Winter 2021-22 transfer thread

[Conj]

that's wikipedia, i can see elsewhere he's scored two league goals, winner at St Johnstone 27th November but i can't find the other one

Scored against Celtic in the 2-2 draw at Easter Road last season, rebound after Nisbet’s penalty miss.

[MWHIBBIES]

Scored against Celtic in the 2-2 draw at Easter Road last season, rebound after Nisbet’s penalty miss.

Winner vs Dundee in league cup, and a goal against United about 2 weeks ago too.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Soccerbase is a good place for this kind of thing shows you appearances and goals per season.


https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=46448&season_id=153

yep i like soccerbase for head-to-head stats, though they do use same dates for results from decades ago if they can't find the correct dates


Scored against Celtic in the 2-2 draw at Easter Road last season, rebound after Nisbet’s penalty miss.


muchas gracias :aok:

[badabing67]

I’m not sure McGrath will get the move he thinks he’s going to get.

Think it will be similar to the summer and we’ll get him.

McGrath or Omeonga imo opinion would do a good job for us, either could be affordable now

[Unseen work]

McGrath or Omeonga imo opinion would do a good job for us, either could be affordable now

Omeonga’s energy yes, but for me he lacks technically.

Don’t think he’d be suited to playing out from the back under such extreme pressure, he’s got very lucky he’s not cost more goals at Livi from giving it away carelessly.

[ekhibee]

The several times I've seen him, I really like the look of Declan Glass from Dundee Utd, a young skillful Midfielder with plenty of ability. That's the kind of player I would love to see at Hibs, even though compared to some of the names suggested here, he wouldn't be as expensive IMO. Good young player though.

[Thief]

We need a Kris Boyd type player to get on the end of Cadden's balls.

See what you did there [emoji6]


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[JamesHFC]

https://twitter.com/p_mcpartlin/status/1484802695567491072?s=21

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/p_mcpartlin/status/1484802695567491072?s=21

Barkers a good player and would improve us, so if he’s not near the top of the list it’s exciting who we might actually bring in

[bigwheel]

Barkers a good player and would improve us, so if he’s not near the top of the list it’s exciting who we might actually bring in

I’m not sure he is. never really seen him do much in terms of goals and assists and regularly injured. Completely “meh” viewpoint from me .

But agree, will be good to see who is ahead of him in the list

[Callum_62]

I’m not sure he is. never really seen him do much in terms of goals and assists and regularly injured. Completely “meh” viewpoint from me .

But agree, will be good to see who is ahead of him in the listAgreed. Barker in flashes was good but he often flattered to deceived and has been regularly injured

Would be that happy to have him back

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[Dmas]

I’m glad we’re not keen on barker, I don’t quite get what everyone saw in him he was very quick but paid the price of that with his final ball and injury record, chocolate hamstrings id like to think we could get better than him

[JamesHFC]

I’m glad we’re not keen on barker, I don’t quite get what everyone saw in him he was very quick but paid the price of that with his final ball and injury record, chocolate hamstrings id like to think we could get better than him

Chocolate hamstrings 🤣

[superfurryhibby]

I’m struggling to understand why anyone would seriously say that they want Barker at Hibs We don’t need injury prone lightweights that flatter to deceive

The priority for me is to find an effective , forward looking central midfielder (and get rid of the three or four players we have there who aren’t good enough) and a decent centre half.

. Our transfer comings and goings are a bit confusing to me just now. Spending money/ wages on a few unproven laddies, sending one straight back on loan before he’s virtually even touched the ground at Hibs, whilst recalling another who hasn’t excatly set the heather on fire at lower levels.

The squad seems a bit over stocked with midfield players who can’t change a game, score a goal, recover from injury, pass the ball forward in a manner that has an impact. Some of them have just signed new contracts.

[MrSmith]

I’m struggling to understand why anyone would seriously say that they want Barker at Hibs We don’t need injury prone lightweights that flatter to deceive

The priority for me is to find an effective , forward looking central midfielder (and get rid of the three or four players we have there who aren’t good enough) and a decent centre half.

. Our transfer comings and goings are a bit confusing to me just now. Spending money/ wages on a few unproven laddies, sending one straight back on loan before he’s virtually even touched the ground at Hibs, whilst recalling another who hasn’t excatly set the heather on fire at lower levels.

The squad seems a bit over stocked with midfield players who can’t change a game, score a goal, recover from injury, pass the ball forward in a manner that has an impact. Some of them have just signed new contracts.

Couldn’t agree more!:top marks

[Unseen work]

I’m struggling to understand why anyone would seriously say that they want Barker at Hibs We don’t need injury prone lightweights that flatter to deceive

The priority for me is to find an effective , forward looking central midfielder (and get rid of the three or four players we have there who aren’t good enough) and a decent centre half.

. Our transfer comings and goings are a bit confusing to me just now. Spending money/ wages on a few unproven laddies, sending one straight back on loan before he’s virtually even touched the ground at Hibs, whilst recalling another who hasn’t excatly set the heather on fire at lower levels.

The squad seems a bit over stocked with midfield players who can’t change a game, score a goal, recover from injury, pass the ball forward in a manner that has an impact. Some of them have just signed new contracts.

For me I consider barker better than everyone currently at the club who is likely to play the position behind the striker with the exception of mueller and Melkersen who I’ve not seen enough of. Magennis could possibly play there but I’d like to see him a bit deeper.

Murphy, Wright, Scott, Campbell, Henderson, Bradley etc will all be expected to fill that position. Barker can receive the ball on the half turn, run at defenders and beat them with ease and is rapid. He’s had his injuries but as far as I’m aware he’s not had any in a while and done well on loan at Oxford last season. He’s still only 25.

I’m not saying he should be our main man, but we need to start improving on what we’ve got. He does flatter to deceive at times but so does every winger, he’s only going to improve that by playing regularly.

Who knows, Melkersen might be brilliant however only turning 19 3 weeks ago makes me think he’ll be very inconsistent and will take a while to adapt to the league and standard.

Re our signings so far I’m with you. Tait and Mackay we’re both deemed as very exciting signings and we supposedly paid 6 figure fee’s for both, only for them to not play and get sent straight back out on loan.

Our amount of centre mids and very similar players is another slight concern, they can all rotate without a huge difference in quality. We need a couple to come in and go straight into the starting eleven.

[bigwheel]

For me I consider barker better than everyone currently at the club who is likely to play the position behind the striker with the exception of mueller and Melkersen who I’ve not seen enough of. Magennis could possibly play there but I’d like to see him a bit deeper.

Murphy, Wright, Scott, Campbell, Henderson, Bradley etc will all be expected to fill that position. Barker can receive the ball on the half turn, run at defenders and beat them with ease and is rapid. He’s had his injuries but as far as I’m aware he’s not had any in a while and done well on loan at Oxford last season. He’s still only 25.

I’m not saying he should be our main man, but we need to start improving on what we’ve got. He does flatter to deceive at times but so does every winger, he’s only going to improve that by playing regularly.

Who knows, Melkersen might be brilliant however only turning 19 3 weeks ago makes me think he’ll be very inconsistent and will take a while to adapt to the league and standard.

Re our signings so far I’m with you. Tait and Mackay we’re both deemed as very exciting signings and we supposedly paid 6 figure fee’s for both, only for them to not play and get sent straight back out on loan.

Our amount of centre mids and very similar players is another slight concern, they can all rotate without a huge difference in quality. We need a couple to come in and go straight into the starting eleven.

In one cameo, it looks clear that Mueller is on a different level to Barker

[SHODAN]

The last thing we need right now is yet another perpetually injured player.

[Highwayman]

My thoughts on Barker when he was on loan at ER was that he was very much a work in progress.

Its a big ask but if he could get a decent injury free run,add consistency and goals to his pace might be an attractive prospect.

However he just seems be another speculation and I can’t see anything coming of it.

[Unseen work]

In one cameo, it looks clear that Mueller is on a different level to Barker

I do get you saying that based on the last couple of years as barker has hardly kicked the ball.

But when he was here he did have a couple of really good games, which if he did for us now people would rave about. I remember one against rangers when he came on and he ripped them apart, also games against Kilmarnock where he scored from running box to box.

He’s not done alot in a couple of years so it is a gamble but if you got him fit and enjoying his football again I think he would be an asset.

[Hibee Mac]

I'm with those who don't want to see Barker back. He definitely got bums off seats back in the Lennon days but he had a fantastic midfield around him and was still very much inconsistent. Not much by way of goals and assists either, which is what we'd be expecting him to provide if we signed him.

We have plenty of injury prone players already, the last thing we need is another who is almost guaranteed to get injured.

