Winter 2021-22 transfer thread

[MWHIBBIES]

That's guesswork tbf. I really hope you're right mind you. Giving Doidge away at this stage of the season would be silly unless he's seriously not part of the plans.

Its guesswork, but its the most likely scenario. Achillies are not good injuries at all. Can cause constant issues if they don't fully recover.

[B.H.F.C]

The only reason he's not getting game time is he's just back from a major injury. This sounds like a made up story from someone who doesn't realise why he's been out the team for a while.

He’s been back training for three months, it’s not as if he was out for a year or something like that either.

The way we’re setting up, I don’t think there is room for both him and Nisbet (and whatever anyone thinks of Nisbet he’s going to play IMO). Doidge not going to get up to speed without playing which he’s going to struggle to do, a loan might not be as crazy an idea as it sounds.

[wookie70]

Doidge looked so far off it when he came back. Maybe he needs games and we can't accommodate the level he is at now.

[The 90+2]

Its guesswork, but its the most likely scenario. Achillies are not good injuries at all. Can cause constant issues if they don't fully recover.

Yeah I think so too but we don't really know either way.

[JohnM1875]

Doidge looked so far off it when he came back. Maybe he needs games and we can't accommodate the level he is at now.

He did but he's just back from injury. Had a good months worth of training as well now so I'm sure he'll be back to his best for us. Really don't think we should be letting him go anywhere even in loan.

[lord bunberry]

He’s been back training for three months, it’s not as if he was out for a year or something like that either.

The way we’re setting up, I don’t think there is room for both him and Nisbet (and whatever anyone thinks of Nisbet he’s going to play IMO). Doidge not going to get up to speed without playing which he’s going to struggle to do, a loan might not be as crazy an idea as it sounds.
Unless Doidge has gone to the manager and demanded to go out on loan it shouldn’t happen.

[The 90+2]

Unless Doidge has gone to the manager and demanded to go out on loan it shouldn’t happen.

If he has it would probably be down South. Maybe even back to Forest Green. Not Dundee :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

If he has it would probably be down South. Maybe even back to Forest Green. Not Dundee :greengrin
I just don’t think it’s true. I know he’s not played much but that’s partly down to him being sent off.

[B.H.F.C]

Unless Doidge has gone to the manager and demanded to go out on loan it shouldn’t happen.

As someone else said, he’s looked miles off it when he’s got off the bench. When he got his hour or so against Dundee he looked properly knackered with about 15 minutes left, I was thinking we might need to sub the sub.

If he’s not going to get the time on the pitch he needs to get near where he needs to be then he’s not going to be providing much competition which is what we need.

[mcfly]

I'd rather loan Nisbet to Dundee and keep Doidge here.

Seriously loan him out ? Get a grip

Do you not think it would be better giving the lad your support than just slagging him off ? He’s a better player with doidge beside him.
And we’ve not had that this year.

You’ll still be expecting us to be sell him for millions though.

[The 90+2]

I just don’t think it’s true. I know he’s not played much but that’s partly down to him being sent off.

:agree:

[Billy Whizz]

If he has it would probably be down South. Maybe even back to Forest Green. Not Dundee :greengrin

Think he’s settled in Edinburgh

[lord bunberry]

As someone else said, he’s looked miles off it when he’s got off the bench. When he got his hour or so against Dundee he looked properly knackered with about 15 minutes left, I was thinking we might need to sub the sub.

If he’s not going to get the time on the pitch he needs to get near where he needs to be then he’s not going to be providing much competition which is what we need.
He will have had a mini pre season and a couple of bounce games by now, I’d imagine his fitness will be much improved as we head into the second half of the season. The last thing we want is to end up with 1 available striker again like we did for a large part of this season. If Doidge goes we’re 1 injury away from that happening and if Boyle leaves we’re in an even worse position.

[The 90+2]

Think he’s settled in Edinburgh

Send him on loan to Newcastle then :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Doidge going nowhere but open to offer for Allan

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/christian-doidge-going-nowhere-but-hibs-open-to-offers-for-scott-allan-3529315

[B.H.F.C]

He will have had a mini pre season and a couple of bounce games by now, I’d imagine his fitness will be much improved as we head into the second half of the season. The last thing we want is to end up with 1 available striker again like we did for a large part of this season. If Doidge goes we’re 1 injury away from that happening and if Boyle leaves we’re in an even worse position.

If he left I’m pretty sure we’d bring someone in.

I don’t think he’ll go anywhere to be fair, I’m just not sure it’s as unreasonable a suggestion as I initially thought it was, based on the fact I still think he’ll struggle for much game time.

[superfurryhibby]

He’s been back training for three months, it’s not as if he was out for a year or something like that either.

The way we’re setting up, I don’t think there is room for both him and Nisbet (and whatever anyone thinks of Nisbet he’s going to play IMO). Doidge not going to get up to speed without playing which he’s going to struggle to do, a loan might not be as crazy an idea as it sounds.

Did Doidge not return to the first team at the Rangers semi? That was late November. He has featured in most, if not all games since then, albeit with cameo roles in quite a few of them. The injury he had was an ruptured achilles. It takes time to recover from that and time to regain full match fitness. I wouldn’t be overplaying the returned to training three months ago stuff. He’s getting game time and will no doubt get plenty more over the next half of the season.

A loan would be a crazy move. We have two recognised centre forwards at the club, an injury to Nisbet would mean Doidge taking over the no9 position, unless we went with the Melkerson, a guy who has managed less than ten top flight games in his career.

[lord bunberry]

If he left I’m pretty sure we’d bring someone in.

I don’t think he’ll go anywhere to be fair, I’m just not sure it’s as unreasonable a suggestion as I initially thought it was, based on the fact I still think he’ll struggle for much game time.
It looks like the story is nonsense so it doesn’t matter now thankfully. Sadly it looks like Allan might go though which is understandable as he wants to be playing.

[Unseen work]

EEN saying no new bid for Boyle but we’re bracing ourselves for one. Different to the rumours last night.

Doidge going nowhere - Thankfully. Very good striker in this league and I actually think Maloney will like him. He may not be silky but having a striker who is able to hold the ball up and link play could be crucial for how he wants to play.

Allan maybe on the move - No real surprise. Just can’t hold down a starting spot for whatever reason, very inconsistent and goes missing for large chunks of game, when he’s on his game he shows real brilliance though. I’d imagine he’ll be on a big wage too.

[Hibbyradge]

EEN saying no new bid for Boyle but we’re bracing ourselves for one. Different to the rumours last night.

Doidge going nowhere - Thankfully. Very good striker in this league and I actually think Maloney will like him. He may not be silky but having a striker who is able to hold the ball up and link play could be crucial for how he wants to play.

Allan maybe on the move - No real surprise. Just can’t hold down a starting spot for whatever reason, very inconsistent and goes missing for large chunks of game, when he’s on his game he shows real brilliance though. I’d imagine he’ll be on a big wage too.

I think there has been an acceptable offer and that Hibs are just protecting MB from the press, tbh.

If they said that they had accepted an offer, the press would be hounding him about his intentions.

Protecting him from some of the more "excitable" Hibs fans too, probably.

[Jones28]

This is going to be a transfer window where we have strengthen the squad then some leave and in terms of numbers we’re not any better off isn’t it?

Well it’s 4 in and 1 out so far so…

[GloryGlory]

EEN saying no new bid for Boyle but we’re bracing ourselves for one. Different to the rumours last night.

Doidge going nowhere - Thankfully. Very good striker in this league and I actually think Maloney will like him. He may not be silky but having a striker who is able to hold the ball up and link play could be crucial for how he wants to play.

Allan maybe on the move - No real surprise. Just can’t hold down a starting spot for whatever reason, very inconsistent and goes missing for large chunks of game, when he’s on his game he shows real brilliance though. I’d imagine he’ll be on a big wage too.

"No new bid" could be interpreted more than one way - i.e. that no other club has put in a bid, other than the previous two bids from Saudi, but does it also mean that the Saudis haven't submitted a third bid? A bit ambiguous?

[Hibs90]

Well it’s 4 in and 1 out so far so…

Yup so if Boyle, Allan etc do go as per the rumours then in terms of depth we are no further forward?

Realise it's hypothetical obviously.

[greenlex]

"No new bid" could be interpreted more than one way - i.e. that no other club has put in a bid, other than the previous two bids from Saudi, but does it also mean that the Saudis haven't submitted a third bid? A bit ambiguous?
Did Hibs ever officially knock back the latest bid? Maybe mulled it over and read the mood music then gave Martin the go ahead to speak to them.

[Callum_62]

Well it’s 4 in and 1 out so far so…Henderson
Rocky
Clarke
Melkerson
Mueller
Tait(seeing as he was never part of our squad)

So 6 in?

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[Billy Whizz]

Henderson
Rocky
Clarke
Melkerson
Mueller
Tait(seeing as he was never part of our squad)

So 6 in?

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Bradley back too

[Ronniekirk]

Henderson
Rocky
Clarke
Melkerson
Mueller
Tait(seeing as he was never part of our squad)

So 6 in?

