Winter 2021-22 transfer thread

[Gaffer1875]

It’s never gonna happen but I’d love Scott Brown in our team for 18 months


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[Stokesy's on fire]

It’s never gonna happen but I’d love Scott Brown in our team for 18 months


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Na he is finished. Hes good at all the wind up rubbish but his football abilty is gone

[The 90+2]

Wonder if he doesn't fancy the fight to stay in the league?
I'm sure Martindale said the other week Forrest wasn't likely to sign a new deal at Livi because he wanted to play more regularly.


He's probably thinking about pocketing the signing on fee/higher wage in the summer when he's out of contract.

[JimBHibees]

Allan Forrest turns down St Johnstone after fee agreed.

Assume someone else has come in. Bit of a blow for Saints I would have thought.

[HoboHarry]

Na he is finished. Hes good at all the wind up rubbish but his football abilty is gone
That's not at all what my Aberdeen supporting brother and dad say.

[04Sauzee]

Some Hibs info, will reinvest Boyle money ,if not this window then next. probably nothing we didn't already know.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-celtic-rangers-26024203

[007]

Bulgarian centre mid.

Visny Karidov.

😂😂😂 Post of the week.

[04Sauzee]

Kilmarnock certainly going for it, must be some size of squad if they get this boy in.

EXCLUSIVE! Adam Montgomery gets Celtic exit green light as Kilmarnock close in on loan transfer | @ScottBurns75

https://t.co/TZputaemxp https://t.co/zICtaKfMVk

[007]

Some Hibs info, will reinvest Boyle money ,if not this window then next. probably nothing we didn't already know.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-celtic-rangers-26024203

Get it spent now in case the taxman wants a chunk.

[04Sauzee]

Lots of talk from Birmingham fans that they think they may be signing McGrath, will be interesting to see if he's in the St Mirren squad this evening.

[Billy Whizz]

Lots of talk from Birmingham fans that they think they may be signing McGrath, will be interesting to see if he's in the St Mirren squad this evening.

Would be a dreadful move for him in football terms
Club are in turmoil

[Since452]

Lots of talk from Birmingham fans that they think they may be signing McGrath, will be interesting to see if he's in the St Mirren squad this evening.

Wonder if their fans will be utter ***** to St Mirren fans on Twitter. Very odd behaviour from them during the Nisbet bid.

[04Sauzee]

Would be a dreadful move for him in football terms
Club are in turmoil

Reading a bit more they think it's McGrath because it's been reported that they have bid up to 1m for a midfield player. Not sure how much McGrath would cost but doubt even with add ons they would get close to 1m

[Greencore]

It’s never gonna happen but I’d love Scott Brown in our team for 18 months


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Why?

[Billy Whizz]

Reading a bit more they think it's McGrath because it's been reported that they have bid up to 1m for a midfield player. Not sure how much McGrath would cost but doubt even with add ons they would get close to 1m

No way will it cost them £1m to get him in this window

[Unseen work]

McGrath starts for St Mirren tonight

[Stokesy's on fire]

That's not at all what my Aberdeen supporting brother and dad say.

All my Aberden supporting pals say he's rank rotten now. In the recent game v sevco he was rotten the only thing he done was act like himself and get a player sent off. Good at the winding up but not much of a player now.

[The 90+2]

If we had to go for an Aberdeen player for me it would be Dylan 100%.

[keep the faith]

If we had to go for an Aberdeen player for me it would be Dylan 100%.

No way! We are letting Allan go and he is twice the player of DM. The guy has not been able to get a game since leaving hibs!
Cup winning legend, but never a player we should be looking at.

[The 90+2]

No way! We are letting Allan go and he is twice the player of DM. The guy has not been able to get a game since leaving hibs!
Cup winning legend, but never a player we should be looking at.

I disagree. I think McGeough is a better player and would do a job if we could get him fit.

[AgentDaleCooper]

with the right players around him, scott allan, at his peak, was phenomenal. i think he'll never reach those heights again though, and he's playing against better opposition than he was in his first spell, and with worse team mates than his second spell.

if fit, dylan would improve us without a doubt.

[Smartie]

I disagree. I think McGeough is a better player and would do a job if we could get him fit.

I don't think the present day McGeouch is the player who left Hibs.

The Dylan McGeouch who was an absolutely cracking player at that point.

Mental that we've had all sorts of bother with our midfield over the years yet we managed to sign or loan Scott Allan, Dylan McGeouch, John McGinn, Liam Henderson, Marvin Bartley and Fraser Fyvie when we were in the Championship.

[Callum_62]

Neither Mcgeough or Allan are currently good enough for us

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[SHODAN]

I don't think the present day McGeouch is the player who left Hibs.

