnbull but £2.5m for McGinn. Crazy.

Last year of his contract and that but still

Villa were a Championship team then and are now a well established mid table Premier team.

[H18 SFR]

Lets just say for a minute that we get offers in for Doig, Nisbet and Porteous that completely match our valuation of the three of them. Do you then accept all three and look to reinvest in the squad to really push us on?

It might just be me, but for what it is worth, I just feel all three are replaceable and you would have lots of money left to strengthen other areas of the team and squad. The only thing that worries me is an extremely high level of player turnover having seen how it often doesn't work out at other clubs - Hearts are a prime example.

[The Count]

Lets just say for a minute that we get offers in for Doig, Nisbet and Porteous that completely match our valuation of the three of them. Do you then accept all three and look to reinvest in the squad to really push us on?

It might just be me, but for what it is worth, I just feel all three are replaceable and you would have lots of money left to strengthen other areas of the team and squad. The only thing that worries me is an extremely high level of player turnover having seen how it often doesn't work out at other clubs - Hearts are a prime example.

Firstly lets win the Cup.
But yes i agree its a difficult one for club and players concerned.These are serious amounts of money we are talking about for Hibs and the players concerned and its possible we could lose 3/4 of our main players.However if they do leave in my mind its more acceptable with the Cup in the Trophy Room.Interesting times ahead.

[rodhibs55]

Villa reported with an interest in Turnbull
EXCLUSIVE: English Premier League club line up £7m summer transfer swoop for Celtic star David Turnbull

https://t.co/ih4wA7QUUC https://t.co/mSKwNUzHPP

Is this Super John's replacement at Villa?
Roll on our cut of his 50 million transfer to MU/Liverpool/Spurs/???

[worcesterhibby]

Is this Super John's replacement at Villa?
Roll on our cut of his 50 million transfer to MU/Liverpool/Spurs/???

Spurs must be looking at SJM..he absolutley bossed their midfield the other night by all accounts.

[Greenbeard]

Firstly lets win the Cup.
But yes i agree its a difficult one for club and players concerned.These are serious amounts of money we are talking about for Hibs and the players concerned and its possible we could lose 3/4 of our main players.However if they do leave in my mind its more acceptable with the Cup in the Trophy Room.Interesting times ahead.
Given Ron's recent comments I can't see all of Doig, Nisbet, Porto, Boyle going. But maybe one or two. In that case, how do you prioritise who goes and in doing so run the risk of pissing off those who stay (or don't get to go for good money) a la Peter Cormack.

[badabing67]

Is this Super John's replacement at Villa?
Roll on our cut of his 50 million transfer to MU/Liverpool/Spurs/???

Funny I thought it would be a replacement for Jack Grealish.

[worcesterhibby]

Funny I thought it would be a replacement for Jack Grealish.

To be honest SJM and Grealish are both several levels above Turnbull at the moment, Grealish especially...he is a once in a generation type player IMHO

[04Sauzee]

Funny I thought it would be a replacement for Jack Grealish.

I thought it would be to replace Ross Barkley who will be going back to Chelsea?

[Since90+2]

The only player we would find really difficult to replace is Boyle. A forward player with his pace and genuine quality would almost certainly be outwith our financial capabilities.

All the others, to one degree or another, are replaceable.

[calumhibee1]

Lets just say for a minute that we get offers in for Doig, Nisbet and Porteous that completely match our valuation of the three of them. Do you then accept all three and look to reinvest in the squad to really push us on?

It might just be me, but for what it is worth, I just feel all three are replaceable and you would have lots of money left to strengthen other areas of the team and squad. The only thing that worries me is an extremely high level of player turnover having seen how it often doesn't work out at other clubs - Hearts are a prime example.

Doig, Nisbet and Porteous are all replaceable imo so if good offers came in I think we could end up a much better side if the money was all reinvested.

Boyle would be the one I’d be concerned about losing. No way we’re replacing him.