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But for a variety of different reasons only Rocky may start v Celtic


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[Scorrie]

But for a variety of different reasons only Rocky may start v Celtic


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What’s up with Henderson?

[Steven79]

What’s up with Henderson?He can't play against Celtic as he's on loan from them.

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[hibbyfraelibby]

Funny how all the speculation about Boyle, Doidge, Allan, injuries and work permits etc are emerging a day or so before we play the unwashed ugly sister...are the weegie meedja doing their misteresses bidding or are we playing them at their own game?

[SMAXXA]

Funny how all the speculation about Boyle, Doidge, Allan, injuries and work permits etc are emerging a day or so before we play the unwashed ugly sister...are the weegie meedja doing their misteresses bidding or are we playing them at their own game?

Don’t really think it’s relevant or makes any difference. Boyle’s situation has been documented for weeks now the other 2 one will know he’s probably going to be available the other Hibs have quashed he’s available 🤷.

It’s just papers being papers don’t think will make a jot of difference to the players or management team

[Callum_62]

Funny how all the speculation about Boyle, Doidge, Allan, injuries and work permits etc are emerging a day or so before we play the unwashed ugly sister...are the weegie meedja doing their misteresses bidding or are we playing them at their own game?The work permit talk came straight from our manager

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[MWHIBBIES]

Funny how all the speculation about Boyle, Doidge, Allan, injuries and work permits etc are emerging a day or so before we play the unwashed ugly sister...are the weegie meedja doing their misteresses bidding or are we playing them at their own game?

Or its mostly true. Boyle thing been there for a week now, mcpake doesn't scout past his Facebook friends list and work permit thing is from Hibs.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

"No new bid" could be interpreted more than one way - i.e. that no other club has put in a bid, other than the previous two bids from Saudi, but does it also mean that the Saudis haven't submitted a third bid? A bit ambiguous?

No.

[Scorrie]

He can't play against Celtic as he's on loan from them.

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Ah thanks. For some reason I thought we’d bought him!

[Sean1875]

Ah thanks. For some reason I thought we’d bought him!

Tbf you’re half right, he’s on loan for the rest of the season and then joining us ‘permanently’ from then on.


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[we are hibs]

Graeme Shinnie going from Derby to Wigan for 30k.

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[Sean1875]

Graeme Shinnie going from Derby to Wigan for 30k.

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Saw he’s apparently on 11k a week and one of their higher earners, I imagine it’s more the administrators looking to get him off the wage bill than anything else


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[Steven79]

Graeme Shinnie going from Derby to Wigan for 30k.

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Surprised he didn't decide to come back to Scotland.

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[blackpoolhibs]

Saw he’s apparently on 11k a week and one of their higher earners, I imagine it’s more the administrators looking to get him off the wage bill than anything else


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Cant see why we couldnt afford those types of wages, Boyles on £25k a week and Mulleur is on £15k and the use of an owl.

[Hibbyradge]

Out of contact in the summer isn't he?

Surprised he didn't decide to come back to Scotland.

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He's got 11000 reasons a week not to return to Scotland.

[Hibbyradge]

Cant see why we couldnt afford those types of wages, Boyles on £25k a week and Mulleur is on £15k and the use of an owl.

The owl's only a loan.

It goes back to Sheffield at the end of the season.

[number9dream]

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RB has played in two U23 games all season and didn't last 90 mins on either occasion. Not sure chucking him in away to Celtic is the best idea.
It could be the old troopers Daz, Hanlon and Lewy at the back.

[blackpoolhibs]

The owl's only a loan.

It goes back to Sheffield at the end of the season.
:greengrin

Shame, that could be the deal breaker.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Ndombele spotted in Baynes...

[1875Sean]

Out of contact in the summer isn't he?

Surprised he didn't decide to come back to Scotland.

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Why would you with the wages down there?

[Greenbeard]

Graeme Shinnie going from Derby to Wigan for 30k.

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I hated him when he played for the Sheep but he's just the sort of annoying rumbustious midfielder we could do with at times.
No idea how he's been doing down there. Will he be in demand down south at the same sort of wage, or dropping down closer to what we might afford if £3m is banked for Boyle?

[Haymaker]

Leigh Griffiths released by Celtic

:hyper

[Ronniekirk]

RB has played in two U23 games all season and didn't last 90 mins on either occasion. Not sure chucking him in away to Celtic is the best idea.
It could be the old troopers Daz, Hanlon and Lewy at the back.

That’s why I said May


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[Jones28]

The owl's only a loan.

It goes back to Sheffield at the end of the season.

But we pay all his bonuses.

The mice alone will double that.

[Jones28]

Henderson
Rocky
Clarke
Melkerson
Mueller
Tait(seeing as he was never part of our squad)

So 6 in?

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Well there you go, clearly we will not be in as poor a position as we were in the summer.


We learned the hard way but it’s a lesson that only needs to be taught once.

[Gaffer1875]

Clark confirms he’s injured on his Twitter, shame.


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[007]

Levein trolling Hearts from afar. Supposedly he advised Souttar he should go to Rangers, now he's saying the deal is the "steal of the century".

https://www.teamtalk.com/news/john-souttar-rangers-steal-of-century-january-move-could-still-happen

[Wilson]

Clark confirms he’s injured on his Twitter, shame.


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Yeah - and I thought it was his hamstring as well.

[Torto7]

Levein trolling Hearts from afar. Supposedly he advised Souttar he should go to Rangers, now he's saying the deal is the "steal of the century".

https://www.teamtalk.com/news/john-souttar-rangers-steal-of-century-january-move-could-still-happen

Leveins a knob.

[Unseen work]

St Mirren want Allan as a replacement for McGrath.

Surely we can sort a similar player exchange similar to the summer so we can get McGrath too.

[CallumLaidlaw]

St Mirren want Allan as a replacement for McGrath.

Surely we can sort a similar player exchange similar to the summer so we can get McGrath too.

Difference is, McGrath can sign a pre contract with someone else now, and sounds like he’s as good as done that with Aberdeen.


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[JimBHibees]

St Mirren want Allan as a replacement for McGrath.

Surely we can sort a similar player exchange similar to the summer so we can get McGrath too.

Looks like he is heading to Aberdeen but who knows

[Heisenberg]

Aberdeen no longer after McGrath due to interest from down south according to the Scotsman.

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/aberdeen-pull-plug-on-jamie-mcgrath-move-as-st-mirren-ace-considers-other-options-3529668?amp

[JimBHibees]

Aberdeen no longer after McGrath due to interest from down south according to the Scotsman.

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/aberdeen-pull-plug-on-jamie-mcgrath-move-as-st-mirren-ace-considers-other-options-3529668?amp

You have got to assume wages down there much better. Think Boro were in for him in summer

[Unseen work]

If he’s not coming here, which it doesn’t sound like he is as no interest has been mentioned this month then I’ll be delighted if McGrath goes to England.

Really good player who would do well for Aberdeen.

[Souter96Mac]

If he’s not coming here, which it doesn’t sound like he is as no interest has been mentioned this month then I’ll be delighted if McGrath goes to England.

Really good player who would do well for Aberdeen.

Reckon we could sort some deal involving Allan going to them this window, and McGrath joining us?

[04Sauzee]

Reckon we could sort some deal involving Allan going to them this window, and McGrath joining us?

I think that ship sailed in the summer, he's going to get paid much more than we would pay him by going down South.

[davhibby]

The reason we never got McGrath in the summer was that he was only really wanting to go down south, that’s why we ran out of time because we only had any chance of getting him after his Middlesbrough move fell through last minute.

[jacomo]

Leveins a knob.


I’m not sure he should be talking about Souttar’s personal circumstances in public, but I suppose the story would come out eventually.

It won’t stop a section of the Hearts support having a pop though - Scott Brown also stayed in Scotland for family reasons, yet to this day a section of our support still deride him for not being ‘brave enough’ to test himself in England.

[Billy Whizz]

I’m not sure he should be talking about Souttar’s personal circumstances in public, but I suppose the story would come out eventually.

It won’t stop a section of the Hearts support having a pop though - Scott Brown also stayed in Scotland for family reasons, yet to this day a section of our support still deride him for not being ‘brave enough’ to test himself in England.
He did ask Souttar if he could mention it

[jacomo]

We are surely not contemplating Doidge going to Dundee are we?

[Leitherhibs]

We are surely not contemplating Doidge going to Dundee are we?

Complete non-starter.

[Greencore]

We are surely not contemplating Doidge going to Dundee are we?

Never going to happen

[Jones28]

We are surely not contemplating Doidge going to Dundee are we?

It would be a head scratcher for sure. Is Doidge really going to go to Dundee is the other side of that - I have my doubts.

Unless it was a case of bringing in at least 2 strikers, with Doidge going there to get game time? Thats the only remotely logical reason I can imagine it would be allowed.

[Gmack7]

We are surely not contemplating Doidge going to Dundee are we?

