Martin boyle - off injured for Australia

[AugustaHibs]

As the title suggests.

[1van Sprou7e]

Sure he was injured?

[Stairway 2 7]

Did you see it hopefully precautionary or I'll greet

[CapitalGreen]

Was holding his thigh.

[Pete70]

He was able to walk off the pitch after after being treated for a minute or so. Looked to be subbed as a precaution. Chinese defenders had obviously done their homework and watched how the SPL defenders scythe him down then simply done the same thing.

He scored a goal too. Shot from the edge of the box into the bottom corner

[Stuart93]

Can only laugh at the luck we’ve had with injuries.

Could be the 0-1 Derek Riordan penalty derby all over again.

[neil7908]

F***

[Coco Bryce]

Looked like a hamstring.

[Heisenberg]

Really getting ****ed over with injuries this season. Losing our best player before the biggest game so far would top it off.

[GordonHFC]

Not the first time he has been injured playing for them is it.

[Stuart93]

They hearts ***** are going to have a full squad to pick from whilst we’ll have players out left right and centre.

[Magpie]

Another attacker before the window shuts?

[NC1875]

They hearts ***** are going to have a full squad to pick from whilst we’ll have players out left right and centre.

Even better when we beat them

[hibby rae]

They hearts ***** are going to have a full squad to pick from whilst we’ll have players out left right and centre.

Sounds like the Casper derby.

[Hibeesforever]

Bring Martin home for treatment now....

[Stuart93]

Bring Martin home for treatment now....

If it’s his hammy I doubt it would matter.

If he’s out for any period of time we’re struggling.

[HH81]

Let's hope it's nothing serious. 🙏

[PatHead]

Let's hope it's nothing serious. 🙏

Just enough to have himself sent home but fit for the Derby

[Nicho87]

Thank goodness we stocked up on attacking players during the window just like the manager wanted.

[007]

The I told you so's have started.

[King Cosell]

Socceroos on Twitter (official account) don't mention injury in their match report.

"...that proved to be Boyle's final contribution as he made way for Mitch Duke."

[Iain G]

The I told you so's have started.

Yeah the bores are out already when nothing has even been confirmed as to if it's a bad injury.

[Stuart93]

The I told you so's have started.

I haven’t really said much about our transfer window so I’ll not count myself as a told you so but it would be hard to argue against it.

If Boyles injured we’re even lighter in attacking areas than we were & we were supposed to address that in the window but failed to.

[Stevie Reid]

Scotsman report doesn’t mention an injury:

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-martin-boyle-on-target-in-world-cup-qualifying-win-over-china-3369496

[Borderhibbie76]

Just shuddering at the thought of travelling across the city next week without him and Nisbet - who we also don't know if he's gonna be fit yet...our luck has been brutal with injuries so far this season...absolutely wretched

[Nicho87]

Just shuddering at the thought of travelling across the city next week without him and Nisbet - who we also don't know if he's gonna be fit yet...our luck has been brutal with injuries so far this season...absolutely wretched

Too negative you’ll be told

Drey Wright who we tried to pap out the door at 11.55pm will do just fine

[Stevie Reid]

Sounds like he played really well again

https://twitter.com/Socceroos/status/1433504275993268228?s=20

[Hibs90]

Just shuddering at the thought of travelling across the city next week without him and Nisbet - who we also don't know if he's gonna be fit yet...our luck has been brutal with injuries so far this season...absolutely wretched

And this is the reason I’ve been harping on about good squad depth

[allmodcons]

I haven’t really said much about our transfer window so I’ll not count myself as a told you so but it would be hard to argue against it.

If Boyles injured we’re even lighter in attacking areas than we were & we were supposed to address that in the window but failed to.

I'll not count myself as a told so but guess what I told you so!

Why do you follow a Club that, judging by a number of your posts, constantly fails you or lets you down?

Why not take up bowls and save yourself the grief.

[Jones28]

Yeah the bores are out already when nothing has even been confirmed as to if it's a bad injury.

Boyle being injured is a valid concern.

What isn’t valid is bringing up our transfer policy and having a go because we didn’t sign another centre forward. The same people complaining about that were saying that Scott is more of a right sided forward than a centre forward.

The club can’t win.

[allmodcons]

Just shuddering at the thought of travelling across the city next week without him and Nisbet - who we also don't know if he's gonna be fit yet...our luck has been brutal with injuries so far this season...absolutely wretched

We don't know that Boyle is injured

[Stuart93]

I'll not count myself as a told so but guess what I told you so!

Why do you follow a Club that, judging by a number of your posts, constantly fails you or lets you down?

Why not take up bowls and save yourself the grief.

So my point holds no substance then?

Do we have enough depth in the squad to deal with injuries? The manager doesn’t seem to think so as he tried to get another attacking player in.

The usual on here though. What did your response provide? Absolutely **** all but crying about someone being negative. I don’t mind being told I’m negative and shouldn’t bothering supporting hibs but **** me at least provide something to the debate at the same time.

[Borderhibbie76]

We don't know that Boyle is injured

No and let's hope he's not same for Nisbet but it's a real worry that's for sure

[hibbysam]

So my point holds no substance then?

Do we have enough depth in the squad to deal with injuries? The manager doesn’t seem to think so as he tried to get another attacking player in.

The usual on here though. What did your response provide? Absolutely **** all but cry about someone being negative.

We also tried to get rid of two players to get one in, is that a club that feel they are light on numbers? Could sign plenty more but when everyone’s back we then have a squad of 25

[Stuart93]

We also tried to get rid of two players to get one in, is that a club that feel they are light on numbers? Could sign plenty more but when everyone’s back we then have a squad of 25

But there’s no guarantee at any point of the season we’ll have everyone back. My point was do we have the squad depth to deal with injuries in attacking areas and I don’t think we do.

[Borderhibbie76]

But there’s no guarantee at any point of the season we’ll have everyone back. My point was do we have the squad depth to deal with injuries and I don’t think we do.

We do in defence and midfield defo imo but it's clear as day we don't have enough options upfront - we've been unlucky with injuries yes but that's a risk u take when u only have 2 out and out strikers at the club- as am still not sure Scott or Gullan are actually strikers tbh

[Stuart93]

We do in defence and midfield defo imo but it's clear as day we don't have enough options upfront - we've been unlucky with injuries yes but that's a risk u take when u only have 2 out and out strikers at the club- as am still not sure Scott or Gullan are actually strikers tbh

Yea I should’ve been more specific I was meaning in attacking areas.

Careful now, you’ll get told you should take up the bools.

[wookie70]

We do in defence and midfield defo imo but it's clear as day we don't have enough options upfront - we've been unlucky with injuries yes but that's a risk u take when u only have 2 out and out strikers at the club- as am still not sure Scott or Gullan are actually strikers tbh and even more particularly when our two best attacking threats are international players one of whom travels half way round the world with Australia.

[allmodcons]

Can only laugh at the luck we’ve had with injuries.

Could be the 0-1 Derek Riordan penalty derby all over again.


So my point holds no substance then?

Do we have enough depth in the squad to deal with injuries? The manager doesn’t seem to think so as he tried to get another attacking player in.

The usual on here though. What did your response provide? Absolutely **** all but crying about someone being negative. I don’t mind being told I’m negative and shouldn’t bothering supporting hibs but **** me at least provide something to the debate at the same time.

First you say (correctly) that we have been incredibly unlucky with injuries then complain about a lack of depth in our squad :confused:

Who should we have signed? Tell me who you'd have brought in (who was available) to bolster our attacking options.

I don't mind negativity but yours is non stop. IMO you suffer from pantophobia.

[Stuart93]

First you say (correctly) that we have been incredibly unlucky with injuries then complain about a lack of depth in our squad :confused:

Who should we have signed? Tell me who you'd have brought in (who was available) to bolster our attacking options.

I don't mind negativity but yours is non stop. IMO you suffer from pantophobia.

We have been unlucky with injuries but still feel we don’t have enough depth up top. You can have they two opinions at the same time.

I’m not paid thousands of pounds a year to scout players to bring in to the club so don’t feel I’m as qualified as our recruitment team should be at finding targets. What a ridiculous argument that is as well. “Who should we have signed then”. There’s how many professional football players across the world? Surely could’ve found one.

I take your opinion of me and what I “suffer” from on board and will politely advise you to shove it up your arse. Cheers.

[Steve20]

The people that refuse to admit that we left ourself short by not bringing in a striker are at it. Everyone knows fine well we didn’t address the lack of striking options over the transfer window. The club isn’t going to take your season ticket away if you dare to criticise the poor recruitment.

If Boyle is out the derby, then why shouldn’t people say they were right. It was pointed out multiple times we needed a forward, even by our own manager.

[Libby Hibby]

Is Boyle injured? There seems to be a lot of tension for something that’s not officially confirmed.

