James Scott season long loan

[Percy Vere]

Think this is a sound bit of business from JR.
Great if there is an option to buy.
Only 20, lots of potential. Physical, quick and eye for a goal.
Welcome to the Hibees James.

[lord bunberry]

Think this is a sound bit of business from JR.
Great if there is an option to buy.
Only 20, lots of potential. Physical, quick and eye for a goal.
Welcome to the Hibees James.
Has it been confirmed?

[Souter96Mac]

Has it been confirmed?

Not yet by the club, but journo Moira Gordon has confirmed it on twitter - announcement imminent

[Northernhibee]

The sort of signing we made all the time under Stubbs, which makes me hopeful.

[jgl07]

For one moment I thought that it was Jimmy Scott coming back!

[neil7908]

Anyone know how long he'll have left on his contract next summer?

[mal]

Anyone know how long he'll have left on his contract next summer?

Contracted until June 2023 apparently.

[lord bunberry]

****in raging at this news, I wanted us to sign a young guy from Liverpool reserves that’s scored 1 goal in 3 years.

[Bradford]

For one moment I thought that it was Jimmy Scott coming back!

I hope that he is as good and scores as many goals as his namesake James (Jim) Scott who played in the 1960s before going to Newcastle United.

[Since452]

****in raging at this news, I wanted us to sign a young guy from Liverpool reserves that’s scored 1 goal in 3 years.

Michael Ngoo?

[ian cruise]

Michael Ngoo?

Ben Woodward, hearts signing this season.

[greenlex]

Hope they get a wriggle on. We will need him Sunday.

[SJNB Hibby]

I hope that he is as good and scores as many goals as his namesake James (Jim) Scott who played in the 1960s before going to Newcastle United.
....and then Palace. saw him a few times, was well past it

[eastterrace]

I hope that he is as good and scores as many goals as his namesake James (Jim) Scott who played in the 1960s before going to Newcastle United.
What a player Jim scott was let’s hope this one is even half as good.

[Saint Hibee]

Six goals in 62 appearances doesn’t look great, but hopefully he’s young enough to improve.

[JohnM1875]

Six goals in 62 appearances doesn’t look great, but hopefully he’s young enough to improve.

Definitely doesn't make good reading. But he is still only 20, so majority of those games will have come as a teenager learning his trade, which he still is to be fair.

Really confident JR and the staff will get the best out of him. Quite pleased with this signing. Just a pity they paid Motherwell so much for him, cause if it goes well and we then try and sign him they'll surely be looking for what they paid back.

[Magpie]

Michael Ngoo?

Forgot about him 🤣

[CMurdoch]

Anyone know how long he'll have left on his contract next summer?

Signed In January 2020 on a three and a half year contract with Hull having a one year extention option.
So Hull looking for Hibs to kick-start him or recover as much as they can of the reported £1.5 million transfer fee they paid.
Suspect we have an option to buy. £350k (total guess).
The big question is has the big injury reduced his speed, mobility etc.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Definitely doesn't make good reading. But he is still only 20, so majority of those games will have come as a teenager learning his trade, which he still is to be fair.

Really confident JR and the staff will get the best out of him. Quite pleased with this signing. Just a pity they paid Motherwell so much for him, cause if it goes well and we then try and sign him they'll surely be looking for what they paid back.

When a player doesn't work out at a club as it appears this guy hasn't at Hull there is little chance of getting back what you paid, by that point it's getting back some of your money and shifting him off the wage bill. No chance they would get what they paid for him, no matter where he ends up in the end.

[JohnM1875]

When a player doesn't work out at a club as it appears this guy hasn't at Hull there is little chance of getting back what you paid, by that point it's getting back some of your money and shifting him off the wage bill. No chance they would get what they paid for him, no matter where he ends up in the end.

I get that it's rare. But say he comes up here and bangs in 20 odd goals. There's every chance a team, probably then Celtic or Rangers pay 1 million for a 21 year old young Scottish striker.

Anyway, that's not really the point and I do hope he comes up here and bangs in 20 odd goals!

[Irish_Steve]

Well, I am totally underwhelmed by this signing......he hasn't come from St. Mirren. Petrie!!!!!!! :wink:

[WhileTheChief..]

From the Daily Record...

James Scott will wrap up his move to Hibs today after making a late night dash to Edinburgh, writes Andy Newport.

The Scotland Under-21 ace got the call late yesterday evening that his switch from Hull to Easter Road was on and immediately made tracks for the capital.

He will undergo a medical first thing this morning before completing his season-long loan move.

RecordSport revealed earlier this week that Jack Ross was set to make his move for the former Motherwell ace after seeing Christian Doidge ruled out until Christmas.