Play him at centre half tonight

[chippy]

Play him at centre half tonight

Interesting idea maybe worth a shot

[jacomo]

Play him at centre half tonight


It’s the kind of left field tactical innovation we are here for.

[04Sauzee]

Not surprised to read that Tony Watt will be going to UTD this window rather than the summer after getting money in from Villa for their young defender. Will be a loss for Motherwell.

BREAKING! Tony Watt will join Dundee United today after Motherwell agreed a fee for the striker.

⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/7I6ynJQ52z https://t.co/316QMKg2kI

[SHODAN]

Play him at centre half tonight

Ok John Collins.

[Iain G]

Play him at centre half tonight

Could be the new Derek Townsley!

[I'm Spartacus]

Levein trolling Hearts from afar. Supposedly he advised Souttar he should go to Rangers, now he's saying the deal is the "steal of the century".

https://www.teamtalk.com/news/john-souttar-rangers-steal-of-century-january-move-could-still-happen

You have to laugh that after all this time CL is STILL in contact enough with the first team that they are disclosing serious family illnesses with him!

[Alfred E Newman]

Complete non-starter.

I don't see Doidge fitting into Mallonys high tempo pressing game. He's not that type of player.

[BlackSheep]

I don't see Doidge fitting into Mallonys high tempo pressing game. He's not that type of player.

Doidge does more running in 20 mins than Nisbet has done all year.... its been Doidge's energy that we have missed for ages this season, I actually think he will do well under Maloney.

[Winston Ingram]

I don't see Doidge fitting into Mallonys high tempo pressing game. He's not that type of player.

If Doidge doesn't fit, what chance has Nisbet got?:faf:

[Iain G]

Doidge does more running in 20 mins than Nisbet has done all year.... its been Doidge's energy that we have missed for ages this season, I actually think he will do well under Maloney.

And we need different options to mix it up and change as needed. Christian is a very effective option for us and would be a shame to lose him

[ahibby]

If Doidge doesn't fit, what chance has Nisbet got?:faf:

Doidge also more useful than any other forward we have for defending set pieces. His only downside really is his pace, but you don't need pace all over the park, it's okay to have one or two who can take the ball in to feet in their position.

[hibsbollah]

Doidge does more running in 20 mins than Nisbet has done all year.... its been Doidge's energy that we have missed for ages this season, I actually think he will do well under Maloney.

I agree. He's not blessed with great pace but he's got a good engine. He also seems to have a good idea about when to press, he always seems to be around the defender, probably his basketball background helps?

[jacomo]

I don't see Doidge fitting into Mallonys high tempo pressing game. He's not that type of player.


Belgium play Lukaku don’t they?

[Since90+2]

Belgium play Lukaku don’t they?

Maloney didn't pick the Belgian team.

[JimBHibees]

If Doidge doesn't fit, what chance has Nisbet got?:faf:

Did very well the last game

[scoopyboy]

Play him at centre half tonight

He's one of our best defenders at free kicks and corners.

[04Sauzee]

More paper talk about McGinn to Man Utd, this time in the Times

BREAKING! John McGinn 'lined up' for sensational Manchester United switch

https://t.co/eDCl0Cx0c5 https://t.co/muQFarFZr9

[jacomo]

Maloney didn't pick the Belgian team.


Aye he did. Martinez just the front man.

[Stuart93]

More paper talk about McGinn to Man Utd, this time in the Times

BREAKING! John McGinn 'lined up' for sensational Manchester United switch

https://t.co/eDCl0Cx0c5 https://t.co/muQFarFZr9

Canny help but think he’d be a great signing for Man U

[Steven79]

More paper talk about McGinn to Man Utd, this time in the Times

BREAKING! John McGinn 'lined up' for sensational Manchester United switch

https://t.co/eDCl0Cx0c5 https://t.co/muQFarFZr9

Ronaldo must be leaving as John will surely be getting the number 7 shirt...

[Souter96Mac]

Mcginn getting sold for mega money could make thing very interesting for us. Wonder if we have any players lined up should we have a large windfall of cash coming in

[MikeyS]

More paper talk about McGinn to Man Utd, this time in the Times

BREAKING! John McGinn 'lined up' for sensational Manchester United switch

https://t.co/eDCl0Cx0c5 https://t.co/muQFarFZr9

Really hope this happens. Will be great business for all concerned except Villa perhaps. He will walk right in to that Utd team, he deserves a massive move and we will greatly benefit from the sell in fees!

[The 90+2]

Canny help but think he’d be a great signing for Man U

It would be a great move for him a great move for Man Utd and a great move from our perspective. :greengrin

[The 90+2]

Mcginn getting sold for mega money could make thing very interesting for us. Wonder if we have any players lined up should we have a large windfall of cash coming in

Eden Haazard turns down Newcastle. Just sayin'. :greengrin

[Stuart93]

It would be a great move for him a great move for Man Utd and a great move from our perspective. :greengrin

Aw aye would be superb for us

[The 90+2]

Aw aye would be superb for us

As someone who's a tv Utd fan and has huge man love for SJM and with the money we could make I seriously can't think of a better transfer.

[hhibs]

I hated him when he played for the Sheep but he's just the sort of annoying rumbustious midfielder we could do with at times.
No idea how he's been doing down there. Will he be in demand down south at the same sort of wage, or dropping down closer to what we might afford if £3m is banked for Boyle?


Agree with your first sentence but don't have a clue about the second, we can always hope.

[JeMeSouviens]

More paper talk about McGinn to Man Utd, this time in the Times

BREAKING! John McGinn 'lined up' for sensational Manchester United switch

https://t.co/eDCl0Cx0c5 https://t.co/muQFarFZr9

Daily Telegraph is reporting Darren Fletcher and Sir Fergie are pushing his case but it'll be in the summer.

[weecounty hibby]

Daily Telegraph is reporting Darren Fletcher and Sir Fergie are pushing his case but it'll be in the summer.

I know that it will be in Hibs and SJMs best interests for him to sign for Manchester United but it will make it difficult to want him to win games. Will need to hope he is MOM in games but Utd get pumped.

[LunasBoots]

Soutar named in Hearts sayad tomorrow,a bit of the Caldwell situation with us a few years ago,imagine he'll be made aware of feelings towards him if he plays for them.

[JimBHibees]

You have to laugh that after all this time CL is STILL in contact enough with the first team that they are disclosing serious family illnesses with him!

Where is the mention of family illness in that article?

[The Spaceman]

I know that it will be in Hibs and SJMs best interests for him to sign for Manchester United but it will make it difficult to want him to win games. Will need to hope he is MOM in games but Utd get pumped.

Having our Scotland team stars playing and mixing it with the very best on the largest stage is what we need. It adds even more profile to our nation and league. Having Van Dijk, McGinn, McTominay, Tierney and Robertson all playing at the worlds biggest clubs is immense for us with the majority having at least cut their teeth up here. Gilmour too hopefully at Chelsea.

[HoboHarry]

Having our Scotland team stars playing and mixing it with the very best on the largest stage is what we need. It adds even more profile to our nation and league. Having Van Dijk, McGinn, McTominay, Tierney and Robertson all playing at the worlds biggest clubs is immense for us with the majority having at least cut their teeth up here. Gilmour too hopefully at Chelsea.
Does Van Dijk have a Scottish granny that no one knew about?

[JimBHibees]

Having our Scotland team stars playing and mixing it with the very best on the largest stage is what we need. It adds even more profile to our nation and league. Having Van Dijk, McGinn, McTominay, Tierney and Robertson all playing at the worlds biggest clubs is immense for us with the majority having at least cut their teeth up here. Gilmour too hopefully at Chelsea.

When did Van Dijk become Scottish? :greengrin

[Since452]

I'd be absolutley delighted for McGinn if he went to Man United. Arguably the biggest club in the world. I'd feel like a proud father even though i'm not old enough to be.

[Steven79]

I'd be absolutley delighted for McGinn if he went to Man United. Arguably the biggest club in the world. I'd feel like a proud father even though i'm not old enough to be.

I've a soft spot for United but would rather he joined Liverpool as he's more likely to win trophies with them as United are a mess at present.

[Ronniekirk]

I've a soft spot for United but would rather he joined Liverpool as he's more likely to win trophies with them as United are a mess at present.

Agree don’t think At this point United would be best move fir him


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[cabbageandribs1875]

I've a soft spot for United but would rather he joined Liverpool as he's more likely to win trophies with them as United are a mess at present.


couple of rumours liverpool want Kalvin Philips but Leeds would prefer the interest from Real Madrid

[cameronw-hfc]

Mcginn to UTD won't happen. Always a rumour, no reason for him to leave, especially to a club in turmoil. He's at the richer club now, so money won't be an issue and if it's success he'd not winning anything at UTD anytime soon. Its a false rumour that never fails to show up every window despite there being absolutely no chance.

[MWHIBBIES]

Belgium play Lukaku don’t they?

Lukaku is a lot more than a big target man.