[superfurryhibby]

Doig, Nisbet and Porteous are all replaceable imo so if good offers came in I think we could end up a much better side if the money was all reinvested.

Boyle would be the one I’d be concerned about losing. No way we’re replacing him.

Not so sure that Nisbet's goals are all that readily replaceable, nor will it be easy to find a left back that can reproduce the form of Doig. Porteous is the most expendable of our assets. That said , for all his areas for improvement, he's still been a big part of this season's form

I agree about Boyle, he's a one off as far as the SPFL goes. A wide player who scores goals and drives the team on like he does. I'll be gutted if he leaves.

[badabing67]

I thought it would be to replace Ross Barkley who will be going back to Chelsea?

Good point

[MrRobot]

Doig, Nisbet and Porteous are all replaceable imo so if good offers came in I think we could end up a much better side if the money was all reinvested.

Boyle would be the one I’d be concerned about losing. No way we’re replacing him.

I think Doig will be pretty hard to replace too.

[04Sauzee]

Hearts are going to be making some WOW signings according to ITK dazajmbo (also has them signing Campbell who was at Motherwell)

dazajmbo
dazajmbo
Posted 4 hours ago
Won't divulge any names at the moment as all at different stages, and the criticism will be unfair if we don't get a few of them. Definitely upgrading, and exciting options. One in particular is/was playing at the highest level in the UK last season. Not sure if it's possible, but if it happens, then WOW.

[GreyJammies]

Hearts are going to be making some WOW signings according to ITK dazajmbo (also has them signing Campbell who was at Motherwell)

dazajmbo
dazajmbo
Posted 4 hours ago
Won't divulge any names at the moment as all at different stages, and the criticism will be unfair if we don't get a few of them. Definitely upgrading, and exciting options. One in particular is/was playing at the highest level in the UK last season. Not sure if it's possible, but if it happens, then WOW.

It's Bojo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOivzoRc0I8

[weecounty hibby]

Hearts are going to be making some WOW signings according to ITK dazajmbo (also has them signing Campbell who was at Motherwell)

dazajmbo
dazajmbo
Posted 4 hours ago
Won't divulge any names at the moment as all at different stages, and the criticism will be unfair if we don't get a few of them. Definitely upgrading, and exciting options. One in particular is/was playing at the highest level in the UK last season. Not sure if it's possible, but if it happens, then WOW.
He has never ever ever been right with any of his predictions. Ever. But the muppets over there hang on his every word he is the Prince of the eejits

[04Sauzee]

He has never ever ever been right with any of his predictions. Ever. But the muppets over there hang on his every word he is the Prince of the eejits

It's brilliant 😅 I remember his last season's predictions. Hickey to Man City done deal but being loaned back to Hearts

[JimBHibees]

Hearts are going to be making some WOW signings according to ITK dazajmbo (also has them signing Campbell who was at Motherwell)

dazajmbo
dazajmbo
Posted 4 hours ago
Won't divulge any names at the moment as all at different stages, and the criticism will be unfair if we don't get a few of them. Definitely upgrading, and exciting options. One in particular is/was playing at the highest level in the UK last season. Not sure if it's possible, but if it happens, then WOW.

Sounds like bull to keep the fans interested in cup final week

[Billy Whizz]

Hearts are going to be making some WOW signings according to ITK dazajmbo (also has them signing Campbell who was at Motherwell)

dazajmbo
dazajmbo
Posted 4 hours ago
Won't divulge any names at the moment as all at different stages, and the criticism will be unfair if we don't get a few of them. Definitely upgrading, and exciting options. One in particular is/was playing at the highest level in the UK last season. Not sure if it's possible, but if it happens, then WOW.

Highest level in the U.K, is that someone from Shetland

[Broken Gnome]

Hearts are going to be making some WOW signings according to ITK dazajmbo (also has them signing Campbell who was at Motherwell)

dazajmbo
dazajmbo
Posted 4 hours ago
Won't divulge any names at the moment as all at different stages, and the criticism will be unfair if we don't get a few of them. Definitely upgrading, and exciting options. One in particular is/was playing at the highest level in the UK last season. Not sure if it's possible, but if it happens, then WOW.

