Summer 2021-22 transfer thread

[superfurryhibby]

Im not convinced anybody will bid what we want for Nisbet.

We have that modern day conundrum of a player who probably wants a move and a club who want the best deal possible for themselves. What would you reckon HIbs would expect for him?

Personally, I'm not convinced that Nisbet would be effective in the English championship. His all round play and dynamism would need upped a few levels. The goal scoring instinct is there though.

[heretoday]

Bring him home

Yes and the cumdog too! Time for some fun at ER!

[bingo70]

We have that modern day conundrum of a player who probably wants a move and a club who want the best deal possible for themselves. What would you reckon HIbs would expect for him?

Personally, I'm not convinced that Nisbet would be effective in the English championship. His all round play and dynamism would need upped a few levels. The goal scoring instinct is there though.

I think Hibs are looking to close to £3m for him based entirely on speculation In January.

I’m not as convinced by him as many and although there’s times he looks class there’s a lot of games that pass him by.

This is maybe the cup final talking but I wouldn’t be bothered in the slightest if he’s here next season, especially if we are getting upwards of £2.5m for him.

[Alex Trager]

I think Hibs are looking to close to £3m for him based entirely on speculation In January.

I’m not as convinced by him as many and although there’s times he looks class there’s a lot of games that pass him by.

This is maybe the cup final talking but I wouldn’t be bothered in the slightest if he’s here next season, especially if we are getting upwards of £2.5m for him.

He scored a lot of goals this season tbf mate. That’s his job

[HibbyAndy]

I think Hibs are looking to close to £3m for him based entirely on speculation In January.

I’m not as convinced by him as many and although there’s times he looks class there’s a lot of games that pass him by.

This is maybe the cup final talking but I wouldn’t be bothered in the slightest if he’s here next season, especially if we are getting upwards of £2.5m for him.

This is where i am

[bingo70]

He scored a lot of goals this season tbf mate. That’s his job

I know.

Just my opinion though.

If I’m a scout, and I’m not, I’m not watching him for 6 months last season snd reporting back that he’s a £3m player. As you say though, he’s scored the goals so others who know better than me may disagree, I’m just not convinced we will get any big offers for him.

[Smartie]

I think Hibs are looking to close to £3m for him based entirely on speculation In January.

I’m not as convinced by him as many and although there’s times he looks class there’s a lot of games that pass him by.

This is maybe the cup final talking but I wouldn’t be bothered in the slightest if he’s here next season, especially if we are getting upwards of £2.5m for him.

For a player who has scored a lot of goals for us in a team that has - on paper - done pretty well, I'm strangely struggling to take to him.

There's just a sense of the attitude problem about him from me.

We should be able to get a reasonable amount for him based on the goals he's scored and potential, and invested properly I'm convinced we'd be better off.

He's been a successful signing but he can't play up front on his own, we struggle a bit to find a formation that allows us to play him and Doidge together and I prefer Doidge every day of the week.

Can't quite put my finger on it.

FWIW - as good a player as Griffiths is, I think there's a whiff of trouble about him too. It should be a "no brainer" that we sign him based on how well he did for us before and the natural ability he has, but he's had more than a few problems at Celtic and I'd be concerned he might have more of the same with us.

[bingo70]

For a player who has scored a lot of goals for us in a team that has - on paper - done pretty well, I'm strangely struggling to take to him.

There's just a sense of the attitude problem about him from me.

We should be able to get a reasonable amount for him based on the goals he's scored and potential, and invested properly I'm convinced we'd be better off.

He's been a successful signing but he can't play up front on his own, we struggle a bit to find a formation that allows us to play him and Doidge together and I prefer Doidge every day of the week.

Can't quite put my finger on it.

FWIW - as good a player as Griffiths is, I think there's a whiff of trouble about him too. It should be a "no brainer" that we sign him based on how well he did for us before and the natural ability he has, but he's had more than a few problems at Celtic and I'd be concerned he might have more of the same with us.

Regarding the last paragraph i suspect Ross may think similar.

He strikes me as someone that’s a student of the game and wants good professionals in the changing room who want to learn. That may be Griffiths but I don’t think that’s the perception of him.

I think he may have concerns about him being a bit of a distraction to the group.

We appear to be targeting the Scottish market mainly though and there isn’t many other obvious candidates apart from Griffiths so he might decide he’s worth the risk.

[lucky]

Nesbit is an international striker who has scored goals at every level he’s played at. Hibs will struggle to replace him when he goes but LG could fill the gap but only if he’s physically and mentally fit

[bingo70]

Nesbit is an international striker who has scored goals at every level he’s played at. Hibs will struggle to replace him when he goes but LG could fill the gap but only if he’s physically and mentally fit

Not international level he’s not 😜

If he starts to score international goals against semi decent sides I’ll change my mind as clubs will take punts based on that.

[JimBHibees]

Regarding the last paragraph i suspect Ross may think similar.

He strikes me as someone that’s a student of the game and wants good professionals in the changing room who want to learn. That may be Griffiths but I don’t think that’s the perception of him.

I think he may have concerns about him being a bit of a distraction to the group.

We appear to be targeting the Scottish market mainly though and there isn’t many other obvious candidates apart from Griffiths so he might decide he’s worth the risk.

The bigger risk may be not signing him and he rips it up elsewhere in the league such as Aberdeen. Would assume Brown will be trying to get him there.

[Spudster]

FWIW - as good a player as Griffiths is, I think there's a whiff of trouble about him too. It should be a "no brainer" that we sign him based on how well he did for us before and the natural ability he has, but he's had more than a few problems at Celtic and I'd be concerned he might have more of the same with us.
This is exactly why Aberdeen aren't interested in him. Plus fitness concerns

[Jim44]

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I knew Celtic were at a Crossroads but I didn’t think they would go to Crossroads to get their new manager. One for the oldies. :greengrin

[bingo70]

The bigger risk may be not signing him and he rips it up elsewhere in the league such as Aberdeen. Would assume Brown will be trying to get him there.

Yeah I don’t disagree with that. I’m just not convinced Ross will see it that way.

I still think Griffiths will join Dundee next season. I think he’ll want to go somewhere he will be loved by his manager and McPake will give him that. Suspect they’ll spend a bit as well this summer.

[SMAXXA]

This is exactly why Aberdeen aren't interested in him. Plus fitness concerns

Based on what? Aberdeen would take him in a second and still would despite glass comments about him only leaving to go to Hibs

[Col2]

Fit and focused and LG is the best striker in Scotland.

If he signed, fast forward a year....would anyone even blink at him scoring over 30 goals for us?

Comparison to Nisbet are unfair. LG is miles ahead on experience, goal scoring record and big game goals. But Nisbet is young and has it in front of him. He will do well to achieve what LG has but he might better it who knows?

Total no brainer. Get him signed and watch the excitement for next season build very quickly.

[Gmack7]

Fit and focused and LG is the best striker in Scotland.

If he signed, fast forward a year....would anyone even blink at him scoring over 30 goals for us?

Comparison to Nisbet are unfair. LG is miles ahead on experience, goal scoring record and big game goals. But Nisbet is young and has it in front of him. He will do well to achieve what LG has but he might better it who knows?

Total no brainer. Get him signed and watch the excitement for next season build very quickly.
It's the type of signing that could push ST sales again after the dissapointment of last weekend. Get it done Hibs

[Crab apple]

A fit and healthy LG would be a great signing. Loves a goal against the ****bos too.

[bingo70]

It's the type of signing that could push ST sales again after the dissapointment of last weekend. Get it done Hibs

It’s also the sort of signing that I could personally see us discussing ina years time that it didn’t really work out as we’d hoped.

GoC and Riordan second spells maybe comparable?

From memory I think both had decent enough individual stats but weren’t in great sides?

I’m not against Griffiths signing, I totally get every argument for him signing. I don’t think Ross will though and I sort of get why not.

[3pm]

It’s also the sort of signing that I could personally see us discussing ina years time that it didn’t really work out as we’d hoped.

GoC and Riordan second spells maybe comparable?

From memory I think both had decent enough individual stats but weren’t in great sides?