[Unseen work]

I'm with those who don't want to see Barker back. He definitely got bums off seats back in the Lennon days but he had a fantastic midfield around him and was still very much inconsistent. Not much by way of goals and assists either, which is what we'd be expecting him to provide if we signed him.

We have plenty of injury prone players already, the last thing we need is another who is almost guaranteed to get injured.



4 assists and 2 goals when he was here last time as a 21 year old. Not great by any stretch but he also played a big part in several goals without getting the assist.

Last season on loan at Oxford he got 3 goals and 4 assists in 21 games.

[Eyrie]

Unless Barker has improved substantially, then I'm not interested in the return of an oft-injured player who flashes briefly but rarely delivers.

I'll concede though that I don't know how he's played since leaving us, so he may be consistently better now.

[blackpoolhibs]

I've not kept tabs on Barker since he left us, apart from him signing for the huns. Has he been injured a lot since leaving Easter Road?

[Greencore]

Barker isn't good enough to replace Boyle. Too injury prone, far too injury prone.

[MrSmith]

Barker is a definite no for me. Got enough injured players without adding another but he’s simply not what we need right now.

[Callum_62]

Barker isn't good enough to replace Boyle. Too injury prone, far too injury prone.That was one of the big bonuses about Boyle

Barring the 2 long terms he was almost never out injured with niggles or strains



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[superfurryhibby]

Centre of midfield, a player with drive, goals and talents.

I’m not a fan of either JDH, Campbell or Newell. They are squad players , but not good enough to take Hibs to where we want to be. Newell does have more talent, but too often flatters to deceive.

A player like Lewis Ferguson would help. He was the only Aberdeen player to impress in our recent fixture, for me he looked head and shoulders above our central players. Unfortunately, he is beyond our price range.

[BSEJVT]

Barker is disqualified for signing for Hibs by his swept-over alone.

[Ronniekirk]

It’s going to be interesting to see the calibre of player we now bring inRon Gordon has had a lot of plaudits for investing in the squad when. Finances have been tighter due to covid
We now have enough promising g young players
What we now need Is a couple of players not injury prone with a bit of experience who can make an immediate impact on first team



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[JohnM1875]

Barker is rapid. That's about it. Quite enjoyed him when he was here years ago but I'm sure we can do better.

[Billy Whizz]

Barker is rapid. That's about it. Quite enjoyed him when he was here years ago but I'm sure we can do better.

He’s great at keeping the ball and getting the team up the park, after that his end ball was poor
How did he play last night?

[JohnM1875]

He’s great at keeping the ball and getting the team up the park, after that his end ball was poor
How did he play last night?

Didn't see the game last night, Billy. He was getting slaughtered on Twitter (mainly for his end product) but what player doesn't. He did win a penalty though I'm sure.

[gegs70]

I don't think we need anymore wide players. I would like to see us improve the centre of midfield....

[Billy Whizz]

Didn't see the game last night, Billy. He was getting slaughtered on Twitter (mainly for his end product) but what player doesn't. He did win a penalty though I'm sure.

That’s always been his problem
He’s rapid at getting up the park though

[Gmack7]

We've clearly lost a guaranteed starter in Boyle, I'd like to see 2 players come in with the Boyle money that SM thinks will be first 11, probably a centre mid if Hallberg Gogic and Allan are moving

[Since452]

Didn't see the game last night, Billy. He was getting slaughtered on Twitter (mainly for his end product) but what player doesn't. He did win a penalty though I'm sure.

His end product has always been poor. If it wasn't he'd still be at Man City. Can beat players with his eyes closed.

[Highwayman]

On Barker.I wonder how much gelt he would be looking for.

When Barker was a ER,a taxi driver I know got a fare out to the airport.

Turned out his passenger was Barkers father who was up to see his boy.

During the conversation Barkers father revealed that his son was on £550,000 per annum,circa £10,000 per week at Manchester City.

That’s some money but Sergio Aguerro and Kevin de Bruyne probably got that for getting out. of their bed in the morning.

As someone once said,”The Rich Are Not Like Us”

[Lago]

Where's all this Barker chat coming from?

[007]

On Barker.I wonder how much gelt he would be looking for.

When Barker was a ER,a taxi driver I know got a fare out to the airport.

Turned out his passenger was Barkers father who was up to see his boy.

During the conversation Barkers father revealed that his son was on £550,000 per annum,circa £10,000 per week at Manchester City.

That’s some money but Sergio Aguerro and Kevin de Bruyne probably got that for getting out. of their bed in the morning.

As someone once said,”The Rich Are Not Like Us”

He'll need to set his expectations lower for his next contract.

[JohnM1875]

Where's all this Barker chat coming from?

Think it's just chat. Already been said in the EEN that we're not looking at bringing him in.

[Ozyhibby]

Where's all this Barker chat coming from?

There is nothing other than the fact he used to play for us and sometimes that’s the limit of peoples imaginations.


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[Greenworld]

It’s going to be interesting to see the calibre of player we now bring inRon Gordon has had a lot of plaudits for investing in the squad when. Finances have been tighter due to covid
We now have enough promising g young players
What we now need Is a couple of players not injury prone with a bit of experience who can make an immediate impact on first team



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[cabbageandribs1875]

Sheff utd have loaned Oliver Burke to Millwall for the remainder of the season

[007]

Where's all this Barker chat coming from?

Did most of our transfer business early and Boyle's situation has come to a conclusion so there's not much left to discuss at the moment.

[Tobias Funke]

There is nothing other than the fact he used to play for us and sometimes that’s the limit of peoples imaginations.


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Looking forward to Barkers instagram upload from his car after signing on loan for another team and the dipsh*ts trying to work out where he is from his car windscreen reflection. :rolleyes:

[we are hibs]

Looks like Mitchell is joining


https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/demetri-mitchell-left-out-amid-hibs-speculation-as-blackpool-make-two-changes-for-millwall-clash-3537877


"The Gazette understands the 25-year-old travelled to Scotland on Friday to finalise a move, however an official announcement has yet to be made."

[angus hibby]

Centre of midfield, a player with drive, goals and talents.

I’m not a fan of either JDH, Campbell or Newell. They are squad players , but not good enough to take Hibs to where we want to be. Newell does have more talent, but too often flatters to deceive.

A player like Lewis Ferguson would help. He was the only Aberdeen player to impress in our recent fixture, for me he looked head and shoulders above our central players. Unfortunately, he is beyond our price range.

JDH and Newell are anything but squad players. Imagine they will be first picks under Maloney. Both very comfortable on the ball and prepared to take it in tight situations.

[cabbageandribs1875]

St Johnstone have offered sligo rovers 100K for a 22 year old CH

a big fee for St Johnstone to fork out

[Torto7]

On Barker do we really want another injury prone winger like Murphy?. I think we might wait until the summer. Teams know we're flush now.

[Hibbyradge]

On Barker do we really want another injury prone winger like Murphy?. I think we might wait until the summer. Teams know we're flush now.

No, we don't.

That's why Hibs have said we're not after him.

[04Sauzee]

St Johnstone have offered sligo rovers 100K for a 22 year old CH

a big fee for St Johnstone to fork out

Offered money for a few players think they failed in getting the CH from Inverness a few weeks back.

[Unseen work]

Mitchell is very good competition for Doig.

Fast, skilful and better technically.

Not particularly strong or the best defensively but his pace helps him match up with wingers.

Hope this doesn’t mean Doigs leaving.

[where'stheslope]

Offered money for a few players think they failed in getting the CH from Inverness a few weeks back.
It could be costlier now with the £2.5 million, other clubs will look for a slice of the cake!!!

[Dmas]

Offered money for a few players think they failed in getting the CH from Inverness a few weeks back.

2 bids KB’d for Forrest at Livi as well

[Steven79]

It could be costlier now with the £2.5 million, other clubs will look for a slice of the cake!!!

That's St Johnstone not us.

[Earlydelivery]

Mitchell left out of Blackpool squad Blackpool Gazzete saying he's up in Edinburgh

[LancsHibs]

Mitchell left out of Blackpool squad Blackpool Gazzete saying he's up in Edinburgh

I suspect Doig will on his way before end of January then! Doubt Mitchell will be coming here to sit on the bench, he could do that at Blackpool, probably on more money!

[HoboHarry]

Mitchell is very good competition for Doig.

Fast, skilful and better technically.

Not particularly strong or the best defensively but his pace helps him match up with wingers.

Hope this doesn’t mean Doigs leaving.
If we get a chunk of cash for Doig then I'd be fine with it.

[Eyrie]

JDH and Newell are anything but squad players. Imagine they will be first picks under Maloney. Both very comfortable on the ball and prepared to take it in tight situations.