[Stuart93]

Is Boyle injured? There seems to be a lot of tension for something that’s not officially confirmed.

Let’s hope not. He’s put up a couple pics on his Instagram story from the game tonight. Might be reading too much into it but unsure if he’d do that if he’d been badly injured? Fingers crossed

[GreenCastle]

Not the first time he has been injured playing for them is it.

Long flight then playing definitely comes with risks.

I am concerned when he will actually return to East mains prior to the derby.

Boyle / Nisbet will definitely miss games this season so others must step up or we will drop points.

[Stevie Reid]

I remember when Martin was first called up posting that I was delighted for him personally, but concerned at the potential for injuries.

He’s already had one really bad one obviously, and even a slight injury will not respond well to long haul flights and hours of travelling.

Fingers crossed he’s ok. He’s in red hot form right now.

[King Cosell]

Just looked at 3 match reports published in the last hour and they all just say he was substituted, no mention of injury. Storm in a tea cup.

[EdinburghHibern]

First you say (correctly) that we have been incredibly unlucky with injuries then complain about a lack of depth in our squad :confused:

Who should we have signed? Tell me who you'd have brought in (who was available) to bolster our attacking options.

I don't mind negativity but yours is non stop. IMO you suffer from pantophobia.

English premier league sides haven't allowed players to play in internationals in red list countries.why have we allowed our in form attacking player and a player who if injured is a massive massive loss for us to go and play in this match?

Why did Mathie not sign any attacking players in the last week of the window. It's a shambles when you think about the risk of losing Boyle to injury. A shambles. Griffiths was available.

[Dmas]

Just looked at 3 match reports published in the last hour and they all just say he was substituted, no mention of injury. Storm in a tea cup.

Bad cramp it seems

[EdinburghHibern]

Just looked at 3 match reports published in the last hour and they all just say he was substituted, no mention of injury. Storm in a tea cup.

It brings the issues of the transfer window to the fore though. If we lose Boyle to injury we are struggling going forward,big time.

[allmodcons]

We have been unlucky with injuries but still feel we don’t have enough depth up top. You can have they two opinions at the same time.

I’m not paid thousands of pounds a year to scout players to bring in to the club so don’t feel I’m as qualified as our recruitment team should be at finding targets. What a ridiculous argument that is as well. “Who should we have signed then”. There’s how many professional football players across the world? Surely could’ve found one.

I take your opinion of me and what I “suffer” from on board and will politely advise you to shove it up your arse. Cheers.

You wanted a debate so I asked your opinion as to who you think we should have brought in.

I fully understand why nobody would pay you thousands of pounds but as you're the one constantly complaining about a lack of depth 'up top' so surely you as have idea or an opinion as to who would fit the bill?

Thankfully, you're not part of our scouting team, I think they'd have been impressed with your 'surely we can find someone' line. It doesn't really matter who it is just sign a forward any forward.

Don't ask for a debate and then hide behind the line that your not a paid scout.

Personally, I'd have taken Griffiths (baggage and all) because I think he has a point to prove but doesn't look like Jack Ross fancied him.

[King Cosell]

English premier league sides haven't allowed players to play in internationals in red list countries.why have we allowed our in form attacking player and a player who if injured is a massive massive loss for us to go and play in this match?

Why did Mathie not sign any attacking players in the last week of the window. It's a shambles when you think about the risk of losing Boyle to injury. A shambles. Griffiths was available.

There's a world cup next year, Boyle wants to be part of it, we'll have an unhappy player on ours hands if we tell him he can't play.

[Lendo]

Boyle being injured is a valid concern.

What isn’t valid is bringing up our transfer policy and having a go because we didn’t sign another centre forward. The same people complaining about that were saying that Scott is more of a right sided forward than a centre forward.

The club can’t win.

:top marksIt’s beyond tedious now.

[delbert]

If it’s his hammy I doubt it would matter.

If he’s out for any period of time we’re struggling.

So as things stand right now, Doidge, Nisbet and Boyle all injured, but Ross felt another striker wasn’t required, utterly shambolic !

[CentreLine]

Bad cramp it seems

Hope it’s not the same “cramp” that Kevin Nisbet suffered from last weekend. 🤨

[ian cruise]

English premier league sides haven't allowed players to play in internationals in red list countries.why have we allowed our in form attacking player and a player who if injured is a massive massive loss for us to go and play in this match?

Why did Mathie not sign any attacking players in the last week of the window. It's a shambles when you think about the risk of losing Boyle to injury. A shambles. Griffiths was available.

Boyle loves playing for Australia, I can imagine refusing to let him play would upset him. I think association's can still force the issue to have the player released if they want to also.

[allmodcons]

English premier league sides haven't allowed players to play in internationals in red list countries.why have we allowed our in form attacking player and a player who if injured is a massive massive loss for us to go and play in this match?

Why did Mathie not sign any attacking players in the last week of the window. It's a shambles when you think about the risk of losing Boyle to injury. A shambles. Griffiths was available.

Get real ffs.

A shambles? What planet you living on? We lost none of our key players and/or assets this window. Calling the recruitment policy at our Club a shambles (at this time) is a truly laughable comment. We are in better position now than we have been for christ knows how long. There really is no pleasing some people.

I've said already, I'd have taken Griffiths but, obviously, Jack Ross didn't fancy him.

Every club is at risk of losing key players to injury. Jack Ross has been unlucky with the players he has out injured. **** happens, get over it.

[wookie70]

First you say (correctly) that we have been incredibly unlucky with injuries then complain about a lack of depth in our squad :confused:

Who should we have signed? Tell me who you'd have brought in (who was available) to bolster our attacking options.

I don't mind negativity but yours is non stop. IMO you suffer from pantophobia.

Is Jack Ross starting to suffer a wee bit of the old pantophobia too. He should refer himself to you for a proper diagnosis. Jack thinks we are short in forward areas, not sure that is even up for debate and I would argue we have been very lucky with injuries to forward players since we were short on numbers. Having Murphy and Doidge out is sore but not exactly unusual or difficult to plan for.

I'm sure our manager has a few ideas of who he would like to get in for our shortage in forward areas, he tried to swap two of our players for one target so there is a start.

[B.H.F.C]

No matter who we signed, we’d always be a Boyle injury away from disaster at the moment IMO. He practically irreplaceable at our level in this form. We do have another winger (McKay) who we signed for a few quid sitting on the bench to be fair.

I think we needed another striker, but that probably wouldn’t have made any difference in terms of replacing Boyle.

[CropleyWasGod]

English premier league sides haven't allowed players to play in internationals in red list countries.why have we allowed our in form attacking player and a player who if injured is a massive massive loss for us to go and play in this match?

Why did Mathie not sign any attacking players in the last week of the window. It's a shambles when you think about the risk of losing Boyle to injury. A shambles. Griffiths was available.

The game was played in Doha. Qatar isn't on the red list.

[allmodcons]

So as things stand right now, Doidge, Nisbet and Boyle all injured, but Ross felt another striker wasn’t required, utterly shambolic !

Doidge is injured.

I will confidently predict that both Nisbet and Boyle will be fit for next weekend's derby.

[Block]

It brings the issues of the transfer window to the fore though. If we lose Boyce to injury we are struggling going forward,big time.

Fixed that for you.

:greengrin

[EdinburghHibern]

No matter who we signed, we’d always be a Boyle injury away from disaster at the moment IMO. He practically irreplaceable at our level in this form. We do have another winger (McKay) who we signed for a few quid sitting on the bench to be fair.

I think we needed another striker, but that probably wouldn’t have made any difference in terms of replacing Boyle.

Totally agree,Boyle is irreplaceable for us just now. I shudder to think what would happen to our season if he gets an injury that keeps him out for any length of time so that in itself for me is very poor planning from Mathie and Jack Ross in keeping the balance of the squad right.

[EdinburghHibern]

Fixed that for you.

:greengrin

Eh?

[The Tubs]

Totally agree,Boyle is irreplaceable for us just now. I shudder to think what would happen to our season if he gets an injury that keeps him out for any length of time so that in itself for me is very poor planning from Mathie and Jack Ross in keeping the balance of the squad right.

And where would we pluck a player that could replace Boyle?

[St.Kristopher]

No matter who we signed, we’d always be a Boyle injury away from disaster at the moment IMO. He is practically irreplaceable at our level in this form. We do have another winger (McKay) who we signed for a few quid sitting on the bench to be fair.

I think we needed another striker, but that probably wouldn’t have made any difference in terms of replacing Boyle.

I was about to post this…so you’ve saved me the effort. In current form where ever he plays, Boyle is irreplaceable. He is, and I say this on current form, a £10M player (not saying that’s what he could be sold for).

I think with his confidence levels and athletic abilities, he could take the field for even the top teams and Europe and be worth a bet on scoring. The squad depth issue is a different topic.