I’m not against Griffiths signing, I totally get every argument for him signing. I don’t think Ross will though and I sort of get why not.

If Jack's reasons are the same as yours though...

[Iain G]

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I knew Celtic were at a Crossroads but I didn’t think they would go to Crossroads to get their new manager. One for the oldies. :greengrin

Isn't that Benny Factor?

[Bostonhibby]

Isn't that Benny Factor?The key to this one is whether or not Miss Diane will come as his assistant. Useless without her but will celtc pay?

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[Rumble de Thump]

The fitness Leigh has lacked this season has been match fitness.

[Stuart93]

It’s also the sort of signing that I could personally see us discussing ina years time that it didn’t really work out as we’d hoped.

GoC and Riordan second spells maybe comparable?

From memory I think both had decent enough individual stats but weren’t in great sides?

I’m not against Griffiths signing, I totally get every argument for him signing. I don’t think Ross will though and I sort of get why not.

Maybe a change of scenery and circumstances is what LG’s needing to kick start his career

Is still a risk for us as we really need him to hit the ground running but if he gets fit again he’d score a barrel load

[500miles]

Murphy
Boyle
Potentially Magennis when he gets going

Murphy and Boyle can certainly isolate a defender and go past them. I'm talking about when we're still building the attack. McGinn used to do it by getting his body in the way and rolling or bumping the opposite midfielder, and carry the ball from there. Slivka could do it a bit too. It's part of the reason we lose goals from turnover of possession just inside our own half - we get forced into panicked passes when we're pressed.

[hibee-boys]

I ask myself, is gambling on Griffith's fitness and well being any riskier, especially considering the potential reward, than offering contracts to guys recovering from serious injury?

My conclusion is that we should be getting him signed up.

I think that the boost in season ticket sales, and likely additional walk ups, would cover most of his wages.

[Unseen work]

Personally I don’t think it’s a risk signing Griffiths at all.

Everytime I’ve seen him this season he’s looked a massive threat and fit enough, despite having not played for a lengthy period between each game

He’s kept his head down and other than the fitness issues we hear about there’s not been much else said about him. I can’t help but think Celtic/Lennon chucked him under the bus a bit, they seemed to change their mind every week or so if he was fit enough.

Leigh would be an outstanding signing.

[Feed McGraw]

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I knew Celtic were at a Crossroads but I didn’t think they would go to Crossroads to get their new manager. One for the oldies. :greengrin Oi do loikes Miss Diane Oi do :greengrin.

[Smartie]

Personally I don’t think it’s a risk signing Griffiths at all.

Everytime I’ve seen him this season he’s looked a massive threat and fit enough, despite having not played for a lengthy period between each game

He’s kept his head down and other than the fitness issues we hear about there’s not been much else said about him. I can’t help but think Celtic/Lennon chucked him under the bus a bit, they seemed to change their mind every week or so if he was fit enough.

Leigh would be an outstanding signing.

You'd have to think you'd have more chances taking on a player with his ability and straightening him out a bit than taking on a lovely lad with a great attitude and much less ability and trying to get them to improve.

Looking at how little he's played and scored for Celtic in recent seasons though when they have really needed him, I can't accept that his signing would be anything other than a risky one, especially as he'd surely come straight in as one of our top earners.

[badabing67]

Personally I don’t think it’s a risk signing Griffiths at all.

Everytime I’ve seen him this season he’s looked a massive threat and fit enough, despite having not played for a lengthy period between each game

He’s kept his head down and other than the fitness issues we hear about there’s not been much else said about him. I can’t help but think Celtic/Lennon chucked him under the bus a bit, they seemed to change their mind every week or so if he was fit enough.

Leigh would be an outstanding signing.

I agree. I also think being excluded from the Euro's squad has hurt, and I think he will want to put it right from a personal prospective. He will need to be at a club where he can get regular 1st team minutes to get back in the international fold.

[Spudster]

Based on what? Aberdeen would take him in a second and still would despite glass comments about him only leaving to go to Hibs

Aberdeen are not interested in him at all.

[jeffers]

Really hope we sign LG. I have heard from a few folk that his diet is shocking, but never that he’s a disruptive influence around a team environment. Still one of the best strikers I’ve seen in a Hibs jersey. I dream of him up front, Scott Allan picking him out with defence splitting passes.....

[Hibee Mac]

Stokes was anything but a great professional but look at the performance he put in when it mattered most in 2016. The guy was almost unplayable in that cup final.

It's part and parcel of a manager's job to take maverick types and continue to make the dressing room work.

I cant help but feel if you have a team filled with 7/10 great professional types you'll do well in the league over 30/40 odd games but you might be lacking that spark that someone like Griffiths/Stokes can bring when you need it.

[Stuart93]

Stokes was anything but a great professional but look at the performance he put in when it mattered most in 2016. The guy was almost unplayable in that cup final.

It's part and parcel of a manager's job to take maverick types and continue to make the dressing room work.

I cant help but feel if you have a team filled with 7/10 great professional types you'll do well in the league over 30/40 odd games but you might be lacking that spark that someone like Griffiths/Stokes can bring when you need it.

I’d agree with that.

Reckon the teams lacking a wee bit personality. Someone with a bit swagger who believes they’re the best player on the park whenever they play.

[04Sauzee]

Ajer to Newcastle?

Reports claim #NUFC have secured their first signing of the summer - and for just £6m.

https://t.co/IE6EL7p9mp https://t.co/dRypz4eEPV

[Nicho87]

Ajer to Newcastle?

Reports claim #NUFC have secured their first signing of the summer - and for just £6m.

https://t.co/IE6EL7p9mp https://t.co/dRypz4eEPV

He’s another one that plays for that lot so over rated

If he’s going for 6 million

Darren mcgregor must be worth 16 and he’s 36 years young

[147lothian]

LG is now out of contract with Celtic, but they have an option to extend it by a year, they are also reported to be interested in Kevin Nisbet, what does this mean? Will it be a drawn out process whereby we have to wait for them to appoint a manager before the horse trading begins? What is going on behind the scene?

[Mr. Wonderful]

LG is now out of contract with Celtic, but they have an option to extend it by a year, they are also reported to be interested in Kevin Nisbet, what does this mean? Will it be a drawn out process whereby we have to wait for them to appoint a manager before the horse trading begins? What is going on behind the scene?

Missed their deadline for the extension

[Col2]

Missed their deadline for the extension

Yes but nobody has told him he hasn’t got a future at Celtic given manager debacle. So I think this means Celtic can’t just automatically take up one year extension (which could have been a card to play to negotiate for Nisbet) but they can of course offer him a new contract.

Given EEN are usually in the know on this sort of stuff I would assume the noice from Hibs is that we have a decent chance in getting him.

[147lothian]

Missed their deadline for the extension


:aok: That means LG is free to sign and we don't have to deal with them regarding KN we can listen to any offers

[Jim44]

:aok: That means LG is free to sign and we don't have to deal with them regarding KN we can listen to any offers

With Lawwell off the scene there’s a chance that Celtic might make a respectable bid for Nisbet. As you say, they can’t use Griffiths as a lever now and they can’t afford another ‘M’Ginn’ carry on and lose him with a derisory bid. That’s if they really are after him in the first place.

[truehibernian]

With Lawwell off the scene there’s a chance that Celtic might make a respectable bid for Nisbet. As you say, they can’t use Griffiths as a lever now and they can’t afford another ‘M’Ginn’ carry on and lose him with a derisory bid. That’s if they really are after him in the first place.

We might also of course be interested in a couple of their players besides Leigh so Kevin would definitely come into the negotiations.

[Brightside]

We might also of course be interested in a couple of their players besides Leigh so Kevin would definitely come into the negotiations.

Or we may not be interested in Leigh at all.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Peevemor]

:hyper

What kept you?

[Haymaker]

What kept you?

On the beers last night for a friend's birthday.

[JohnMcM]

It’s good to be speculating about transfers again. How is this for speculation?