They can't both be first team players because both want to sit deep. That was possible under Ross, although it slowed our play down, but won't work in Maloney's 3-4-3 where he wants the ball moved quickly. One of them would be fine with the right partner, hopefully Magennis.

[Unseen work]

Supposedly Mikey Johnston to us is doing the rounds, don’t know if there’s any truth or it’s an assumption given he’s not in their squad today.

[Juice-Terry]

Supposedly Mikey Johnston to us is doing the rounds, don’t know if there’s any truth or it’s an assumption given he’s not in their squad today.

I'd be delighted to see him at Hibs.

[SHODAN]

Supposedly Mikey Johnston to us is doing the rounds, don’t know if there’s any truth or it’s an assumption given he’s not in their squad today.

Happy with that.

[Greencore]

Supposedly Mikey Johnston to us is doing the rounds, don’t know if there’s any truth or it’s an assumption given he’s not in their squad today.

Injury prone apprently.

[brog]

Charles-Cook was on bench for Ross C today and didn't come on even though they were behind.

[Latapy'sVolley]

Charles-Cook was on bench for Ross C today and didn't come on even though they were behind.

Decent player, would take him at Hibs.

[The Sundance Kid]

Charles-Cook was on bench for Ross C today and didn't come on even though they were behind.

I’d be happy with him, he’s really the only winger in the league who is posting comparable numbers in terms of goals and assists to Boyle this season (scored 1 more league goal than Boyle and has only 1 less league assist)

[Scorrie]

Supposedly Mikey Johnston to us is doing the rounds, don’t know if there’s any truth or it’s an assumption given he’s not in their squad today.

Would be a good signing. We need midfielders who can get beyond our strikers and he’s good at that. Maloney will know him as well

[ekhibee]

The several times I've seen him, I really like the look of Declan Glass from Dundee Utd, a young skillful Midfielder with plenty of ability. That's the kind of player I would love to see at Hibs, even though compared to some of the names suggested here, he wouldn't be as expensive IMO. Good young player though.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Barkers a good player and would improve us, so if he’s not near the top of the list it’s exciting who we might actually bring in

Barker didn't improve us when he was here and our current team is way better than when he ayed in green

[hibbyfraelibby]

Unpopular with some I know but I don't think McGrath is that good....

...and I don't think McGrath is as good as he thinks either.

[McD]

I do get you saying that based on the last couple of years as barker has hardly kicked the ball.

But when he was here he did have a couple of really good games, which if he did for us now people would rave about. I remember one against rangers when he came on and he ripped them apart, also games against Kilmarnock where he scored from running box to box.

He’s not done alot in a couple of years so it is a gamble but if you got him fit and enjoying his football again I think he would be an asset.


i think barker is the epitome of the YouTube clip footballer, you could easily create a 7-10 minute compilation of his great moments, but that’s all you’d get in reality too, over the course of a season you’d get a handful of semi decent performances, a lot of mediocre ones and a lot of absence through injuries

[LancsHibs]

Mitchell left out of Blackpool squad Blackpool Gazzete saying he's up in Edinburgh

I suspect Doig will on his way before end of January then! Doubt Mitchell will be coming here to sit on the bench, he could do that at Blackpool, probably on more money!

[04Sauzee]

Supposedly Mikey Johnston to us is doing the rounds, don’t know if there’s any truth or it’s an assumption given he’s not in their squad today.

Where's he been linked to Hibs about?

[Unseen work]

The one thing that makes me a bit nervous about Charles Cook is he’s only done it for 5 months, prior to this season no one took much notice of him at all.

Suppose that’s the market we’re in though and need to take some pints and I doubt he’d be overly expensive.

Could swap him for Wright.

[Unseen work]

Barker didn't improve us when he was here and our current team is way better than when he ayed in green

You think so?

That team had Marciano, Porteous, Efe, McGinn, McGeough, Boyle, Allan, Kamberi and MacLaren?

They’d batter the current team imo.

[jacomo]

Supposedly Mikey Johnston to us is doing the rounds, don’t know if there’s any truth or it’s an assumption given he’s not in their squad today.


We need someone who can play wide right. Johnston plays more on the left I think.

[Callum_62]

No Mikey Johnstone in the celtic squad tonight

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[cabbageandribs1875]

Johnston signed a new five-year contract with Celtic on 28 December 2019



so unless sellick release him a 3 year contract to buy out ? no ta

[leith lynx]

No Mikey Johnstone in the celtic squad tonight

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Maloney rates Mikey Johnstone very highly, managed him at Celtic youth team.

[Ronniekirk]

Maloney rates Mikey Johnstone very highly, managed him at Celtic youth team.

That’s why we got Henderson because Maloney had managed him at youth level
Maybe players who enjoyed working for him before will respond and to him again see us as a platform to do well and move on
But just need to wait and see who we eventually bring in


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[Greencore]

Johnston signed a new five-year contract with Celtic on 28 December 2019



so unless sellick release him a 3 year contract to buy out ? no ta

We have money to spend and celtic fans want him out. Has worked with Maloney too

Stranger things have happened

[Gmack7]

We have money to spend and celtic fans want him out. Has worked with Maloney too

Stranger things have happened

They would need to pay him off as we will be nowhere near his Celtic wages

[cabbageandribs1875]

We have money to spend and celtic fans want him out. Has worked with Maloney too

Stranger things have happened


yes i know we have, i would just rather we didn't buy a players remaining 3 years contract with it, unless of course sellick are offering to pay him his remaining 3 years which i very much doubt


besides...is he really worth a possible big fee in the first place

[Greencore]

yes i know we have, i would just rather we didn't buy a players remaining 3 years contract with it, unless of course sellick are offering to pay him his remaining 3 years which i very much doubt


besides...is he really worth a possible big fee in the first place
I don't know, I don't even want him.

[ahibby]

I don't know, I don't even want him.

Me neither, he has not impressed this season.

[basehibby]

MJ is an exciting talent but I suspect we could spend our cash more wisely than buying out 3 years of a Celtic contract. Is exciting though to get such a windfall without the inevitable "must spend on infrastructure" clause of the Farmer/Petrie era. nb - not a criticism of F/P - thanks to their efforts the infrastructure is all there and Maloney now has a brimming transfer pot to play with.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Very surprised Gogic hasn't moved on yet after plenty chat early in January

I'd imagine we'll see some players move on next week

[bingo70]

MJ is an exciting talent but I suspect we could spend our cash more wisely than buying out 3 years of a Celtic contract. Is exciting though to get such a windfall without the inevitable "must spend on infrastructure" clause of the Farmer/Petrie era. nb - not a criticism of F/P - thanks to their efforts the infrastructure is all there and Maloney now has a brimming transfer pot to play with.

There’s still a full size indoor pitch at East Mains to build 😉

[truehibernian]

Mikey Johnston would be an excellent signing. Never lets his head drop, takes men on, drives into the box. Folk slating him because of what Celtic fans say about him need to read what Celtic fans thought about Rogic last season..........sometimes a player needs a move to reignite his career,and with regular football and under a manager who really rates him, it's a positive fresh start :aok:

[Nicho87]

Said it months ago

If mikey Johnston is available we should be going for him.

Based on our recruitment policy I’d be amazed if we weren’t making tentative enquiries.

[Winston Ingram]

Mikey Johnston would be an excellent signing. Never lets his head drop, takes men on, drives into the box. Folk slating him because of what Celtic fans say about him need to read what Celtic fans thought about Rogic last season..........sometimes a player needs a move to reignite his career,and with regular football and under a manager who really rates him, it's a positive fresh start :aok:

This. He’s a fantastic talent.

[Winston Ingram]

Said it months ago

If mikey Johnston is available we should be going for him.

Based on our recruitment policy I’d be amazed if we weren’t making tentative enquiries.

I’m sure we could meet a fee for him, but signing a player from one of the uglies who’s got years left on his deal on a permanent deal I think is a thing of past. There’s no way we could cover there wages.

[Souter96Mac]

If we could bring in Mitchell and Johnston, would be happy with both of them. Provides cover at LWB, and another option at left wing.

Get them in

[Since452]

I see Mitchell was left out the Blackpool squad today. Apparently in Edinburgh.

[JohnM1875]

Only seen Johnston play a few times but can't say I've ever been overly impressed with him.

I'm sure he can play on the right,but if we're signing Mitchell I think we need to sign a natural right sided player. Boyle is gone so we really only have Mueller for the right now.

[Unseen work]

Can’t imagine Johnson being a permanent.

Maybe a an 18 month loan so he has consistent game time?

A worry would be his injury history though, seems to breakdown and be out for lengthy periods.

But if he’s our Boyle replacement I can’t see us wanting a loan.