Scott cost Hull £1.5million when they signed him from Well last year but hasn’t had the best of luck with injury with the Tigers and boss Grant McCann has decided to let him return to Scotland in the hope he can rediscover his best form.

Dundee United and St Johnstone had also been linked with the 20-year-old but it is Ross who has won the race.

It’s another boost to the Leith ranks.

Talisman Martin Boyle this week agreed a new deal after Hibs chiefs turned down a £500,000 bid from rivals Aberdeen.

Hibs have also agreed a deal to sign winger Chris Mueller from Orlando City.

The US international will move on freedom of contract in January although there have been talks to try and get a deal done in this window.

[Unseen work]

Since everyone is moaning about stars, Boyle scored 1 in 21 for Dundee.

Scott is 20 and had injury troubles at Hull. I’ve no doubt he’ll score goals for us, starting against Dundee at the weekend.

[007]

Well, I am totally underwhelmed by this signing......he hasn't come from St. Mirren. Petrie!!!!!!! :wink:

Well they were supposedly interested in him so arguably another one we've deprived them of. Think Goodwin did say they weren't considering him but then, all managers use that line.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

No memory of this guy at all from his time at Motherwell I have to admit.

[Is It On....]

Well, I am totally underwhelmed by this signing......he hasn't come from St. Mirren. Petrie!!!!!!! :wink:

Apparently St Mirren wanted him on loan as well so does that count?

[Vault Boy]

Since everyone is moaning about stars, Boyle scored 1 in 21 for Dundee.

Scott is 20 and had injury troubles at Hull. I’ve no doubt he’ll score goals for us, starting against Dundee at the weekend.

I know all players are different, but I can't help but make the Boyle comparison in my head about Scott and Mackay too. Scott has a better record at a higher level than Boyle had at his age, I'm pretty excited about this signing.

[Speedy]

Six goals in 62 appearances doesn’t look great, but hopefully he’s young enough to improve.

Seemingly more of a winger, or wide in a front 3 than a Doidge replacement.

Has potential but injuries and a successful side in his absence meant things didn't get going for him at Hull.

[tamig]

Signed In January 2020 on a three and a half year contract with Hull having a one year extention option.
So Hull looking for Hibs to kick-start him or recover as much as they can of the reported £1.5 million transfer fee they paid.
Suspect we have an option to buy. £350k (total guess).
The big question is has the big injury reduced his speed, mobility etc.

Pretty sure his medical will be rigorous and don't think we'd be gambling on him if there were any real concerns around his fitness.

[JohnM1875]

From the Daily Record...

James Scott will wrap up his move to Hibs today after making a late night dash to Edinburgh, writes Andy Newport.

The Scotland Under-21 ace got the call late yesterday evening that his switch from Hull to Easter Road was on and immediately made tracks for the capital.

He will undergo a medical first thing this morning before completing his season-long loan move.

RecordSport revealed earlier this week that Jack Ross was set to make his move for the former Motherwell ace after seeing Christian Doidge ruled out until Christmas.

Scott cost Hull £1.5million when they signed him from Well last year but hasn’t had the best of luck with injury with the Tigers and boss Grant McCann has decided to let him return to Scotland in the hope he can rediscover his best form.

Dundee United and St Johnstone had also been linked with the 20-year-old but it is Ross who has won the race.

It’s another boost to the Leith ranks.

Talisman Martin Boyle this week agreed a new deal after Hibs chiefs turned down a £500,000 bid from rivals Aberdeen.

Hibs have also agreed a deal to sign winger Chris Mueller from Orlando City.

The US international will move on freedom of contract in January although there have been talks to try and get a deal done in this window.

Hmm, wonder if this means we're still looking to bring in another striker. Prior to Doidge's injury I'm sure JR and the new CEO said we were looking to strengthen our options up front, that was including having a fully fit Doidge.

[Stuart93]

Hmm, wonder if this means we're still looking to bring in another striker. Prior to Doidge's injury I'm sure JR and the new CEO said we were looking to strengthen our options up front, that was including having a fully fit Doidge.

Aye I’m hoping they don’t use JS coming in as a replacement for doidge and the striker we wanted in. Definitely need 2 in

[J-C]

Don't know a lot about the lad but anyone that can add quality and depth I'm happy with.

[heretoday]

I hope that he is as good and scores as many goals as his namesake James (Jim) Scott who played in the 1960s before going to Newcastle United.

Hurrah! He was a brilliant winger and much underrated.

[CMurdoch]

Pretty sure his medical will be rigorous and don't think we'd be gambling on him if there were any real concerns around his fitness.