All the early gossip about interest in Boyle,Nisbet and Porteous can now be put to bed because the scouts had a third or fourth look at them in other games, including that f@@@@@@g cup final performance. Attention has now turned to Gogic and Macey.:greengrin

[Jim44]

I think I read a couple of articles recently saying that Griffiths hadn’t given up on getting a contract from Celtic and that he was eager to find out if the new manager might be interested. Personally, I think he has burned his boats at Parkhead and he should really try to salvage his career elsewhere.

[truehibernian]

Or we may not be interested in Leigh at all.

We are or Jack would never have hinted at it when asked in press conference- he went beyond the ‘can’t talk about another club’s player’ line.

[Greenbeard]

A fit and healthy LG would be a great signing. Loves a goal against the ****bos too.
Happiness and feeling welcomed and at home will contribute a lot to getting LG fully fit, sharp and back on top form.

[truehibernian]

Happiness and feeling welcomed and at home will contribute a lot to getting LG fully fit, sharp and back on top form.

I honestly don't think Leigh would want to leave Scotland which means we would be front runners to sign him.

I'd be taking a half-fit Leigh to the Euros if I'm honest. 20 minutes to go, needing a goal from either open play or set piece, he's a match winner.

I'm hopeful he'll be in the right green and white colours next season :agree:

[BegbieHSC]

If Griffiths signs, we might actually start selling season tickets again, given I’d be surprised if the sales since the cup final have hit 3 figures.


Make it happen, Hibs!!!

[SteveHFC]

:hyper

Is it time to bring back the gif thread. :hyper

[JimBHibees]

I honestly don't think Leigh would want to leave Scotland which means we would be front runners to sign him.

I'd be taking a half-fit Leigh to the Euros if I'm honest. 20 minutes to go, needing a goal from either open play or set piece, he's a match winner.

I'm hopeful he'll be in the right green and white colours next season :agree:

Agree think I would have took him also genuine big game player.

[04Sauzee]

Kyle Turner signs for Partick Thistle. Some Jambos were clambering for Hearts to sign him.

[truehibernian]

Kyle Turner signs for Partick Thistle. Some Jambos were clambering for Hearts to sign him.

Is that Tommy's lad ? Good player have to say, surprised at that move to be honest.

[04Sauzee]

Is that Tommy's lad ? Good player have to say, surprised at that move to be honest.

It is yes.
Only seen him the once early in the season when he looked fantastic against Hearts, not sure if that was a one of performance.

[Haymaker]

Is it time to bring back the gif thread. :hyper

Hopefully soon

[Onion]

:aok: That means LG is free to sign and we don't have to deal with them regarding KN we can listen to any offers

https://celtsarehere.com/player-swap-deal-discussed/

Someone needs to tell the Daily Ranger and these Celtic chumps. They're all wetting themselves at the thought of using Griffiths to attract Nesbit to Celtic :greengrin Did they not learn anything from the John McGinn cock-up ? They're not going to re-sign or extend Griffith's contract just to use him as some kind of pathetic bargaining chip. Nesbit might well go to Celtic, but it will be at the full market value, plus add ons :aok:

[Bostonhibby]

https://celtsarehere.com/player-swap-deal-discussed/

Someone needs to tell the Daily Ranger and these Celtic chumps. They're all wetting themselves at the thought of using Griffiths to attract Nesbit to Celtic :greengrin Did they not learn anything from the John McGinn cock-up ? They're not going to re-sign or extend Griffith's contract just to use him as some kind of pathetic bargaining chip. Nesbit might well go to Celtic, but it will be at the full market value, plus add ons :aok:Celtc will probably need to clear their transfer targets with Southampton anyway.

Maybe Southampton will fancy Nisbet and just cut out the middlemen [emoji6]

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[DetroitHibs]

Negotiate 1 million for Nisbet and Celtic pay Leigh's wages for 3 years.

[660]

Keep Nisbet and sign LG thanks

[bingo70]

Former Rangers huddy Joe Warrell going for £10m to either West Ham or Burnley.

Boy was hopeless at Rangers and a year (maybe 2?) in the championship he’s now worth £10m?

Shows how much Scottish clubs get shafted in the transfer market from English clubs.

[Hibiza]

Leigh is x5 the " player " of Kevin Nisbet. Obvious.

[BILLYHIBS]

Sergio Aguero joins Barca on a free transfer on a 2 year contract with an £86m release clause

Source: Eurosport

[MWHIBBIES]

Leigh is x5 the " player " of Kevin Nisbet. Obvious.

Maybe 4 years ago. Not recently.

[DetroitHibs]

Leigh and Doidge would be a pretty handy combo up front.

[Hibiza]

Ok , x 4 then .

[Stuart93]

Sergio Aguero joins Barca on a free transfer on a 2 year contract with an £86m release clause

Source: Eurosport

Not sure the point in the release. Wouldn’t go for that kind of money at his age.

Barcelona turning into quite the retirement home nowadays.

[MWHIBBIES]

Not sure the point in the release. Wouldn’t go for that kind of money at his age.

Barcelona turning into quite the retirement home nowadays.

Releases are mandatory in football contracts in Spain.

[Since90+2]

Not sure the point in the release. Wouldn’t go for that kind of money at his age.

Barcelona turning into quite the retirement home nowadays.

Aguerro even at 32 is still one of the best strikers in the world.

[CropleyWasGod]

Regan Hendry in talks with Ipswich.

[Stuart93]

Aguerro even at 32 is still one of the best strikers in the world.

Aye potentially but you’d expect a club like Barcelona to making signings for the future

Think messi’s pulled a few strings there

[CapitalGreen]

Regan Hendry in talks with Ipswich.

His older brother was at Ipswich before signing for us.

[CropleyWasGod]

His older brother was at Ipswich before signing for us.

That makes sense then :)

[ScottB]

Happy to be proven wrong, but breaking the bank to sign Griffiths just seems like a bad idea.

[Real Emerald]

Leigh is x5 the " player " of Kevin Nisbet. Obvious.

More than that, he’s miles and miles better than Nisbet will ever be.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[CMurdoch]

More than that, he’s miles and miles better than Nisbet will ever be.

Yet Nisbet has played more minutes of football this season than Griffiths has played in the last 3 seasons combined

[AliboyFC]

Negotiate 1 million for Nisbet and Celtic pay Leigh's wages for 3 years.

That's a decent deal but unlikely going to agree on that.

[CMurdoch]

That's a decent deal but unlikely going to agree on that.

It's less the £2 million so no great shakes and at 3 years is a year to long on the risk front which takes it down to £1.5 million which is **** city.

[Michael]

The last time Griffith's surpassed Nisbet's league goal tally for the season past was 2015/2016.

Griffith's was an excellent player 5 years ago, but he's not someone I'd be in any rush to sign now.

[JimBHibees]

His older brother was at Ipswich before signing for us.

Who was his older brother?

[Billy Whizz]

Who was his older brother?

Taylor Hendry, played in the under 20’s, 6/7 years ago or so

[flash]

The last time Griffith's surpassed Nisbet's league goal tally for the season past was 2015/2016.

Griffith's was an excellent player 5 years ago, but he's not someone I'd be in any rush to sign now.

I would love to have him back but I think people expecting prime Leigh Griffiths might be in for a bit of a shock.

[Squealing pig]

Griffiths is still the best finisher in the league by far imo

[MWHIBBIES]

Griffiths is still the best finisher in the league by far imo

Defoe easily better.

[Stuart93]

I would love to have him back but I think people expecting prime Leigh Griffiths might be in for a bit of a shock.

Aye think people are forgetting it’s not the same LG who was banging goals in for us the last time around

[My old man]

Griffiths is still the best finisher in the league by far imo

Absolutely
I dream about Gogic nicking the baw slipping it Allan who
then plays 1 of his “impossible “ passes onto Leigh net goes Boing
PAAAAAARRRTY Time

GG2TH

[flash]

Aye think people are forgetting it’s not the same LG who was banging goals in for us the last time around

My worry is it drags on and he doesn't get a full Preseason. He is effectively now without a club.

[Aldo]

My worry is it drags on and he doesn't get a full Preseason. He is effectively now without a club.

Maybe they are waiting to announce him wearing the new strip??


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[flash]

Maybe they are waiting to announce him wearing the new strip??