Would be developing two very good young players in Clarke and Johnston to give them back and other clubs to benefit. Doesn’t fit with our business model.

[IberianHibernian]

You think so?

That team had Marciano, Porteous, Efe, McGinn, McGeough, Boyle, Allan, Kamberi and MacLaren?

They’d batter the current team imo.Exactly . 2018 team was fantastic , much better to watch than anything since . Always looked forward to every match then .

[Hibee Mac]

No more loans please and definitely no more Celtic players.

Just because Maloney coached them at youth level doesn't mean we should be signing a load of these guys. Fair enough Henderson but that's enough I reckon.

[Crunchie]

No more loans please and definitely no more Celtic players.

Just because Maloney coached them at youth level doesn't mean we should be signing a load of these guys. Fair enough Henderson but that's enough I reckon.
I hate celtic but I'd take MJ in a heartbeat.

[bingo70]

No more loans please and definitely no more Celtic players.

Just because Maloney coached them at youth level doesn't mean we should be signing a load of these guys. Fair enough Henderson but that's enough I reckon.

We can’t sign any more Celtic players on loan as we already have Henderson. If we do sign Johnston (and I’m not convinced we’re even trying) then it’ll be permanent.

If we do though, it won’t be because Maloney coached him at youth though, it’s because he’s a good player.

It’s a difficult one now I think. We need to sign a player that can hit the ground running. A loan or an 18 year old project isn’t what’s needed. If we’re spending money on a player though, they’ll realistically need tk have a potential sell on in the future. Johnston is ticking boxes on a few fronts I think.

[keep the faith]

Exactly . 2018 team was fantastic , much better to watch than anything since . Always looked forward to every match then .

Said it before but jamie maclaren would be great in this team.

[Percy Vere]

Mikey Johnston would be an excellent signing. Never lets his head drop, takes men on, drives into the box. Folk slating him because of what Celtic fans say about him need to read what Celtic fans thought about Rogic last season..........sometimes a player needs a move to reignite his career,and with regular football and under a manager who really rates him, it's a positive fresh start :aok:

What he said!

[jeffers]

Agree with the Johnston chat. Is he not a similar age to Martin Boyle was when we signed him ? I’d say Johnston is a better player than Martin Boyle was at the same age.

[Callum_62]

Agree with the Johnston chat. Is he not a similar age to Martin Boyle was when we signed him ? I’d say Johnston is a better player than Martin Boyle was at the same age.He's still only 22.

Seems to have been about for ages

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[Hibee Mac]

Agree with the Johnston chat. Is he not a similar age to Martin Boyle was when we signed him ? I’d say Johnston is a better player than Martin Boyle was at the same age.Doesn't mean he's going to continue progressing and be better than Boyle though. In a similar way that a fantastic prospect in youth football won't necessarily go on to have the best career.


When we signed Boyle we were in the championship, if we're signing players now I'd expect them to be better than he was when he signed

[04Sauzee]

Aberdeen star Calvin Ramsay targeted by Bologna as they make £3.5m bid

https://t.co/OqVmut55wr https://t.co/5FisTYJzmR

[Hibbyradge]

No more loans please and definitely no more Celtic players.

Just because Maloney coached them at youth level doesn't mean we should be signing a load of these guys. Fair enough Henderson but that's enough I reckon.

For absolutely no meaningful reason.

[SMAXXA]

No more loans please and definitely no more Celtic players.

Just because Maloney coached them at youth level doesn't mean we should be signing a load of these guys. Fair enough Henderson but that's enough I reckon.

WTF? What does it actually matter where we sign players from? As long as they do a job for Hibs I couldn’t care, seem to say this same thing every window.

[S4uzee]

WTF? What does it actually matter where we sign players from? As long as they do a job for Hibs I couldn’t care, seem to say this same thing every window.

Anything in the Johnston rumour?

[Callum_62]

So are we expecting 2 more?

Mitchell and a Boyle replacement?

Surely we must have atleast 3 go out

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[CallumLaidlaw]

So are we expecting 2 more?

Mitchell and a Boyle replacement?

Surely we must have atleast 3 go out

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Greedily I want a boyle replacement and a central midfielder. Not sure on Mitchell anyway.


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[truehibernian]

We can’t sign any more Celtic players on loan as we already have Henderson. If we do sign Johnston (and I’m not convinced we’re even trying) then it’ll be permanent.

If we do though, it won’t be because Maloney coached him at youth though, it’s because he’s a good player.

It’s a difficult one now I think. We need to sign a player that can hit the ground running. A loan or an 18 year old project isn’t what’s needed. If we’re spending money on a player though, they’ll realistically need tk have a potential sell on in the future. Johnston is ticking boxes on a few fronts I think.

You can sign two from an SPFL club in same league - so Johnston can sign on loan.

[HibbyKeith]

You can sign two from an SPFL club in same league - so Johnston can sign on loan.

Liam Henderson and Anthony Stokes proves this point :D

[Unseen work]

Mikey Johnstone still has 3 and a half years on his deal at Celtic on what I would imagine to be a very good wage.

They’ll still have very high hopes for him, albeit I’m not sure he’ll ever be a start with his Ange wants to play.

If they wanted to sell him they’d be able to command a very good fee. Certainly between 1-3 million imo .

No danger we’re getting him on anything other than a loan - which some fans aren’t a fan of and I’m not sure how keen the club would be for it.

[Dmas]

Mikey Johnstone still has 3 and a half years on his deal at Celtic on what I would imagine to be a very good wage.

They’ll still have very high hopes for him, albeit I’m not sure he’ll ever be a start with his Ange wants to play.

If they wanted to sell him they’d be able to command a very good fee. Certainly between 1-3 million imo .

No danger we’re getting him on anything other than a loan - which some fans aren’t a fan of and I’m not sure how keen the club would be for it.

Yeah I don’t think we’ll be bringing in players to develop for the old firm anymore Murphy and hendo being the examples of taking the loan when the deals are there at the end, MJ on the other hand would be here to either prove he’s good enough for Celtic or a shop window so Celtic benefit from a decent transfer fee he’d be out our range from the go

[easty]

Mikey Johnstone still has 3 and a half years on his deal at Celtic on what I would imagine to be a very good wage.

They’ll still have very high hopes for him, albeit I’m not sure he’ll ever be a start with his Ange wants to play.

If they wanted to sell him they’d be able to command a very good fee. Certainly between 1-3 million imo .

No danger we’re getting him on anything other than a loan - which some fans aren’t a fan of and I’m not sure how keen the club would be for it.

Between £1-3 million is a pretty big range. I disagree that they could even get a million for him. If Celtc thought they could sell Mikey Johnstone for £3m then he’d be long gone.

He’s just no that good. He’s definitely not too good to be Hibs.

[SMAXXA]

Anything in the Johnston rumour?

I’ve no idea mate to be honest

[Unseen work]

Between £1-3 million is a pretty big range. I disagree that they could even get a million for him. If Celtc thought they could sell Mikey Johnstone for £3m then he’d be long gone.

He’s just no that good. He’s definitely not too good to be Hibs.

You’re right it’s a big range but I was meaning with add ons etc.

I would think a team from down south would easily pay one million for him, you only need to think that Hull paid one million for James Scott based on 6 months.

[Juniper Greens]

You can sign two from an SPFL club in same league - so Johnston can sign on loan.

This was/is(?) A covid rule. Is it still in place?

https://spfl.co.uk/news/loan-regulations-amended-for-202021

[The Modfather]

Greedily I want a boyle replacement and a central midfielder. Not sure on Mitchell anyway.


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Will we see a direct Boyle replacement or do we think between Meuller and Melkersen those are his replacements?

[Since90+2]

Will we see a direct Boyle replacement or do we think between Meuller and Melkersen those are his replacements?

I think Melkerson looks more like a number 9.

[Unseen work]

I think Melkerson looks more like a number 9.

Agreed, in the albeit small amount of clips I’ve seen he reminds me of Cummings.

Although Maloney did say he’s good at dropping deep to get on it or words to that effect.

We can’t expect a young boy that turned 19 three weeks ago to replace Martin Boyle though. Would be mental expecting that of him.

[B.H.F.C]

Agreed, in the albeit small amount of clips I’ve seen he reminds me of Cummings.

Although Maloney did say he’s good at dropping deep to get on it or words to that effect.

We can’t expect a young boy that turned 19 three weeks ago to replace Martin Boyle though. Would be mental expecting that of him.

I’m not expecting him to come in and replace what Boyle gave us right away, but with the size of fee we paid I can’t believe he’s not here to play. We’ve already got two players that we signed for six figure fees this season loaned out (McKay and Tait). All well and good having an eye on the future but we need players coming in and contributing now, especially if we’re spending big money by our standards. Hoping we’ll see a bit of him once this work permit is done.