Every time a player gets a bad injury there is always a risk they will then be suseptible to similar or associated injuries or simply lose a tiny bit of pace or mobility.
Someone like Stevie May is a good example, never the same player after his bad injury at Preston.
Must say I am already worried, most likely needlessly about Doidge. On the other hand the likes of Boyle has come back good as new after a single relapse after his bad injury.
Fingers Scott is ready to fire.
He really did come out of nowhere at Motherwell. Shone very brightly and was quickly gone down south.

[Iain G]

Seemingly more of a winger, or wide in a front 3 than a Doidge replacement.

Has potential but injuries and a successful side in his absence meant things didn't get going for him at Hull.

I think we will have a front 3 that can change positions during a game, does seem like he can play through the middle as well?

[Titch]

****in raging at this news, I wanted us to sign a young guy from Liverpool reserves that’s scored 1 goal in 3 years.

I’ve no idea who this guy is however he’s scored 6 goals in 4 years ������ I suppose 6 is better than 1

I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt until I see him for myself

[Smartie]

Every time a player gets a bad injury there is always a risk they will then be suseptible to similar or associated injuries or simply lose a tiny bit of pace or mobility.
Someone like Stevie May is a good example, never the same player after his bad injury at Preston.
Must say I am already worried, most likely needlessly about Doidge. On the other hand the likes of Boyle has come back good as new after a single relapse after his bad injury.
Fingers Scott is ready to fire.
He really did come out of nowhere at Motherwell. Shone very brightly and was quickly gone down south.

I’m gutted about Doidge but I don’t think his injury is the type that can be catastrophic if handled professionally by a club with decent staff and facilities.

Doidge was absolutely outstanding in his last game before injury and it had looked like he’d set down a marker - if we’re to play with one central striker then it was to be him ahead of Nisbet.

Gutted for the player too, as he seems a particularly likeable sort.

[Billy Whizz]

Has Scott played any football this season?

[Vault Boy]

Has Scott played any football this season?

Two games, though one was a late cameo. Started in the EFL Cup v Wigan on the 10th Aug.

[Billy Whizz]

Two games, though one was a late cameo. Started in the EFL Cup v Wigan on the 10th Aug.

Ok thanks

[brog]

I’m gutted about Doidge but I don’t think his injury is the type that can be catastrophic if handled professionally by a club with decent staff and facilities.

Doidge was absolutely outstanding in his last game before injury and it had looked like he’d set down a marker - if we’re to play with one central striker then it was to be him ahead of Nisbet.

Gutted for the player too, as he seems a particularly likeable sort.

I like Christian but one fine performance against Ross C isn't going to elevate him ahead of Nisbet as 1st choice striker. It's incidental now but Nisbet had a goal and assist, was MOTM on Sunday so you could equally say he laid down a marker also.

[Onceinawhile]

I like Christian but one fine performance against Ross C isn't going to elevate him ahead of Nisbet as 1st choice striker. It's incidental now but Nisbet had a goal and assist, was MOTM on Sunday so you could equally say he laid down a marker also.

He also helped turn the game against motherwell.

[bingo70]

Just watched his goals for Hull.

2 of the 4 were headers, one was in the centre of the goals from about 6 yards out and only one was what looked like a wingers goal.

Certainly looks like he’s more of a striker than I thought he was based on all the video clips I’ve seen of him. I thought he was just a winger that could play up front.

[Billy Whizz]

Just watched his goals for Hull.

2 of the 4 were headers, one was in the centre of the goals from about 6 yards out and only one was what looked like a wingers goal.

Certainly looks like he’s more of a striker than I thought he was based on all the video clips I’ve seen of him. I thought he was just a winger that could play up front.

Sounds good
Hope we have an option to buy, if he performs well!

[bingo70]

Sounds good
Hope we have an option to buy, if he performs well!

https://twitter.com/hullcitystats/status/1428670002102681600?s=21

Sorry, probably would have made sense to post the link to his goals.

Interesting the comments below the video are full of praise for him and they seem sure he’s still got a big future at Hull.

[Since452]

Hopefully this is done in time for Sunday's game

[bingo70]

Hopefully this is done in time for Sunday's game

Sounded like Hibs wanted to announce it this morning so wonder why it’s taking so long.

Maybe wanting to keep Dundee guessing as long as possible?

[SMAXXA]

Sounded like Hibs wanted to announce it this morning so wonder why it’s taking so long.

Maybe wanting to keep Dundee guessing as long as possible?