[scoopyboy]

Mcginn to UTD won't happen. Always a rumour, no reason for him to leave, especially to a club in turmoil. He's at the richer club now, so money won't be an issue and if it's success he'd not winning anything at UTD anytime soon. Its a false rumour that never fails to show up every window despite there being absolutely no chance.

You think Villa are a richer club than Utd?

He's more chance of winning a trophy with Utd than with Villa, that's for sure.

I dont think SJM to Utd is far fetched.

[CapitalGreen]

Mcginn to UTD won't happen. Always a rumour, no reason for him to leave, especially to a club in turmoil. He's at the richer club now, so money won't be an issue and if it's success he'd not winning anything at UTD anytime soon. Its a false rumour that never fails to show up every window despite there being absolutely no chance.

Both Hibs and Villa were playing 2nd tier football and struggling to get promoted when signed so I don’t think he’s averse to a bit of turmoil and would probably relish the challenge of helping turn another clubs fortunes around.

[The 90+2]

You think Villa are a richer club than Utd?

He's more chance of winning a trophy with Utd than with Villa, that's for sure.

I dont think SJM to Utd is far fetched.

Also Europe/Champions League. Better players also.

[Hibbyradge]

Clark confirms he’s injured on his Twitter, shame.


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That's a rare injury but I bet it's painful.

[MWHIBBIES]

Mcginn to UTD won't happen. Always a rumour, no reason for him to leave, especially to a club in turmoil. He's at the richer club now, so money won't be an issue and if it's success he'd not winning anything at UTD anytime soon. Its a false rumour that never fails to show up every window despite there being absolutely no chance.

Whilst I don't think it will happen, villa are well behind united. He has a far better shot at trophies with united and would make twice the money.

[Callum_62]

That's a rare injury but I bet it's painful.[emoji23][emoji23][emoji33]

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[HoboHarry]

Whilst I don't think it will happen, villa are well behind united. He has a far better shot at trophies with united and would make twice the money.

He has had his contract with Villa upgraded twice so he likely already on a high income.

[cameronw-hfc]

You think Villa are a richer club than Utd?

He's more chance of winning a trophy with Utd than with Villa, that's for sure.

I dont think SJM to Utd is far fetched.



Glazer family net worth 3.1b, Nassef Sawris and Wes Edens are worth over 10b. Grealish said Villa more than matched Citys offer for him with money and it was about trophies for him so yeah, I do think Villa can outspoken UTD relatively comfortably. You just don't hear about it in the media because it's all about UTD.

And I disagree on winning things. Anyone telling me hes going to win anything at UTD has to look at their rotten to the core squad and lack of any success recently.

I think if Liverpool/City we're interested we'd be fighting a losing battle, but I don't see him going to a failing UTD team when hes in a team openly trying to get back to Europe right now, and having a serious go at it.

[The 90+2]

Glazer family net worth 3.1b, Nassef Sawris and Wes Edens are worth over 10b. Grealish said Villa more than matched Citys offer for him with money and it was about trophies for him so yeah, I do think Villa can outspoken UTD relatively comfortably. You just don't hear about it in the media because it's all about UTD.

And I disagree on winning things. Anyone telling me hes going to win anything at UTD has to look at their rotten to the core squad and lack of any success recently.

I think if Liverpool/City we're interested we'd be fighting a losing battle, but I don't see him going to a failing UTD team when hes in a team openly trying to get back to Europe right now, and having a serious go at it.

Didn't Man Utd make the Europa League Final losing on penalties last season? That's a lot, lot closer than Villa have anytime recently and now only one of them can do anything in Europe or win a trophy this year and it's not Aston Villa.

You said yourself Grealish moved to win trophies. McGinn will fancy his chances elsewhere.

[scoopyboy]

Glazer family net worth 3.1b, Nassef Sawris and Wes Edens are worth over 10b. Grealish said Villa more than matched Citys offer for him with money and it was about trophies for him so yeah, I do think Villa can outspoken UTD relatively comfortably. You just don't hear about it in the media because it's all about UTD.

And I disagree on winning things. Anyone telling me hes going to win anything at UTD has to look at their rotten to the core squad and lack of any success recently.

I think if Liverpool/City we're interested we'd be fighting a losing battle, but I don't see him going to a failing UTD team when hes in a team openly trying to get back to Europe right now, and having a serious go at it.

Their owners may be richer but that doesn't mean they will outspend United.

If Villa were going to be as big as United why aren't they splashing the cash this window to try and get further up the League.

You are right in saying Utd are in turmoil but they will finish top half of the league and probably qualify for Europe yet again. They are also sitting in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Villa will probably finish bottom half and are already out the cups.

Because of SJM Villa are my favourite English team at the moment but they are a long way behind Utd.

[hhibs]

Mcginn to UTD won't happen. Always a rumour, no reason for him to leave, especially to a club in turmoil. He's at the richer club now, so money won't be an issue and if it's success he'd not winning anything at UTD anytime soon. Its a false rumour that never fails to show up every window despite there being absolutely no chance.

Booooooooooo !

[cameronw-hfc]

Didn't Man Utd make the Europa League Final losing on penalties last season? That's a lot, lot closer than Villa have anytime recently and now only one of them can do anything in Europe or win a trophy this year and it's not Aston Villa.

You said yourself Grealish moved to win trophies. McGinn will fancy his chances elsewhere.


We will see, from a villa fan that has seen this rumour every single window, it won't happen lol. I'm not trying to be a DELETED about it, just it's a lazy rumour that's brought up every window and again, nobody moves to UTD to win things anymore as that's not what UTD do. They struggle for top 4 like an arsenal nowadays, it's not like hes moving somewhere the league is a realistic opportunity.

If anyone with a chance of winning the Prem was interested I think he'd be off, but there isn't so I doubt it.

[MWHIBBIES]

Glazer family net worth 3.1b, Nassef Sawris and Wes Edens are worth over 10b. Grealish said Villa more than matched Citys offer for him with money and it was about trophies for him so yeah, I do think Villa can outspoken UTD relatively comfortably. You just don't hear about it in the media because it's all about UTD.

And I disagree on winning things. Anyone telling me hes going to win anything at UTD has to look at their rotten to the core squad and lack of any success recently.

I think if Liverpool/City we're interested we'd be fighting a losing battle, but I don't see him going to a failing UTD team when hes in a team openly trying to get back to Europe right now, and having a serious go at it.

Owner wealth means very little. United's income dwarfs pretty much everyone. They have silly amounts of sponsors pumping money in. They can outspend villa easily.

[JimBHibees]

Mcginn to UTD won't happen. Always a rumour, no reason for him to leave, especially to a club in turmoil. He's at the richer club now, so money won't be an issue and if it's success he'd not winning anything at UTD anytime soon. Its a false rumour that never fails to show up every window despite there being absolutely no chance.

Richer club?

[MWHIBBIES]

We will see, from a villa fan that has seen this rumour every single window, it won't happen lol. I'm not trying to be a DELETED about it, just it's a lazy rumour that's brought up every window and again, nobody moves to UTD to win things anymore as that's not what UTD do. They struggle for top 4 like an arsenal nowadays, it's not like hes moving somewhere the league is a realistic opportunity.

If anyone with a chance of winning the Prem was interested I think he'd be off, but there isn't so I doubt it.

McGinn would also go to Arsenal in a heartbeat if they had a bid accepted. Said it yourself, you like villa, you aren't being impartial here. Arsenal and United far bigger draws.

[cameronw-hfc]

Their owners may be richer but that doesn't mean they will outspend United.

If Villa were going to be as big as United why aren't they splashing the cash this window to try and get further up the League.

You are right in saying Utd are in turmoil but they will finish top half of the league and probably qualify for Europe yet again. They are also sitting in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Villa will probably finish bottom half and are already out the cups.

Because of SJM Villa are my favourite English team at the moment but they are a long way behind Utd.


Villa have literally brought in Coutinho and Digne, a champions league winner and 30 odd cap French international. I'd say they are most definitely spending this window to try and catch up.

Villa will be top half, no doubt, Europe? Not this year, but to go from Glen Whelan to Coutinho in 3 years is ambition I wish our owners had. The Villa team man for man is 2/3 players away from being able to consistently push for Europa.

And I'm also not saying we are anywhere near as big, just this is a rumour that never has legs, and despite being a Hibby and overall not being too bothered as if he leaves Villa, Hibs get cash! So im happy, if he stays, im happy, but I just don't see UTD happening. For a lot of reasons, other clubs? Yep. UTD? No, it's a rumour that's always brought up without anyone ever credible at Villa reporting it.

[Tambo]

Brentford consider Christian Eriksen move.

[MWHIBBIES]

Villa have literally brought in Coutinho and Digne, a champions league winner and 30 odd cap French international. I'd say they are most definitely spending this window to try and catch up.

Villa will be top half, no doubt, Europe? Not this year, but to go from Glen Whelan to Coutinho in 3 years is ambition I wish our owners had. The Villa team man for man is 2/3 players away from being able to consistently push for Europa.