[Crunchie]

Hearts knock back 300k for Souttar, seems like a fair price to me considering the abuse the boy's going to get when/if he continues to play. A big gamble from our neighbours I think

[Keyser Sauzee]

Hearts knock back 300k for Souttar, seems like a fair price to me considering the abuse the boy's going to get when/if he continues to play. A big gamble from our neighbours I think

He’s worth more to them staying till the end of the season and securing 3rd than £300k, that’s if he stays fit.

[Crunchie]

He’s worth more to them staying till the end of the season and securing 3rd than £300k, that’s if he stays fit.
His form might be affected if he continues to get abuse, who knows.

[Greenworld]

Between £1-3 million is a pretty big range. I disagree that they could even get a million for him. If Celtc thought they could sell Mikey Johnstone for £3m then he’d be long gone.

He’s just no that good. He’s definitely not too good to be Hibs.I've yet to see anything to convince me he is anything but a developing player who might or might not get better.
I dont think we need to sign anymore like that. A couple of experienced ready to go players is what needed now

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[Aldo]

Greedily I want a boyle replacement and a central midfielder. Not sure on Mitchell anyway.


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I think we might sign another striker!


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[Hibee Mac]

For absolutely no meaningful reason.
WTF? What does it actually matter where we sign players from? As long as they do a job for Hibs I couldn’t care, seem to say this same thing every window.I think I was fairly clear in my reasoning. First of all any Hibs fan including you gents know the risks involved with having too many loan players on your team. I don't for one second think we're in Butcher territory but I am wary of having too many loans in the first team and for good reason.

Second, I said I didn't want to be signing Celtic youth players just because Maloney coached them. It's hard to say that's the sole reason for bringing them but it certainly could come across that way, and in that scenario I feel like we could probably find better if we cast the net wider and trust in recruitment teams. We're not there yet though as we've only loaned Henderson from them so far.

[JimBHibees]

Mikey Johnston would be an excellent signing. Never lets his head drop, takes men on, drives into the box. Folk slating him because of what Celtic fans say about him need to read what Celtic fans thought about Rogic last season..........sometimes a player needs a move to reignite his career,and with regular football and under a manager who really rates him, it's a positive fresh start :aok:

Think he would be a great signing and definitely something to prove.

[JimBHibees]

Liam Henderson and Anthony Stokes proves this point :D

We weren't in the same league at that time

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Hearts knock back 300k for Souttar, seems like a fair price to me considering the abuse the boy's going to get when/if he continues to play. A big gamble from our neighbours I think

If the deal has add ons that might be as good as it gets them.

[1875Sean]

He’s worth more to them staying till the end of the season and securing 3rd than £300k, that’s if he stays fit.

He will be away, they didn’t want to cup tie him which is the only reason he never played

[Highwayman]

Having studied the profile of Demetri Mitchell,an unwelcome thought came to me.

Chris Humphrey.Aargh.

[Callum_62]

Having studied the profile of Demetri Mitchell,an unwelcome thought came to me.

Chris Humphrey.Aargh.Wasn't humphrey quite decent in the short term?

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[Callum_62]

https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edinburghnews.scotsman.c om%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fhibs%2Frachael-boyle-staying-at-hibs-as-husband-martin-boyle-goes-to-saudi-arabia-to-set-family-up-for-life-3537672&h=AT1cbvh6j33SxXSUwpbuFQRf3yhzRcxs5rHSvmdPocRsYvsq oARbPzbi7ffD1uMZgsKahaUhCh0yoZmaAvjck70hwlH7psG0pb DGu0nDWnXRiPcH4VT0BXyzjqyyHzGoKu4dUYNSu8piriLmXQ

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[CallumLaidlaw]

Wasn't humphrey quite decent in the short term?

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Yep. 1 game [emoji1787]
Had a cracking debut. Tore Dundee Utd to bits. But suffered badly with injuries.


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[NC1875]

Yep. 1 game [emoji1787]
Had a cracking debut. Tore Dundee Utd to bits. But suffered badly with injuries.


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Midweek game wasn’t it ? We won 3-0 if I remember rightly ? He was brilliant that night

[Callum_62]

Midweek game wasn’t it ? We won 3-0 if I remember rightly ? He was brilliant that nightLewis with absolute beautiful pass (punt!) [emoji23]) out to humphrey

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[1875Sean]

Not sure if posted as yet, more interest for Hallberg from Sweden, this is a quote lifted from the record

I'm not part of the new manager's plans and I have to respect that. We will see what happens now before the January window closes
When you are not included in the coach's plans, it automatically means that you want to look elsewhere and that is probably my situation right now.
For me, it's about getting playing time considering the injury I've had. That's the most important thing to me. To be able to show myself and what I can do as a football player again.
There is interest elsewhere. I have no specific wishes, I just want to end up in a place where I can play. I have to play week in and week out to be able to show how good I am and it does not matter where.
I listen to basically everything - even the Swedish Allsvenskan. You should never say never. You play football for a reason.
When you have been sidelined, you just want to go out on the pitch and play again.
The match against Cove was my first match in six months, and it was nice. I was a little nervous at first, but it was incredibly fun to be back on the pitch. It was a relief to know that everything was good and worked as it should

[Hibbyradge]

Wage thief...

[Ronniekirk]

I think we might sign another striker!


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Maloney has made it clear he expects to sign a forward player on the back of Boyle leaving


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[JohnMcM]

Having studied the profile of Demetri Mitchell,an unwelcome thought came to me.

Chris Humphrey.Aargh.

Following Demetri Mitchell’s previous time playing in Scotland, I can honestly say he has left an indelible blank in my memory. :agree:

[easty]

You’re right it’s a big range but I was meaning with add ons etc.

I would think a team from down south would easily pay one million for him, you only need to think that Hull paid one million for James Scott based on 6 months.

Yeah Hull paid £1m for Scott, but that was based on a 19 year old laddie putting in regularly good performances over those 6 months for Motherwell, and it proved to be a poor signing at £1m in the end.

Johnston has been average at best for a team where someone in his position gets plenty opportunities to show what he can do. He’s 22 now. The guys no even scored a goal since 2019.

[Dazzjw1875]

If we sign a striker hope its someone who can use both feet but think he will be after a Lefty to mix it up.

[Dr What If?]

Yeah Hull paid £1m for Scott, but that was based on a 19 year old laddie putting in regularly good performances over those 6 months for Motherwell, and it proved to be a poor signing at £1m in the end.

Johnston has been average at best for a team where someone in his position gets plenty opportunities to show what he can do. He’s 22 now. The guys no even scored a goal since 2019.
Might sound bizarre but at one point I had forgotten Scott had signed for us. I was watching a Scotland U21 game on telly and while I was not impressed by anyone really, Scott stuck out as a bit of a weak link....good at getting on the ball but then wasting it, he was like an extra defender for the opposition, breaking up our play when we started to threaten. While the game was on I googled him to try and figure out why he was getting in the U21 team....only then did I remember him signing for us :greengrin
Looked ok I thought against Cove but still pretty far short of the player we hoped were getting. Keep reading about how well he did at Motherwell but just not seeing it with Scotland or Hibs....praying for the Maloney magic touch to uncover the player that is apparently in there.
Disagree with Johnston looking average when I've seen him on highlights programmes (I accept that is limited viewing), might be more that he doesn't fit in with the rest of the players in the Tic starting XI. Don't think he's a £1m player though and while he will be on an ok wage I doubt it will be an unaffordable one to match, just a case of whether Maloney thinks its value for money.

[CentreLine]

Hearts knock back 300k for Souttar, seems like a fair price to me considering the abuse the boy's going to get when/if he continues to play. A big gamble from our neighbours I think

Looks to me like their failure to play him in the cup game yesterday tells us all
we need to know about them having accepted he’s going. This posturing about fee is just exactly that

[Brightside]

Wage thief...

Who?

[Hibbyradge]

Who?

Irony...

Sorry, I meant Paul Hanlon.

[WeeRussell]

Hearts knock back 300k for Souttar, seems like a fair price to me considering the abuse the boy's going to get when/if he continues to play. A big gamble from our neighbours I think

They want 500k to let him go early do they not?

If the Huns f*** about and fail to meet that then hearts are quite right to hold out and keep him until they do.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Wage thief...

Bit harsh.

[Hibbyradge]

Bit harsh.

I wasn't being serious hence the ellipses.

I'll use :wink: next time.

[ahibby]

Agreed, in the albeit small amount of clips I’ve seen he reminds me of Cummings.