The Dylan McGeouch who was an absolutely cracking player at that point.

Mental that we've had all sorts of bother with our midfield over the years yet we managed to sign or loan Scott Allan, Dylan McGeouch, John McGinn, Liam Henderson, Marvin Bartley and Fraser Fyvie when we were in the Championship.

That wasn't an accident. The only time Petrie gave Hibs a respectable budget was when the alternative was a prolonged stay in the Championship.

[The 90+2]

I don't think the present day McGeouch is the player who left Hibs.

The Dylan McGeouch who was an absolutely cracking player at that point.

Mental that we've had all sorts of bother with our midfield over the years yet we managed to sign or loan Scott Allan, Dylan McGeouch, John McGinn, Liam Henderson, Marvin Bartley and Fraser Fyvie when we were in the Championship.

He won't be the same player no, but he is a forward thinking player who creates space in the middle of the field for the runners. I would give him a season at least. I think he would do well in there with JDH.

[The 90+2]

Neither Mcgeough or Allan are currently good enough for us

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McGeough would be better in the middle than Newell for me.

[Brightside]

Neither Mcgeough or Allan are currently good enough for us

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Correct.

[darwenhibby]

Mcgeough would be injured more than fit
Just like the last time he was here

[Brightside]

McGeough would be better in the middle than Newell for me.

Not a chance. He was my fav player when he was here. But he’s not good enough for us now.

[Gaffer1875]

Why?

Leadership
Still performing to a high level
Will help bring on a younger group of players
Good for the dressing room
He’s a winner


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[Gaffer1875]

If we had to go for an Aberdeen player for me it would be Dylan 100%.

DM over Lewis Ferguson? Really?


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[The 90+2]

DM over Lewis Ferguson? Really?


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I don't think we have a spare £3m plus high wages to spend on one player sadly.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Reading that Leeds Utd Youth winger Summerville may be coming on loan

[Smartie]

I don't think we have a spare £3m plus high wages to spend on one player sadly.

Not suggesting for one second that Ferguson is a realistic signing prospect - but have we not just pocketed exactly that sum as well as freeing up the wage of one of our highest earners?

FWIW I reckon the one thing we’re lacking is an energetic midfielder in the mould of Ferguson, although I’d expect he’d be out of our reach.

[bigwheel]

Not suggesting for one second that Ferguson is a realistic signing prospect - but have we not just pocketed exactly that sum as well as freeing up the wage of one of our highest earners?

FWIW I reckon the one thing we’re lacking is an energetic midfielder in the mould of Ferguson, although I’d expect he’d be out of our reach.

Yes. No chance ..tbh. I can’t ever recall us signing a regular starter from Aberdeen..they have always been outside of our reach

[The 90+2]

Not suggesting for one second that Ferguson is a realistic signing prospect - but have we not just pocketed exactly that sum as well as freeing up the wage of one of our highest earners?

FWIW I reckon the one thing we’re lacking is an energetic midfielder in the mould of Ferguson, although I’d expect he’d be out of our reach.

We have indeed and he would be an incredible signing - but I think there's more chance of Uncle Barry becoming the next Hibernian manager than Lewis signing for us from Aberdeen.

[18Craig75]

Reading that Leeds Utd Youth winger Summerville may be coming on loan

Hamburg trying to tie him down to a long term loan. Source: Bild

[cabbageandribs1875]

Reading that Leeds Utd Youth winger Summerville may be coming on loan


don't know where this rumour started but he's more likely to get loaned to Hamburg

[Gaffer1875]

I don't think we have a spare £3m plus high wages to spend on one player sadly.

What was Boyles fee? [emoji6]


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[Gaffer1875]

Not suggesting for one second that Ferguson is a realistic signing prospect - but have we not just pocketed exactly that sum as well as freeing up the wage of one of our highest earners?

FWIW I reckon the one thing we’re lacking is an energetic midfielder in the mould of Ferguson, although I’d expect he’d be out of our reach.

100% agree.

Allan Campbell however……


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[brog]

Yes. No chance ..tbh. I can’t ever recall us signing a regular starter from Aberdeen..they have always been outside of our reach

And similarly Hibs players have been out of the reach of Aberdeen.

[04Sauzee]

100% agree.

Allan Campbell however……


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What you reckon we could afford Campbell? Or that he'd want to come back North to Hibs?

Think after his injury he's back playing regularly.

[Since452]

And similarly Hibs players have been out of the reach of Aberdeen.

