Porteous in contract talks

[CMurdoch]

According to Scott Burns at the Daily Record we are in contract talks with Ryan to extend his contract beyond it's current summer of 2023 expiry.
Great if we can get that done.
Probably need to get onto extending the contracts of Hanlon and Doidge after that.

[Col2]

According to the Scott Burns at the Daily Record we are in contract talks with Ryan to extend his contract beyond it's current summer of 2023 expiry.
Great if we can get that done.
Probably need to get onto extending the contracts of Hanlon and Doidge after that.

Would be delighted if we do that. RP will get better and better. Hopefully we can tie up Nisbet as well given we have been in talks for a while now.

I agree Doidge and Hanlon a priority over next few months.

[Bangkok Hibby]

Let's hope all the negative press and comments even from our own fans hasn't sickened him and made his mind up to leave. Love him to stay and I've said for ages he could be a future Hibs captain.

[andrew70]

Let's hope all the negative press and comments even from our own fans hasn't sickened him and made his mind up to leave. Love him to stay and I've said for ages he could be a future Hibs captain.

Should be Hibs captain. Outstanding player for his age. Captaincy would help his temperament (not that i think there's an issue but some do) and he won't be here much longer with or without a new contract.

[easty]

Should be Hibs captain. Outstanding player for his age. Captaincy would help his temperament (not that i think there's an issue but some do) and he won't be here much longer with or without a new contract.

Why should he be captain?

[andrew70]

Why should he be captain?

He’s one of our best players, he’s a natural leader, he communicates well (hear him and Macey to be fair regularly throughout games). He’s a winner. Can also handle the pressure. Paul is a great club captain but I just feel Porto was the natural successor to David Gray on the park.

[Pagan Hibernia]

According to the Scott Burns at the Daily Record we are in contract talks with Ryan to extend his contract beyond it's current summer of 2023 expiry.
Great if we can get that done.
Probably need to get onto extending the contracts of Hanlon and Doidge after that.

and Allan

[Allant1981]

and Allan

Do you think his contract will be extended? Club were keen to get shot in the transfer window, personally would give him another year just now

[eastterrace]

Do you think his contract will be extended? Club were keen to get shot in the transfer window, personally would give him another year just now
Just as well your no doing the negotiation with the just give him another year. A bit of an insult imo the guy is a top player so get him signed up on a decent deal.

[easty]

Just as well your no doing the negotiation with the just give him another year. A bit of an insult imo the guy is a top player so get him signed up on a decent deal.

I don't think an offer of a years extension would be an insult at all.

[Since452]

Would be another statement of intent from the club.

[Peevemor]

He’s one of our best players, he’s a natural leader, he communicates well (hear him and Macey to be fair regularly throughout games). He’s a winner. Can also handle the pressure. Paul is a great club captain but I just feel Porto was the natural successor to David Gray on the park.

I think Porto needs a bit more time to concentrate on his own game, also there's more to being captain than 90 minutes on a matchday.

If he communicates well he'll do that regardeess of whether he has an armband.

[andrew70]

I think Porto needs a bit more time to concentrate on his own game, also there's more to being captain than 90 minutes on a matchday.

If he communicates well he'll do that regardeess of whether he has an armband.

Agreed with the last part.

We will be looking for many captains like that.

[Callyballybe]

When is Doidge's contract up? 2023 as with Porto's?

[CMurdoch]

Would be delighted if we do that. RP will get better and better. Hopefully we can tie up Nisbet as well given we have been in talks for a while now.

I agree Doidge and Hanlon a priority over next few months.

Nisbet is contracted until summer of 2024.
I don't think it is a very lucrative contract and Hibs are probably willing to up it if he agrees to an additional year.

[The Sundance Kid]

When is Doidge's contract up? 2023 as with Porto's?

Doidge’s contract is up at the end of the season

[CMurdoch]

and Allan

Suspect he is a high earner so only chance of a new contract would be on reduced terms but I think he will move on.
That is, unless he can make himself indispensable in what's left of the season.
He has done very well to punch himself back into the team.