The fact we have secured his services is the best bit of business we have done since Sauzee or Latapy. So let's hope he is ok.

[Unseen work]

I’ve been harping on for a while not about signing Barrie McKay.

If there’s any possibility Boyle isn’t 100% go and get him signed.

Can play left, right and through the middle. Very good technical and tricky player with pace.

[Since452]

Couldn't make this up

[Iain G]

Couldn't make this up

Well as far as we know people are making it up as there are no reports of an injury yet!

[JimBHibees]

Totally agree,Boyle is irreplaceable for us just now. I shudder to think what would happen to our season if he gets an injury that keeps him out for any length of time so that in itself for me is very poor planning from Mathie and Jack Ross in keeping the balance of the squad right.

As it stands we would have the option of Dan McKay Young under 21 cap natural wide player and Chris Cadden wide right player now back in full training and getting close to fitness if Martin wasn't able to play. Other option being Stephen Bradley who played well in wide right position v Arsenal however not sure if he is injured.

[Glory Lurker]

His Insta's happy enough. Couple of photos of him celebrating the goal.

[Hermit Crab]

Not to worry if he’s injured. We bolstered our attacking options on deadline day… oh wait a minute. [emoji849]

[Since90+2]

I’ve been harping on for a while not about signing Barrie McKay.

If there’s any possibility Boyle isn’t 100% go and get him signed.

Can play left, right and through the middle. Very good technical and tricky player with pace.

Barry McKay who's spent the last 2 years loaned out to League 1 Fleetwood Town.

[HH81]

Not to worry if he’s injured. We bolstered our attacking options on deadline day… oh wait a minute. [emoji849]

MB looks to be fine and not injured.

What's been your highlight so far this week?

[Peevemor]

Another attacker before the window shuts?


Thank goodness we stocked up on attacking players during the window just like the manager wanted.


Too negative you’ll be told

Drey Wright who we tried to pap out the door at 11.55pm will do just fine


And this is the reason I’ve been harping on about good squad depth


The people that refuse to admit that we left ourself short by not bringing in a striker are at it. Everyone knows fine well we didn’t address the lack of striking options over the transfer window. The club isn’t going to take your season ticket away if you dare to criticise the poor recruitment.

If Boyle is out the derby, then why shouldn’t people say they were right. It was pointed out multiple times we needed a forward, even by our own manager.


English premier league sides haven't allowed players to play in internationals in red list countries.why have we allowed our in form attacking player and a player who if injured is a massive massive loss for us to go and play in this match?

Why did Mathie not sign any attacking players in the last week of the window. It's a shambles when you think about the risk of losing Boyle to injury. A shambles. Griffiths was available.


It brings the issues of the transfer window to the fore though. If we lose Boyle to injury we are struggling going forward,big time.


So as things stand right now, Doidge, Nisbet and Boyle all injured, but Ross felt another striker wasn’t required, utterly shambolic !


Not to worry if he’s injured. We bolstered our attacking options on deadline day… oh wait a minute. [emoji849]

I think you've made your point.

[Since452]

So as things stand right now, Doidge, Nisbet and Boyle all injured, but Ross felt another striker wasn’t required, utterly shambolic !

Did he? I'm sure he would have loved another striker in.

[mjhibby]

Modern life he. Loads of energy and angst spent on something which might happen. Just think of all the things we could waste time on over things that might happen. We could sign barry McKay and he could pull a muscle tripping down the stairs at er. What's not for you will go by you I believe the irish saying is. Scott to me looks a cracking signing and I'm sure attacking wise we will be ok.Any club can have an injury crisis at anytime. Liverpool last season for instance. I'm not getting worked up after we kept all our top players and the start we've made. If folk want to moan at our transfer strategy carry on. Lifes too short imho.

[Hermit Crab]

So as things stand right now, Doidge, Nisbet and Boyle all injured, but Ross felt another striker wasn’t required, utterly shambolic !

Nah I don’t think JR said or thinks that at all. Allegedly a balls up involving paperwork screwed us over for getting another attacking player in.

[Peevemor]

Nah I don’t think JR said or thinks that at all. Allegedly a balls up involving paperwork screwed us over for getting another attacking player in.

Or given that outwith tabloid headlines no detail has been given of the alleged balls-up, maybe they simply ran out of time when trying to put together an ambitious but complicated deal for a player who only became available at literally the 11th hour?

[blackpoolhibs]

I'm confused, Boyle is a wide player who most folk say is not the same player when played up front. I don't think he's injured, but I will play along with the folk frightened of their own shadow and say he is. We still have 2 fit forwards and we have McKay who can fill in for the injured Boyle. Who is this mythical player we could have signed who's as good as Boyle who would have replaced him?

[truehibernian]

I’ve been harping on for a while not about signing Barrie McKay.

If there’s any possibility Boyle isn’t 100% go and get him signed.

Can play left, right and through the middle. Very good technical and tricky player with pace.

You’ve also described Dan MacKay there - we don’t need Barrie McKay,. Good player, but not something our side needs right now. Also, and in the limited appearances so far, Steven Bradley looks a very good prospect and offers those attributes too.

[18Craig75]

I’ve been harping on for a while not about signing Barrie McKay.

If there’s any possibility Boyle isn’t 100% go and get him signed.

Can play left, right and through the middle. Very good technical and tricky player with pace.

Apparently signing for Hearts according to my Jambo brother in law. Has been known to talk p*** though!

[Callum_62]

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Guatentee that one of the following words appear though

Shambles
Disgrace


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[Since452]

I've only quickly skimmed through this thread as I CBA

Guatentee that one of the following words appear though

Shambles
Disgrace


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You aren't wrong

[Tarrahib]

There's a world cup next year, Boyle wants to be part of it, we'll have an unhappy player on ours hands if we tell him he can't play.
I would think when MB signed his new contract that him being released for all Australia games would have been part of the contract. I think maybe if that was not part of the deal he wouldn’t have signed.

[calumhibee1]

We’re in a spot of bother if he has been injured.

Hopefully it was just cramp as is suggested.

[Bristolhibby]

I would think when MB signed his new contract that him being released for all Australia games would have been part of the contract. I think maybe if that was not part of the deal he wouldn’t have signed.

TBH if he was playing for Scotland he wouldn’t be with us either.

J

[Glory Lurker]

I would think when MB signed his new contract that him being released for all Australia games would have been part of the contract. I think maybe if that was not part of the deal he wouldn’t have signed.

Was there a lucky typo in Aberdeen's offer? Maybe it said he could play for Austria whenever. Maybe that's what saved us? :-)

[Sioux]

I'm confused, Boyle is a wide player who most folk say is not the same player when played up front. I don't think he's injured, but I will play along with the folk frightened of their own shadow and say he is. We still have 2 fit forwards and we have McKay who can fill in for the injured Boyle. Who is this mythical player we could have signed who's as good as Boyle who would have replaced him?

Barry McKay apparently. If he was signed, the club would have been slated by the chosen few for signing a hun!

The need for a striker has now been replaced with an 'attacker'. Is that an attacking midfielder, or an attacking winger, or an attacking full back? Would the garden have been rosy these last few days if we signed an 'attacker' but were still unable to get a striker in? If we did sign a striker, would he have been the right one to suit the club's 'attackers'?:greengrin

[Brightside]

Too negative you’ll be told

Drey Wright who we tried to pap out the door at 11.55pm will do just fine

There is no indication that Boyle or Niz are injured for the derby. So never mind too negative just stop worrying about things that haven’t happened.

[Brightside]

I would think when MB signed his new contract that him being released for all Australia games would have been part of the contract. I think maybe if that was not part of the deal he wouldn’t have signed.

You can’t tell a player he cannot play for his nation. FIFA would fine the bollix off us.

[Brightside]

You’ve also described Dan MacKay there - we don’t need Barrie McKay,. Good player, but not something our side needs right now. Also, and in the limited appearances so far, Steven Bradley looks a very good prospect and offers those attributes too.

Correct. Dan plays that role for the Scotland u21 team.

[Forza Fred]

Well as far as we know people are making it up as there are no reports of an injury yet!

I'm in Sydney and I watched the entire game this morning.

Martin was bearing down on goal on a mazy run and was pulled down by an opposing defender...as happens every week at Easter Road.

This time though, he didn't get up straight away, just sort of sat there and the two trainers came on and treated him.

By coincidence, at this time Australia had two substitutes waiting to come on....as soon as Boyler went down the coach simply changed the number on the board to Martin's, and off he came.

The commentator at the time DID say he thought it was his hamstring, but he had exactly the same view as me and i saw a run of the mill trip.

Martin walked off unaided and without appearing to limp.

There was no suggestion that he had cramp either as some have claimed .

None of the local press articles,nor the Oz coach have said anything about him being injured or about missing the Vietnam game or anything else tbh.

Perhaps, that WILL come, but nothing has been suggested at the moment that it will and its now 14 hours after the game.