Andy Dow and Jim Leighton left us for them but that was a long time ago now

[Mick O'Rourke]

Hamburg trying to tie him down to a long term loan. Source: Bild


Seen that too .The Huns anaw
Guess Leeds will know best where to send him out on loan for development.
Thats why i mentioned it
More chance of game time here, you would think, than the other clubs mentioned.

Frantic next few days,i suppose !

[CapitalGreen]

Seen that too .The Huns anaw
Guess Leeds will know best where to send him out on loan for development.
Thats why i mentioned it
More chance of game time here, you would think, than the other clubs mentioned.

Frantic next few days,i suppose !

He’s not coming to us, that rumour was started by someone on the wind up on Twitter.

[Mick O'Rourke]

He’s not coming to us, that rumour was started by someone on the wind up on Twitter.
Was it
I thought it may be a loan too far for us ,he is on good money down there.

[Gaffer1875]

What you reckon we could afford Campbell? Or that he'd want to come back North to Hibs?

Think after his injury he's back playing regularly.

Not sure, I saw somewhere he only signed a 1 year deal down south?

If he has a longer contract, £500k fee £4-5k per week would be a great deal, fits our signing model too (future sell on)


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[04Sauzee]

Hearts looking at a young Ellis Simms from Everton on loan

[IncredibleHibee]

Not sure, I saw somewhere he only signed a 1 year deal down south?

If he has a longer contract, £500k fee £4-5k per week would be a great deal, fits our signing model too (future sell on)


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Campbell has been playing relatively regularly in the English Championship I think. He'll probably be on 4 or 5 times what we can pay. No way he would come to us at the moment. I would love it though, great player!

[The 90+2]

Hearts looking at a young Ellis Simms from Everton on loan

Any good? :confused:

[04Sauzee]

Any good? :confused:

Not sure, someone mentioned many pages back that we were looking at a young loan from Everton and his name came up. This was at the beginning of the window.

[Libby Hibby]

Any good? :confused:

Knowing them he’ll be bigged up to be the next Messi and his interview when he signs will mention how massive a club Hertz are and how he cant wait to experience the incredible Tinycastle roar…all sarcasm by the way.

[greenginger]

Hearts looking at a young Ellis Simms from Everton on loan


I thought the Simms were some kind of on-line game for nerds. :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Ellis Simms is very decent, would do really well at this level imo.

Would love if we got him.

[HoboHarry]

I thought the Simms were some kind of on-line game for nerds. :greengrin

Is it? Here was me thinking it was a card in a phone....

[greenginger]

Is it? Here was me thinking it was a card in a phone....

https://www.google.com/search?q=sims%204&tbm=

[LancsHibs]

Hearts looking at a young Ellis Simms from Everton on loan

I hope not! He was excellent on loan at Blackpool last season:paranoid:

[GreenCastle]

Ellis Simms is very decent, would do really well at this level imo.

Would love if we got him.

Yup he’s decent.

Hearts have definitely improved their recruitment compared to previous years. I just hope we know what we are doing as feel we are still short and that’s even before anyone else leaves.

[SMAXXA]

Yup he’s decent.

Hearts have definitely improved their recruitment compared to previous years. I just hope we know what we are doing as feel we are still short and that’s even before anyone else leaves.

The signings so far show we know what we are doing surly? No signings are a guarantee to be successful but addressing the positions we all wanted is to would seem a good start.

I’m not too worried about their recruitment policy, some decent signings but some average at best aswell.

[1875Sean]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/elias-melkersens-hibs-debut-chances-assessed-as-striker-finally-gets-work-permit-3541484
Melkerson was injured and carried off today in a bounce game vs raith rovers.

Another poster has suggested that he was injured and walked off.

I have said carried off and someone else has walked off.

We are both in agreement Melkerson was injured.

Like everyone here, I hope he walked off and wasn’t carried off.

I have messaged the person back who told me he was carried off to seek clarity and they replied - “yeah mate, he was carried off”.

Just to clarify, I’ve been told he was carried off.

Strange there is no chat here about an injury

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/elias-melkersens-hibs-debut-chances-assessed-as-striker-finally-gets-work-permit-3541484

[Unseen work]

Yup he’s decent.

Hearts have definitely improved their recruitment compared to previous years. I just hope we know what we are doing as feel we are still short and that’s even before anyone else leaves.

Have to agree, since they’ve went down they’ve recruited really well and are now signing players to suit how they play.

Gordon
Kinglsey
Cochrane
Atkinson
Barrie McKay
Baningime
Ginnelly
Moore

Are all very decent signings in a short period of time, Simms would onlly add to that.

[Spudster]

Not suggesting for one second that Ferguson is a realistic signing prospect - but have we not just pocketed exactly that sum as well as freeing up the wage of one of our highest earners?