Wouldn’t think it will make a jot of difference to Dundee mate he’s likely only start on the bench anyway

[Blaster]

We could certainly do with him being available for Sunday

[AlbertK86]

Just said on STV that he has passed medical and now thrashing out finer details


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[CropleyWasGod]

Just said on STV that he has passed medical and now thrashing out finer details


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...like whether he's to be called James, Jim, Jimmy, Martin or Scott?

[Moulin Yarns]

...like whether he's to be called James, Jim, Jimmy, Martin or Scott?

Or Ryan 😉

[AlbertK86]

...like whether he's to be called James, Jim, Jimmy, Martin or Scott?

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[Since452]

Just said on STV that he has passed medical and now thrashing out finer details


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I'm glad you said finer details at the end there

[seanshow]

I’ve no idea who this guy is however he’s scored 6 goals in 4 years ������ I suppose 6 is better than 1

I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt until I see him for myself

here's two of them, nice finishes as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcrKNrD7QoA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcrKNrD7QoA) ..with either foot as well, just like deeks :greengrin

[green with envy]

As one that doesn't remember to much about him, I asked my Motherwell supporting mate his opinion of him when he was at M'well. This was his reply...

"Jury was out on him at Fir Park to be honest. Looked half decent but not really one of those who had the fans raving about him unlike Turnbull & Hastie when he first burst on the scene & the general consensus when Hull offered the 750k was for Motherwell to snap the hand off them for the dough. That said there's definite potential there & his spell in England might have upped his game a bit. Be interested to see how he does at ER"

[inglisavhibs]

Wouldn’t think it will make a jot of difference to Dundee mate he’s likely only start on the bench anyway
May have to start🤔

[Real Emerald]

May have to start🤔

Very real possibility!

[brog]

Very real possibility!


Not a chance!

[Real Emerald]

Not a chance!

Oh yes there is!

[Blaster]

Not a chance!

You sure?

[Stuart93]

You sure?

Am I missing something?

[Aldo]

Very real possibility!
!


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[allezsauzee]

Oh yes there is!

it's a bit early in the year for pantomime

[Tully]

Covid related

[MyJo]

About to be announced

[04Sauzee]

Hibs twitter it's happening

[JohnM1875]

Hibs Twitter announcements have been class recently 😂

[brog]

Oh yes there is!

Why? Christian only started 1 game this season, against Ross C & that because Nisbet was injured. Nisbet started every other game up front on his own. But you think a guy arrives on Fri/Sat & our manager is going to change team & formation to put him in the starting 11? I repeat, not a chance.

[Radium]

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1428798092795650051?s=21


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[Real Emerald]

Why? Christian only started 1 game this season, against Ross C & that because Nisbet was injured. Nisbet started every other game up front on his own. But you think a guy arrives on Fri/Sat & our manager is going to change team & formation to put him in the starting 11? I repeat, not a chance.

Yes there is.

[brog]

Yes there is.

We'll see.

[Keyser Sauzee]

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1428798092795650051?s=21


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The best way we’ve announced a player yet, by far!

[MyJo]

The best way we’ve announced a player yet, by far!

I think we’ll have a long wait until something tops the Martin Boyle contract extension from last year

[Keyser Sauzee]

I think we’ll have a long wait until something tops the Martin Boyle contract extension from last year

I’m not on Twitter so missed that one, u can’t not love Doc tho!

[H18 SFR]

Glad to see it’s official.

[04Sauzee]

Season long loan no mention yet of loan to buy. Hope he does the business.

Edit... I'm just assuming it's a season long deal 👀

[Jones28]

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1428798092795650051?s=21


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Magic 😂😂😂

[Mr. Wonderful]

Season long loan no mention yet of loan to buy. Hope he does the business.

Doesn't even say the length of the loan

[Sean1875]

Doesn't even say the length of the loan

It’s on the official site now - officially season long loan but no mention of any option to buy


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[Jones28]

Doesn't even say the length of the loan

It does.

[SMAXXA]

Doesn't even say the length of the loan

A follow up announcement will be made with the details

[04Sauzee]

A follow up announcement will be made with the details

Yip on the official site now

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/james-scott-joins-hibernian-on-loan

[He's here!]

Welcome to the Hibees James. Best of luck.

[Lago]

Season long loan no mention yet of loan to buy. Hope he does the business.

Edit... I'm just assuming it's a season long deal 👀
It is, on hibs twitter, no mention of option to buy, looks like season long loan only.

[Big_Franck]

If he can stay largely free of injury I can see this being a good signing. Strong, quick young boy who clearly has talent, a point to prove and who must be hungry to play.

On a side note that purple training top with the striped sleeves is really growing on me.

[King Cosell]

According to Baz Cooper, Hull City correspondent for the Hull Daily Mail, they can recall him in January. Regular loan, no buy option.