So, I don't really know if he IS or IS NOT injured, and I will wait for any official advice before I start worrying about the derby.

One thing I can say though ...performances like this morning in Asia from Martin could result in us having to knock back a big money offer from Asia next transfer window.

[Lendo]

Fixed that for you.

:greengrin

Hahahahahaahahahahah :top marks

[H18 SFR]

I'm in Sydney and I watched the entire game this morning.

Martin was bearing down on goal on a mazy run and was pulled down by an opposing defender...as happens every week at Easter Road.

This time though, he didn't get up straight away, just sort of sat there and the two trainers came on and treated him.

By coincidence, at this time Australia had two substitutes waiting to come on....as soon as Boyler went down the coach simply changed the number on the board to Martin's, and off he came.

The commentator at the time DID say he thought it was his hamstring, but he had exactly the same view as me and i saw a run of the mill trip.

Martin walked off unaided and without appearing to limp.

There was no suggestion that he had cramp either as some have claimed .

None of the local press articles,nor the Oz coach have said anything about him being injured or about missing the Vietnam game or anything else tbh.

Perhaps, that WILL come, but nothing has been suggested at the moment that it will and its now 14 hours after the game.

So, I don't really know if he IS or IS NOT injured, and I will wait for any official advice before I start worrying about the derby.

One thing I can say though ...performances like this morning in Asia from Martin could result in us having to knock back a big money offer from Asia next transfer window.

Keep us updated if you see/read anything etc Fred?

[Hibernian Verse]

I'm in Sydney and I watched the entire game this morning.

Martin was bearing down on goal on a mazy run and was pulled down by an opposing defender...as happens every week at Easter Road.

This time though, he didn't get up straight away, just sort of sat there and the two trainers came on and treated him.

By coincidence, at this time Australia had two substitutes waiting to come on....as soon as Boyler went down the coach simply changed the number on the board to Martin's, and off he came.

The commentator at the time DID say he thought it was his hamstring, but he had exactly the same view as me and i saw a run of the mill trip.

Martin walked off unaided and without appearing to limp.

There was no suggestion that he had cramp either as some have claimed .

None of the local press articles,nor the Oz coach have said anything about him being injured or about missing the Vietnam game or anything else tbh.

Perhaps, that WILL come, but nothing has been suggested at the moment that it will and its now 14 hours after the game.

So, I don't really know if he IS or IS NOT injured, and I will wait for any official advice before I start worrying about the derby.

One thing I can say though ...performances like this morning in Asia from Martin could result in us having to knock back a big money offer from Asia next transfer window.

It's great having a man from a land down under on here. Thanks for the update.

[dchibs]

Ffs too many people on here thinking its Real Madrid were going to play, if we loose Boyle somebody else will come into the team and do a job for us, I'ts been said that he may well be ok.

[Stuart93]

You wanted a debate so I asked your opinion as to who you think we should have brought in.

I fully understand why nobody would pay you thousands of pounds but as you're the one constantly complaining about a lack of depth 'up top' so surely you as have idea or an opinion as to who would fit the bill?

Thankfully, you're not part of our scouting team, I think they'd have been impressed with your 'surely we can find someone' line. It doesn't really matter who it is just sign a forward any forward.

Don't ask for a debate and then hide behind the line that your not a paid scout.

Personally, I'd have taken Griffiths (baggage and all) because I think he has a point to prove but doesn't look like Jack Ross fancied him.

Seriously, you think I’m the only one complaining about a lack of depth up top? There’s plenty posters both on this thread and others who’re concerned about us not signing another attacking player.

I think it’s a very valid point that our recruitment team is a lot more capable at finding players than I am. They would most likely have the ability to find players I’ve never even heard of, take the Norwegian LB for example. There’s no reason for them not to be able to identify attacking players in the same way. That’s the point I’m trying to make when I say that.

Who’s asked for a debate then hidden? We have numerous scouts/contacts that could identify players. How’s it comparable asking a guy on hibs net who we should’ve brought in when we have a whole team of guys who’s sole purpose is to identify players.

[calumhibee1]

You’ve also described Dan MacKay there - we don’t need Barrie McKay,. Good player, but not something our side needs right now. Also, and in the limited appearances so far, Steven Bradley looks a very good prospect and offers those attributes too.

It would describe Dan McKay but I reckon Barrie McKay is a significantly better player at this point in time.

If Boyle was to be injured, and that remains a big if, I’d be tempted to go for Barrie to replace him if the budget allowed it. I’m not sure Dan has shown anything to suggest he can come all that close to filling in for Boyle for numerous games yet. Infact I think he looks a wee bit short of being first team standard so far which is understandable at his age.

[calumhibee1]

Seriously, you think I’m the only one complaining about a lack of depth up top? There’s plenty posters both on this thread and others who’re concerned about us not signing another attacking player.

I think it’s a very valid point that our recruitment team is a lot more capable at finding players than I am. They would most likely have the ability to find players I’ve never even heard of, take the Norwegian LB for example. There’s no reason for them not to be able to identify attacking players in the same way. That’s the point I’m trying to make when I say that.

Who’s asked for a debate then hidden? We have numerous scouts/contacts that could identify players. How’s it comparable asking a guy on hibs net who we should’ve brought in when we have a whole team of guys who’s sole purpose is to identify players.

:agree:

The suggestion that comes up on here from time to time that unless you don’t have a better suggestion for manager/player/formation etc that you can’t be critical is ridiculous.

We pay hundreds of thousands of pounds a year, if not millions to people who we expect to do that. Expecting folk on a forum to have a list of strikers we could have signed from abroad/EFL etc is ridiculous.

[One Day Soon]

:agree:

The suggestion that comes up on here from time to time that unless you don’t have a better suggestion for manager/player/formation etc that you can’t be critical is ridiculous.

We pay hundreds of thousands of pounds a year, if not millions to people who we expect to do that. Expecting folk on a forum to have a list of strikers we could have signed from abroad/EFL etc is ridiculous.


Millions? That seems very unlikely surely?

[calumhibee1]

Millions? That seems very unlikely surely?

I’ve no idea how many people our recruitment team comprise of. Ross and Mathie will take a fair wage but yeah, you’re probably right, millions is probably not correct!

[Iain G]

:agree:

The suggestion that comes up on here from time to time that unless you don’t have a better suggestion for manager/player/formation etc that you can’t be critical is ridiculous.

We pay hundreds of thousands of pounds a year, if not millions to people who we expect to do that. Expecting folk on a forum to have a list of strikers we could have signed from abroad/EFL etc is ridiculous.

It's only fair to ask those who clearly know better than the well paid professionals who do this job for Hibs how they would have reacted differently and done it better :greengrin

[calumhibee1]

It's only fair to ask those who clearly know better than the well paid professionals who do this job for Hibs how they would have reacted differently and done it better :greengrin

The well paid professionals such as Jack Ross openly wanted another striker as well. It would appear Jack Ross probably feels similar to Stuart so I’m not sure there’s any suggestion from him or his posts that he “knows better”. If anything that’s surely coming from the folk who are claiming it’s not something we really needed since they’re the ones on the other side of the fence.

If it turns out that Boyle and Nisbet are injured for the derby then I’d fully suspect JR will be raging behind the scenes given that what he worried about his come to fruition. Again, not a whole lot different to what folk are being criticised for here.

Regardless though, if we’re at the point where unless you’re at the same level as Jack Ross in terms of football management, or Mathie in terms of player recruitment then you’re not allowed to have an opinion on these things then we may as well shut down the forum as there’s someone in every position at Hibs more qualified on the football front than anybody on here. It seems to be the go to argument when trying to defend the indefensible - “well you’re no a professional so I don’t care what you think” usually followed up by a “I’m glad you’re not the manager” type post as has been shown on this thread.

[Blaster]

I'm confused, Boyle is a wide player who most folk say is not the same player when played up front. I don't think he's injured, but I will play along with the folk frightened of their own shadow and say he is. We still have 2 fit forwards and we have McKay who can fill in for the injured Boyle. Who is this mythical player we could have signed who's as good as Boyle who would have replaced him?

Doesn’t turn up in big games either according to some so maybe best he misses out

[Brightside]

It would describe Dan McKay but I reckon Barrie McKay is a significantly better player at this point in time.

If Boyle was to be injured, and that remains a big if, I’d be tempted to go for Barrie to replace him if the budget allowed it. I’m not sure Dan has shown anything to suggest he can come all that close to filling in for Boyle for numerous games yet. Infact I think he looks a wee bit short of being first team standard so far which is understandable at his age.

You haven’t seen Barrie play in years so that’s just a guess

[Brightside]

The well paid professionals such as Jack Ross openly wanted another striker as well. It would appear Jack Ross probably feels similar to Stuart so I’m not sure there’s any suggestion from him or his posts that he “knows better”. If anything that’s surely coming from the folk who are claiming it’s not something we really needed since they’re the ones on the other side of the fence.