Champagne at the ready. Get the bets on - sounds like this should be Premiership top two next year rather than merely this season's stick-on top four prediction.

Looking forward to the top-level signing going elsewhere after they're astonished to realise that they were actually 10k a week off.

[HoboHarry]

Highest level in the U.K, is that someone from Shetland
Mountain goat herder from the top of Ben Nevis more likely.....

[Iain G]

Highest level in the U.K, is that someone from Shetland

Gonna sign the entire Brora first team, clearly a step up and they need someone to take over painting and decorating duties from Ian Black 🤣

[Aldo]

Hearts are going to be making some WOW signings according to ITK dazajmbo (also has them signing Campbell who was at Motherwell)

dazajmbo
dazajmbo
Posted 4 hours ago
Won't divulge any names at the moment as all at different stages, and the criticism will be unfair if we don't get a few of them. Definitely upgrading, and exciting options. One in particular is/was playing at the highest level in the UK last season. Not sure if it's possible, but if it happens, then WOW.

WOW indeed. Queen Anne must be at it then?? Harry Kane did say he wasn’t staying at Spurs for the rest of his career!


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[Unseen work]

Hearts are going to be making some WOW signings according to ITK dazajmbo (also has them signing Campbell who was at Motherwell)

dazajmbo
dazajmbo
Posted 4 hours ago
Won't divulge any names at the moment as all at different stages, and the criticism will be unfair if we don't get a few of them. Definitely upgrading, and exciting options. One in particular is/was playing at the highest level in the UK last season. Not sure if it's possible, but if it happens, then WOW.

I love these vague ITK posts.

Is/was playing at the highest level? So they’re signing ex Liverpool midfielder and premiership start Charlie Adam.

[HendoDelivered]

Jacko preferring to stay at Hibs than go to Aberdeen, if he decides to stay in Scotland according to the Edinburgh evening news.

[Jones28]

Has anything dazajambo predicted ever come true? Has he still got that champagne ready?

[Magpie]

Has anything dazajambo predicted ever come true? Has he still got that champagne ready?

I think he might be a Hibs fan at the wind up.

[jacomo]

Not so sure that Nisbet's goals are all that readily replaceable, nor will it be easy to find a left back that can reproduce the form of Doig. Porteous is the most expendable of our assets. That said , for all his areas for improvement, he's still been a big part of this season's form

I agree about Boyle, he's a one off as far as the SPFL goes. A wide player who scores goals and drives the team on like he does. I'll be gutted if he leaves.


All 4 will be very difficult to replace.

Find it difficult to understand why so many fans seem keen on selling them.

[badabing67]

All 4 will be very difficult to replace.

Find it difficult to understand why so many fans seem keen on selling them.

Exactly we should be keeping what we've got, the majority squad are in contract, we should be looking to extend the ones with a year left. If we can do that and get 3-5 quality signings in the summer window we are in a good position from the start of next season.

[Onceinawhile]

Daily record reporting that AC Milan are interested in Doig

Would instantly become ac milan's best ever left sided defender. Can't think of anyone else at all.

[Mr. Wonderful]

I love these vague ITK posts.

Is/was playing at the highest level? So they’re signing ex Liverpool midfielder and premiership start Charlie Adam.

Tbf there's a good few on ere too

[Unseen work]

Jamie McCart
Jason Kerr
Alan Campbell

Scott Allan back to full fitness.

Let’s try make it happen.

After today I wouldn’t be surprised to see us without

Marciano
Porteous
Doig
Boyle
Irvine
Nisbet

[A Hi-Bee]

Jamie McCart
Jason Kerr
Alan Campbell

Scott Allan back to full fitness.

Let’s try make it happen.