And I'm also not saying we are anywhere near as big, just this is a rumour that never has legs, and despite being a Hibby and overall not being too bothered as if he leaves Villa, Hibs get cash! So im happy, if he stays, im happy, but I just don't see UTD happening. For a lot of reasons, other clubs? Yep. UTD? No, it's a rumour that's always brought up without anyone ever credible at Villa reporting it.

Who else was interested in those 2 players?

[flash]

No idea if there's genuine interest but John McGinn would crawl from Villa Park to Old Trafford if that's what got him the move.
Ridiculous to suggest otherwise.

[cameronw-hfc]

Who else was interested in those 2 players?

Chelsea were after Digne but didn't want to pay the 30 odd mil for a 29yo, Villa got it down to 10 mil. Doesn't matter who was interested in Coutinho, everyone knows how good a player he is. If we're talking spending power Villa have spent 300 odd mil in the last 3 windows so, wouldn't sat there's any club that can blow them out the water financially atm.

[Allant1981]

Chelsea were after Digne but didn't want to pay the 30 odd mil for a 29yo, Villa got it down to 10 mil. Doesn't matter who was interested in Coutinho, everyone knows how good a player he is. If we're talking spending power Villa have spent 300 odd mil in the last 3 windows so, wouldn't sat there's any club that can blow them out the water financially atm.

300 million and still won hee haw and likely never will for a long time

[Hibiza]

Don't think John be too bothered about a move . Want crawl anywhere. He's at a great club , playing every game and loved by the fans .

[MWHIBBIES]

Chelsea were after Digne but didn't want to pay the 30 odd mil for a 29yo, Villa got it down to 10 mil. Doesn't matter who was interested in Coutinho, everyone knows how good a player he is. If we're talking spending power Villa have spent 300 odd mil in the last 3 windows so, wouldn't sat there's any club that can blow them out the water financially atm.


Chelsea only wanted him on loan, because Chilwell will be back next season. Everton didn't want to loan him out. He still cost villa over 20 million.

Coutinho has had an utterly disastrous time at Barcelona. Pound for pound probably the worst transfer in history. He has a lot to prove. Great player but really, no one else wanted him.

[Gaffer1875]

That's a rare injury but I bet it's painful.

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[cameronw-hfc]

Chelsea only wanted him on loan, because Chilwell will be back next season. Everton didn't want to loan him out. He still cost villa over 20 million.

Coutinho has had an utterly disastrous time at Barcelona. Pound for pound probably the worst transfer in history. He has a lot to prove. Great player but really, no one else wanted him.


Agree to disagree on the Mcginn issue then. I won't argue it's two players that are older and not worth what they were a few years ago, but Villa are a big club in their own right with very very lofty ambitions, and they are doing everything to fulfil it.

I don't doubt Mcginn might be interested IF a bid came in from a to 4 club, but I don't see Villa accepting a bid that isn't mental money, and I just don't see UTD being willing to spend it on him. If they were, they would have at least made a bid before now, it's the exact same rumour every window and it never goes anywhere, therefore I just don't see it being with Hibs fans getting their hopes up.

[Hibbyradge]

We will see, from a villa fan that has seen this rumour every single window, it won't happen lol. I'm not trying to be a c#unt about it, just it's a lazy rumour that's brought up every window and again, nobody moves to UTD to win things anymore as that's not what UTD do. They struggle for top 4 like an arsenal nowadays, it's not like hes moving somewhere the league is a realistic opportunity.

If anyone with a chance of winning the Prem was interested I think he'd be off, but there isn't so I doubt it.

People move to Manchester United because it's Manchester United.

[Iain G]

Agree to disagree on the Mcginn issue then. I won't argue it's two players that are older and not worth what they were a few years ago, but Villa are a big club in their own right with very very lofty ambitions, and they are doing everything to fulfil it.

I don't doubt Mcginn might be interested IF a bid came in from a to 4 club, but I don't see Villa accepting a bid that isn't mental money, and I just don't see UTD being willing to spend it on him. If they were, they would have at least made a bid before now, it's the exact same rumour every window and it never goes anywhere, therefore I just don't see it being with Hibs fans getting their hopes up.

They could build their midfield around him and given how poor that midfield is just now he would seriously improve that team.

Problem is too many overpaid big headed average players at Man U who aren't going anywhere soon!

[scoopyboy]

Agree to disagree on the Mcginn issue then. I won't argue it's two players that are older and not worth what they were a few years ago, but Villa are a big club in their own right with very very lofty ambitions, and they are doing everything to fulfil it.

I don't doubt Mcginn might be interested IF a bid came in from a to 4 club, but I don't see Villa accepting a bid that isn't mental money, and I just don't see UTD being willing to spend it on him. If they were, they would have at least made a bid before now, it's the exact same rumour every window and it never goes anywhere, therefore I just don't see it being with Hibs fans getting their hopes up.

I couldn't care who paid the transfer fee as long as we get a serious amount of money from it.

[CapitalGreen]

Glazer family net worth 3.1b, Nassef Sawris and Wes Edens are worth over 10b. Grealish said Villa more than matched Citys offer for him with money and it was about trophies for him so yeah, I do think Villa can outspoken UTD relatively comfortably. You just don't hear about it in the media because it's all about UTD.

And I disagree on winning things. Anyone telling me hes going to win anything at UTD has to look at their rotten to the core squad and lack of any success recently.

I think if Liverpool/City we're interested we'd be fighting a losing battle, but I don't see him going to a failing UTD team when hes in a team openly trying to get back to Europe right now, and having a serious go at it.

Unless both owners are investing equal proportions of their respective wealths then it’s a meaningless comparison. Even then, any investment will just be to supplement the clubs existing revenues and in this case Man Utd’s revenues dwarf those of Aston Villa.

[CapitalGreen]

I couldn't care who paid the transfer fee as long as we get a serious amount of money from it.

This

[Since452]

Don't think John be too bothered about a move . Want crawl anywhere. He's at a great club , playing every game and loved by the fans .

If Man United came calling I'd be surprised if he didn't want to go. With all due respect to Aston Villa they aren't Man United.

[bigwheel]

I’d love to hear the Stretford end in full voice singing the SJM song ….

[hibee1875]

Chelsea were after Digne but didn't want to pay the 30 odd mil for a 29yo, Villa got it down to 10 mil. Doesn't matter who was interested in Coutinho, everyone knows how good a player he is. If we're talking spending power Villa have spent 300 odd mil in the last 3 windows so, wouldn't sat there's any club that can blow them out the water financially atm.

Man Utd are one of the richest clubs in the world. Take your claret tinted specs off. Players of this generation would still die to play for Utd

[cabbageandribs1875]

Scott Bain has signed a contract extension with sellick to 2024

[SMAXXA]

The PM chat about the Boyle offer was wide of the mark

[bingo70]

The PM chat about the Boyle offer was wide of the mark

Appears so.

I suspect it’s been a case of Chinese whispers and we’re expecting a new bid. Think that’s what’s being reported in the media as well.

I still think he’ll go.

[Nicho87]

£10 for rubbish rumours

Doesn’t sell it to us bog standard users

[SMAXXA]

£10 for rubbish rumours

Doesn’t it sell it to us bog standard users

10 quid for a Twitter copy and paste 😂😋

[cabbageandribs1875]

i think we may/may not get another bid for Boyle

[Hibbyradge]

The PM chat about the Boyle offer was wide of the mark

Why do you say that?

[cameronw-hfc]

Man Utd are one of the richest clubs in the world. Take your claret tinted specs off. Players of this generation would still die to play for Utd



I'm not arguing he wouldn't be tempted, I'm arguing that Villa won't be forced to sell him, and I don't think UTD would pay what we would demand currently. I might be wrong, but the owners had absolutely no intentions of letting Grealish go, it was out of their hands due to a release clause. My point was that this rumour as a whole is probably not coming to fruition for a few reasons and it turned into a who's bigger chat. I recognise Villa aren't UTD, but it's also not the same Villa from year's past, there's no need to accept a bid out with their value. I can see UTD going for someone from one of Ralphs previous clubs given his consultancy role at the end of the season.

[HoboHarry]

i think we may/may not get another bid for Boyle
Are you The Cat in disguise? :greengrin

[Brightside]

10 quid for a Twitter copy and paste 😂😋

Not this time.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Are you The Cat in disguise? :greengrin


oh meooow :)

[Callum_62]

Why do you say that?I guess as he is starting
tonight
If he's on the verge of a life changing move you'd think he wouldn't play

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[Hibbyradge]

I guess as he is starting
tonight
If he's on the verge of a life changing move you'd think he wouldn't play

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I'm not reading anything into it.

[Gmack7]

Why do you say that?

Its unlikely we would start a player if the value we put on him has been met, UNLESS he says he doesn't want to go there

[Jones28]

£10 for rubbish rumours

Doesn’t sell it to us bog standard users

Supports the site as well though. Less than a pound a month.

[greenlex]

Its unlikely we would start a player if the value we put on him has been met, UNLESS he says he doesn't want to go there
He could still be mulling it over. Given our shortages of players perhaps we are having to play him. Who knows. It’s not over. That’s for sure.