[Vault Boy]

Welcome to the Hibees, James.

Good addition to an increasingly competitive squad. Two more would be perfection, one more a necessity.

[Mr. Wonderful]

According to Baz Cooper, Hull City correspondent for the Hull Daily Mail, they can recall him in January. Regular loan, no buy option.

More likely to be here until Mueller arrives then, I'd say.

[Tobias Funke]

Good luck to the lad. With the attacking players he will have around him and our current playing style he won’t be short of opportunities in front of goal. Got a good feeling about this signing.

[Lago]

More likely to be here until Mueller arrives then, I'd say.
That makes sense.

[HoboHarry]

it's a bit early in the year for pantomime

Oh no it's not.

[Lancs Harp]

Back to the footy :greengrin dont really recall much about him at Motherwell?? and gone completely under my radar at Hull. Is he decent? was he decent? has he lost his way on humberside? Can he make a difference at Easter Road?

[my left peg]

Am I missing something?

Rumour is that Nisbet is out tomorrow


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[04Sauzee]

Rumour is that Nisbet is out tomorrow


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More than Nisbet out tomorrow 😁

[my left peg]

More than Nisbet out tomorrow [emoji16]

Sunday!


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[Since452]

I like Scott and think he'd be a very good permanent signing but slightly disappointed there appears to be no option to buy. 20 is also pretty young to go and ask the guy to be a replacement for Doidge. Big pressure on him. Then again there is a reason Hull spent big on him and he's been very unlucky with his injury. Jury out for me right now but obviously hope he smashes it. The club have given me no reason to doubt them lately.

[Smartie]

A loan sounds pretty acceptable to me tbh.

We'll have Mueller coming in and Doidge coming back when we get to Christmas.

This suits all parties, and whilst I understand those who would like us to have some sort of option to sign him permanently we mainly need extra bodies in now. Hull might understandably be hesitant to let a player they paid good money for go easily.

[Since452]

A loan sounds pretty acceptable to me tbh.

We'll have Mueller coming in and Doidge coming back when we get to Christmas.

This suits all parties, and whilst I understand those who would like us to have some sort of option to sign him permanently we mainly need extra bodies in now. Hull might understandably be hesitant to let a player they paid good money for go easily.

Yeah got to agree. The selfish part of me would like to see an option to buy but got to be realistic about it.

[CMurdoch]

Yip on the official site now

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/james-scott-joins-hibernian-on-loan

As ever our official site is a bit economic with important facts. Wouldn't buy a used car from them.

An interview by the BBC with the Hull manager re Scott reveals one such important fact, the existence of a recall clause in January if he is doing well.

“He’s been really unfortunate here, he really has and we think highly of him. We feel as if he’s going to have a big future at the football club.
“When he picked up the injury in the first 25 minutes of his first training session, it robbed him and we didn’t see him again until the back end of that season.

“He picked another injury up at the beginning of last season on the same ankle which in turn robbed him of showing everybody what he was about, and that’s where he is.
“He picked up Covid again last season, he missed quite a bit because he was quite bad from it, so it’s been a stop-start time in his Hull City spell so far.”
While Scott’s loan is for the season, City will have the chance to activate a recall clause in January, if the winger has excelled with Hibs, and McCann hasn’t ruled out bringing him back into the fold in the New Year should that be the case.
“I think for us in terms of protecting our asset, it's important James Scott plays football, so I think it suits both parties that he goes and plays football – he’s going to a good manager in Jack Ross, a big team in Hibs.

“I’m hoping he can go there and get his confidence back and show people what he’s about, and maybe we’ll see him again come January.”

[JimBHibees]

Good signing hope he does well and avoids injury as having no a poor run with them. Welcome James :aok: huge potential

[GreenCastle]

A loan sounds pretty acceptable to me tbh.

We'll have Mueller coming in and Doidge coming back when we get to Christmas.

This suits all parties, and whilst I understand those who would like us to have some sort of option to sign him permanently we mainly need extra bodies in now. Hull might understandably be hesitant to let a player they paid good money for go easily.

I will be impressed if Doidge plays before the end of the season. Rehab for Achilles takes a while.

[Davy Mac]

As ever our official site is a bit economic with important facts. Wouldn't buy a used car from them.

An interview by the BBC with the Hull manager re Scott reveals one such important fact, the existence of a recall clause in January if he is doing well.

“He’s been really unfortunate here, he really has and we think highly of him. We feel as if he’s going to have a big future at the football club.
“When he picked up the injury in the first 25 minutes of his first training session, it robbed him and we didn’t see him again until the back end of that season.