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We wish Aldo.

[Stuart93]

My worry is it drags on and he doesn't get a full Preseason. He is effectively now without a club.

Aye you’d be hoping he’d be keeping himself fit but I’m not too sure about that

[147lothian]

http//thecelticstar.com/opinion-leigh-griffiths-is-invaluable-to-celtic/

[Greenbeard]

My worry is it drags on and he doesn't get a full Preseason. He is effectively now without a club.
Agree. Should be no holiday time for LG. He looked liked he needs to get fitter/leaner so should be into his base aerobic conditioning phase already and it sounds like he needs to be closely monitored in doing so, not left on his own. It's now (this week) or never for me.

[Squealing pig]

Defoe easily better.

Forgot about him tbh , top 2 then lol

[04Sauzee]

Nial McGinn signs 1 year contract extension at Aberdeen

[Callum_62]

Guy melamed released

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[bingo70]

Guy melamed released

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Scared to discuss any St Johnstone players but was he any good?

[H18 SFR]

Scared to discuss any St Johnstone players but was he any good?

He predominantly played up top by himself, even Davidson highlighted that he was better playing in a two.

I don’t think we saw the best of him up there.

[18Craig75]

Dundee have just tweeted “He’s one of our own”....is sparky regarded as such up there?!

[04Sauzee]

Dundee have just tweeted “He’s one of our own”....is sparky regarded as such up there?!

The boy who was at Birmingham, Aberdeen,Killie and rangers maybe?

Edit... Looks like Cammy Kerr has signed a new contract.

[H18 SFR]

Dundee have just tweeted “He’s one of our own”....is sparky regarded as such up there?!

Cammy Kerr I’d imagine.

[ancient hibee]

Celtic have had a dreadful season. Football managers will do anything to win matches. Why did Griffiths not play more often. Managers don't trust him? Clarke wouldn't play him in vital games?

[bingo70]

Dundee have just tweeted “He’s one of our own”....is sparky regarded as such up there?!

Cammy Kerr. Young midfielder signed a new contract.

[Billy Whizz]

Cammy Kerr I’d imagine.

That’s who I was thinking

[Fergus52]

It’s good to be speculating about transfers again. How is this for speculation?

All the early gossip about interest in Boyle,Nisbet and Porteous can now be put to bed because the scouts had a third or fourth look at them in other games, including that f@@@@@@g cup final performance. Attention has now turned to Gogic and Macey.:greengrin

Don't think any scout watching the final would want to sign Gogic.

Dives in needlessly and gets completely roasted by Wotherspoon for the goal, and offered zero ball progression through the midfield.

[gbhibby]

Celtic sites are saying they should use Leigh as part of a deal to sign Kevin. If Leighs contract option has not been renewed he is a free agent so would cost nothing. We should sign him thus not having him used as a make weight in a deal
If Celtic want Kevin the starting figure is £5m he is a Scottish International. Sick of Celtics attitude when dealing in the transfer market. As a Celtic fan said to me if they had signed SJM they would have got 10 in a row

[Inconsequential]

Don't think any scout watching the final would want to sign Gogic.

Dives in needlessly and gets completely roasted by Wotherspoon for the goal, and offered zero ball progression through the midfield. Yes we all know he got roasted by Wotherspoon. Other players were just just as culpable in fact the whole team were poor. Gogic was a successful signing and even scored the goal of the season. :agree:

[JimBHibees]

Taylor Hendry, played in the under 20’s, 6/7 years ago or so

Ok.:aok:

[JimBHibees]

Aye you’d be hoping he’d be keeping himself fit but I’m not too sure about that

Maybe wishful thinking given his previous but he certainly should be doing that.

[JimBHibees]

Scared to discuss any St Johnstone players but was he any good?

Scored a few decent goals last season but a bit in and out the team.

[Fergus52]

Scored a few decent goals last season but a bit in and out the team.

He's looked pretty good whenever I've watched him, I'd take him here as a rotation option.

Holds the ball up well for being quite short, and has a good first touch and quick feet.

[SHODAN]

https://twitter.com/mercato_fr_/status/1399716631123795974?s=21

Doesn’t look the most reliable of Twitter pages with so few followers despite a huge number of tweets but still, **** it, it’s a rumour so worth a post.

For only €17.50 he would appear to be a bargain too.

What's the standard in the French second division?

[bingo70]

What's the standard in the French second division?

Such a ***** rumour I’ve deleted my post.

Searched his name on Twitter and that same page had him signing for £12m for Southampton and £87m for someone else.

Fair to assume that rumour can be filed away never to be looked at ever again.

[nonshinyfinish]

Such a ***** rumour I’ve deleted my post.

Searched his name on Twitter and that same page had him signing for £12m for Southampton and £87m for someone else.

Fair to assume that rumour can be filed away never to be looked at ever again.

That account seems ITK to me, they even have Jeff Bezos feeding them info: https://twitter.com/Mercato_FR_/status/1399671419643039746

[Unseen work]

Killie sign Euan Murray.

[JohnMcM]

Killie sign Euan Murray.

I’m sure read somewhere yesterday that Killie were off-loading and not making new signings. :confused:

[Stuart93]

I’m sure read somewhere yesterday that Killie were off-loading and not making new signings. :confused:

Was a free agent after not signing a new deal with the pars

[JohnMcM]

Was a free agent after not signing a new deal with the pars

Aha! Thanks!

[Billy Whizz]

I’m sure read somewhere yesterday that Killie were off-loading and not making new signings. :confused:

Thought Wright said they’d agreed to keep a Premiership budget for next season!

[JimBHibees]

Thought Wright said they’d agreed to keep a Premiership budget for next season!

I heard him say the opposite after they lost the play off. Things might have changed right enough

[Billy Whizz]

I heard him say the opposite after they lost the play off. Things might have changed right enough

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tommy-wright-lead-kilmarnock-rebuild-24179957.amp

Last week Jim

[JimBHibees]

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tommy-wright-lead-kilmarnock-rebuild-24179957.amp

Last week Jim
Fair does Billy :aok:

He will have a large amount of flexibility given the very large number of players out of contract

[04Sauzee]

We are delighted to announce the signing of Luke McCowan on a two year deal #thedee

➡️ https://t.co/cd9cUeFmJh https://t.co/S4zWkmv5Ly

[Unseen work]

McCowan is a player I’ve been really impressed with the times I’ve seen him, interested to see how he does making the step up.

Looks the type that could kick on and get money for them ala Nisbet, however the folk the make that sort of impact are few and far between.

Only 23 though so lots of room for improvement

[CMurdoch]

I’m sure read somewhere yesterday that Killie were off-loading and not making new signings. :confused:

After there play off game all but 4 players were out of contract so safe to say they will be making lots of signings this summer

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Phil MaGlass]

Theres already interest in Nisbet. All it needs is Nisbet to have one decent Euro game for Scotland and the offers will flood in...., he wont be going to sellik.

[Since452]

Theres already interest in Nisbet. All it needs is Nisbet to have one decent Euro game for Scotland and the offers will flood in...., he wont be going to sellik.

Celtic have a very difficult few seasons ahead i think. They seem to be a bit of a shambles. You'd need to be daft to go there.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Theres already interest in Nisbet. All it needs is Nisbet to have one decent Euro game for Scotland and the offers will flood in...., he wont be going to sellik.

I'll be surprised if Nisbet sees much action tbh

[Scorrie]

Celtic have a very difficult few seasons ahead i think. They seem to be a bit of a shambles. You'd need to be daft to go there.

It’s pretty unbelievable how bad they’ve let themselves become. Maybe arrogance set in after winning everything for 4 years? Not that I’m complaining mind...would be great if we could push on and take advantage of their situation

[Since452]

It’s pretty unbelievable how bad they’ve let themselves become. Maybe arrogance set in after winning everything for 4 years? Not that I’m complaining mind...would be great if we could push on and take advantage of their situation


They seem to have plucked this Greek/Australian guy out of nowhere after chasing Howe for weeks and failing. Two very different personalities and styles. There seems to be no roadmap or vision for what they're looking for. Back to the days of Barnes and Venglos i think.