After today I wouldn’t be surprised to see us without

Marciano
Porteous
Doig
Boyle
Irvine
Nisbet

After today let them go, and good luck to them
We can use the money to build a real team that will turn up in the bigger games and have a right go. It dont matter so much getting beat if the team have tried and just lost to a better side we dont have that in the games we have given away.

[Tambo]

Definitely need more attacking options next season.

McKay is a start but we also need a fully fit on form Scott Allan like he was not to long ago pitching in with goal said aswell or a new creative attacking player.

[GloryGlory]

After today let them go, and good luck to them
We can use the money to build a real team that will turn up in the bigger games and have a right go. It dont matter so much getting beat if the team have tried and just lost to a better side we dont have that in the games we have given away.

I think I'm with you on letting a few players go if we get decent offers for them . As long as we use the money to reinvigorate the team and squad.

Over to you, Mr Gordon.

[GloryGlory]

Would instantly become ac milan's best ever left sided defender. Can't think of anyone else at all.

Yeah. That Baresi was bang average, wasn't he? :greengrin

[madhatter]

Regan Hendry coming in?

[04Sauzee]

Regan Hendry coming in?

Something you have heard/read?

[madhatter]

Something you have heard/read?

Not really, thought he was out of contract and I'm sure he was mentioned in January. Might be mistaken.

[JohnM1875]

Something you have heard/read?

Edinburgh Live posted on twitter that the signing is 'incoming'

[matty_f]

Edinburgh Live posted on twitter that the signing is 'incoming'

Think it’s a fake Twitter page.

[JohnM1875]

Think it’s a fake Twitter page.

Haha what a bizarre rumour to make up eh? Should they not be setting their sights higher? Cummings to Spurs as Kane replacement.

[madhatter]

Think it’s a fake Twitter page.

I'm sure he was mentioned on here earlier this season. Probably rubbish but we definitely need changes in midfield. Need legs.

[Big_Franck]

It's probably an overreaction but after yesterday's pathetic performance, provided we got decent money for them there's not a single member of that squad that I'd be sad to lose.

Normally it's far from ideal to dismantle your side after finishing 3rd, but right now I'd sell Porteous, Doig and Nisbet. We'd get a fair amount for them and we could totally rebuild the squad with that.

[Unseen work]

I'm sure he was mentioned on here earlier this season. Probably rubbish but we definitely need changes in midfield. Need legs.

Hendry is a very good player on the ball, from what I’ve seen of him in the championship.

One thing he won’t bring to the midfield is legs and dig though.

He’s a creative left footed player who controls the game with his passing and seems to be at the centre of anything. Not a big fan of tracking back though or sticking to his position.

[Hibee Mac]

Without a doubt what we need in the first 11 is real character and drive. Scott Brown will bring that to Aberdeen but other than Daz and SDG who are on the bench we have no one.

The most alarming thing from this season has been our inability to come back from a game where we concede first, unless I'm wrong we've done it once all season. That's diabolical.

Without addressing this there's no chance we'll finish 3rd next season IMO. With Hearts back in the league and the Dons strengthening we'll struggle in those games with this side, as much as I hate to say it it's true.

Thinking back to the Stubbs side and the same team under Lennon, it felt like we came back from going behind all the time. We had our off days but the team had something about it which this current team has none of.

[brog]

Without a doubt what we need in the first 11 is real character and drive. Scott Brown will bring that to Aberdeen but other than Daz and SDG who are on the bench we have no one.

The most alarming thing from this season has been our inability to come back from a game where we concede first, unless I'm wrong we've done it once all season. That's diabolical.

Without addressing this there's no chance we'll finish 3rd next season IMO. With Hearts back in the league and the Dons strengthening we'll struggle in those games with this side, as much as I hate to say it it's true.

Thinking back to the Stubbs side and the same team under Lennon, it felt like we came back from going behind all the time. We had our off days but the team had something about it which this current team has none of.