“He picked another injury up at the beginning of last season on the same ankle which in turn robbed him of showing everybody what he was about, and that’s where he is.
“He picked up Covid again last season, he missed quite a bit because he was quite bad from it, so it’s been a stop-start time in his Hull City spell so far.”
While Scott’s loan is for the season, City will have the chance to activate a recall clause in January, if the winger has excelled with Hibs, and McCann hasn’t ruled out bringing him back into the fold in the New Year should that be the case.
“I think for us in terms of protecting our asset, it's important James Scott plays football, so I think it suits both parties that he goes and plays football – he’s going to a good manager in Jack Ross, a big team in Hibs.

“I’m hoping he can go there and get his confidence back and show people what he’s about, and maybe we’ll see him again come January.”


A good poker player don't you think?

I think under Gordon, we are a bit more smarter than the average bear these days.

[JimBHibees]

I will be impressed if Doidge plays before the end of the season. Rehab for Achilles takes a while.

Surely different degrees of injury. Don't think they would say 4 months if likely to be a season njury.

[SMAXXA]

I will be impressed if Doidge plays before the end of the season. Rehab for Achilles takes a while.

I will take my steer from Hibs on this one. Physio told me the other day it was such a freak injury. They are putting a lot of it down to the fact he’s not had a proper Pre season, obviously covid hit him bad and he played 90min recently I think. He’s not conditioned to where he needs to be so maybe a bit too much and it’s taken it’s toll unfortunately with a freak injury. This is a player with a very healthy track record of injuries aswell.

[CMurdoch]

A good poker player don't you think?

I think under Gordon, we are a bit more smarter than the average bear these days.

Ben or Grant?

[CB_NO3]

More than Nisbet out tomorrow 😁

Hope this has nothing to do with half the team being in Lulu and Tiger Lily on Sunday night?

[Argylehibby]

Hope this has nothing to do with half the team being in Lulu and Tiger Lily on Sunday night?

Whole teams out tomorrow thankfully the games on Sunday.

[CB_NO3]

Whole teams out tomorrow thankfully the games on Sunday.

Am lost? I know the game is on Sunday.

[Percy Vere]

Signed In January 2020 on a three and a half year contract with Hull having a one year extention option.
So Hull looking for Hibs to kick-start him or recover as much as they can of the reported £1.5 million transfer fee they paid.
Suspect we have an option to buy. £350k (total guess).
The big question is has the big injury reduced his speed, mobility etc.

Looks like Hull have a January recall clause if hes setting the heather alight! Kind of counter intuitive isnt it. Not seeing anything about a buy clause for us.

[Iain G]

Looks like Hull have a January recall clause if hes setting the heather alight! Kind of counter intuitive isnt it. Not seeing anything about a buy clause for us.

Makes sense really? We want him to do well for us and so do the club that own him! It's win win if he does take the chance and in January we have Mueller and hopefully Doidgenaldo back!

[CMurdoch]

Looks like Hull have a January recall clause if hes setting the heather alight! Kind of counter intuitive isnt it. Not seeing anything about a buy clause for us.

Yeah, saw the recall clause earlier tonight in an interview Grant McCann gave to the BBC so no chance there is an option to buy.
From everything I have read the kid just seems to have had a horrendous time with injuries and Covid since moving to Hull 19 months ago. That's a lot of grief for a young guy away from home for the 1st time to deal with. Combine that with his playing minute stats for last season where he only managed the equivalent of 4 starts and you have a guy needing a bit of TLC. Hull are obviously hoping that coming home will reset his head and see him firing again. Hopefully he can do well until at least Doidge and Mueller are ready.

[King Cosell]

Yeah, saw the recall clause earlier tonight in an interview Grant McCann gave to the BBC so no chance there is an option to buy.
From everything I have read the kid just seems to have had a horrendous time with injuries and Covid since moving to Hull 19 months ago. That's a lot of grief for a young guy away from home for the 1st time to deal with. Combine that with his playing minute stats for last season where he only managed the equivalent of 4 starts and you have a guy needing a bit of TLC. Hull are obviously hoping that coming home will reset his head and see him firing again. Hopefully he can do well until at least Doidge and Mueller are ready.

He appears to be really happy to be here, every pic I've seen he got a massive beaming smile.

[CMurdoch]

He appears to be really happy to be here, every pic I've seen he got a massive beaming smile.

Think that is the epitome of relief. He only celebrates his 21st at the end of the month.
Getting quality time with his family and playing in a league where he has been successful could be exactly the recipe he needs to find the pre Hull, pre injuries James Scott. Hope he does well.