FWIW I reckon the one thing we’re lacking is an energetic midfielder in the mould of Ferguson, although I’d expect he’d be out of our reach.

I know you’ve said it’s unrealistic but to put this in perspective. We have to pay off Boyles contract, agree a few with aberdeen, agree a signing on fee with Ferguson, agree a wage with Ferguson.

Assumed £4000 a week from Boyle. Approx 122 weeks = £488,000
Assumed 3 year deal for Ferguson at £4000 for three years = £624,000
Assumed £300,000 signing on fee (10% being the standard of the transfer).
Total outlay £1,412,000 before agreeing a transfer fee (albeit Boyles wage of 488k is already budgeted for)

[HoboHarry]

I know you’ve said it’s unrealistic but to put this in perspective. We have to pay off Boyles contract, agree a few with aberdeen, agree a signing on fee with Ferguson, agree a wage with Ferguson.

Assumed £4000 a week from Boyle. Approx 122 weeks = £488,000
Assumed 3 year deal for Ferguson at £4000 for three years = £624,000
Assumed £300,000 signing on fee (10% being the standard of the transfer).
Total outlay £1,412,000 before agreeing a transfer fee (albeit Boyles wage of 488k is already budgeted for)
Why would we be paying a Boyle a weekly wage for the next 122 weeks?

[cabbageandribs1875]

pay boyles contract off ? :shocked:



WHY

[Spudster]

Why would we not? The contract he agreed to that we void because we have sold him? Of course we pay it off (or come to a settlement). That’s why transfer fees go smaller the less time is on the players contract.

Edit - he had approx 122 week left of his current contract, ending June/July 2024

The only thing that changes that is a player putting in a transfer request thus voiding the remainder of his contact should he be transferred.

[Steven79]

Why would we not? The contract he agreed to that we void because we have sold him? Of course we pay it off (or come to a settlement). That’s why transfer fees go smaller the less time is on the players contract.

Edit - he had approx 122 week left of his current contract, ending June/July 2024

The only thing that changes that is a player putting in a transfer request thus voiding the remainder of his contact should he be transferred.Go and have a lie down....

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[HoboHarry]

Go and have a lie down....

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No, no, makes perfect sense. I mean his new club could sell him in one years time and then Boyle will be getting paid weekly by three different clubs. Sorted. 😆😆

[NAE NOOKIE]

Why would we not? The contract he agreed to that we void because we have sold him? Of course we pay it off (or come to a settlement). That’s why transfer fees go smaller the less time is on the players contract.

Edit - he had approx 122 week left of his current contract, ending June/July 2024

The only thing that changes that is a player putting in a transfer request this voiding the remainder of his contact should he be transferred.

I've been following fitba since I was about 5 or something and in all that time I've never heard of a selling club paying off a players contract in circumstances like Martin Boyle's. Perhaps if that club was actively touting the player and he didn't want to go as an incentive for him to leave and get him off the wage bill, but as a legal requirement to a player who was actually looking to move for his own benefit ...... I would need to see cast iron evidence that such a thing happens even in the absence of a transfer request.

Basically what you are saying is on leaving the club for a 2 million quid payday Hibs owed Boyle somewhere in the region of £366,000 maybe more. I highly doubt it. In fact, if he was on the wage some folk seem to think, IE around 5K a week Hibs would owe him £610,000 .... It would hardly have been worth selling him if that was the case.

[HoboHarry]

I've been following fitba since I was about 5 or something and in all that time I've never heard of a selling club paying off a players contract in circumstances like Martin Boyle's. Perhaps if that club was actively touting the player and he didn't want to go as an incentive for him to leave and get him off the wage bill, but as a legal requirement to a player who was actually looking to move for his own benefit ...... I would need to see cast iron evidence that such a thing happens even if he hadn't put in a transfer request.

Basically what you are saying is on leaving the club for a 2 million quid payday Hibs owed Boyle somewhere in the region of £366,000 maybe more. I highly doubt it.
Spudsters post was so odd it actually had me questioning my own sanity lol.....Thought I was missing something....

[NAE NOOKIE]

Spudsters post was so odd it actually had me questioning my own sanity lol.....Thought I was missing something....

I'm not calling the guy a liar mate, but as I said I can't say I've ever heard of such a thing when the player is actively keen on the move and as I said in my edit ... if Boyle was on the alleged 5K a week widely touted on here and elsewhere, with 122 weeks of his contract left Hibs would owe him over six hundred thousand quid ... I just cant see Hibs taking a hit like that to let him go with little or no prospect of replacing him with a player of the same quality in his position.