[bingo70]

They seem to have plucked this Greek/Australian guy out of nowhere after chasing Howe for weeks and failing. Two very different personalities and styles. There seems to be no roadmap or vision for what they're looking for. Back to the days of Barnes and Venglos i think.

They’ve been after a director of football for months.

They should have been brought in to create the vision for which the manager or head coach was appointed. The bract they’re scrambling about now for either really beggars belief.

Don’t get me wrong, **** them, I don’t care about Celtic, I just think it’s mad that someone like me can see this but someone senior at a club like Celtic with millions to spend can’t get it right. It’s incredible.

[Since452]

They’ve been after a director of football for months.

They should have been brought in to create the vision for which the manager or head coach was appointed. The bract they’re scrambling about now for either really beggars belief.

Don’t get me wrong, **** them, I don’t care about Celtic, I just think it’s mad that someone like me can see this but someone senior at a club like Celtic with millions to spend can’t get it right. It’s incredible.

It really is incredible. They should have used Lennon as a stop gap while they got the right guy in after Rodgers. Giving him the job permanently has lead to this. It's marvellous watching it all unravel with the only downside being the other arse cheek winning. Suppose they've amused us all enough over the last few years.

[jacomo]

They seem to have plucked this Greek/Australian guy out of nowhere after chasing Howe for weeks and failing. Two very different personalities and styles. There seems to be no roadmap or vision for what they're looking for. Back to the days of Barnes and Venglos i think.


I actually reckon Postelogou might be a good fit for them, if they give him time.

Mind you, Howe would have needed time too.

[Alex Trager]

Celtic have had a dreadful season. Football managers will do anything to win matches. Why did Griffiths not play more often. Managers don't trust him? Clarke wouldn't play him in vital games?

He scored one of the pens to take us through

[Heisenberg]

Decent article with Mathie about this summer.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/graeme-mathie-expects-summer-movement-but-hibs-prepared-to-play-hardball-with-english-suitors-3257859

[ancient hibee]

He scored one of the pens to take us through

Did he? How long did he play in that game? I can't remember.

[badabing67]

Decent article with Mathie about this summer.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/graeme-mathie-expects-summer-movement-but-hibs-prepared-to-play-hardball-with-english-suitors-3257859

Noticed the squad is due back on the 28th of June I doubt Kevin Nisbet will be there he will need a break after the Euros. Wonder if Jackson Irvine will be there. I doubt there will be any news on him before then unless he goes to another club.

[Spudster]

Did he? How long did he play in that game? I can't remember.

3mins, basically subbed on to take a pen

[JimBHibees]

Noticed the squad is due back on the 28th of June I doubt Kevin Nisbet will be there he will need a break after the Euros. Wonder if Jackson Irvine will be there. I doubt there will be any news on him before then unless he goes to another club.

Irvine and Boyle playing for Australia so wouldn't be back anyway on that date don't think

[Billy Whizz]

Noticed the squad is due back on the 28th of June I doubt Kevin Nisbet will be there he will need a break after the Euros. Wonder if Jackson Irvine will be there. I doubt there will be any news on him before then unless he goes to another club.

Irvine and Boyle playing for Australia so wouldn't be back anyway on that date don't think

They play their last game on 15th June, home to Jordan, venue TBC
Both unlikely to be back training until early July

[Oscar T Grouch]

Noticed the squad is due back on the 28th of June I doubt Kevin Nisbet will be there he will need a break after the Euros. Wonder if Jackson Irvine will be there. I doubt there will be any news on him before then unless he goes to another club.

Irvine and Boyle playing for Australia so wouldn't be back anyway on that date don't think

The last Australia June friendly is on 15th June so they/he should be back for the 28th

[Jones28]

Has McKay been confirmed yet?

[MrRobot]

Has McKay been confirmed yet?

Yeah think a couple weeks back

[jacomo]

The last Australia June friendly is on 15th June so they/he should be back for the 28th


Er, I doubt it. They will have a summer break of a month or so.

[ahibby]

Has McKay been confirmed yet?

Yes article on fishal site a while back.

[JimBHibees]

They play their last game on 15th June, home to Jordan, venue TBC
Both unlikely to be back training until early July

Indeed

[Oscar T Grouch]

Er, I doubt it. They will have a summer break of a month or so.

https://www.socceroos.com.au/fixtures#!/t575

Thats all the fixtures listed for June

[JimBHibees]

https://www.socceroos.com.au/fixtures#!/t575

Thats all the fixtures listed for June

The players will need a break though before starting preseason training

[jacomo]

https://www.socceroos.com.au/fixtures#!/t575

Thats all the fixtures listed for June


Great. Australia’s final friendly is 15 June then. Which is what you said above.

The players will then get a summer break, so they won’t be back with Hibs before the end of this month.

What am I missing here?

[Aldo]

Noticed the squad is due back on the 28th of June I doubt Kevin Nisbet will be there he will need a break after the Euros. Wonder if Jackson Irvine will be there. I doubt there will be any news on him before then unless he goes to another club.

Dandy Don at work reckons Irvine will be signing for them!


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[Liam978]

Dandy Don at work reckons Irvine will be signing for them!


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Hopefully, that way they will not have improved any from their 4th position.

[J-C]

Dandy Don at work reckons Irvine will be signing for them!


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Past caring about Irvine, we've offered a decent contract and hes not signed it, we move on.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Past caring about Irvine, we've offered a decent contract and hes not signed it, we move on.

About the way I see it..

[Heisenberg]

Past caring about Irvine, we've offered a decent contract and hes not signed it, we move on.

He’s definitely not been good enough for us to be chasing after him or offering silly money.

[ahibby]

About the way I see it..

Me too.

[Ronniekirk]

Dandy Don at work reckons Irvine will be signing for them!


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Think if he was keen to stay with us it would be done and dusted by now



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[Stuart93]

He’s definitely not been good enough for us to be chasing after him or offering silly money.

Absolutely this.

Move on to someone else/someone better

[.Sean.]

Dandy Don at work reckons Irvine will be signing for them!


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Good. Genuinely not arsed in the slightest about signing him permanently, not even down to just his ability - he doesn’t seem interested

[Since452]

If you want to join Aberdeen for few extra bucks then you're not for me. I hope that isn't the case as I like him.

[BILLYHIBS]

He’s definitely not been good enough for us to be chasing after him or offering silly money.

This

[Chip shop Joe]

I actually think he is worth it and with a full pre season I reckon he could be our best player.

I would have no issue with him being one of the highest earners, if not the highest. That said we should definitely not be held to ransom and should be considering alternatives.

[Wheat Hound]

I reserve the right to wait until Irvine either signs for us or another team before I say whether he's a good player or not

[madhatter]

I actually think he is worth it and with a full pre season I reckon he could be our best player.

I would have no issue with him being one of the highest earners, if not the highest. That said we should definitely not be held to ransom and should be considering alternatives.

He'd have to improve considerably for him to become our best player. He hasn't really shown up as a box-to-box midfielder. He's combative but is no Gogic and choice, if fit, between Irvine and Allan is easy. Irvine and Newell have been quite similar. On their day they are good but neither tend to have consistent impact at either end of the pitch.

He is a decent enough player but we need to put a time limit on him signing and 100% not be held to ransom.

[Callum_62]

Is there such a thing as a fit Allan now?

I hope so but that's surely up in the air

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[Robbo6-2]

Heard today that Mikey Devlin was shown around East Mains on Monday. Anyone else hear same?

[Stuart93]

Heard today that Mikey Devlin was shown around East Mains on Monday. Anyone else hear same?

Hope no. Average.

[Heisenberg]

Is Devlin not ridiculously injury prone? Wouldn’t be that keen to risk a signing like him if we’re still going with a smaller squad.

[bingo70]

Heard today that Mikey Devlin was shown around East Mains on Monday. Anyone else hear same?

It was rumoured in January that we were after him.

Good player when fit I think, don’t think that’s very often though.

[SteveHFC]

Heard today that Mikey Devlin was shown around East Mains on Monday. Anyone else hear same?

Wonder if we will sign another centre-back if Porteous goes.