You're correct, we did it only once in the League but 2 or 3 times in LC IIRC. On the plus side we never lost a game in which we took the lead which is why the 1st goal was so important yesterday.

[CMurdoch]

Without a doubt what we need in the first 11 is real character and drive. Scott Brown will bring that to Aberdeen but other than Daz and SDG who are on the bench we have no one.

The most alarming thing from this season has been our inability to come back from a game where we concede first, unless I'm wrong we've done it once all season. That's diabolical.

Without addressing this there's no chance we'll finish 3rd next season IMO. With Hearts back in the league and the Dons strengthening we'll struggle in those games with this side, as much as I hate to say it it's true.

Thinking back to the Stubbs side and the same team under Lennon, it felt like we came back from going behind all the time. We had our off days but the team had something about it which this current team has none of.

That something in your last sentence was called John McGinn and once Lennon didn't have him he didn't have it anymore.
So basically we are missing a multi million pound midfield powerhouse.

[Mr. Wonderful]

That something in your last sentence was called John McGinn and once Lennon didn't have him he didn't have it anymore.
So basically we are missing a multi million pound midfield powerhouse.

It's true but I'd say we miss a player with his attitude to life and winning mentality first of all without mentioning his ability. We could have a player with the ability of, say, Newell but with the attitude of Mcginn.

Where John goes success tends to follow and that's not just because he's got great ability it's also because he rubs off on all his team mates.

[truehibernian]

It's true but I'd say we miss a player with his attitude to life and winning mentality first of all without mentioning his ability. We could have a player with the ability of, say, Newell but with the attitude of Mcginn.

Where John goes success tends to follow and that's not just because he's got great ability it's also because he rubs off on all his team mates.

We may not find a McGinn, but I'm sure as hell wanting Jack Ross to stop signing 'safe' midfielders' and get a couple in who are creative and can make/score goals. Next season I want much more in the way of creativity. None of the present midfielders give us that.

[CockneyRebel]

It's true but I'd say we miss a player with his attitude to life and winning mentality first of all without mentioning his ability. We could have a player with the ability of, say, Newell but with the attitude of Mcginn.

Where John goes success tends to follow and that's not just because he's got great ability it's also because he rubs off on all his team mates.



Oooh matron!

[Unseen work]

Been told we’re after Devante Cole, out of contract now.

[JohnM1875]

Been told we’re after Devante Cole, out of contract now.

Reliable source?

Quite like what I've seen of him so far. Definitely think he's a better option than JET who just signed for the sheep.

If we can get Cole in and Leigh back to add to Doidge and Gullan it would be a start. Assuming Nisbet will be off.

[04Sauzee]

Been told we’re after Devante Cole, out of contract now.

Had a great season and always looked lively. I'm sure he's 26 now and think this has been his best season maybe just a slow burner?

[Unseen work]

Reliable source?

Quite like what I've seen of him so far. Definitely think he's a better option than JET who just signed for the sheep.

If we can get Cole in and Leigh back to add to Doidge and Gullan it would be a start. Assuming Nisbet will be off.

I’m not going to make out it’s 100% certain but he’s certainly been correct in the past but like some others obviously don’t quite pan out.

He seemed confident though that we were interested and had made this known to the player.

Seems the type of player Ross would go for too imo which is part of the reason I’m positing it.

Physical, fast, a goal scorer and will be a cheap option with potential to sell later and knows the league. Plenty growth yet in Cole and he would be really good competition for our strikers.

[JohnM1875]

I’m not going to make out it’s 100% certain but he’s certainly been correct in the past but like some others obviously don’t quite pan out.

He seemed confident though that we were interested and had made this known to the player.

Seems the type of player Ross would go for too imo which is part of the reason I’m positing it.

Physical, fast, a goal scorer and will be a cheap option with potential to sell later and knows the league. Plenty growth yet in Cole and he would be really good competition for our strikers.

Totally agree.

Cheers for passing the info on regardless of whether the transfer pans out or not.