[HoboHarry]

I'm not calling the guy a liar mate, but as I said I can't say I've ever heard of such a thing when the player is actively keen on the move and as I said in my edit ... if Boyle was on the alleged 5K a week widely touted on here and elsewhere, with 122 weeks of his contract left Hibs would owe him over six hundred thousand quid ... I just cant see Hibs taking a hit like that to let him go with little or no prospect of replacing him with a player of the same quality in his position.
I don't think he's lying either, just doesn't fully understand how contracts work methinks, as i said in a different post it would effectively mean that two clubs were paying Boyle weekly....

[K-Zazu]

Have to agree, since they’ve went down they’ve recruited really well and are now signing players to suit how they play.

Gordon
Kinglsey
Cochrane
Atkinson
Barrie McKay
Baningime
Ginnelly
Moore

Are all very decent signings in a short period of time, Simms would onlly add to that.

Isn’t Naismith in charge of recruiting players now?

[Hibbyradge]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/elias-melkersens-hibs-debut-chances-assessed-as-striker-finally-gets-work-permit-3541484

Strange there is no chat here about an injury

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/elias-melkersens-hibs-debut-chances-assessed-as-striker-finally-gets-work-permit-3541484

It's a bit like Covid 19. A hoax.

[Hibbyradge]

Why would we not? The contract he agreed to that we void because we have sold him? Of course we pay it off (or come to a settlement). That’s why transfer fees go smaller the less time is on the players contract.

Edit - he had approx 122 week left of his current contract, ending June/July 2024

The only thing that changes that is a player putting in a transfer request thus voiding the remainder of his contact should he be transferred.

Was the beer strong?

Or was it something else?

Boyle's contract was bought, renewed and improved, by the new club. We're not paying him anything. It's not a loan.

[NC1875]

Why would we not? The contract he agreed to that we void because we have sold him? Of course we pay it off (or come to a settlement). That’s why transfer fees go smaller the less time is on the players contract.

Edit - he had approx 122 week left of his current contract, ending June/July 2024

The only thing that changes that is a player putting in a transfer request thus voiding the remainder of his contact should he be transferred.

You’ve got me questioning whether I have actually woken up this morning or if this is a weird dream 😂

Why would we be paying Boyle ? He’s chosen to sign for someone else, his contract is finished with us and he now has one with his new employer.

[NC1875]

Isn’t Naismith in charge of recruiting players now?

The boy Savage I think is it not ?

[AlbertK86]

Isn’t Naismith in charge of recruiting players now?

No a guy Joe Savage who came up from a club down south


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[FilipinoHibs]

You’ve got me questioning whether I have actually woken up this morning or if this is a weird dream 😂

Why would we be paying Boyle ? He’s chosen to sign for someone else, his contract is finished with us and he now has one with his new employer.

Only if he was going for a lower wage. So on 4,000 a week with a year to run. Goes to another club on 2,000 a week for two years. He will loose 2,000 a week for one year or 104,000. Selling club offers 50,000 to player to get him off the books

[Hibbyradge]

Only if he was going for a lower wage. So on 4,000 a week with a year to run. Goes to another club on 2,000 a week for two years. He will loose 2,000 a week for one year or 104,000. Selling club offers 50,000 to player to get him off the books

Sometimes that happens, not always.

[Waxy]

Why would we not? The contract he agreed to that we void because we have sold him? Of course we pay it off (or come to a settlement). That’s why transfer fees go smaller the less time is on the players contract.

Edit - he had approx 122 week left of his current contract, ending June/July 2024

The only thing that changes that is a player putting in a transfer request thus voiding the remainder of his contact should he be transferred.

I’m no sure it works like that when he signed another contract with another club.

[GreenCastle]

Isn’t Naismith in charge of recruiting players now?

Joe Savage but others also helping and seems to be working. It’s the only reason Hearts are above Hibs this season as they had better summer recruitment.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-restructure-riccarton-management-team-as-academy-chief-exits-3538252

Bottom of article..

“ They also want to qualify for European football regularly and have already overhauled the recruitment system by appointing William Lancefield head of recruitment last July.

At the same time, George Brown arrived from Rangers as lead recruitment analyst. Both men contributed to the signings of first-team players including Cammy Devlin and Nathaniel Atkinson.”

[Hibee Mac]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/elias-melkersens-hibs-debut-chances-assessed-as-striker-finally-gets-work-permit-3541484

Strange there is no chat here about an injury

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/elias-melkersens-hibs-debut-chances-assessed-as-striker-finally-gets-work-permit-3541484I also found it odd that Maloney didn't mention it at all in his Hibs TV interview ahead of tonight's game. Speaks for a minute or so about Melkersson and easing him into the games but no mention of an injury at all, surely if he was injured he'd have mentioned there?