If it turns out that Boyle and Nisbet are injured for the derby then I’d fully suspect JR will be raging behind the scenes given that what he worried about his come to fruition. Again, not a whole lot different to what folk are being criticised for here.

Regardless though, if we’re at the point where unless you’re at the same level as Jack Ross in terms of football management, or Mathie in terms of player recruitment then you’re not allowed to have an opinion on these things then we may as well shut down the forum as there’s someone in every position at Hibs more qualified on the football front than anybody on here. It seems to be the go to argument when trying to defend the indefensible - “well you’re no a professional so I don’t care what you think” usually followed up by a “I’m glad you’re not the manager” type post as has been shown on this thread.

No. He wanted another forward player.

[Iain G]

The well paid professionals such as Jack Ross openly wanted another striker as well. It would appear Jack Ross probably feels similar to Stuart so I’m not sure there’s any suggestion from him or his posts that he “knows better”. If anything that’s surely coming from the folk who are claiming it’s not something we really needed since they’re the ones on the other side of the fence.

If it turns out that Boyle and Nisbet are injured for the derby then I’d fully suspect JR will be raging behind the scenes given that what he worried about his come to fruition. Again, not a whole lot different to what folk are being criticised for here.

Regardless though, if we’re at the point where unless you’re at the same level as Jack Ross in terms of football management, or Mathie in terms of player recruitment then you’re not allowed to have an opinion on these things then we may as well shut down the forum as there’s someone in every position at Hibs more qualified on the football front than anybody on here. It seems to be the go to argument when trying to defend the indefensible - “well you’re no a professional so I don’t care what you think” usually followed up by a “I’m glad you’re not the manager” type post as has been shown on this thread.

And some people just seem to like to find any old angle, however obtuse, to take a pop at the club or specifically Mathie (who has somehow become a target?) for whatever they do. It's gotten beyond a level of common sense, healthy debate, conversation and constructive criticism in my view and people should be challenged on their comments. The "I'm not a professional, it's not my job to work this out" type of defence isn't good enough really and while people dont have to go identify 10 signing targets, some level of justification of their views should be able to be presented otherwise its just tilting at windmills and shouting into the wind.

It's the same on both sides of the arguement and people should be challenged to back up their views IMHO.

[Forza Fred]

Keep us updated if you see/read anything etc Fred?

Most Certainly.

I've asked Mr Google many times already and will continue to do so.

Might be tomorrow my time before we can say either way

[neil7908]

It's only fair to ask those who clearly know better than the well paid professionals who do this job for Hibs how they would have reacted differently and done it better :greengrin

Terry Butcher was a well paid professional at Hibs. He had, and has, more experience of high level football management, scouting, tactics etc than all of us on .net combined.

Just because someone is a professional, doesn't mean they are above scrutiny.

BTW I'm happy with our window other than being light up top. 8/10 for me (Mcgrath and another forward would make 10/10). I don't think any of the recruitment team deserve abuse or flak and they have been great recently. That doesn't mean there shouldn't be questions asked.

[Caversham Green]

Seriously, you think I’m the only one complaining about a lack of depth up top? There’s plenty posters both on this thread and others who’re concerned about us not signing another attacking player.

I think it’s a very valid point that our recruitment team is a lot more capable at finding players than I am. They would most likely have the ability to find players I’ve never even heard of, take the Norwegian LB for example. There’s no reason for them not to be able to identify attacking players in the same way. That’s the point I’m trying to make when I say that.

Who’s asked for a debate then hidden? We have numerous scouts/contacts that could identify players. How’s it comparable asking a guy on hibs net who we should’ve brought in when we have a whole team of guys who’s sole purpose is to identify players.

So we have a recruitment team that is a lot more capable than you at finding players, there's no reason for them not to be able to identify attacking players and we have numerous scouts/contacts that could identify players yet none of them did. Could it be that there were no appropriate players available that were both within budget and good enough (i.e. better than we already have)?

[04Sauzee]

Martin Boyle injury latest as Hibs star ‘available’ for next Australia match

https://t.co/8eFV9hV1zs https://t.co/a0wTqeHc7W

[Since452]

Martin Boyle injury latest as Hibs star ‘available’ for next Australia match

https://t.co/8eFV9hV1zs https://t.co/a0wTqeHc7W

That's that then. Close thread.

[hibsbollah]

Martin Boyle injury latest as Hibs star ‘available’ for next Australia match

https://t.co/8eFV9hV1zs https://t.co/a0wTqeHc7W

All that soiled diapery for nothing. Glad I only skimmed this thread.

[Kato]

That's that then. Close thread.

Can we wait until everyone's pants are untwisted first.

[Love the Green]

No. He wanted another forward player.

He wanted another forward? If so why was he trying to bring in ANOTHER midfielder on the last transfer day. The mans a clown
“Keep the Faith”

[Callum_62]

He wanted another forward? If so why was he trying to bring in ANOTHER midfielder on the last transfer day. The mans a clown
“Keep the Faith”I'm not sure that means he didn't want another striker

But he obviously thought Mcgrath is a better option than Allan and the opportunity came up to possibly get him

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[Since452]

He wanted another forward? If so why was he trying to bring in ANOTHER midfielder on the last transfer day. The mans a clown
“Keep the Faith”

An opportunity arose to sign a ROI starter who's playing very well for his club. What a clown Ross is...

[PatHead]

Can we not just keep the conversation to Martin Boyle. The transfer window chat was ruined by this argument and this thread is going the same way.

If you are desperate to go over old ground can you not open a new thread?

[Stuart93]

martin boyle injury latest as hibs star ‘available’ for next australia match

https://t.co/8efv9hv1zs https://t.co/a0wtqehc7w

phew

[PatHead]

I'm in Sydney and I watched the entire game this morning.

Martin was bearing down on goal on a mazy run and was pulled down by an opposing defender...as happens every week at Easter Road.

This time though, he didn't get up straight away, just sort of sat there and the two trainers came on and treated him.

By coincidence, at this time Australia had two substitutes waiting to come on....as soon as Boyler went down the coach simply changed the number on the board to Martin's, and off he came.

The commentator at the time DID say he thought it was his hamstring, but he had exactly the same view as me and i saw a run of the mill trip.

Martin walked off unaided and without appearing to limp.

There was no suggestion that he had cramp either as some have claimed .

None of the local press articles,nor the Oz coach have said anything about him being injured or about missing the Vietnam game or anything else tbh.

Perhaps, that WILL come, but nothing has been suggested at the moment that it will and its now 14 hours after the game.

So, I don't really know if he IS or IS NOT injured, and I will wait for any official advice before I start worrying about the derby.

One thing I can say though ...performances like this morning in Asia from Martin could result in us having to knock back a big money offer from Asia next transfer window.

Thanks for the update. Good to hear from someone who will have some news.

Can you stay up all night incase there is an update?

[Stuart93]

Thanks for the update. Good to hear from someone who will have some news.

Can you stay up all night incase there is an update?

Can we please read the thread properly before commenting please...

😉

[Forza Fred]

Thanks for the update. Good to hear from someone who will have some news.

Can you stay up all night incase there is an update?

Nah that was yesterday's deal for the 4am kick off.

However you should be reading reports now stating that the injury claims were false and he is fit to play.

Mind you they are emanating from the Daily Record so who knows.

I personally think he's ok...he took a knock, and may even have stayed downto waste a couple of minutes as Oz were winning 2-0 at the time with about 20 minutes left.

Should anything be published to the contrary at this end of the globe, Jimmy Olsen will update you....but for now everything appears fine

[EdinburghHibern]

Can we not just keep the conversation to Martin Boyle. The transfer window chat was ruined by this argument and this thread is going the same way.

If you are desperate to go over old ground can you not open a new thread?

It shouldn't be ignored that an injury or potential injury to Boyle who right now is our best player highlights the failings of bringing in attacking options in the transfer window.

Threads shouldn't be closed simply because of a difference in opinion or people not liking a certain view.

The Boyle injured / transfer window leaving us short issue is a valid one IMO.

[neil7908]

Martin Boyle injury latest as Hibs star ‘available’ for next Australia match

https://t.co/8eFV9hV1zs https://t.co/a0wTqeHc7W

Great news - let's hope he comes back without any further scares.

[Peevemor]

It shouldn't be ignored that an injury or potential injury to Boyle who right now is our best player highlights the failings of bringing in attacking options in the transfer window.

Threads shouldn't be closed simply because if a difference in opinion or people not liking a certain view.

The Boyle transfer window leaving us short issue is a valid one IMO.

How can we possibly ignore it? It's plastered all across this thread for a start.

[Lendo]

It shouldn't be ignored that an injury or potential injury to Boyle who right now is our best player highlights the failings of bringing in attacking options in the transfer window.