Post season is always so dull and transfer rumours are the main source of excitement.

[SaulGoodman]

Have we signed Griffiths yet?

[Unseen work]

https://www.afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/45620-summer-2021/page/86/#comments

Aberdeen’s ITK poster reckons they’re signing Irvine.

[JimBHibees]

Been told we’re after Devante Cole, out of contract now.

Think he has been very good this season and would be happy if we signed him.

[hibee-boys]

https://www.afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/45620-summer-2021/page/86/#comments

Aberdeen’s ITK poster reckons they’re signing Irvine.

Wouldn’t bother me one bit, really don’t see what he offers. He had a decent game up at Aberdeen but other than that he hasn’t been a stand out for me.

[JohnM1875]

Wouldn’t bother me one bit, really don’t see what he offers. He had a decent game up at Aberdeen but other than that he hasn’t been a stand out for me.

I'm kinda in the same boat as well. Was really excited when we signed him and think he's done okay, but that's it really.

I wouldn't be breaking the bank to make him one of our higher earners to stay.

[Unseen work]

Wouldn’t bother me one bit, really don’t see what he offers. He had a decent game up at Aberdeen but other than that he hasn’t been a stand out for me.

Personally I think he’s a really good player who has had a dip in for
due to being played left mid and fitness catching up on him.

If he played as part of a central 2, box to box and with a full pre season in him he’d be fantastic Imo.

[Bostonhibby]

I'm kinda in the same boat as well. Was really excited when we signed him and think he's done okay, but that's it really.

I wouldn't be breaking the bank to make him one of our higher earners to stay.Same here, we need to rethink the whole midfield and get them chipping in with a goal or two as a minimum.

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[Heisenberg]

https://www.afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/45620-summer-2021/page/86/#comments

Aberdeen’s ITK poster reckons they’re signing Irvine.

If he’s ****ed us about this long to then go and sign for Aberdeen I’d be rather disappointed.

[S4uzee]

Personally I think he’s a really good player who has had a dip in for
due to being played left mid and fitness catching up on him.

If he played as part of a central 2, box to box and with a full pre season in him he’d be fantastic Imo.

I know I mean what manager would play a right footed CM with little pace left midfield in a cup final?

[Michael]

Irvine's a decent player, but if he's going to Aberdeen over us then he'll probably be one of their highest earners. I don't think I'd stretch budget that much for him.

[bingo70]

Wouldn’t bother me one bit, really don’t see what he offers. He had a decent game up at Aberdeen but other than that he hasn’t been a stand out for me.

I think there was an upturn in the teams performance and balance when he joined. A lot of games seem to pass him by though.

If he stays then great, he’s showed enough in glimpses he has something about him.

If he goes I don’t care.

I wouldn’t break the bank tk keep him.

From a PR perspective, it wouldn’t be a great look for him to join Aberdeen now

[Stuart93]

https://www.afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/45620-summer-2021/page/86/#comments

Aberdeen’s ITK poster reckons they’re signing Irvine.

Meh. Started off well for us but faded badly. Not sure how I’d feel about him going to sign for them.

In saying that a decent preseason for him could make all the difference.

Guess I’d be a bit pissed off if we’ve gave him a chance to kick start his career only for him to go and sign for Aberdeen. Still reckon we could do better

[Stokesy's on fire]

https://www.afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/45620-summer-2021/page/86/#comments

Aberdeen’s ITK poster reckons they’re signing Irvine.

They are the most deluded fans going ignore those weirdos

[JimBHibees]

Personally I think he’s a really good player who has had a dip in for
due to being played left mid and fitness catching up on him.

If he played as part of a central 2, box to box and with a full pre season in him he’d be fantastic Imo.

Kind of agree would be glad if he signed. Think he will be excellent after a preseason

[Stuart93]

Personally I think he’s a really good player who has had a dip in for
due to being played left mid and fitness catching up on him.

If he played as part of a central 2, box to box and with a full pre season in him he’d be fantastic Imo.