Has me questioning if there's any truth in the rumour now, either that or Maloney wants to keep very tight lipped about it for some reason.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Get it spent now in case the taxman wants a chunk.

The tax man already has his chunk...

[worcesterhibby]

Why would we not? The contract he agreed to that we void because we have sold him? Of course we pay it off (or come to a settlement). That’s why transfer fees go smaller the less time is on the players contract.

Edit - he had approx 122 week left of his current contract, ending June/July 2024

The only thing that changes that is a player putting in a transfer request thus voiding the remainder of his contact should he be transferred.

you’ve got this completely wrong I’m afraid. The contract we have with him, is to play for Hibs. By agreeing to the transfer and signing a contract with his new club, the contract he has with Hibs is terminated. We don’t pay him anything.

[worcesterhibby]

I also found it odd that Maloney didn't mention it at all in his Hibs TV interview ahead of tonight's game. Speaks for a minute or so about Melkersson and easing him into the games but no mention of an injury at all, surely if he was injured he'd have mentioned there?

Has me questioning if there's any truth in the rumour now, either that or Maloney wants to keep very tight lipped about it for some reason.

I think the most likely explanation is that Melkersson took a sore one or a dead leg during the bounce match and was taken off, visibly in pain, thus the reports, but that it’s had no long term effects other than a bit of bruising. The injury rumour hasn’t hit the MSM from what I can see, so Maloney probably doesn’t even know it’s a hot topic on Hibs.net, so didn’t bother to quash it in his interview, just didn’t mention it. Melkersson is a young inexperienced guy that they have high, high hopes for, but who hasn’t played since November, his style of play is also very high intensity, so they will want to make sure he is completely ready before playing him. If he gets a good start and the crowd love him and his confidence is high, he could be amazing. Throw him in before he’s 100% and he has a bad game and the crowd don’t take to him and he could struggle. We are all desperate to see him play, but biding our time is probably good management of a young inexperienced player.

[Jones28]

So we are all in agreement that clubs do not need to pay off the remainder of a players contract when sold?

So we could give Aberdeen £3m for Ferguson?

Petrie, get it sorted.

[RoxburghHibs]

Why would we not? The contract he agreed to that we void because we have sold him? Of course we pay it off (or come to a settlement).



You are way off the mark I'm afraid.

Players can only be contracted to one club at any given time or have one contract full-stop . So any previous contracts Boyle may have had will be null and void once he agrees a new deal. That's like saying when Boyle signed the new improved contract with us we also had to honour the previous contract which had the £500k clause. I'm sure these contracts will be complex and if either party (player or club) don't honour these details there will be penalties. So imagine if the previous contract Boyle held with us said he had to turn up to training each day at 10am. That would be a struggle for him just now being as he's in Saudia Arabia.

Basically Boyle had no contract with Hibernian as soon as he signed for Al-Faisaly.

That said the current contract he holds with Al-Faisaly will have some clauses in them that will benefit us in the long term no doubt. Details such as a sell on cause (we get a % of any future sale) and I'm sure I read we have first option to buy him if they decide to sell him in the future.

[we are hibs]

Daily Record blethering on about how Aberdeen beat us to that winger they signed the other day.


Written by another Aberdeen fan.


Boring.

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[04Sauzee]

Daily Record blethering on about how Aberdeen beat us to that winger they signed the other day.


Written by another Aberdeen fan.


Boring.

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Strangely every Hibs signing this Jan is been in the press before we sign them

Mellkerson
Clarke
Rocky
Henderson
Mitchell

Absolutely no noises about this Dutch boy until he signed for Aberdeen.

Maybe we were after him but strange the press didn't report our interest until he signed yet reported our interest in all our other signings in advance

[Unseen work]

Disappointing if they beat us to the signing of him but by reading it they just offered more than perhaps we were willing to pay?

Not quite the same.

Regardless, I’m happy that’s the sort of players we’re looking for as the boy does look a talent.

As a previous poster mentioned, I find it odd it wasn’t in the press beforehand, same as the American the signed, as all of ours have been leaked beforehand.

[Heisenberg]

Daily Record blethering on about how Aberdeen beat us to that winger they signed the other day.


Written by another Aberdeen fan.


Boring.

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Taking lessons from Scott Burns. Aberdeen fans absolutely desperate to prove how massive they are. Quite funny.

All I’m seeing here is Aberdeen thought the player was worth more than we did?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/vicente-besuijen-transfer-sees-aberdeen-26050510

A truly pathetic article.

[flash]

Surely agent would have offered him to both clubs and probably Hertz as well.