Although Maloney did say he’s good at dropping deep to get on it or words to that effect.

We can’t expect a young boy that turned 19 three weeks ago to replace Martin Boyle though. Would be mental expecting that of him.

Melkerson is the early replacement for Nisbet who will likely move this summer. Still we need another striker.

[brog]

Following Demetri Mitchell’s previous time playing in Scotland, I can honestly say he has left an indelible blank in my memory. :agree:

That's because like me, you've probably tried to blank out our 1-0 cup defeat at PBS. He was excellent that day.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

John McGinn away to Dubai on holiday with Harry McGuire and Marcus Rashford, interesting.

[NC1875]

John McGinn away to Dubai on holiday with Harry McGuire and Marcus Rashford, interesting.

He’ll see some camels turn quicker than McGuire while he’s there!

[Unseen work]

Some new guy on Twitter ‘Kyle Mabon’ who claims he is an up and coming journalist has tweeted the following

Charles Cook is close to signing with us on a 2.5 year deal

Gogic is close to leaving with Ross County keen

Aberdeen and Hearts after Shaun Williams from Portsmouth

Dundee interested in Scott Allan

Demetri Mitchell offered 2.5 year deal from Hibs

I imagine the vast majority is rubbish and guess work

[JimBHibees]

John McGinn away to Dubai on holiday with Harry McGuire and Marcus Rashford, interesting.

Is there an epl break?

[Highwayman]

Yep. 1 game [emoji1787]
Had a cracking debut. Tore Dundee Utd to bits. But suffered badly with injuries.


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On reflection probably was a bit harsh bringing up Humphrey’s name

He did tear the Arabs apart that night.

Do you also recall SJM coming on as a sub that night on his comeback from injury and scoring an absolute cracker.

My only other clear recollection of him was against Bonnyrigg Rose in the cup tie at Tynie.How he escaped a serious injury that day wasn’t for the want of trying by the Rosie Posie assassins.

His time at ER sort of fizzled out due to injury and not being able to replicate his debut form.

[Hibee Mac]

We need to start getting shot of some of the dead wood in the squad. To allow us to bring in more quality.

Gogic, Wright, Hallberg, Mackie, Allan (I hate saying that), etc all need to be moved one. We'll get something for Allan surely, the rest will end up going on a free but it frees up a wage.

I'm sure there are more players I've forgotten about that could join that list...

[Iggy Pope]

Irony...

Sorry, I meant Paul Hanlon.

:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin
Ah, you’ve not lost it.

[Unseen work]

We need to start getting shot of some of the dead wood in the squad. To allow us to bring in more quality.

Gogic, Wright, Hallberg, Mackie, Allan (I hate saying that), etc all need to be moved one. We'll get something for Allan surely, the rest will end up going on a free but it frees up a wage.

I'm sure there are more players I've forgotten about that could join that list...

I’d like to think we’d get a small amount of money for Allan, Gogic and Hallberg or use them as part of a player swap for the likes of McGrath and Charles Cook

[Since452]

I'd definitely keep Hallberg. Can fill in a number of positions.

[Dazzjw1875]

Is Charles cook the winger at County?

[Iain G]

Some new guy on Twitter ‘Kyle Mabon’ who claims he is an up and coming journalist has tweeted the following

Charles Cook is close to signing with us on a 2.5 year deal

Gogic is close to leaving with Ross County keen

Aberdeen and Hearts after Shaun Williams from Portsmouth

Dundee interested in Scott Allan

Demetri Mitchell offered 2.5 year deal from Hibs

I imagine the vast majority is rubbish and guess work

Hearts are signing Barry from EastEnders? 😁

[NC1875]

Is Charles cook the winger at County?

Yeah, can’t say I’ve ever seen him play.

[Wilson]

Is Charles cook the winger at County?

He drives the main road, searching in the sun for another overload.

Sorry - that's the linesman for the County.

[04Sauzee]

I’d like to think we’d get a small amount of money for Allan, Gogic and Hallberg or use them as part of a player swap for the likes of McGrath and Charles Cook

Think I'm in the minority by not being that impressed with Cook, obviously if he signs I'll be right behind him and reserve the right to change my mind 😁😁

[HoboHarry]

John McGinn away to Dubai on holiday with Harry McGuire and Marcus Rashford, interesting.
Where did you see that mentioned?

[Alfred E Newman]

Is Charles cook the winger at County?

Or is Charles Winger the cook at County.?

[Iggy Pope]

John McGinn away to Dubai on holiday with Harry McGuire and Marcus Rashford, interesting.

He must be off his nut given the pickle Harry got into on a previous holiday.....

[Squealing pig]

Cook from Ross county is some player , every time I’ve seen him , quick , direct , scores goals , hopefully some truth in that rumour

[Iain G]

Cook from Ross county is some player , every time I’ve seen him , quick , direct , scores goals , hopefully some truth in that rumour

Is he their Captain, Cook?

[CentreLine]

I'd definitely keep Hallberg. Can fill in a number of positions.

Definitely would be good but unlikely. I think Hallberg is a seriously good player. He has had a terrible run of luck with injuries and not ever had the chance to prove himself on his recent recovery. I’d like to see him stay but that horse has bolted and he can leave for free in the summer. May as well let him go now. Wherever he goes they will get an excellent player in my opinion.

[HoboHarry]

Is he their Captain, Cook?
No idea but we should Endeavour to find out and see if we can come to a Resolution......

[Ronniekirk]

I'd definitely keep Hallberg. Can fill in a number of positions.

He is quoted in an Article saying he has been told by Maloney he won’t feature much so wants to leave as has missed playing So looks like he will move on this window if he gets a decent offer


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[J-C]

Definitely would be good but unlikely. I think Hallberg is a seriously good player. He has had a terrible run of luck with injuries and not ever had the chance to prove himself on his recent recovery. I’d like to see him stay but that horse has bolted and he can leave for free in the summer. May as well let him go now. Wherever he goes they will get an excellent player in my opinion.


Yep I'm with you, vastly underused when fit and been unlucky with injury this season, calm on the ball and a player who could work well in Maloney's new system, I think the problem is he's just got fit and not had a chance to show what he can do, good luck to him.

[Since452]

Definitely would be good but unlikely. I think Hallberg is a seriously good player. He has had a terrible run of luck with injuries and not ever had the chance to prove himself on his recent recovery. I’d like to see him stay but that horse has bolted and he can leave for free in the summer. May as well let him go now. Wherever he goes they will get an excellent player in my opinion.

Yeah. In my opinion he's too good to be used as a "filler in" so I can understand him looking for regular football.

[Percy Vere]

Looks to me like their failure to play him in the cup game yesterday tells us all
we need to know about them having accepted he’s going. This posturing about fee is just exactly that

Think they are looking for £500k which is a snip to take him now instead of next season. If Rangers had any decency about them they would pay that as a mark of respect to the player and to Hearts. He could be another £10-£15m player in a couple of years.

[Lendo]

Where did you see that mentioned?

Was in The Sun

[HoboHarry]

Think they are looking for £500k which is a snip to take him now instead of next season. If Rangers had any decency about them they would pay that as a mark of respect to the player and to Hearts. He could be another £10-£15m player in a couple of years.
Perhaps, but he may also suffer more injury issues, he's had a torrid time of it thus far. Regardless, I wish him well....

[Stuart93]

I just don’t see it with hallberg. He’s certainly not good enough to be a regular starter in our midfield. A decent back up but nothing more and I’ve yet to see anything from him that would suggest otherwise. He’ll be moved on for definite in the summer if not this month.

[hibbysam]

Think they are looking for £500k which is a snip to take him now instead of next season. If Rangers had any decency about them they would pay that as a mark of respect to the player and to Hearts. He could be another £10-£15m player in a couple of years.

Rangers don’t need him now though, so would be daft to pay it rather than wait til the summer.

[Borderhibbie76]

I just don’t see it with hallberg. He’s certainly not good enough to be a regular starter in our midfield. A decent back up but nothing more and I’ve yet to see anything from him that would suggest otherwise. He’ll be moved on for definite in the summer if not this month.

I'm with u just don't see it from Hallberg neither...the Swedish Slivka imo

[MWHIBBIES]

I'm with u just don't see it from Hallberg neither...the Swedish Slivka imo

Totally different players.

[Bad Habits]

John McGinn away to Dubai on holiday with Harry McGuire and Marcus Rashford, interesting.

Villa apparently after Bentancur from Juve, maybe some movement for SJM?

[Highwayman]

I just don’t see it with hallberg. He’s certainly not good enough to be a regular starter in our midfield. A decent back up but nothing more and I’ve yet to see anything from him that would suggest otherwise. He’ll be moved on for definite in the summer if not this month.
I’m with you on Hallberg.