[h1bs4life]

He’s definitely not been good enough for us to be chasing after him or offering silly money.

Agree , if he was going to sign he would have done it before he went away.
Aberdeen have beat us to a few players recently but can't think of many that after seeing them play I have thought we have really missed out.
If Griffith's becomes available would be disappointed if Aberdeen got him if we were both in for him.

[Billy Whizz]

Heard today that Mikey Devlin was shown around East Mains on Monday. Anyone else hear same?

Is he a right or left footed centre back

[CentreLine]

Wonder if we will sign another centre-back if Porteous goes.

Would like to think we’ve had a close look at Ashcroft at Dundee. Good solid defender and positive threat at set pieces.

[Unseen work]

Don’t fancy Devlin. Very Injury prone and hasn’t been good for Aberdeen bar a 2 month period where he and McKenna got a call up.

Jon Guthrie
Jason Kerr
Liam Gordon
Jamie McCart

[madhatter]

Devlin? Oh, no...

[scoopyboy]

Wonder if we will sign another centre-back if Porteous goes.

We will sign a centre back, we will sign two if Porto goes.

[Greenworld]

That goal will cement KN departure and add a wee bit to.the price

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[Jim44]

It was rumoured in January that we were after him.

Good player when fit I think, don’t think that’s very often though.

A few folk have mentioned this guy’s apparent chronic injury proneness. Do the folk running our club not know about this sort of thing?

[HoboHarry]

A few folk have mentioned this guy’s apparent chronic injury proneness. Do the folk running our club not know about this sort of thing?
Rumoured is the key word in there. Also known as a .net FACT.....

[calumhibee1]

We shouldn’t be going anywhere near Devlin. Far too injury prone.

[bingo70]

A few folk have mentioned this guy’s apparent chronic injury proneness. Do the folk running our club not know about this sort of thing?

I assume so.

I’m sure fans are still allowed to express an opinion on it on a Hibs forum though.

[SMAXXA]

A few folk have mentioned this guy’s apparent chronic injury proneness. Do the folk running our club not know about this sort of thing?

No don’t be silly, Hibs.net posters know better 😂

[hibee-boys]

I had to look Devlin up on Wikipedia as honestly couldn’t picture him, saying that, don’t really take much notice of opposition players. Looks like he’s struggled to get a consistent run of games for a number of year.....never really a good sign🤔

[calumhibee1]

I had to look him up on Wikipedia as honestly couldn’t picture him, saying that, don’t really take much notice of opposition players. Looks like he’s struggled to get a consistent run of games for a number of year.....never really a good sign🤔

I don’t think he’s managed more than 28 league games in a season in his career.

He’s missed 3 quarters of the league games in the last 4 seasons.

[HibbyAndy]

I had to look Devlin up on Wikipedia as honestly couldn’t picture him, saying that, don’t really take much notice of opposition players. Looks like he’s struggled to get a consistent run of games for a number of year.....never really a good sign🤔

Me tae , Never heard of him

[JimBHibees]

Think he done his acl when at Aberdeen. Very brave defender when at Hamilton bodies on the line sort of centre back. Would assume would be experienced cover.

[Hibee Mac]

Would be amazed if we went anywhere near Devlin with the injury record. We have Daz for the odd bit of cover, which is all Devlin would be given he'd be out most of the season.

[Shrekko]

Didn’t Aberdeen sign Devlin when he was recuperating from a long term injury?

IIRC as soon as he was fit and playing he was called up to the Scotland squad so he’s clearly rated highly within the game.

Doubt he’d be very expensive so may be worth the risk?

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Peevemor]

Devlin was a big favourite of mine when I was younger. The injuries must come from all those stunts.

[Souter96Mac]

Devlin is an odd one. His injury record is clearly very bad, however there's a player there.

Sounds like it would be a massive risk. Unlikely to happen, but maybe if it was a 1 year deal, with the club having an option to extend etc. Just so that we're not stung if his injuries continue, whilst giving him a platform to play.

[MWHIBBIES]

Is there such a thing as a fit Allan now?

I hope so but that's surely up in the air

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Yes, he was clearly fit enough to start multiple games for Inverness.

[Brightside]

I'd be very disappointed if we are looking at the likes of Devlin. Doesn't fit our signing profile at all. Kerr or / and McCart from St J.

[Souter96Mac]

I'd be very disappointed if we are looking at the likes of Devlin. Doesn't fit our signing profile at all. Kerr or / and McCart from St J.

Kerr has to be one of the main, if not top targets imo. Hopefully regardless of the fact if Porteous stays or leaves.

[Bangkok Hibby]

:hyper

OK I've watched and watched and can make no sense of this. I've read comments from you and its obvious you have a level of intelligence. But wtf does the laughing icon mean? There's no real consistency. So please tell me....why and when do you use it? And don't be a dick and just use it to reply to this....that applies to all the sycophants who have no idea either. Peace 🙏🏻

[Heisenberg]

Can’t see us getting anywhere near what St J would want for Kerr unless we sold Porteous. Even still they’d probably be looking for not far off £1m for their captain and best player, regardless of whether he’s in the last year of his deal.

[SaulGoodman]

OK I've watched and watched and can make no sense of this. I've read comments from you and its obvious you have a level of intelligence. But wtf does the laughing icon mean? There's no real consistency. So please tell me....why and when do you use it? And don't be a dick and just use it to reply to this....that applies to all the sycophants who have no idea either. Peace 🙏🏻

It’s not a laughing icon, it’s “hyper” it’s supposed to look like someone that’s excited.

[Greenbeard]

It’s not a laughing icon, it’s “hyper” it’s supposed to look like someone that’s excited.
At least with .net you get a wee description of what the icon/emoji is intended to indicate. Not so on your i-phone. The other day someone sent me an emoji which looked to my weary eyes like an erect **** with a pair of shaved *****, only to find out later that it was a nose!

[Bangkok Hibby]

It’s not a laughing icon, it’s “hyper” it’s supposed to look like someone that’s excited.

Thank you Saul. That makes much more sense and I humbly apologise to all for thinking otherwise. I only use my phone so its not obvious.

[MrRobot]

Can’t see us getting anywhere near what St J would want for Kerr unless we sold Porteous. Even still they’d probably be looking for not far off £1m for their captain and best player, regardless of whether he’s in the last year of his deal.

Id be willing to sell Porteous to fund Kerr, i really hope the club are looking at doing what they can to sign him. Think he’s be a great addition to the team. If we really wanted to be ambitious, we should be trying for Campbell too, especially if Irvine is stalling on a deal.

[calumhibee1]

Id be willing to sell Porteous to fund Kerr, i really hope the club are looking at doing what they can to sign him. Think he’s be a great addition to the team. If we really wanted to be ambitious, we should be trying for Campbell too, especially if Irvine is stalling on a deal.

Porteous and Irvine out and Kerr and Campbell in would improve us a good bit imo. Whilst also weakening other sides.

[Brightside]

Can’t see us getting anywhere near what St J would want for Kerr unless we sold Porteous. Even still they’d probably be looking for not far off £1m for their captain and best player, regardless of whether he’s in the last year of his deal.

500k would get him i think. Jason Kerr hasnt had a sniff of the international stage yet at 24.

Ali Mccann is their best player. They want 2m for him.

[Callum_62]

Yes, he was clearly fit enough to start multiple games for Inverness.Maybe but what was his impact?

He was "fit enough" to start alot of games for us too when he was clearly miles off it.... Obvsiouly explained with his health issues

I really hope we see him back to his best but I have major doubts we ever will

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[04Sauzee]

Maybe but what was his impact?

He was "fit enough" to start alot of games for us too when he was clearly miles off it.... Obvsiouly explained with his health issues

I really hope we see him back to his best but I have major doubts we ever will

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Seen in in a few games, Ross County in the cup for example and I thought he looked very good. Started of getting 70 minutes or so and gradually built up. With the game time he got and a good pre-season I'm optimistic that Allan will be fit and raring to go.

[keep the faith]

Maybe but what was his impact?