[Wheat Hound]

Taking lessons from Scott Burns. Aberdeen fans absolutely desperate to prove how massive they are. Quite funny.

All I’m seeing here is Aberdeen thought the player was worth more than we did?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/vicente-besuijen-transfer-sees-aberdeen-26050510



A truly pathetic article.

Daily Record and pathetic go hand in hand. To bring up Gavin Rae from 2012 is laughable.

[Squealing pig]

Everyone wants to flock to Aberdeen apparently after our interest 🤔

[Greenworld]

Why would we not? The contract he agreed to that we void because we have sold him? Of course we pay it off (or come to a settlement). That’s why transfer fees go smaller the less time is on the players contract.

Edit - he had approx 122 week left of his current contract, ending June/July 2024

The only thing that changes that is a player putting in a transfer request thus voiding the remainder of his contact should he be transferred.We don't pay anything. This is a mutually agreement [emoji1666] an amicable transfer.
He moves from 5k to 30k for the next 18 months .
Hibs get 3 million and everyone is happy.

Your thinking of a team trying to get rid of someone where you agree a settlement for the remainder of the contract if required it is not always required as wages might be higher or equal .



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[Since452]

Taking lessons from Scott Burns. Aberdeen fans absolutely desperate to prove how massive they are. Quite funny.

All I’m seeing here is Aberdeen thought the player was worth more than we did?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/vicente-besuijen-transfer-sees-aberdeen-26050510

A truly pathetic article.

We are shopping in the same market so hardly surprisig players will be on both clubs radar. If Aberdeen want to pay more for those players than us then more fool them based on the last couple of seasons.

[neil7908]

Daily Record and pathetic go hand in hand. To bring up Gavin Rae from 2012 is laughable.

This must honestly be one of the worst sports pieces I've read. If one of the local papers in Aberdeen ran this it would be cringe. But from a national newspaper? The height of embarrassment.

Coming up next week, The Daily Record can exclusively reveal that Stephen Glass' dad could beat Maloneys' dad in a fight.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

I just quickly scrolled down the article and one line jumped out. 'Shaun Maloney was left reeling'

Aye so he was.

[jacomo]

Taking lessons from Scott Burns. Aberdeen fans absolutely desperate to prove how massive they are. Quite funny.

All I’m seeing here is Aberdeen thought the player was worth more than we did?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/vicente-besuijen-transfer-sees-aberdeen-26050510

A truly pathetic article.


Hibs seem to trigger feelings of inadequacy with Sheep and Jambos.

Constantly trying to prove their bigliness to us.

[Aldo]

Funny how every time Hearts and Aberdeen sign a player it’s trumping or beating us to the signature. Rarely reported the other way

I also notice the word AGAINis in capitals and bold.

Pile of utter pish


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[Alex Trager]

Hibs seem to trigger feelings of inadequacy with Sheep and Jambos.

Constantly trying to prove their bigliness to us.

Aye that’s a good observation.

Quite weird.

[JamesHFC]

Funny how every time Hearts and Aberdeen sign a player it’s trumping or beating us to the signature. Rarely reported the other way

I also notice the word AGAINis in capitals and bold.

Pile of utter pish


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Aye it’s petty journalism. Desperate times for them when things aren’t going so well up there.

[jacomo]

I just quickly scrolled down the article and one line jumped out. 'Shaun Maloney was left reeling'

Aye so he was.


What with this and Boyle demanding showdown talks after being so furious with Hibs (must be true, it was in the Sun), our manager is probably suffering from PTSD by now.

[The Spaceman]

All of their signings so far they have "beaten" us to have been massive dodged bullets for us anyway. Wish we would just ban them from Easter Road as well. A truly dying tabloid trash producer who will soon be spinning their last print and all out on their erchies.

[SHODAN]

How come we never hear about our interest in these players until after Aberdeen sign them?

If any truth in this is was prob something like:
Agent: Hey my player fancies a move to Scotland are any of yous interested
Hibs: Sure he looks pretty good we'll think about it
Hearts: Nah we're covered there you're all right
Aberdeen: Yeah just what we're after, here's a contract
Media: Dons in SENSATIONAL TRANSFER SWOOP from UNDER HIBS' NOSES

[Feed McGraw]

Everyone wants to flock to Aberdeen apparently after our interest 🤔 I like what you did there with " flock " :greengrin.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Strangely every Hibs signing this Jan is been in the press before we sign them

Mellkerson
Clarke
Rocky
Henderson
Mitchell

Absolutely no noises about this Dutch boy until he signed for Aberdeen.