[Callyballybe]

Doidge’s contract is up at the end of the season

Cheers. Hopefully talks have already started if that's the case.

[CMurdoch]

Cheers. Hopefully talks have already started if that's the case.

Think the club will be waiting to see how Doidge recovers from his injury.
Once they are happy that there are no issues they will look to get him signed up.
Can't wait too long given he can speak to other clubs in January.
Problem they have is they don't want the other guys who are out of contract to down tools.
!2 players out of contract in the summer and McGregor should be retiring so big changes for next season.

[andrew70]

I think Porto needs a bit more time to concentrate on his own game, also there's more to being captain than 90 minutes on a matchday.

If he communicates well he'll do that regardeess of whether he has an armband.

Agreed with the last part.

We will be looking for many captains like that.

[neil7908]

I think Porto needs a bit more time to concentrate on his own game, also there's more to being captain than 90 minutes on a matchday.

If he communicates well he'll do that regardeess of whether he has an armband.

Yup. Future captain - good chance. But right now? I'd rather he focused on consistency of performance and cutting out the odd silly mistakes/rushes of blood to the head.

He's done really well this season and I am desperate to keep him at ER but I think we forget he's still young and learning.

[bigwheel]

I think a lot of people view the armband as a sign of who’s the leader…Porto is already the leader in defence …he shouts and demands from those around him already ..regardless of age and experience ..just ask Daz for example… those who play with him will share that ..top player in the making if he keeps himself fit

[Allant1981]

Just as well your no doing the negotiation with the just give him another year. A bit of an insult imo the guy is a top player so get him signed up on a decent deal.

And what is a decent deal for someone who the club wanted to let go and obviously agreed to go

[basehibby]

According to Scott Burns at the Daily Record we are in contract talks with Ryan to extend his contract beyond it's current summer of 2023 expiry.
Great if we can get that done.
Probably need to get onto extending the contracts of Hanlon and Doidge after that.

Fingers crossed that comes to fruition - Ryan is a star for us already and will only get better with regular football

[CMurdoch]

Fingers crossed that comes to fruition - Ryan is a star for us already and will only get better with regular football

If Hibs can get Ryan to increase his contract by even a year I will be delighted.
Otherwise they will have to sell him before next season and that will be selling him for less than he is worth.
Would be much better selling him in summer of 2023 when the world and football will be in a better place.

[Coco Bryce]

If Hibs can get Ryan to increase his contract by even a year I will be delighted.
Otherwise they will have to sell him before next season and that will be selling him for less than he is worth.
Would be much better selling him in summer of 2023 when the world and football will be in a better place.

As I have said in another thread. Ryan want's to try his hand down South.

He may sign a new deal with Hibs but it will certainly have a clause that will allow him to leave for say any offer over £1.5M-£2M

[Skol1972]

As I have said in another thread. Ryan want's to try his hand down South.

He may sign a new deal with Hibs but it will certainly have a clause that will allow him to leave for say any offer over £1.5M-£2M

I can understand that. If it is only the level of the buy out clause which is holding back the negotiations I'm pretty sure that a solution will be found.

[A Hi-Bee]

He will sign for Hibs,
Then go south or abroad to ply his trade in future, we will get a good wedge o cash for him and he will get away from the hun and the media circus that feeds the hun. Good luck to him as he is turning into a really fine player.
:thumbsup:

[CMurdoch]

As I have said in another thread. Ryan want's to try his hand down South.

He may sign a new deal with Hibs but it will certainly have a clause that will allow him to leave for say any offer over £1.5M-£2M

Most players want to try their hand in England. The draw of the money is very strong.
A player in demand is always in the box seat in the modern era and Ryan is no different.
I think he is a QPR level English Championship player at the moment, but reduce the mistakes and he can be a Norwich level EPL player.
I think he will go further in the game than Nisbet and perhaps even Doig.
With Porteous you can clearly see the qualities he possesses and how they translate to a higher level.
The £1.5-£2 million you quote is buttons, however, Hibs bargaining position dilutes with every transfer window which passes.
I reckon he will be sold on in the summer if he agrees to go and the club that buys will treble their money when they sell him on a year later.