[badabing67]

When is Doig gonna put a tackle in ffs

[Leith Green]

Hopefully this will serve as an eye opener for Maloney. Very similar performance to those that eventually had Ross sacked

[badabing67]

Get Nisbet off he is having a mare

[SMAXXA]

I'm not reading anything into it.

Well you should as no way he plays tonight if another bid has been received and accepted

[The 90+2]

A couple of footballers would be nice Hibs.

[Juice-Terry]

Should have sold Nibet to Birmingham when we had the chance. He's been rotten for far too long now.

[Since452]

Wonder if Dundee fancy Nisbet?

[Stuart93]

We need another midfielder with an engine. Someone who’ll carry the ball in the middle and not look to turn round and pass backwards

[Steve88]

We need another midfielder with an engine. Someone who’ll carry the ball in the middle and not look to turn round and pass backwards

When is KM meant to be back???

[Since452]

Seriously loan him out ? Get a grip

Do you not think it would be better giving the lad your support than just slagging him off ? He’s a better player with doidge beside him.
And we’ve not had that this year.

You’ll still be expecting us to be sell him for millions though.

I'd take 500k for him. And when did I slag him off? I just said I'd rather we loaned him to Dundee than Doidge.

[Nicho87]

Supports the site as well though. Less than a pound a month.

Was just joshing

[Winston Ingram]

Chelsea were after Digne but didn't want to pay the 30 odd mil for a 29yo, Villa got it down to 10 mil. Doesn't matter who was interested in Coutinho, everyone knows how good a player he is. If we're talking spending power Villa have spent 300 odd mil in the last 3 windows so, wouldn't sat there's any club that can blow them out the water financially atm.

Where did you get the figure of £10m? The fee reported is £25m

[Winston Ingram]

Seriously loan him out ? Get a grip

Do you not think it would be better giving the lad your support than just slagging him off ? He’s a better player with doidge beside him.
And we’ve not had that this year.

You’ll still be expecting us to be sell him for millions though.

The fact he needs a partner to cover his deficiencies means we’ll never get millions for him.

He’s been rank rotten for almost a year. He’s had plenty support and is just getting worse.

Mark my words, we’ll not even get back what we paid for him.

[Ronniekirk]

When is KM meant to be back???

Back training but no date pencilled in yet when he might be ready Depends how he progresses and hopefully no set backs but doubt we will see him any time soon


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[Winston Ingram]

Glazer family net worth 3.1b, Nassef Sawris and Wes Edens are worth over 10b. Grealish said Villa more than matched Citys offer for him with money and it was about trophies for him so yeah, I do think Villa can outspoken UTD relatively comfortably. You just don't hear about it in the media because it's all about UTD.

And I disagree on winning things. Anyone telling me hes going to win anything at UTD has to look at their rotten to the core squad and lack of any success recently.

I think if Liverpool/City we're interested we'd be fighting a losing battle, but I don't see him going to a failing UTD team when hes in a team openly trying to get back to Europe right now, and having a serious go at it.

The owners worth and the clubs worth are completely separate.

Man Utd could buy and sell Villa.

Man Utd’s last turnover was £580m & Villa’s was £112m.

[Unseen work]

Think tonight will have opened Maloney’s eyes a bit about some players.

Need a lot more creativity and bravery going forward

[cameronw-hfc]

You think Villa are a richer club than Utd?

He's more chance of winning a trophy with Utd than with Villa, that's for sure.

I dont think SJM to Utd is far fetched.



I maybe shouldn't have worded it as the richer club, Villa are owned by owners considerably wealthier than Uniteds and owners who have been splashing the cash. So money wouldn't be an issue. Its far fetched to me because there's never been any activity from United over the last 2 years of being linked every window, and Villa aren't in a situation where they'd need to accept an offer, so it would depend on how much is offered and if the club feel it's too good to turn down.

[Smartie]

Think tonight will have opened Maloney’s eyes a bit about some players.

Need a lot more creativity and bravery going forward

Yep.

A few players who were the cornerstones of Jack Ross’ side might need to be looking over their shoulders.

Doig, Newell, Nisbet for starters.

And as good a player as he is I thought Boyle was poor tonight and I struggle a bit to see where he fits into this team, what position he plays.

[Stanton Spence]

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[Heisenberg]

Maloney saying he’s happy with his squad and nothing will happen unless Boyle (or any others) leave.

[S4uzee]

Kevin Nisbet has to go. We can’t keep persisting with him in the team. He lacks effort, terrible attitude and doesn’t want to be here. I’d be convinced he gives the ball away more than he keeps it

[bingo70]

Maloney saying he’s happy with his squad and nothing will happen unless Boyle (or any others) leave.

Managers lie.

Have you never listened to anything BlackpoolHibs has told us 😉

[04Sauzee]

Maloney saying he’s happy with his squad and nothing will happen unless Boyle (or any others) leave.

Others will leave that's a certainty.

[Unseen work]

Think tonight will have opened Maloney’s eyes a bit about some players.

Need a lot more creativity and bravery going forward

[Callum_62]

Could James Mcarthy be that pivot player?

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[bingo70]

Could James Mcarthy be that pivot player?

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He would be an expensive experiment.

I don’t think Tait or Hallberg would do any worse at it than Newell or JDH. IMO it’s one or the other of those two.

[JohnM1875]

Could James Mcarthy be that pivot player?

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Hendo and Magennis coming back will help our midfield issues I'm sure. I'd much rather play either of them to bring them on than a player on loan from Celtic.

[Heisenberg]

Managers lie.

Have you never listened to anything BlackpoolHibs has told us 😉

I know I know! He has been well backed so far though. As has been pointed out some will definitely leave which will hopefully give us some scope to sign another one or two.

It feels like we’ve got loads of central midfielders but none of them particularly standing out. JDH/Newell too similar, Hallberg and Gogic well out of the picture and Magennis nowhere near ready. I’d want another option for in there if we can get some of them out.

[Greencore]

He would be an expensive experiment.

I don’t think Tait or Hallberg would do any worse at it than Newell or JDH. IMO it’s one or the other of those two.

Hallberg will be away.

[Torto7]

Kevin Nisbet has to go. We can’t keep persisting with him in the team. He lacks effort, terrible attitude and doesn’t want to be here. I’d be convinced he gives the ball away more than he keeps it

It might look like that but I think his confidence is shot and he needs a break from starting.

[Unseen work]

The thing for me with Nisbet is this isn’t a dip in form, he’s been like this since January 2021.

The first couple of months he was brilliant and since then he’s been pretty poor, granted he’s shown it on occasion but it’s few and far between.

He’s put on weight and his work rate is miles off what it was when he first joined, he was an absolute dog and constantly pressed defenders and chased every ball and made it good.

Now he’s shrugged off the ball with ease.

[at last 61]

Well I hope maloney has seen enough of Wright, Scott, gogic, halberg etc to get rid of them to get others in

[SMAXXA]

Well I hope maloney has seen enough of Wright, Scott, gogic, halberg etc to get rid of them to get others in

Thought Wright wasn’t that bad tonight to be fair but over the piece yeah I’d be letting him move on

[Ozyhibby]

Hendo and Magennis coming back will help our midfield issues I'm sure. I'd much rather play either of them to bring them on than a player on loan from Celtic.

Isn’t Hendo on loan from Celtic?


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[Ozyhibby]

After all the transfer activity it was a bit disappointing to only catch a glimpse of one new player tonight.


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[Callum_62]

Isn’t Hendo on loan from Celtic?


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[Stanton Spence]

We have far too many passangers in our squad especially for a side with our budget. I can see at least 3 maybe and hopefully more leaving the club before the window shuts. We need a massive clear out

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[JohnM1875]

Isn’t Hendo on loan from Celtic?


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Similar to the Murphy deal. On loan just now and will sign a three year deal with us in the summer. Already agreed.

[Stuart93]

The thing for me with Nisbet is this isn’t a dip in form, he’s been like this since January 2021.

The first couple of months he was brilliant and since then he’s been pretty poor, granted he’s shown it on occasion but it’s few and far between.

He’s put on weight and his work rate is miles off what it was when he first joined, he was an absolute dog and constantly pressed defenders and chased every ball and made it good.

Now he’s shrugged off the ball with ease.

Ever since he handed in his transfer request and never got his move. Wish we’d have just let him go

[Allant1981]

Ever since he handed in his transfer request and never got his move. Wish we’d have just let him go

Think its pretty clear despite the odd goal that he just isnt that good, his first touch is bad, doesnt really have a lot of pace, his heading is terrible, if he was playing for another team in the last 12 months we wouldnt want him at the club

[Dmas]

Think its pretty clear despite the odd goal that he just isnt that good, his first touch is bad, doesnt really have a lot of pace, his heading is terrible, if he was playing for another team in the last 12 months we wouldnt want him at the club

He’s needing dropped hopefully a bruise to the ego will give him a kick up the arse

[Callum_62]

https://www.afc.co.uk/2022/01/17/aberdeen-fc-confirms-ronnie-hernandez-signs-for-atlanta-united/

Seems a bit odd that one

Commenting on the deal, chairman Dave Cormack said: “This is a good outcome for the Club and for Ronnie. We’ve recouped the vast majority of our investment in the player with the potential for future returns through a sizeable sell-on. It’s also good for Ronnie who is now settled in the States with his wife and children.