He was "fit enough" to start alot of games for us too when he was clearly miles off it.... Obvsiouly explained with his health issues

I really hope we see him back to his best but I have major doubts we ever will

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Maybe let's give our most talented player the benefit of the doubt eh?

Looking forward to seeing Allan back in the team.

[TheHibernator]

Past caring about Irvine, we've offered a decent contract and hes not signed it, we move on.

Said this since before the cup final, nobody bigger than the club.

We should be going for campbell and telling irvine to find a new club.

[easty]

Porteous and Irvine out and Kerr and Campbell in would improve us a good bit imo. Whilst also weakening other sides.

I don’t really think that improves us much, if at all.

I like Campbell, he’s been a stand out in Motherwell team for years now, but I don’t think he’s a better player than Irvine. I don’t think Irvine has been as anonymous as some are making out, and I hope we keep him. If he ends up at Aberdeen, then that weakens us and strengthens them.

[easty]

Said this since before the cup final, nobody bigger than the club.

We should be going for campbell and telling irvine to find a new club.

Why is it assumed he thinks he’s bigger than the club just because he’s not signed yet?

Why would a professional footballer, with no emotional ties to hibs, sign a contract here without exploring what else is available? That’d be the actions of an idiot. If we want to put a deadline on the contract offer, so we can look elsewhere, then that’s fair enough, but I don’t think we’ve come that (or at least I’ve not seen it mentioned anywhere).

[CJHibby]

If RP goes, I'd like Hibs to look for two new central defenders with Hanlon and McGregor used as back up. Well done Kevin for a good goal last night but should we sell him I'd be quite excited by a Griffiths/Shankland-Doidge partnership up front. Only my personal views..

[brog]

Why is it assumed he thinks he’s bigger than the club just because he’s not signed yet?

Why would a professional footballer, with no emotional ties to hibs, sign a contract here without exploring what else is available? That’d be the actions of an idiot. If we want to put a deadline on the contract offer, so we can look elsewhere, then that’s fair enough, but I don’t think we’ve come that (or at least I’ve not seen it mentioned anywhere).

Far too sensible a post.

[calumhibee1]

I don’t really think that improves us much, if at all.

I like Campbell, he’s been a stand out in Motherwell team for years now, but I don’t think he’s a better player than Irvine. I don’t think Irvine has been as anonymous as some are making out, and I hope we keep him. If he ends up at Aberdeen, then that weakens us and strengthens them.

I think Kerr would be an upgrade on Porteous and whilst I don’t think Irvine has been crap, I do think Campbell would be a pretty reasonable upgrade. Irvine just seems to coast through games imo.

Of course Irvine would maybe be better after a pre season.

[MWHIBBIES]

If RP goes, I'd like Hibs to look for two new central defenders with Hanlon and McGregor used as back up. Well done Kevin for a good goal last night but should we sell him I'd be quite excited by a Griffiths/Shankland-Doidge partnership up front. Only my personal views..

Hanlon won't be backup. He's been our most consistent player this season, we won't he replacing him

[TheHibernator]

Why is it assumed he thinks he’s bigger than the club just because he’s not signed yet?

Why would a professional footballer, with no emotional ties to hibs, sign a contract here without exploring what else is available? That’d be the actions of an idiot. If we want to put a deadline on the contract offer, so we can look elsewhere, then that’s fair enough, but I don’t think we’ve come that (or at least I’ve not seen it mentioned anywhere).

What I meant is that we shouldn't be waiting around for him to make up his mind when the contract has been on the table for the best part of a month at least, whilst Campbell is available for 500k, which is a steal, and could end up signing for another club at any time and Irvine might well not sign anyway and we have to look elsewhere. Similar to the Fyvie situation, if his heart isn't set on being here then we move on.

[Jim44]

I would prefer to hang on to Irvine and see a full season from him. It must be getting close to giving him a deadline so maybe we’ll soon know, one way or another. If it boils down to money, I can see him going to Aberdeen.

[Since90+2]

What I meant is that we shouldn't be waiting around for him to make up his mind when the contract has been on the table for the best part of a month at least, whilst Campbell is available for 500k, which is a steal, and could end up signing for another club at any time and Irvine might well not sign anyway and we have to look elsewhere. Similar to the Fyvie situation, if his heart isn't set on being here then we move on.

Do we even know Campbell would want to sign for us? He's played hundreds of games already in Scotland's top league and he'll earn alot more by going down south. I don't see him being particularly interested in remaining in Scotland unless it's to the Old firm.

[MrRobot]

I don’t really think that improves us much, if at all.

I like Campbell, he’s been a stand out in Motherwell team for years now, but I don’t think he’s a better player than Irvine. I don’t think Irvine has been as anonymous as some are making out, and I hope we keep him. If he ends up at Aberdeen, then that weakens us and strengthens them.

Campbell is a fair bit younger than Irvine and will definitely get better. While i rate Irvine, if he is stalling we need to look elsewhere. Campbell would be a great addition and fit the model we are going for of signing young scottish players.

[Key West]

If Hibs signed Kerr, Campbell and Griffiths I would buy an ST, even though I'd miss all the rescheduled games, that would be a statement of intent.

[MrRobot]

If Hibs signed Kerr, Campbell and Griffiths I would buy an ST, even though I'd miss all the rescheduled games, that would be a statement of intent.

This would be absolutely terrific business by the club. I’d even throw in the signing of Jason Cummings as back up and another CB(if porteous was leaving) and we would easily have a team that should be taking 3rd comfortably.

[SMAXXA]

This would be absolutely terrific business by the club. I’d even throw in the signing of Jason Cummings as back up and another CB(if porteous was leaving) and we would easily have a team that should be taking 3rd comfortably.

No thanks for JC

[Since452]

This would be absolutely terrific business by the club. I’d even throw in the signing of Jason Cummings as back up and another CB(if porteous was leaving) and we would easily have a team that should be taking 3rd comfortably.

I agree apart from Cummings

[MrRobot]

I agree apart from Cummings

i used to be a complete no to him returning, but as backup i think it could work.

[jacomo]

If Hibs signed Kerr, Campbell and Griffiths I would buy an ST, even though I'd miss all the rescheduled games, that would be a statement of intent.


You’ve thrown down the gauntlet to Ron there.

No doubt he will see the sense in signing three players on hefty wages (two of them at least involving a transfer fee too) in return for your £400.

:wink:

[JimBHibees]

Can’t see us getting anywhere near what St J would want for Kerr unless we sold Porteous. Even still they’d probably be looking for not far off £1m for their captain and best player, regardless of whether he’s in the last year of his deal.

Also don't see him leaving given his now legendary captain status at Saints.

[Since452]

Also don't see him leaving given his now legendary captain status at Saints.

I reckon he'd love to come with him being a Hibs fan and with the wage increase on top of that. Think we'd be priced out though.

[JimBHibees]

I don’t really think that improves us much, if at all.

I like Campbell, he’s been a stand out in Motherwell team for years now, but I don’t think he’s a better player than Irvine. I don’t think Irvine has been as anonymous as some are making out, and I hope we keep him. If he ends up at Aberdeen, then that weakens us and strengthens them.

I agree personally think Irvine will be a revelation next season after a preseason would rather it was with us than against us.

[Key West]

You’ve thrown down the gauntlet to Ron there.

No doubt he will see the sense in signing three players on hefty wages (two of them at least involving a transfer fee too) in return for your £400.

:wink:


Well if he signs 3 players of a similar standard he can charge me £500 for my ST.😃

[JimBHibees]

I think Kerr would be an upgrade on Porteous and whilst I don’t think Irvine has been crap, I do think Campbell would be a pretty reasonable upgrade. Irvine just seems to coast through games imo.

Of course Irvine would maybe be better after a pre season.

Personally not a huge fan of Campbell been a bit meh pretty much ever time I have seen him. To me Irvine a much better player. Would be surprised if we spent a fair bit of money on Campbell.

[JimBHibees]

Well if he signs 3 players of a similar standard he can charge me £500 for my ST.😃

Just buy it anyway that money may be the difference in getting these players in. :greengrin

[Key West]

Just buy it anyway that money may be the difference in getting these players in. :greengrin

Though I'll miss about 5 or 6 games, I'm swithering!