It’s strange that JR continues to play midfielders out on the left to be honest. Has done it with magennis and done it with Irvine a few times. They’re both quite clearly CM’s.

[Stuart93]

I actually reckon we’ll see a big change over the summer. I think those who’ve been linked with moves away will go (Boyle, Nisbet, Porteous & Doig) and I’m not sure if irvine will sign a new contract.

Don’t necessarily see the above as being a big problem because I trust JR to replace them. Maybe only Boyle I’d have reservations about because most of our good play goes through him.

Could be an exciting summer hopefully

[BegbieHSC]

It’d be outrageous if we let Aberdeen get Irvine. Absolutely outrageous.

Significantly more embarrassing than the Ojo, McCrorie debacles, given we already have him.

Hopefully we see some positive moves this week. Signing Griffiths and tying Irvine down long term would certainly help lift the mood amongst fans, which is depressingly low.

[madhatter]

It’d be outrageous if we let Aberdeen get Irvine. Absolutely outrageous.

Significantly more embarrassing than the Ojo, McCrorie debacles, given we already have him.

Hopefully we see some positive moves this week. Signing Griffiths and tying Irvine down long term would certainly help lift the mood amongst fans, which is depressingly low.

Has Irvine done much for us?

I'd rather sign players that will definitely improve us. Not sign them to stop Aberdeen getting them.

Same goes for Griffiths. What one would be getting and how much is it costing?

Irvine has been pretty average. Some glimmers of ability now and then but at other times completely anonymous.

Really don't think there is a huge amount between Irvine, Hallberg, Mallan, Magennis and Newell. Tidy enough players each with their pluses but very little drive between them.

[Unseen work]

I agree about Irvine going to Aberdeen, would be awful for that club for someone like Irvine, who we clearly want and have given an opportunity to get back into football, leave us for our biggest competition for 3rd.

I know some people don’t rate him but there’s no coincidence Imo our form and performances of those around him has vastly improved since he joined

[Stuart93]

It’d be outrageous if we let Aberdeen get Irvine. Absolutely outrageous.

Significantly more embarrassing than the Ojo, McCrorie debacles, given we already have him.

Hopefully we see some positive moves this week. Signing Griffiths and tying Irvine down long term would certainly help lift the mood amongst fans, which is depressingly low.

It would probably be a bit ****ty but your post is a bit OTT imo

If we’d lost someone like doidge or nisbet to them then fair enough but I’m not sure Irvine has the quality to warrant such an outburst. He’s a decent player but there’s better out there that we could probably afford.

[Magpie]

I be very surprised if Irvine chooses Aberdeen over us. I think he will sign a new deal with us in the next week or two.

[Hibee Mac]

Irvine has made a difference since joining and looks one of our most effective midfielder, if not the most effective.

All with no pre-season and a long time with little to no competitive football. I feel like that gets overlooked.

I think he's a stick on to have a great season next year with a pre-season behind him so would be a shocker to lose him to the Dons.

[easty]

I think Irvine will stay, and I’m glad. A very good player for the SPL.

We have massive issues in getting the balance right in the middle of the park, but Irvine can definitely be a key part of a strong midfield.

[Unseen work]

With it being confirmed now that Hamilton and Killie are relegated is there anyone you’d like to see us go for from there?

I know some have mentioned Kiltie a few times but over personally never seen it.

Killie - Their best players to me have always been Lafferty, Burke, Dicker and Power - who are all too old and past the point of us signing them now I imagine.

Hamilton - Odoffin got a lot of praise but I imagine he’s too similar to Gogic. Jamie Hamilton gets a lot of praise but looks 10x as rash as Porteous. Scott McMann was linked with us, is he good enough? Lewis Smith and Reegan Mimnaugh are 2 other I’ve heard are good prospects

[Greenbeard]

Irvine has made a difference since joining and looks one of our most effective midfielder, if not the most effective.

All with no pre-season and a long time with little to no competitive football. I feel like that gets overlooked.