Threads shouldn't be closed simply because of a difference in opinion or people not liking a certain view.

The Boyle injured / transfer window leaving us short issue is a valid one IMO.

Why don’t you start another thread on the subject then?

[Brightside]

It shouldn't be ignored that an injury or potential injury to Boyle who right now is our best player highlights the failings of bringing in attacking options in the transfer window.

Threads shouldn't be closed simply because of a difference in opinion or people not liking a certain view.

The Boyle transfer window leaving us short issue is a valid one IMO.

OK..... try this one then. He is not injured. Every single person in the squad could get injured. They arent. We have plenty forwards right now. With only 1 actually injured (2 if you count murphy) Any other signing would have been with Gullan going out. We still have Gullan.

[McSwanky]

soiled diapery.

lol!

[PatHead]

It shouldn't be ignored that an injury or potential injury to Boyle who right now is our best player highlights the failings of bringing in attacking options in the transfer window.

Threads shouldn't be closed simply because of a difference in opinion or people not liking a certain view.

The Boyle injured / transfer window leaving us short issue is a valid one IMO.

Perhaps for another thread. It was done to death on the transfer thread and can't be changed until January so isn't really relevant know.

At this time folk want to know what the story is with Martin Boyle and not see the same folk having the same argument/discussion all over again while hijacking another thread?

[PatHead]

Nah that was yesterday's deal for the 4am kick off.

However you should be reading reports now stating that the injury claims were false and he is fit to play.

Mind you they are emanating from the Daily Record so who knows.

I personally think he's ok...he took a knock, and may even have stayed downto waste a couple of minutes as Oz were winning 2-0 at the time with about 20 minutes left.

Should anything be published to the contrary at this end of the globe, Jimmy Olsen will update you....but for now everything appears fine

Thanks for that. Lets hope the Daily Record is right for a change.

Have a good sleep, you must be knackered!

[hhibs]

Doidge is injured.

I will confidently predict that both Nisbet and Boyle will be fit for next weekend's derby.




I really hope your right ,however, given your posts ,don't be too surprised if this is cast up to you later for "debate":wink:

[CropleyWasGod]

In other news, I saw Paul Hanlon crossing Princes Street yesterday. There was a tram coming at him, 400 yards away.

What were the club doing, allowing him out when we have no cover for him?

[Brightside]

In other news, I saw Paul Hanlon crossing Princes Street yesterday. There was a tram coming at him, 400 yards away.

What were the club doing, allowing him out when we have no cover for him?

Did he have a helmet on?

[Hiber-nation]

Did he have a helmet on?

A few helmets on this thread :wink:

[nonshinyfinish]

In other news, I saw Paul Hanlon crossing Princes Street yesterday. There was a tram coming at him, 400 yards away.

What were the club doing, allowing him out when we have no cover for him?

400 yards? Why was he so deep? How many other trams was he playing onside? Get rid now.

[Smartie]

Paul McGinn simply wasn’t letting trams get within 400 yards of Paul Hanlon last season.

[Bangkok Hibby]

I’ve been harping on for a while not about signing Barrie McKay.

If there’s any possibility Boyle isn’t 100% go and get him signed.

Can play left, right and through the middle. Very good technical and tricky player with pace.

Reports Hearts are after him

[04Sauzee]

Reports Hearts are after him

Think Hearts have even started taking to him, reckon he'll sign in the coming days.

[Bostonhibby]

How can we possibly ignore it? It's plastered all across this thread for a start.I thought the reply suggesting it might be someone called Boyce who might be injured here was noteworthy [emoji16]

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[Borderhibbie76]

This kind of talk on here gets boring , u cannot deny that we should have signed another attacker in the window - or manager wanted another striker and was open about that.
That said injuries happen and weve had our fair share of bad luck so far this season. And regardless of who we brought in or didn't bring in - Boyler is simply irreplaceable for us just now - that's not even up for debate. He's the one player (probably Nisbet now too given lack of options) we can't afford to lose

[WeeRussell]

I think both Nisbet and Boyle will be fit to start against Hearts.

And I’ve lost 3 games of bowls I should have won this week and can’t say it’ll do any of you negative folk any favours!

[Stuart93]

Can't help yourself can you?

Really are a boring twat

****sake mate it was joke, hence the wink at the bottom

Relax.

[MWHIBBIES]

I'm not really sure who folk think we could've got to replace an injured Boyle. On paper Mckay and Cadden are good options, as good as we'll probably get for depth.

[Hibby70]

Can we get someone from the Hanoi Hibs branch to hide in the bushes at the training ground to give us an update?

[Gordy M]

Its funny that those who complain we dont have enough strikers never include Boyle, as soon as there was a possibilty he was injured, it was " its a disgrace, we shouldve signed another striker......"

[theonlywayisup]

Saw this thread started last night and at the time I thought it was premature nonsense. In the matchday thread, it was noted that he was hacked down, needing some medical assistance, but then walked off holding his thigh. Happens all the time in football and often the player is okay for the next game.

Why does that need five pages of rubbish, when the the facts are not known? There is so much wasted effort on this forum and people getting bothered about nothing. I think some posters need to take a break and chill.

[allmodcons]

I really hope your right ,however, given your posts ,don't be too surprised if this is cast up to you later for "debate":wink:

I'm now kinda hoping they don't make it, just for the kicks :wink: .

[Nicho87]

In other news, I saw Paul Hanlon crossing Princes Street yesterday. There was a tram coming at him, 400 yards away.

What were the club doing, allowing him out when we have no cover for him?
Maybe where one of his big diagonal passes ended up and looking for the ball?

[blackpoolhibs]

Has anyone come up with an answer why Ross did not sign another attacking player?

[Bostonhibby]

Has anyone come up with an answer why Ross did not sign another attacking player?I blame Petrie.

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[CallumLaidlaw]

Has anyone come up with an answer why Ross did not sign another attacking player?

I’d say Ross will be asking the same question


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[Hibbyradge]

Has anyone come up with an answer why Ross did not sign another attacking player?

To wind up the bed wetters?

[lord bunberry]

In other news, I saw Paul Hanlon crossing Princes Street yesterday. There was a tram coming at him, 400 yards away.

What were the club doing, allowing him out when we have no cover for him?
400 yards! He needs to be getting tighter to the tram, I’m sick of him being bullied by public transport, yogi would’ve headed it into Princes Street Gardens.

[Stuart93]

Has anyone come up with an answer why Ross did not sign another attacking player?

The paperwork was submitted too late

[blackpoolhibs]

The paperwork was submitted too late

That was for a midfielder.

[Stuart93]

That was for a midfielder.

An attacking midfielder though who scores goals. Definitely would’ve been signed with a view to him providing more attack/goals from the midfield.

[Since452]

Think Hearts have even started taking to him, reckon he'll sign in the coming days.

Another 2016 legend going to Gorgie

[Alfred E Newman]

Has anyone come up with an answer why Ross did not sign another attacking player?

He couldn't be arsed. Heard this from a source at EM.

[Since452]

Has anyone come up with an answer why Ross did not sign another attacking player?

Wants a bit more of a challenge this season as 3rd was too easy last.

[JammyDoidger]

Has anyone come up with an answer why Ross did not sign another attacking player?

Apparantly the police turned up at east mains, complaints from other teams about the amount of attacks that were happening at easter road, so we decided to work on our defence instead.

[hibbysam]

But there’s no guarantee at any point of the season we’ll have everyone back. My point was do we have the squad depth to deal with injuries in attacking areas and I don’t think we do.

Exactly, yet we tried to get rid of two attack minded squad players for one attack minded player.

[Iggy Pope]

An attacking midfielder though who scores goals. Definitely would’ve been signed with a view to him providing more attack/goals from the midfield.

He scores a lot of penalties mind you. Would he definitely definitely have been signed to take them?

[Stuart93]

He scores a lot of penalties mind you. Would he definitely definitely have been signed to take them?

I’d heard he was getting signed to up our Irish quota

[Iggy Pope]

I’d heard he was getting signed to up our Irish quota

How odd.

[Not In The Know]

I’d say Ross will be asking the same question


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This is getting pathetic TBH.

Deals might not have worked out, that’s the nature of transfer windows.

if we’d signed some random for no reason from a well known teams reserves we wouldn’t be having this conversation. There’s a good chance we’d all be saying he was pish in 4 weeks time.

I genuinely feel we have the best setup throughout the club in Scotland (not money) we just need to box clever.

Buying random strikers with exotic names is ***** our neighbours get up to.

[Block]

I’d heard he was getting signed to up our Irish quota

Who did you hear that from? Must have been a source close to the club?

We sign players from all over the world including Ireland of course, but only if they're a good fit for the club not because of their nationality alone. Must be mistaken shirley?

[Stuart93]

Who did you hear that from? Must have been a source close to the club?