He’s been at ER long enough and he hasn’t done enough. to prove he could be a regular starter.

He seems a decent enough player but my view of him is when he plays he never causes Hibs much damage,however he never causes the opposing team much damage either.

He needs to be moved on but can’t see Hibs getting much of a fee for him.It depends if he wants to stay in Scotland as to whether he could be used as part of a deal for e.g.Charles Cook.

[Since452]

I think Hallberg would have been used earlier this season instead of Gogic if he hadn't been injured. May have helped our form.

[Unseen work]

I think Hallberg is a decent player and has the potential to be very good but he just finest doesn’t have the hunger, desire, aggression or however you want to describe it to really stamp his authority in a game and dominate them on a consistent basis.

He’s big, good on the ball, mobile, got a decent strike on him and so many other attributes.

I kept thinking he could be brilliant but it’s never really happened and tbf I think it’s best for both now to move on.

I’ve no doubt if he goes to St Johnstone he’ll perform well for them.

[cameronw-hfc]

Villa apparently after Bentancur from Juve, maybe some movement for SJM?

Don't think so. Villa have been openly after another midfielder to play in the #6 role and Mcginn has opened talks with the club on a new deal. The Bentancur rumour is for a different position to John

[LeithMike]

I’m with you on Hallberg.

He’s been at ER long enough and he hasn’t done enough. to prove he could be a regular starter.

He seems a decent enough player but my view of him is when he plays he never causes Hibs much damage,however he never causes the opposing team much damage either.

He needs to be moved on but can’t see Hibs getting much of a fee for him.It depends if he wants to stay in Scotland as to whether he could be used as part of a deal for e.g.Charles Cook.Is JDH better than Halberg? Would have liked to have seen him playing alongside a more forward thinking midfielder. Our best player by a mile in the SC final and has been the one midfielder who has shown a real appetite to try and take a game by the scruff of the neck. Not sure any of our current central midfielders are better than him and would be good to give him a run of games until the end of the season to see if he can earn a new contract.

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[tonyrougier123]

Is JDH better than Halberg? Would have liked to have seen him playing alongside a more forward thinking midfielder. Our best player by a mile in the SC final and has been the one midfielder who has shown a real appetite to try and take a game by the scruff of the neck. Not sure any of our current central midfielders are better than him and would be good to give him a run of games until the end of the season to see if he can earn a new contract.

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Agreed Mike.
We know JDH and newell are tidy in possession but lack urgency and direct play at times.Hallberg should be given the rest of season to show what he do after a bad injury.

[B.H.F.C]

Agreed Mike.
We know JDH and newell are tidy in possession but lack urgency and direct play at times.Hallberg should be given the rest of season to show what he do after a bad injury.

Hallberg had two seasons before his injury to show what he could do.

We need to get the likes of him moved on and look to get bodies in that will, minimum, put proper pressure on the players that are there.

[tonyrougier123]

Would love hibs to go back in for Omeonga,proving we should’ve retained interest in him over at livvy.
Great wee player just the type we need.

[Malthibby]

He drives the main road, searching in the sun for another overload.

Sorry - that's the linesman for the County.

Very good....:agree:

[Stanton Spence]

Hallberg had two seasons before his injury to show what he could do.

We need to get the likes of him moved on and look to get bodies in that will, minimum, put proper pressure on the players that are there.I agree with you bud we have far too many players that aren't quite good enough or injury prone especially in midfield
Harlberg has been unlucky with injuries but as you said he had two seasons now long enough to no that he's not good enough

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[Bridge hibs]

Would love hibs to go back in for Omeonga,proving we should’ve retained interest in him over at livvy.
Great wee player just the type we need.Average at best, other than being a bit energetic how do you think he would contribute to our midfield ?

[Billy Whizz]

Average at best, other than being a bit energetic how do you think he would contribute to our midfield ?

Make the game move a bit quicker

[JohnM1875]

Average at best, other than being a bit energetic how do you think he would contribute to our midfield ?

More than a bit energetic in my opinion. He's a good box to box midfielder who never gives the opposition a minutes peace. Always looks for the ball and could take us up the pitch with it. Been Livi player of the month recently. I'd have him over Campbell without a doubt.

[weecounty hibby]

Make the game move a bit quicker
He's not good enough. He definitely runs about a lot but he just wasn't that good a footballer.

[Bridge hibs]

Make the game move a bit quickerWatching him with Livvy, ball tends to fly over his head straight to the forwards, the ball boys made the game faster 🤣

[Unseen work]

He's not good enough. He definitely runs about a lot but he just wasn't that good a footballer.

Agreed.

Lacks quite a bit on the ball and would struggle playing out under pressure from the back.

Been caught a couple of times that’s cost a goal and got lucky that he’s not got cost a goal even more with misplaced passes for Livi

[LeithMike]

Would love hibs to go back in for Omeonga,proving we should’ve retained interest in him over at livvy.
Great wee player just the type we need.I agree with this too. I think Omeonga is everything you want in a midfielder. I think there was a big myth that he was overrated. Jack Ross never gave him a fair go in his second spell.

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[Bridge hibs]

More than a bit energetic in my opinion. He's a good box to box midfielder who never gives the opposition a minutes peace. Always looks for the ball and could take us up the pitch with it. Been Livi player of the month recently. I'd have him over Campbell without a doubt.

Cant ever remember him being box to box, he was a liimited central midfielder with a bit of energy, if we are looking at 3rd then we have to look for way better than him

[Since452]

Average at best, other than being a bit energetic how do you think he would contribute to our midfield ?

Agreed. Extremely poor in his last spell.

[tonyrougier123]

I agree with this too. I think Omeonga is everything you want in a midfielder. I think there was a big myth that he was overrated. Jack Ross never gave him a fair go in his second spell.

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It was one jacks early mistakes no using omeonga or recognising his worth.broke up play really well and neat in tight areas and good foot work.heckingbottom said omeonga was his best defender which said a lot about his thoughts on the defence we had.

I may be wrong but we were missing Boyle for a while through injury during heckingbottoms good run as well,I thought omeonga actually defended from deep and still drove the team on.

Still high up in my regard in terms of ability and likability.

In fact I’d swap just about any midfielder we have right now for him easily.

[Gaffer1875]

I agree with this too. I think Omeonga is everything you want in a midfielder. I think there was a big myth that he was overrated. Jack Ross never gave him a fair go in his second spell.

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I’m a big Omeonga fan but sometimes players just fit at a club, I think he would be a great squad player for us but would be genuinely start every week? Not so sure. He’s a star at Livi though. Miss his piano playing on Instagram too lol


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[Hibbyradge]

I remember people raving about Omeonga after one game. When I pointed out that he had exactly 2 touches in the first half and only a few more in the second, I was slated.

It was true, however, because I had rewatched the match twice and I counted. (It's a step up from dot counting.)

He's not very good.

[Libby Hibby]

We do have a weird fascination with bringing back historic players.

[SMAXXA]

We do have a weird fascination with bringing back historic players.

But criticise the club for not looking wider and singing players from Scotland etc 😂.

[LeithMike]

I remember people raving about Omeonga after one game. When I pointed out that he had exactly 2 touches in the first half and only a few more in the second, I was slated.

It was true, however, because I had rewatched the match twice and I counted. (It's a step up from dot counting.)

He's not very good.I think that's unfair. He took time to get going but put in a number of excellent performances. He's got great physicality and good ball skills but possibly lacks a little confidence - which is probably why he's moved about a bit.

Jack Ross didn't seem to want him when he came back and used him sparsely. The 1-3 reverse against Hearts, he didn't have his best game but never gave up despite being about the only one. I had really rated Docherty until that game but he vanished.

I think Omeonga is better than all our current central midfielders.

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[Hibbyradge]

I think that's unfair. He took time to get going but put in a number of excellent performances. He's got great physicality and good ball skills but possibly lacks a little confidence - which is probably why he's moved about a bit.

Jack Ross didn't seem to want him when he came back and used him sparsely. The 1-3 reverse against Hearts, he didn't have his best game but never gave up despite being about the only one. I had really rated Docherty until that game but he vanished.

I think Omeonga is better than all our current central midfielders.

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The game I'm referring to was during his 2nd time here. He just wasn't good enough.

[Tobias Funke]

I think Omeonga is better than all our current central midfielders.


You are in the extreme minority on that one.

[tonyrougier123]

We do have a weird fascination with bringing back historic players.

Different posters take to different players I suppose,not many I personally I have hankered for to come back.

With omeonga I seen consistently enough of him,in a team bereft of confidence when we were sitting 8th this guy played a huge part in getting us in to top 6 when let’s face it was looking unlikely that season.