I think he's a stick on to have a great season next year with a pre-season behind him so would be a shocker to lose him to the Dons.
Can't agree with that, at least not overall. Irvine in his first few games did seem to make a difference, and given he had had so little football, there was great anticipation about how he would improve with more game time. Sadly, he has regressed. And I don't buy all this "lack of pre-season" reason which continues to be given for him and Magennis. A few months back the reason given was that they weren't match fit. So which is it?
Irvine also has missed three or four gilt-edged opportunities to score over the last few weeks. I will not lose sleep if he isn't here next season. In fact, he's welcome to head to the Sheepsters if we can have Ferguson in a swap/fee type deal. He is the sort of feisty midfielder we need. Goga aside, we have a plethora of pussy-footing footballers. We need some, but we also desperately need a feisty buzz-bomb or two. Come back Stephane Omeonga.

[SaulGoodman]

. Come back Stephane Omeonga.

Has to be one of the most overrated players in Hibs recent history :duck:

[oneone73]

Can't agree with that, at least not overall. Irvine in his first few games did seem to make a difference, and given he had had so little football, there was great anticipation about how he would improve with more game time. Sadly, he has regressed. And I don't buy all this "lack of pre-season" reason which continues to be given for him and Magennis. A few months back the reason given was that they weren't match fit. So which is it?
Irvine also has missed three or four gilt-edged opportunities to score over the last few weeks. I will not lose sleep if he isn't here next season. In fact, he's welcome to head to the Sheepsters if we can have Ferguson in a swap/fee type deal. He is the sort of feisty midfielder we need. Goga aside, we have a plethora of pussy-footing footballers. We need some, but we also desperately need a feisty buzz-bomb or two. Come back Stephane Omeonga.

Irvine isn't our player from the end of the month, so we can hardly use him as leverage in any deals.

[Jones28]

It’d be outrageous if we let Aberdeen get Irvine. Absolutely outrageous.

Significantly more embarrassing than the Ojo, McCrorie debacles, given we already have him.

Hopefully we see some positive moves this week. Signing Griffiths and tying Irvine down long term would certainly help lift the mood amongst fans, which is depressingly low.

Irvine hasn't shown enough for us to be falling over ourselves offering him a deal IMO.

If he goes to Aberdeen because they offer him a better deal fine, for me there should be a ceiling on him that we don't break through.

[500miles]

With it being confirmed now that Hamilton and Killie are relegated is there anyone you’d like to see us go for from there?

I know some have mentioned Kiltie a few times but over personally never seen it.

Killie - Their best players to me have always been Lafferty, Burke, Dicker and Power - who are all too old and past the point of us signing them now I imagine.

Hamilton - Odoffin got a lot of praise but I imagine he’s too similar to Gogic. Jamie Hamilton gets a lot of praise but looks 10x as rash as Porteous. Scott McMann was linked with us, is he good enough? Lewis Smith and Reegan Mimnaugh are 2 other I’ve heard are good prospects

Kiltie is a good player, wasted at Kilmarnock. Scott Martin will have offers from top level teams - it's no coincidence that his injury coincided with Hamilton’s relegation.

[500miles]

It’s strange that JR continues to play midfielders out on the left to be honest. Has done it with magennis and done it with Irvine a few times. They’re both quite clearly CM’s.

It's not that strange seeing that our first signing has been a left winger. He's obviously aware that it's a weakness for us.

[makaveli1875]

Has to be one of the most overrated players in Hibs recent history :duck:

Over rated but still 20 times better than Irvine or Newell to be fair

[AgentDaleCooper]

Irvine was absolutely key in us getting 3rd place IMO.

[Callum_62]

Over rated but still 20 times better than Irvine or Newell to be fairLol. Absolutely no chance

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[SaulGoodman]

Over rated but still 20 times better than Irvine or Newell to be fair

Because he played some Hibs songs on a piano or smirked at Scott brown that one time?