“As the Club has stated on numerous occasions, there was nothing out of the ordinary in this signing or subsequent loan and transfer.



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[JimBHibees]

https://www.afc.co.uk/2022/01/17/aberdeen-fc-confirms-ronnie-hernandez-signs-for-atlanta-united/

Seems a bit odd that one

Commenting on the deal, chairman Dave Cormack said: “This is a good outcome for the Club and for Ronnie. We’ve recouped the vast majority of our investment in the player with the potential for future returns through a sizeable sell-on. It’s also good for Ronnie who is now settled in the States with his wife and children.

“As the Club has stated on numerous occasions, there was nothing out of the ordinary in this signing or subsequent loan and transfer.



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Agree bit odd how much detail they are going into. On the face of it a terrible signing.

[Hibee Mac]

Nisbet has been needing dropped for an entire year but he still plays. Now we have competition I want to see him dropped and told to work his way back into the side. Otherwise we should be looking to cash in and replace this or next window.

[500miles]

Nisbet missed a sitter but was otherwise fine. We're not getting the ball to him in the box enough and he continually has to come deep because our midfield don't support him.

[Allant1981]

Nisbet missed a sitter but was otherwise fine. We're not getting the ball to him in the box enough and he continually has to come deep because our midfield don't support him.

There have been plenty of times the ball has been in the box and he has missed, he just hasnt been good enough

[Percy Vere]

Nisbet has been needing dropped for an entire year but he still plays. Now we have competition I want to see him dropped and told to work his way back into the side. Otherwise we should be looking to cash in and replace this or next window.

How do you cash in on a player who looks disinterested and is lacking on form?
This is not the same player that teams were offering decent money for.
It disturbs me that under a new manager his face is still tripping him.
I realise there wasn’t much to smile about last night but a bit of positivity wouldn’t go amiss.
I do believe there’s a good player there but he needs to show us what he’s about.

[blackpoolhibs]

Managers lie.

Have you never listened to anything BlackpoolHibs has told us 😉
:greengrin

[Alan62]

Nisbet missed a sitter but was otherwise fine. We're not getting the ball to him in the box enough and he continually has to come deep because our midfield don't support him.

He really wasn't 'otherwise fine'. He didn't assert himself at all, didn't put enough pressure on their defence and was easily shrugged off the ball when playing with his back to goal. It was a frustrating performance to say the very least and, personally, I would have hooked him before half time.

[MrRobot]

nisbet either simply isn’t good enough or doesnt care. i really hope we can move him on as he is a waste of a wage.

shame as it started quite brightly for him but he has been honking for far too long now.

[Smartie]

He really wasn't 'otherwise fine'. He didn't assert himself at all, didn't put enough pressure on their defence and was easily shrugged off the ball when playing with his back to goal. It was a frustrating performance to say the very least and, personally, I would have hooked him before half time.

Yep, the sitter was the least of his worries tbh.

If his place isn’t under serious threat then Maloney’s eyes are painted on.

That was a substandard performance in every department, the type we’ve become used to.

I like our transfer business so far but what we’re going to do with the striker position is my biggest concern going forward and I think it might make or break our season.

Another half season of Nisbet and we’re going nowhere fast imo.

[MrSmith]

It's an unfortunate situation Nisbet is in, looks unhappy, head probably turned last January and now after all the speculation in 21, no club appears interested. His big money move out is gone and has allegedly rejected a much improved contract from us so, lose lose in all situations. Playing for the the third biggest club in Scotland should be enough motivation for him though.

[davhibby]

Yep, the sitter was the least of his worries tbh.

If his place isn’t under serious threat then Maloney’s eyes are painted on.

That was a substandard performance in every department, the type we’ve become used to.

I like our transfer business so far but what we’re going to do with the striker position is my biggest concern going forward and I think it might make or break our season.

Another half season of Nisbet and we’re going nowhere fast imo.

If Melkersen comes in and manages to hit the ground running you’d hope it might give Nisbet a wake up call

[04Sauzee]

With talk about our window being over and no new signings unless anyone leaves I still think we need 4 players in with probably 8 going out the way. Can't see this happening this window as that would be a huge turn over of playing personnel and the kind of quality we require may not be easy to unearth in January.
I still believe we need a left sided defender (lcb) a centre forward someone central of a front 3 or who can play with 2 behind, a left forward with pace who can take someone on on the outside and that missing CM player .

Not sure what will happen in the last 2 weeks.

[Nicho87]

Porteous
McGinn
Mueller - fitness
Clarke
Melkerson
Henderson
All unavailable last night

The over reaction from a loss at Celtic is crazy

Like wow.

[Winston Ingram]

Nisbet missed a sitter but was otherwise fine. We're not getting the ball to him in the box enough and he continually has to come deep because our midfield don't support him.

How can they support him if every time they play it into him, he loses it? ...and what exactly was it that was fine about his performance?

[bingo70]

Porteous
McGinn
Mueller - fitness
Clarke
Melkerson
Henderson
All unavailable last night

The over reaction from a loss at Celtic is crazy

Like wow.

I do agree to an extent however I think the reaction is more to how we played than the fact we lost.

[Northernhibee]

It's an unfortunate situation Nisbet is in, looks unhappy, head probably turned last January and now after all the speculation in 21, no club appears interested. His big money move out is gone and has allegedly rejected a much improved contract from us so, lose lose in all situations. Playing for the the third biggest club in Scotland should be enough motivation for him though.

Nothing unfortunate about it, it’s a situation of his own making. Both him and Porteous had bids in that were rejected and one came back in and has performed to a high standard and may still get a big money move.

The other has grumped, slouched around the pitch, put in crap performances left right and centre and for all his boasting about how amazing his attitude is nowadays when he joined the club is coming across like he has a terrible attitude.

Kamberi with even less talent. I’d be absolutely delighted if we were even to just get a free transfer for him at this point. It’s a situation entirely of his own making.

[keep the faith]

Nisbet has been needing dropped for an entire year but he still plays. Now we have competition I want to see him dropped and told to work his way back into the side. Otherwise we should be looking to cash in and replace this or next window.

Cash in??? Who would want to buy Nisbet now??

[Coco Bryce]

Time to file Nisbet under Shankland.

[Nicho87]

I do agree to an extent however I think the reaction is more to how we played than the fact we lost.

Nisbet (any other striker puts that away) sitter
Higher possession, I’m intrigued to know the last time hibs went to Glasgow for either of the uglies and won more possession.
Yes we need to be more clinical and get shots away.
It was a shoestring eleven, Campbell was left wing back troops.
Give the guy a chance
Again….
Beat Aberdeen who seem to have our number for the past 4 years
Destroy United away
Lost to probable champions with players on 5 x the wages
No disgrace

I was actively calling for Ross to go.
It’s night and day already - he will come good

He’s not even been here a month.

[Hibbyradge]

Nisbet (any other striker puts that away) sitter


Every striker misses sitters.

[Hibernian Verse]

Every striker misses sitters.

Enter, Chris Iwelumo.

[bingo70]

Nisbet (any other striker puts that away) sitter
Higher possession, I’m intrigued to know the last time hibs went to Glasgow for either of the uglies and won more possession.
Yes we need to be more clinical and get shots away.
It was a shoestring eleven, Campbell was left wing back troops.
Give the guy a chance
Again….
Beat Aberdeen who seem to have our number for the past 4 years
Destroy United away
Lost to probable champions with players on 5 x the wages
No disgrace

I was actively calling for Ross to go.
It’s night and day already - he will come good

He’s not even been here a month.

Totally, the folk moaning about Maloney not making a difference yet are off their tits IMO.

Looking at the game in isolation last night though and it was pish, played at a testimonial pace for nearly all the second half. The fact we had good possession doesn’t interest me at all as most of it was in our own corner.

I’m excited about what’s to come under Maloney, last night means next to nothing really.

[Shrekko]

Time to file Nisbet under Shankland.

Shankland absolutely worked his socks off for a very defensive Dundee United last season when he was genuinely starved of any kind of service - put in a selfless shift every week. That'll be why he still got his move for good money.

I don't see any comparison.

[scoopyboy]

Well you should as no way he plays tonight if another bid has been received and accepted

Be a good chap and delete some messages from your inbox, it's full.

[Northernhibee]

Every striker misses sitters.

Most strikers don't come close to missing one a game. I know that may sound harsh, but how many headers does he have from six yards out that go flying over the bar?

[Northernhibee]

Totally, the folk moaning about Maloney not making a difference yet are off their tits IMO.

Looking at the game in isolation last night though and it was pish, played at a testimonial pace for nearly all the second half. The fact we had good possession doesn’t interest me at all as most of it was in our own corner.

I’m excited about what’s to come under Maloney, last night means next to nothing really.