Don’t want to keep on at it like,but I’m sure maloney would’ve knew about him anyway being Belgian.

Midfield needs something anyway this month to kick on or summer window for sure.

[tonyrougier123]

You are in the extreme minority on that one.

He’s not

[weecounty hibby]

I think that's unfair. He took time to get going but put in a number of excellent performances. He's got great physicality and good ball skills but possibly lacks a little confidence - which is probably why he's moved about a bit.

Jack Ross didn't seem to want him when he came back and used him sparsely. The 1-3 reverse against Hearts, he didn't have his best game but never gave up despite being about the only one. I had really rated Docherty until that game but he vanished.

I think Omeonga is better than all our current central midfielders.

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Omeonga isn't better than any of our current central midfielders and wouldn't get a game for us. We also have KM to come back from injury. He was average at best and no way does he improve our team

[Hibbyradge]

He’s not

There's maybe more than one person who agrees with him, but they're a tiny minority.

[18Craig75]

Omeonga was certainly head and shoulders above both our centre midfielders in the recent game at the Tony Mac.

Not sure if that makes him the right choice for us now though.

[Vault Boy]

Omeonga is doing very well at Livingston by all accounts. Think we definitely need more mobility and drive in midfield, not sure we'd view Stephane as that player though.

Here's hoping Magennis can stay fit once he's back in contention.

[Greencore]

Jason Cummings has left Dundee to join "a club overseas"

[GreenCastle]

Jason Cummings has left Dundee to join "a club overseas"

He is in Australia- be interesting to see how he does.

Agree with posters about drive centrally - we are just one paced.

We need speed in attack and speed / drive in central midfield - I will keep saying it but SJM 2 if there is such a player out there to be found.

[BobMilne]

Think they are looking for £500k which is a snip to take him now instead of next season. If Rangers had any decency about them they would pay that as a mark of respect to the player and to Hearts. He could be another £10-£15m player in a couple of years.

Are you on E? What a load of utter tripe.

[AgentDaleCooper]

He is in Australia- be interesting to see how he does.

Agree with posters about drive centrally - we are just one paced.

We need speed in attack and speed / drive in central midfield - I will keep saying it but SJM 2 if there is such a player out there to be found.

there really isn't. he's close to world class now, and how crap we became as soon as he left shows how good he was already when he was with us. we won't see his like for a long time, sadly

[Callum_62]

https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edinburghnews.scotsman.c om%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fhibs%2Fmelker-hallberg-not-in-shaun-maloneys-plans-at-hibs-and-says-he-could-move-back-to-sweden-3538571&h=AT36i1SkMCrdNGZuNKTzLXAtbDa6CE2V2XX48samIIhPUFfp Vb3lg5rnaY-YrvX1o-sADtKQv9fO5iCnSBn16Al_QroZeStTS-hzMZn2I2t4BF9Sf5rnZ9kt5Oko1Q1hHGz1cCw0EDoZOvmfGQ

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[04Sauzee]

EXCLUSIVE! Mikey Johnston in potential Celtic transfer exit as Aberdeen consider move after Scott Brown gives glowing reference | @ScottBurns75

https://t.co/tABAJTlcwi https://t.co/dMPkpfL8nY

[Fergus52]

Omeonga has definitely some qualities that the current central midfield is lacking: pace, energy, the confidence and drive to try and take players on when he has the ball.

However I think he lacks the composure and passing ability to play in Maloney's system. the 3-1 derby defeat at Easter road he was utterly hopeless, like a rabbit in the headlights every time he got the ball and he couldn't deal with Hearts' press. I remember losing count of the amount of times he gave the ball away that night, and it's not as if that Hearts team were any great shakes.

We could definitely do with a central midfielder that has some of his strengths but I don't think he's the answer.

Chat of him being better than either Newell, JDH or Magennis is laughable, I can't see his career progressing beyond bottom 6 SPL imo.

[majorhibs]

Chat of him being better than either Newell, JDH or Magennis is laughable, I can't see his career progressing beyond bottom 6 SPL imo.

Other than Magennis who is a sick note until now, being brutally realistic & even a Hibby wantin to see your best Hibs, chats probs correct. Huge improvement could be seen in that midfield!

[Percy Vere]

EXCLUSIVE! Mikey Johnston in potential Celtic transfer exit as Aberdeen consider move after Scott Brown gives glowing reference | @ScottBurns75

https://t.co/tABAJTlcwi https://t.co/dMPkpfL8nY

That’s a shocker eh!

[hibbysam]

EXCLUSIVE! Mikey Johnston in potential Celtic transfer exit as Aberdeen consider move after Scott Brown gives glowing reference | @ScottBurns75

https://t.co/tABAJTlcwi https://t.co/dMPkpfL8nY

Could only see them being able to afford that if one of their big hitters left.

[badabing67]

Could only see them being able to afford that if one of their big hitters left.

The perfect replacement for Hedges, to keep the medical department busy, that is

[Torto7]

We win that battle if we want. Personally I'd avoid him. He reminds me of Hastie in his lack of workrate and progress.

[Stuart93]

We win that battle if we want. Personally I'd avoid him. He reminds me of Hastie in his lack of workrate and progress.

Celtic fans wanting shot of him as well. Some advising they’d drive him there

[majorhibs]

Just seemed to come on sub so many times then pull up. When actual available cos not injured. Surely stats show this? Imo most injured young player recently I’ve observed.
Got#

[Greenworld]

EXCLUSIVE! Mikey Johnston in potential Celtic transfer exit as Aberdeen consider move after Scott Brown gives glowing reference | @ScottBurns75

https://t.co/tABAJTlcwi https://t.co/dMPkpfL8nYThank God I don't rate him at all he's all yours Aberdeen

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[Greenworld]

Cook from Ross county is some player , every time I’ve seen him , quick , direct , scores goals , hopefully some truth in that rumourUnused sub on Saturday, strange if he is one of there better players [emoji848] maybe some truth in rumour

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[LunasBoots]

Celtic fans wanting shot of him as well. Some advising they’d drive him there

To be fair Celtic fans said they didn't rate Henderson either, i'd take what they say with a pinch of salt.

[Since452]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/demetri-mitchell-who-are-hibs-15094427

Life comes at you fast Demetri

[SMAXXA]

To be fair Celtic fans said they didn't rate Henderson either, i'd take what they say with a pinch of salt.

Not really true the majority from what I read didn’t think he got a chance, rated him and we’re sorry to see him go.

[04Sauzee]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/demetri-mitchell-who-are-hibs-15094427

Life comes at you fast Demetri

The kind of things most football fans lap up 😁

[LunasBoots]

Not really true the majority from what I read didn’t think he got a chance, rated him and we’re sorry to see him go.

Yeah i thought there was a player there, was clearly never going to get a chance with Celtic over a prolonged period, i just saw what they where writing on a few forums about him....

[BSEJVT]

He’s not

He is Omeonga was an extremely limited footballer

What saved him was his all action style and social media skills

Hopeless with the ball at his feet

[Since452]

He is Omeonga was an extremely limited footballer

What saved him was his all action style and social media skills

Hopeless with the ball at his feet

Another poster mentioned it already but the defeat to Hearts at home he was like a fish out of water. Was so bad i actually felt sorry for him.

[Brightside]

He’s not

He is. There is no way the majority of our fans think Omeonga is better than any of our midfielders. That’s just daft.

[.Sean.]

Celtic fans wanting shot of him as well. Some advising they’d drive him there
Yep I work with a guy who follows them home and away and he says he’s poor and that’s the general feeling amongst the vast majority of Celtic fans

[Jim44]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/demetri-mitchell-who-are-hibs-15094427

Life comes at you fast Demetri

If he ends up at ER, his first interview will be interesting with some backtracking.:greengrin

[SMAXXA]

If he ends up at ER, his first interview will be interesting with some backtracking.:greengrin

I agree Jim 😂, they would let probably be best getting it out there at the start make lighthearted of it address it and move on. Hardly the biggest crime in the world and was a very Hearts thing to do given their obsession with Hibs

[Hibee Mac]

I agree Jim [emoji23], they would let probably be best getting it out there at the start make lighthearted of it address it and move on. Hardly the biggest crime in the world and was a very Hearts thing to do given their obsession with HibsThat stuff is so cringey [emoji23]

[Jim44]

That stuff is so cringey [emoji23]

Which is cringey? Supporters referencing it or professional footballers actually doing it? Either way it’s no big deal.

[Dublin07]

Probably the day before when told he was going to hearts he said who are hearts! Just the kind of obsessed crap they love over in charity robbing land. Happy to see if he is decent player rather than remember an interview from 4 years ago!