We sign players from all over the world including Ireland of course, but only if they're a good fit for the club not because of their nationality alone. Must be mistaken shirley?

I’m not mistaken and don’t call me Shirley

[gbhibby]

Great goal by Martin by the way. Jackson Irvine still can't hit a barn door.

[EI255]

They hearts ***** are going to have a full squad to pick from whilst we’ll have players out left right and centre.They have 4 squads now.

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[Since452]

So who is likely to be out of the derby? Doidge and Murphy? Not heard how bad Murphy's injury actually is.

[Lendo]

Has anyone come up with an answer why Ross did not sign another attacking player?

Every single one wanted the “Celtic Clause” in their contract and Hibs refused point blank

Every. Single. One.


(FYI, this is a joke)

[04Sauzee]

So who is likely to be out of the derby? Doidge and Murphy? Not heard how bad Murphy's injury actually is.

Would be surprised if Cadden is thrown into the team could he make the bench?

[blackpoolhibs]

Every single one wanted the “Celtic Clause” in their contract and Hibs refused point blank

Every. Single. One.


(FYI, this is a joke)

😂 I heard the manager just didn't fancy any of the players he could get with the money he had available. Mad eh. 😁

[calumhibee1]

So who is likely to be out of the derby? Doidge and Murphy? Not heard how bad Murphy's injury actually is.

Possibly Hanlon? Or is he meant to be back?

[Since452]

Possibly Hanlon? Or is he meant to be back?

Sure Ross said Hanlon was 50/50 for the Livi game so hopefully he'll be back for the derby.

[Forza Fred]

Just saw footage of Boyler getting off the bus as the Socceroos arrive at the airport at Doha to travel to Hanoi

He’s definitely wearing a support bandage, just above the knee on his left leg.

Not long enough to confirm or deny any limp

[JimBHibees]

Just saw footage of Boyler getting off the bus as the Socceroos arrive at the airport at Doha to travel to Hanoi

He’s definitely wearing a support bandage, just above the knee on his left leg.

Not long enough to confirm or deny any limp

Doesn't sound great that.

[Peevemor]

Doesn't sound great that.Surely if he was injured and definitely unable to play he would have been sent home?

[JimBHibees]

Surely if he was injured and definitely unable to play he would have been sent home?

You would hope so.

[hibsbollah]

Just saw footage of Boyler getting off the bus as the Socceroos arrive at the airport at Doha to travel to Hanoi

He’s definitely wearing a support bandage, just above the knee on his left leg.

Not long enough to confirm or deny any limp


It’s back on. I can hear a rumbling. Anyone got any Imodium?

[Forza Fred]

Can’t post the footage due to technical numptieness but if you have Twitter it’s on the Socceroos page

[green day]

Its just a support bandage, probably looking to take any swelling down.

If he was gubbed, he would be on a flight home. If he goes to Hanoi, hes obviously ok.

[ddoc]

Australian manager was just on the news and said MB is 50/50 for the game against Vietnam.

[Forza Fred]

.

[Keith_M]

Whenever I hear one of our best players has been called up for his country, I'm always in in two minds about whether that's actually good news, and this is why.


Have a full team available against Hearts or have your best players called up for their country and risk injury? I know which one I'd choose.

[Forza Fred]

Australian manager was just on the news and said MB is 50/50 for the game against Vietnam.

Your right the news now saying he.s in doubt…due to ‘hamstring strain’

[Since452]

If he's 50/50 i'll be livid if they play him

[Billy Whizz]

If he's 50/50 i'll be livid if they play him

You can’t play if you have a hamstring strain

[JimBHibees]

Must be doubtful for Sunday you would think. Probably should have been flown home however no doubt Covid situation and sporting bubble etc would have made that difficult.

[CMurdoch]

You can’t play if you have a hamstring strain

Definitely not and unlikely to play on Saturday either!

[CallumLaidlaw]

Definitely not and unlikely to play on Saturday either!

Good. I’d rather he played on Sunday…..


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[Pagan Hibernia]

ffs!

This is why I hate internationals.

hearts will think it’s Christmas

[bingo70]

You can’t play if you have a hamstring strain

I would guess a long haul flight is probably not the best thing for recovering from a muscle strain too?

I know travelling these long distances won’t be as bad as it was before and he’ll be as comfortable as he possibly can be, still can’t imagine it’ll be the best thing for him though.

[CMurdoch]

Good. I’d rather he played on Sunday…..


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:wink: this is what happens when you don't have a ticket for Sundays game.
Hearts game will be 10 days since the injury which is short of the bare minimum recovery of 2 weeks for a grade 1 tear. Additionally hamstring injuries, as we have seen with Murphy have an awful habit of reoccurring in the 2 month period after recovery.
As ever we are essentially in the dark about the extent of the injury and relying on media chat..
Could even be that Hibs have asked the Australian to feed the media that news to keep Hearts guessing but for me Sunday will come too soon for Martin and given our lack of cover until the next window he can't be risked.

[JimBHibees]

ffs!

This is why I hate internationals.

hearts will think it’s Christmas

Basically out of our best front 4 three are likely to be out and the other has just come back from injury. Opportunity for others but significantly weakens us if that is the case.

[Lago]

Seems to come back injured every time he plays for OZ.

[Brightside]

So are we back to blind panic again. :greengrin

[Forza Fred]

Seems to be ok and in good spirits at training…..and the way he body swerved a frog suggests he thought it was a spider

Check it out on Socceroo Twitter page.

[Mr. Wonderful]

So to summarize. Boyle is injured, not injured and half injured all at once?

[Forza Fred]

So to summarize. Boyle is injured, not injured and half injured all at once?

He’s still wearing a support bandage, but is walking normally from what I can see

That obviously doesn’t mean he is fit enough to play 90 minutes, so I guess we’ll just have to see.

[Wilson]

So to summarize. Boyle is injured, not injured and half injured all at once?

The man can do it all.

[Smartie]

ffs!

This is why I hate internationals.

hearts will think it’s Christmas

Remember that Christmas when their manager just f***** off back to Germany, taking no part in the preparations for the derby at Tynecastle on Boxing Day, leaving us to beat them quite comfortably?

[JimBHibees]

Seems to be ok and in good spirits at training…..and the way he body swerved a frog suggests he thought it was a spider

Check it out on Socceroo Twitter page.

Was he actually training?

[Since452]

Remember that Christmas when their manager just f***** off back to Germany, taking no part in the preparations for the derby at Tynecastle on Boxing Day, leaving us to beat them quite comfortably?

Hahahaha our Daniel at his best

[McSwanky]

Hahahaha our Daniel at his best

I forgot all about him, so decided to have a wee Google. Turns out he got another job! Doing pretty well so far at Ligue 2 Nancy. Played 6, won 0, drew 1, lost 5. Position 20th out of 20 in the table. :faf:

[Since452]

I forgot all about him, so decided to have a wee Google. Turns out he got another job! Doing pretty well so far at Ligue 2 Nancy. Played 6, won 0, drew 1, lost 5. Position 20th out of 20 in the table. :faf:

The pound shop Klopp

[Northernhibee]

The pound shop Klopp

Gegendepressin’

[Brightside]

Hibs defender Nathan Wood, on loan from Middlesbrough, captaining England Under-20s against Romania today at St George's Park

[bigwheel]

Hibs defender Nathan Wood, on loan from Middlesbrough, captaining England Under-20s against Romania today at St George's Park

Impressive that ..you don’t get those gigs if you are not viewed as talent …

[Onion]

Australian manager was just on the news and said MB is 50/50 for the game against Vietnam.

If it's his hamstring, and it's 50/50, there's no way Boyle should be playing. If he aggravates it further he could be out for months. Hibs / Jack Ross should be speaking to them about this !

[JimBHibees]

Hibs defender Nathan Wood, on loan from Middlesbrough, captaining England Under-20s against Romania today at St George's Park

Is that able to be viewed anywhere?

[Cod Boy]

Is that able to be viewed anywhere?

Game finished 6.1 England

[JohnMcM]

Just saw footage of Boyler getting off the bus as the Socceroos arrive at the airport at Doha to travel to Hanoi

He’s definitely wearing a support bandage, just above the knee on his left leg.

Not long enough to confirm or deny any limp

We’ll just have to wait until you get bigger then you can confirm or deny until your heart’s content:greengrin

[Bostonhibby]

I forgot all about him, so decided to have a wee Google. Turns out he got another job! Doing pretty well so far at Ligue 2 Nancy. Played 6, won 0, drew 1, lost 5. Position 20th out of 20 in the table. :faf:Have they got a wetherspoons in Nancy?

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[calumhibee1]

I forgot all about him, so decided to have a wee Google. Turns out he got another job! Doing pretty well so far at Ligue 2 Nancy. Played 6, won 0, drew 1, lost 5. Position 20th out of 20 in the table. :faf:

That’s a great wee job.