[Mcpakeisgod]

It’s good business for all parties here. The player gets an opportunity to get things going again , we get some more numbers In until January and hull will be happy with him getting some first team experience in a strong team . Happy with this

[SMAXXA]

It’s good business for all parties here. The player gets an opportunity to get things going again , we get some more numbers In until January and hull will be happy with him getting some first team experience in a strong team . Happy with this

Agree and their is an element of future proofing this one as if he does well and goes back he will have had a great time at the club and would put us in the driving seat I’d imagine to get him again in the future. If he doesn’t do well, nothing lost and again might get him later on his career assuming we see enough of him to think he’s got value and his career isn’t going to bomb if it’s not a successful spell.

I think he will be a good signing personally

[King Cosell]

My fear is this'll be another Didier Agathe situation and Celtic/Rangers will snap him up in January. But paying a big fee for him now would be far too risky. Que sera, sera.

[04Sauzee]

Reading everything Jack Ross says about Scott and he keeps saying it's a season long deal, doesn't say anything about 6 months and does say it could become more permanent.

[nlandsafchibee]

It does seem that it has not been a knee jerk signing with him being on the JR radar a while and with Craig aware of him when he was also at Motherweĺl. It is good to know that JR also consulted the Hull players he knew to get updated opinions. George Honeyman was given captaincy by JR at Sunderland so there is a mutual respect. I think that the aspect of being a good person to ensure he fits in with his good squad as he describes them, very important to any signing for us .

[ahibby]

It’s good business for all parties here. The player gets an opportunity to get things going again , we get some more numbers In until January and hull will be happy with him getting some first team experience in a strong team . Happy with this

Me too. I know what Hull have said but I believe the only reason they will recall him in January is if we stop giving hime game time because of Doidge and Mueller availability. Even if the lad turns good I think he will stay especially if Nisbet goes in Jan.

[ahibby]

My fear is this'll be another Didier Agathe situation and Celtic/Rangers will snap him up in January. But paying a big fee for him now would be far too risky. Que sera, sera.

I cant see the OF needing to strengthen much in January and if they did why wouldnt they go for Nisbet. After all the choice would be between a full internationalist oran U21. Worst case scenario would be big clubs comin in for both in Jan but lets not get anxious about what might not happen.

[CMurdoch]

Me too. I know what Hull have said but I believe the only reason they will recall him in January is if we stop giving hime game time because of Doidge and Mueller availability. Even if the lad turns good I think he will stay especially if Nisbet goes in Jan.

That's a good post. Scott covering for Doidge absence to the turn of the year then possibly covering for Nisbet until summer. Players, more expensive in the January window so a good time to sell a player.

[tamig]

My fear is this'll be another Didier Agathe situation and Celtic/Rangers will snap him up in January. But paying a big fee for him now would be far too risky. Que sera, sera.

It’s nothing like the Agathe situation. He was our player - Scott isn’t. The Hull boss has also made it clear they see the player as having a big future with them. It doesn’t sound like a “shop window” type of loan. To me anyway. But not comparable to Agathe at all.

[hibsbollah]

My fear is this'll be another Didier Agathe situation and Celtic/Rangers will snap him up in January. But paying a big fee for him now would be far too risky. Que sera, sera.

I would be delighted if he made an Agathe-like contribution. Hes had a load of injuries and as a striker has managed 6 goals in 62 appearances, one big price tag which he hasn’t justified as yet. He’ll need to improve that strike rate if he’s going to get offers to head along the M8.

[King Cosell]

It’s nothing like the Agathe situation. He was our player - Scott isn’t. The Hull boss has also made it clear they see the player as having a big future with them. It doesn’t sound like a “shop window” type of loan. To me anyway. But not comparable to Agathe at all.

We could have bought Scott, we could have given Agathe a long contract. Not exactly the same but there is similarities. If he does well for us, another club nips in.

[tamig]

We could have bought Scott, we could have given Agathe a long contract. Not exactly the same but there is similarities. If he does well for us, another club nips in.

How could we buy him if his club wants to keep him?

[King Cosell]

How could we buy him if his club wants to keep him?

Things might have changed but the word a few weeks ago was they were looking to sell.

[Billy Whizz]

How could we buy him if his club wants to keep him?
Did Hull not spend over £1m on Scott? We don’t have that sort of money to throw around

[tamig]

Did Hull not spend over £1 on Scott? We don’t have that sort of money to throw around

Exactly. Especially on a player who is a bit of an unknown quantity at this moment.