We tried to play out from the back and didn't often go to the long ball. I'm happy to put up with us putting in dull as dishwater performances against the two cheeks for a little bit if it helps us get used to a more exciting brand of football.

[04Sauzee]

Be a good chap and delete some messages from your inbox, it's full.

I would have to agree it would seem strange for Hibs to play a player who we have agreed a fee on? Obviously I don't know what happens with these types of things just thought we'd try and protect him if we have a possible 3m coming in if what I have seen reported being true.

With all that being said I'm normally miles off the mark 😁😁

[04Sauzee]

SPFL transfer news LIVE! Aberdeen ace Lewis Ferguson being targeted by Serie A side for loan switch

https://t.co/9kroNNKiLw https://t.co/3xe4GkGp5H

Fergie of interest
Lewis Ferguson is reportedly a loan target for Cagliari in Serie A.

The Aberdeen midfielder is wanted in England, too, but Sky Sports claim he has been the subject of a loan bid from Cagliari with a view to a £3.5 million obligation to buy.

Watford are also believed to be interested in the player.

[Hibiza]

We need another C/F help / cover / assist Elias. Nisbet - " The Invisible Man ' , has been for approx14 months ( except 2 /3 good goals .

[hibee1875]

Nisbet missed a sitter but was otherwise fine. We're not getting the ball to him in the box enough and he continually has to come deep because our midfield don't support him.

You can’t miss sitters in Glasgow against the old firm though. Definitely not as the main striker who has aspersions to play at a higher level.

Take your chances or you lose

[Ronniekirk]

Nisbet (any other striker puts that away) sitter
Higher possession, I’m intrigued to know the last time hibs went to Glasgow for either of the uglies and won more possession.
Yes we need to be more clinical and get shots away.
It was a shoestring eleven, Campbell was left wing back troops.
Give the guy a chance
Again….
Beat Aberdeen who seem to have our number for the past 4 years
Destroy United away
Lost to probable champions with players on 5 x the wages
No disgrace

I was actively calling for Ross to go.
It’s night and day already - he will come good

He’s not even been here a month.

The game recently when Porto got sent off at Ibrox we had more possession than them and Nisbet scored a good goal
It all went tits up after that


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[Coco Bryce]

Shankland absolutely worked his socks off for a very defensive Dundee United last season when he was genuinely starved of any kind of service - put in a selfless shift every week. That'll be why he still got his move for good money.

I don't see any comparison.

What's Shankland doing now?

[SMAXXA]

Be a good chap and delete some messages from your inbox, it's full.

I don’t know how to do it mate

[hibee1875]

What's Shankland doing now?

Getting released by the Belgium club. Papers were tying to link him with us and hearts for a summer transfer

[Hibbyradge]

I don’t know how to do it mate

Are you on hibs.net lite or the main default version?

[Stevie Reid]

Nisbet (any other striker puts that away) sitter
Higher possession, I’m intrigued to know the last time hibs went to Glasgow for either of the uglies and won more possession.
Yes we need to be more clinical and get shots away.
It was a shoestring eleven, Campbell was left wing back troops.
Give the guy a chance
Again….
Beat Aberdeen who seem to have our number for the past 4 years
Destroy United away
Lost to probable champions with players on 5 x the wages
No disgrace

I was actively calling for Ross to go.
It’s night and day already - he will come good

He’s not even been here a month.

Prior to Maloney's arrival we had beaten Aberdeen in two of the last three matches against them. And we didn't destroy Dundee United away - 90% of the performance was good, but we were pulled back to 2-1 by ten men. 3-1 was a fair reflection of the game in the end.

You are correct that Celtic are, rightly given their budget, miles better than us - and that we were missing key players on top of that - but quality of opposition needs to be taken into account in the United game also. They had a threadbare squad and played the last 15 minutes a man down.

I'm excited to see where we go under Maloney, and at what it appears we are trying to do differently from Ross' time as manager. I was neither too up after the United game, nor am I massively down after a very difficult night last night. Hopefully we can take care of Cove on Thursday before going to Fir Park next week - it's there that we'll really learn where we are right now under Shaun.

[Superfurry72]

Porteous
McGinn
Mueller - fitness
Clarke
Melkerson
Henderson
All unavailable last night

The over reaction from a loss at Celtic is crazy

Like wow.

And Magennis (longer term I know)

[Stuart93]

Porteous
McGinn
Mueller - fitness
Clarke
Melkerson
Henderson
All unavailable last night

The over reaction from a loss at Celtic is crazy

Like wow.

I’m not sure there’s been a mass overreaction. The posts calling it embarrassing are laughable. There’s a lot of people disappointed in how we played last night because I think we know we’re capable of better.

Whilst saying that the list of players you’ve mentioned would improve us massively. IF and that’s a big if, at some point this season we have a fully fit squad we’ll have plenty options.

[jacomo]

I’m not sure there’s been a mass overreaction. The posts calling it embarrassing are laughable. There’s a lot of people disappointed in how we played last night because I think we know we’re capable of better.

Whilst saying that the list of players you’ve mentioned would improve us massively. IF and that’s a big if, at some point this season we have a fully fit squad we’ll have plenty options.


I think you’re right.

There’s a few outliers (obviously) but in the main people seem pretty calm.

We are allowed to be disappointed. Celtc may be much better resourced than us, but the day we start writing off games against the ugly sisters is the day we should all just give up.

[Greenworld]

I know I know! He has been well backed so far though. As has been pointed out some will definitely leave which will hopefully give us some scope to sign another one or two.

It feels like we’ve got loads of central midfielders but none of them particularly standing out. JDH/Newell too similar, Hallberg and Gogic well out of the picture and Magennis nowhere near ready. I’d want another option for in there if we can get some of them out.Jdh and newell were terrible last night. Newell is the back pass king and lacks pace .
Jdh has played much better when newell has not played.
Campbell was posted missing last night. So we did quite well keeping it at 2.
But your right a clear out out is required . If there is 2.5 million on the table for Boyle I would take it and get some players in that will make a difference

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[scoopyboy]

I don’t know how to do it mate

Go to Notifications near the top of the page.

Click on it then click on inbox.

Click on the box at the right hand side that says messages and click on it to delete them all or simply just click on a few of the messages if you don't want to delete them all.

Go down the page and there is a green box that says selected messages, click on that and then click delete.

[Hibiza]

Jdh and newell were terrible last night. Newell is the back pass king and lacks pace .
Jdh has played much better when newell has not played.
Campbell was posted missing last night. So we did quite well keeping it at 2.
But your right a clear out out is required . If there is 2.5 million on the table for Boyle I would take it and get some players in that will make a difference

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Spot on .

[Nicho87]

And Magennis (longer term I know)

Genuianly forgot all about Magennis

Cheers

[Libby Hibby]

Newell needs a shake or ship him out.

Versus Aberdeen and Dundee Utd, no Newell and there was a distinct press, increase in pace and it was forward thinking from the midfield.

Last night it was back to slow, pedestrian like football and Newell unfortunately was at the centre of it.

[Shrekko]

What's Shankland doing now?

Not saying he's a great or even good player- I'm saying he is the polar opposite of Nisbet in terms of attitude and effort.

[Unseen work]

Newell needs a shake or ship him out.

Versus Aberdeen and Dundee Utd, no Newell and there was a distinct press, increase in pace and it was forward thinking from the midfield.

Last night it was back to slow, pedestrian like football and Newell unfortunately was at the centre of it.

For me you can’t just blame that on Newell.

You can’t possible compare Celtic to Aberdeen and United.

Celtic’s fullbacks come in and create a huge overload in the middle of the park, you can press all you want but they’ll always have a spare body. On the ball they allowed us to have it and then as soon as it got into the midfield were straight on us.

If Newell had started against United and Aberdeen I’d imagine he would have played the exact same style as JDH and Campbell as He is capable of it. In the same way JDH and Campbell were no where near as effective last night.

Celtic are a very good team, we can’t overreact.

[Hibbyradge]

we can’t overreact.

I think you know that's not true! :greengrin

[Highwayman]

Newell needs a shake or ship him out.

Versus Aberdeen and Dundee Utd, no Newell and there was a distinct press, increase in pace and it was forward thinking from the midfield.

Last night it was back to slow, pedestrian like football and Newell unfortunately was at the centre of it.

100% agree.

The Newell fan boy club has always puzzled me.I’ve never got what’s supposed to be so special about him.

IMO the most progressive forward moving midfield we had last season was Cadden,Gogic,Irvine and Doig.

Once Newell came back into the team Irvine was never the same player for whatever reason.

Lest we forget for a time Jackson Irvine was flavour of the month with many posters pressing for Hibs to secure him on a longer deal.The return of Newell scuppered that and Irvine just fizzled out.

I think it also telling that when the usual suspects are listed as to who would secure a decent transfer fee Newell is never included.

Maloney seems to want to play a forward moving high pressing game and Newell definitely doesn’t fit into that system.

The only future I see for him is to remain as a squad player at ER or to move back down to the lower leagues in England from whence he came.