Go live in a lovely place on good money until you get sacked with a pay off.

That’s the dream right there.

[Daniel 1875]

Looks like Boyle took part in Aus training at the stadium in Vietnam last night. No sign of any supports/bandages so fingers crossed he’s fit enough for Sunday.

[FilipinoHibs]

Yes picture in Instagram shows no support

[Borderhibbie76]

Not named in starting 11 or bench for Australia today...not sure if that's good or bad news tbh - hopefully precautionary

[Stuart93]

Not named in starting 11 or bench for Australia today...not sure if that's good or bad news tbh - hopefully precautionary

Aye fingers crossed

[Nicho87]

Een running story that Boyle left out increases chance of missing Sunday

Not good

[Stuart93]

Een running story that Boyle left out increases chance of missing Sunday

Not good

I actually think the opposite. Surely him missing today increases his chances of making Sunday if he’s 50/50

[hhibs]

Is that able to be viewed anywhere?



If your IPTV can find it Channel 10 ,Australia.

Got the preview on the noo!

Boyle not in starting 11

[Renfrew_Hibby]

I actually think the opposite. Surely him missing today increases his chances of making Sunday if he’s 50/50

If hes 50/50 now, he'll still be 50/50 come the weekend. I dont think we will risk him.

[Brightside]

If hes 50/50 now, he'll still be 50/50 come the weekend. I dont think we will risk him.

How does that work? 50/50 to play today.....so by sunday he surely improves his chance?

[Curried]

Tight hamstring according to Graham Arnold the Aussie coach.

[PatHead]

Don't know why he travelled. The flights can't have done him any good.

[PatHead]

Tight hamstring according to Graham Arnold the Aussie coach.

How long does that take to heal?

[scoopyboy]

Een running story that Boyle left out increases chance of missing Sunday

Not good

Just read the article and nothing in it to make me overly concerned.

Hopefully Australia being sensible, they should be able to beat Vietnam comfortably enough.

I'm of the opinion that not playing him is a good thing, if he was 50/50 and isn't involved it shouldn't be any worse and should be better than that come Sunday.

[Curried]

How long does that take to heal?

Sorry, but i haven't got a scooby. I'm sure some on the thread will have a better idea.

[Stuart93]

If hes 50/50 now, he'll still be 50/50 come the weekend. I dont think we will risk him.

But my point is, the EEN are arguing that because he’s out the team today it decreases his chances of being fit on Sunday. If he’s missing today’s game it gives him a better chance of being fit for Sunday.

[Stanton Spence]

But my point is, the EEN are arguing that because he’s out the team today it decreases his chances of being fit on Sunday. If he’s missing today’s game it gives him a better chance of being fit for Sunday.I can see your point but they would argue that if he was playing then he must be 100% fit so there's no issue for Sunday

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[scoopyboy]

If hes 50/50 now, he'll still be 50/50 come the weekend. I dont think we will risk him.

Not sure how you get that to be honest.

If he's 50/50 now and still 50/50 on Sunday does that mean he's 50/50 for the following Saturday and for the rest of his career.

Surely time is the healer here and not saying he will be playing but surely the ratio has to move in his favour.

[Peevemor]

Stuart's looking on the bright side. I'm taking it! :aok:

[CMurdoch]

But my point is, the EEN are arguing that because he’s out the team today it decreases his chances of being fit on Sunday. If he’s missing today’s game it gives him a better chance of being fit for Sunday.

I suppose if he doesn't play today it confirms that he has a significant injury therefore it is likely he will miss Sundays game.
From the very limited knowledge I have even the most minor hamstring injury still means 2 weeks recovery which counts him out of the Hearts match.

The real risk with such injuries is coming back early and causing a serious tear and being out for months which would be catastrophic for Hibs.
Despite folks feelings only 3 points out of a possible 214 are up for grabs on Sunday so Boyle will not be played if he has a hamstring injury.
His whole game relies on speed and flexibility so a bad hamstring injury could result in a chronic injury situation as we have seen with Murphy.

[Stuart93]

Stuart's looking on the bright side. I'm taking it! :aok:

The fact I’ve got a ticket means I’m having to look on the bright side 😂

[CMurdoch]

Yes picture in Instagram shows no support

Trotting about like that is fine with a minor hamstring injury but you won't see him sprinting which would heavily work and stretch the hamstring towards it's limit.

[Stuart93]

I suppose if he doesn't play today it confirms that he has a significant injury therefore it is likely he will miss Sundays game.
From the very limited knowledge I have even the most minor hamstring injury still means 2 weeks recovery which counts him out of the Hearts match.

The real risk with such injuries is coming back early and causing a serious tear and being out for months which would be catastrophic for Hibs.
Despite folks feelings only 3 points are up for grabs on Sunday so Boyle will not be played if he has a hamstring injury.
His whole game relies on speed and flexibility so a bad hamstring injury could result in a chronic injury situation as we have seen with Murphy.

Or his injury means he’s 50/50 currently and Australia have decided not to risk him today against a team they’ll have more than enough to beat. Meaning there’s every chance he’ll be fit enough for Sunday?

Suppose it depends which way you look at it. All I know is that if he’s missing on Sunday that swings the game massively in their favour as most of our good stuff goes through him

[CMurdoch]

Or his injury means he’s 50/50 currently and Australia have decided not to risk him today against a team they’ll have more than enough to beat. Meaning there’s every chance he’ll be fit enough for Sunday?

Suppose it depends which way you look at it. All I know is that if he’s missing on Sunday that swings the game massively in their favour as most of our good stuff goes through him

No such thing as a 50/50 hamstring injury.
A tight hamstring to me is a warning to back off from full extention for 2 weeks.
Simply can't risk it going boooooiiiiiiiinnnng.
Would have preferred if he had come home for treatment.

[Hibs90]

He's still with the squad and is watching from the stand.

[hibee-boys]

Or…..he was 50/50 to play today and Hibs/Boyle have asked for him not be risked to ensure he’d be fit for Sunday. No way will he want to miss out on the first derby back with fans so hopefully the Oz manager has let him sit it out as they can afford to do so in this particular game. He was photographed in training so this is the most likely explanation….he says🤷🏼

Looks like Cadden will be back in the squad for Sunday so that would ease the pain, slightly, is Martin can’t make. But, I agree, we really don’t want to be risking him in one game if it’ll maybe cause him a longer term injury.

[Since452]

Said on another thread that id be amazed if he played for Australia if there were even the slightest concerns over his fitness. Hibs would have been all over it like a rash. Fully expect him to play on Sunday.

[scoopyboy]

No such thing as a 50/50 hamstring injury.
A tight hamstring to me is a warning to back off from full extention for 2 weeks.
Simply can't risk it going boooooiiiiiiiinnnng.
Would have preferred if he had come home for treatment.

I would imagine Hibs and Australia have been in regular contact.

He will be getting treatment over there, they're hardly going to blank him.

Hopefully Hibs medical staff will know more than you:greengrin, really don't want to see him out for Sunday.

[scoopyboy]

Australia winning 1-0 by the way with a goal just before half time.

Not playing very well though. Boyle pictured in the stand watching.

[JimBHibees]

Australia winning 1-0 by the way with a goal just before half time.

Not playing very well though. Boyle pictured in the stand watching.

Glad he never played as pitch looks poor. Hopefully fit for Sunday however no way would be gambling on him risking losing him for longer.

[calumhibee1]

I’d fancy if he’s out tonight that he’ll be left out for Sunday tbh.

Hopefully not, but I’m not confident of seeing him.

[Since90+2]

I'd like to think Hibs and Martin have both requested to be left out if there is a slight chance of missing the game on Sunday. I'd imagine Australia would have been confident of winning anyway against limited opposition.

If he does play Sunday him missing today will actually be a bit of blessing as he'll be fresher.

Or, he could just be injured. Suppose we'll find out about 11 on Sunday.

[Sir David Gray]

I’d fancy if he’s out tonight that he’ll be left out for Sunday tbh.

Hopefully not, but I’m not confident of seeing him.

Me neither which would be rather gutting to say the least.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Finished 0-1 to the Aussies.

[Stuart93]

Can someone please just ask Martin ☹️

[hibbysam]

I'd like to think Hibs and Martin have both requested to be left out if there is a slight chance of missing the game on Sunday. I'd imagine Australia would have been confident of winning anyway against limited opposition.

If he does play Sunday him missing today will actually be a bit of blessing as he'll be fresher.

Or, he could just be injured. Suppose we'll find out about 11 on Sunday.

His picture prior to being in the stand was one training with Milos Degenek, unless that was taken prior to the previous game then if he’s injured there’s no way he’d be training. Would presume the fact he’s stayed with the squad that it’s purely precautionary he’s missed out in a game they’d be guaranteed to win regardless.