[CMurdoch]

Did Hull not spend over £1 on Scott? We don’t have that sort of money to throw around

The talk at the time was of a £1.5 million transfer fee from Motherwell but as we know that might have been the sum payable after numerous add on clauses are met. It could be they have paid less than half of that sum to date. Naturally Hull City want to recoup as much of their outlay as possible especially as they are struggling financially.

Reading their fans forums the usual idiots say he is hopeless but the more sensible rate him as better than some of the other Hull City strikers including Tom Eaves and recognise his ability and the relevant injuries and illnesses that have curtailed his involvement since his very 1st training session in January 2020. Lots of chat about his confidence being shot and saying he needed to come home to recalibrate his head. Neither their manager nor the more centred fans have given up on him.

Concerns re Scott for me are two injuries to the same ankle and he may take a while to get up to speed after playing only 360 minutes of league football last season.
On the upside the quality of his goals for Motherwell in his break through season were exceptional.

[Iggy Pope]

Did Hull not spend over £1 on Scott? We don’t have that sort of money to throw around

Over a pound you say Billy? I reckon HSL need alerted. :greengrin

[CMurdoch]

Over a pound you say Billy? I reckon HSL need alerted. :greengrin

You've just kicked Bishop Brennan up the arse

I narrowly managed to resist

[Billy Whizz]

Over a pound you say Billy? I reckon HSL need alerted. :greengrin

I was just making sure you were paying attention
£1m then😀

[Iggy Pope]

You've just kicked Bishop Brennan up the arse

I narrowly managed to resist


I was just making sure you were paying attention
£1m then😀


:greengrin

[cameronw-hfc]

Anyone else notice when he was asked about Europe he said playing in it next season would be a dream and looks very likely? Wonder if there is actually a buy out clause in the deal.

[poolman]

Six goals in 62 appearances doesn’t look great, but hopefully he’s young enough to improve.




A lot of those appearances he came on as a sub

[Real Emerald]

Why? Christian only started 1 game this season, against Ross C & that because Nisbet was injured. Nisbet started every other game up front on his own. But you think a guy arrives on Fri/Sat & our manager is going to change team & formation to put him in the starting 11? I repeat, not a chance.

You were saying? 😁

[Key West]

Thought he looked a decent player and not too dissimilar to Nisbet today.

[B.H.F.C]

Liked the look of him today. There is a player there, shame about his finishing though.

[Coco Bryce]

Thought he looked a decent player and not too dissimilar to Nisbet today.

He looked like Nisbet's replacement to me 😉

[Key West]

He looked like Nisbet's replacement to me 😉

🤔

[Hibs90]

Liked the look of him today. There is a player there, shame about his finishing though.

Yeah definitely is. Movement was good and good link-up play. Reckon he'd be more suited to playing wide left of a 3.

[BoomtownHibees]

Yeah definitely is. Movement was good and good link-up play. Reckon he'd be more suited to playing wide left of a 3.

If we keep Nisbet it would be good front 3 of Scott, Nisbet, Boyle

[Since452]

He did well today. Thrown in and grew in to the game. He'll be a player for us.

[Peevemor]

He did well today. Thrown in and grew in to the game. He'll be a player for us.It was encouraging that he got into good positions, even though his finishing was a bit rusty.

[Mikey_1875]

Some impressive link up and hold up play in the second half especially until he tired before being subbed. He put one off target in the second half that would have capped off a fantastic move that he was at the centre of! Looks really happy to be here and really keen to make an impression. I’m sure the finishing will come with the match sharpness, looking forward to seeing more of him.

[brog]

You were saying? 😁

Well if you and others had shared info that was available on social media then we could have had a different conversation.

[Real Emerald]

Well if you and others had shared info that was available on social media then we could have had a different conversation.

Exactly, please accept my apologies for that but didn’t want to say on a forum as I wasn’t sure if it was true.

[JimBHibees]

Anyone else notice when he was asked about Europe he said playing in it next season would be a dream and looks very likely? Wonder if there is actually a buy out clause in the deal.

Yes I did seemed a strange line of questioning if only a loan.

Thought his movement and general play were good once he settled into the game. Promising.

[brog]

Exactly, please accept my apologies for that but didn’t want to say on a forum as I wasn’t sure if it was true.

No sweat, thanks.

[Callum_62]

Yes I did seemed a strange line of questioning if only a loan.

Thought his movement and general play were good once he settled into the game. Promising.He said something like 'make his debut that looks likley'

I thought that was weird but assumed he was meaning Sunday's game (thought then nisbet must be out)

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[JimBHibees]

He said something like 'make his debut that looks likley'

I thought that was weird but assumed he was meaning Sunday's game (thought then nisbet must be out)

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Yep I think they knew Nisbet was out hence him being rushed up on Friday.