[superfurryhibby]

I agree personally think Irvine will be a revelation next season after a preseason would rather it was with us than against us.

i'm curious as to the faith you and others place in Irvin having a proper pre-season. I understand that he came in from the cold, but he's been playing for the team since January and must have been properly match fit for months by now?

[JimBHibees]

i'm curious as to the faith you and others place in Irvin having a proper pre-season. I understand that he came in from the cold, but he's been playing for the team since January and must have been properly match fit for months by now?

His previous form when he was a very good player at English championship level and up here before. He hadn't played for 9 months so then is clearly not going to be properly fit and match fit. His game is predominantly based on athleticism so getting him properly fit would imo be transformational in terms of his form.

[superfurryhibby]

His previous form when he was a very good player at English championship level and up here before. He hadn't played for 9 months so then is clearly not going to be properly fit and match fit. His game is predominantly based on athleticism so getting him properly fit would imo be transformational in terms of his form.

I get what you say about his time out the game, he played until the end of last season, so he was around seven months without playing. My point is that he's been playing and training for five months at Hibs. Surely he was up to full fitness within the first few months at ER?

I wonder if his style of play is more down to how Ross has asked him to play, I struggle with the notion that he wasn't match fit after 21 games for Hibs.

[Smartie]

Sometimes you see players who are clearly struggling for fitness and that’s where the pre-season thing comes in.

Irvine never looked short of fitness to me - he actually came in and hit the ground running. He must have taken pretty good care of himself during his time out.

I don’t think we’d see anything transformational with him next season but I was happy with what we got from him last season (by and large) and we could do far worse than to get some more of the same.

[Callum_62]

Maybe let's give our most talented player the benefit of the doubt eh?

Looking forward to seeing Allan back in the team.Oh right yeah.. Allan will definately be player of the season next year

Absolutely no doubts or questions about what his output can be

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[Since452]

As another poster said, Irvine going to Aberdeen would only strengthen them and weaken us. Would also land the first phycological blow for Aberdeen. If he leaves us then i hope he goes down south.

[JimBHibees]

I get what you say about his time out the game, he played until the end of last season, so he was around seven months without playing. My point is that he's been playing and training for five months at Hibs. Surely he was up to full fitness within the first few months at ER?

I wonder if his style of play is more down to how Ross has asked him to play, I struggle with the notion that he wasn't match fit after 21 games for Hibs.

Don't think he played for Hull after the lockdown as didn't agree to extend his contract. A preseason gives you that base fitness for the season ahead just think missing that means you aren't as sharp as you could be.

[HFC93]

As another poster said, Irvine going to Aberdeen would only strengthen them and weaken us. Would also land the first phycological blow for Aberdeen. If he leaves us then i hope he goes down south.

Not sure it would be a 'psychological blow'. They beat us to Ross McCrorie last summer which folk made out to be a massive blow and we comfortably finished ahead of them. If Irvine goes to Aberdeen then so be it.

[Stuart93]

As another poster said, Irvine going to Aberdeen would only strengthen them and weaken us. Would also land the first phycological blow for Aberdeen. If he leaves us then i hope he goes down south.

Potentially weaken us until we brought in someone to replace him who could be better.

I’m not getting the whole fan fair with Irvine. He was decent but nothing more than that.

I’d like to keep him but if he ends up at Aberdeen I won’t lose my **** over it

[northstandhibby]

Irvine's a terrific player to have in the midfield and I'd be delighted if he stays. I'll also wish him all the very best if he moves to a club that is not one of our direct rivals. I'm also a big fan of the Motherwell player Campbell who would be a capture if we managed to attain his services. If we could keep Irvine and add Campbell it would be brilliant but probably unlikely. Who knows.

[Unseen work]

I get some people don’t rate him but to be he’s a very good player for this level and it would be a huge loss is he went to Aberdeen.

Yes some games he was quiet or never had the impact some expected. But as a whole he played behind the striker or left mid, neither would be his best position Imo.

What did change when he came in though was our overall performances imo and especially the performance of those around him - Boyle being the main one.

They seemed to always be on the same wave length and he created a lot of chances with his vision.

He clearly never had his goal scoring boots on but he got in the right position repeatedly and at previous clubs has chipped in with goals so he had the capabilities.

He’s a big lad, can run all day and is good on the ball. Perfect for Scottish football.

Central 2 between him, Newell, Gogic and Magennis with Allan just infront.

[wookie70]

I get some people don’t rate him but to be he’s a very good player for this level and it would be a huge loss is he went to Aberdeen.

Yes some games he was quiet or never had the impact some expected. But as a whole he played behind the striker or left mid, neither would be his best position Imo.

What did change when he came in though was our overall performances imo and especially the performance of those around him - Boyle being the main one.

They seemed to always be on the same wave length and he created a lot of chances with his vision.

He clearly never had his goal scoring boots on but he got in the right position repeatedly and at previous clubs has chipped in with goals so he had the capabilities.

He’s a big lad, can run all day and is good on the ball. Perfect for Scottish football.

Central 2 between him, Newell, Gogic and Magennis with Allan just infront.

He got in so many goal scoring positions and I get the feeling he will get 10 goals next year if he stays with us and we play a similar style. He could be a massive player for us with a bit of luck. He looked liked Doidge did earlier in the season and we saw how quickly his finishing improved from terrible to very good with a goal or two to give him confidence.

[Since452]

I get some people don’t rate him but to be he’s a very good player for this level and it would be a huge loss is he went to Aberdeen.

Yes some games he was quiet or never had the impact some expected. But as a whole he played behind the striker or left mid, neither would be his best position Imo.

What did change when he came in though was our overall performances imo and especially the performance of those around him - Boyle being the main one.

They seemed to always be on the same wave length and he created a lot of chances with his vision.

He clearly never had his goal scoring boots on but he got in the right position repeatedly and at previous clubs has chipped in with goals so he had the capabilities.

He’s a big lad, can run all day and is good on the ball. Perfect for Scottish football.

Central 2 between him, Newell, Gogic and Magennis with Allan just infront.

I think we really improved as a team when he arrived and was a big part of why we finished 7 points clear in 3rd.

[HoboHarry]

See Jordi Cruyff has gone back to Barcelona. He must have missed the bus here....

[Scorrie]

See Jordi Cruyff has gone back to Barcelona. He must have missed the bus here....

Still one of my favourite Hibs net stories 😂

[HibbyAndy]

Still one of my favourite Hibs net stories 😂

Mine tae but the best one was Jose Antonio Reyes :agree:

[Bostonhibby]

See Jordi Cruyff has gone back to Barcelona. He must have missed the bus here....That number 26 never did get past Joppa, we can only dream of what might have been.



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[badabing67]

Looks like Whitty won't be coaching with us then https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/steven-whittaker-hangs-up-boots-to-take-coaching-role-at-dunfermline-as-former-hibs-figure-joins-him-at-pars-3260436

[GreenCastle]

I get some people don’t rate him but to be he’s a very good player for this level and it would be a huge loss is he went to Aberdeen.

Yes some games he was quiet or never had the impact some expected. But as a whole he played behind the striker or left mid, neither would be his best position Imo.

What did change when he came in though was our overall performances imo and especially the performance of those around him - Boyle being the main one.

They seemed to always be on the same wave length and he created a lot of chances with his vision.

He clearly never had his goal scoring boots on but he got in the right position repeatedly and at previous clubs has chipped in with goals so he had the capabilities.

He’s a big lad, can run all day and is good on the ball. Perfect for Scottish football.

Central 2 between him, Newell, Gogic and Magennis with Allan just infront.

I agree with most of this.

The annoying this is you hope Ross hasn’t annoyed him playing him out of position that he wants to move to another club and play more centrally.

I’ve said numerous times on here before we can’t go into next season with same midfield - we need to improve it or we will struggle. The whole team needs more depth and competition for places.

I know we have but not sure Newell and Irvine play well together - it’s the Mallan / Allan situation all over again. All a bit one paced and we need more bite in the middle with some quality on ball too.

The biggest disappointment from central midfield was the lack of goals.