Maybe we were after him but strange the press didn't report our interest until he signed yet reported our interest in all our other signings in advance

The Aberdeen media team play this card with their pals in the press far too often in an attempt to dupe their own fans into believing they habe gone the extra yard. Its always Hibs too which exhibits a clear insecuriry about their position re us.

Good job we never signed any of the guff they have or we'd be tge team struggling to stay in the top 6 rather than challenging for 3rd or 4th

[Since452]

Hibs seem to trigger feelings of inadequacy with Sheep and Jambos.

Constantly trying to prove their bigliness to us.

Hibs always bring out their insecurities.

[JamesHFC]

Newcastle signing Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon for €40m. Good signing for them.

[Feed McGraw]

Hibs seem to trigger feelings of inadequacy with Sheep and Jambos.

Constantly trying to prove their bigliness to us. They`re jealous of Hibs ( especially the sparryheids ) always have been, always will be.

[IncredibleHibee]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-martin-boyle-replacement-search-ongoing-as-shaun-maloney-reveals-spending-plans-3542362

[The 90+2]

They have beaten us to a good few players recently most notably Dylan and Ojo. The reset is speculative.

[04Sauzee]

Livingston FC is thrilled to announce the loan signing of*@USMNT international Sebastian Soto from English @premierleague side @NorwichCityFC until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.

Welcome*@Sebastian9Soto! 👋🏻

[bigwheel]

They have beaten us to a good few players recently most notably Dylan and Ojo. The reset is speculative.

Did we go after Dylan when he went there ? Wasn’t aware . McCrorie we definitely did …

[easty]

Livingston FC is thrilled to announce the loan signing of*@USMNT international Sebastian Soto from English @premierleague side @NorwichCityFC until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.

Welcome*@Sebastian9Soto! 👋🏻

He spent the first half of the season on loan at Porto...Livi now must be a bit of a dent to the ego.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

They have beaten us to a good few players recently most notably Dylan and Ojo. The reset is speculative.


Strange that they never beef up stories about the players they also " beat us to, that haven't turned out so good. JLT and that centre half from Motherwell for starters.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Did we go after Dylan when he went there ? Wasn’t aware . McCrorie we definitely did …

We didnt go in for Dylan Aberdeen fans put that story about as did some papers

[The 90+2]

Did we go after Dylan when he went there ? Wasn’t aware . McCrorie we definitely did …

Definitely went for Dylan. Also McRorie, yeah. GMS and McGinn before then.

I remember being scunnered they signed Barry Nicholson ahead of us from Dunfermline too.

Gary Smith did choose us ahead of them so things do even themselves out.

[Bobby's Cinema]

They have beaten us to a good few players recently most notably Dylan and Ojo. The reset is speculative.
Neither of which I'm looking at now and particularly desperate to sign.

[Hibernian Verse]

He spent the first half of the season on loan at Porto...Livi now must be a bit of a dent to the ego.

Porto B in the second division

[Stuart93]

Strange that they never beef up stories about the players they also " beat us to, that haven't turned out so good. JLT and that centre half from Motherwell for starters.

To be honest I wouldn’t say Ojo or Dylan have really worked out that well either. In fact there’s not many players they’ve “beaten us to” worked out that well

[The 90+2]

We didnt go in for Dylan Aberdeen fans put that story about as did some papers


Jack Ross 100% wanted him but he wanted to go up North.

[The 90+2]

To be honest I wouldn’t say Ojo or Dylan have really worked out that well either. In fact there’s not many players they’ve “beaten us to” worked out that well

Nah they've generally turned out good escapes although Ojo looks better now in an advanced role.

[The 90+2]

Neither of which I'm looking at now and particularly desperate to sign.

Me neither, nor McRorie.

[Unseen work]

I’ve a feeling McGeough said no to Ross instead of Hibs.

He was at Sunderland under Ross and was hardly a consistent pick.

[04Sauzee]

Barry Anderson tweets

Ellis Simms' loan deal from Everton to Hearts is almost done. He could even be at Tynecastle for tonight's game with Celtic.
#HMFC #Football #Transfers
https://t.co/nK9WU6ZK7x

[Since452]

Me neither, nor McRorie.

Really don't get the fuss with McCrorie. Didn't when Aberdeen signed him either. The usual ex old firm youngster bigged up to be better than they actually are.

[HFC93]

All the signings Aberdeen have pipped us to in recent years have been pretty average. If anything they've done us a favour.

[Unseen work]

Ellis simms is one I really wanted us to go for.

Really disappointed he’s going to hearts, top player with loads of potential.

Was brilliant at Blackpool.

[The 90+2]

Ellis simms is one I really wanted us to go for.

Really disappointed he’s going to hearts, top player with loads of potential.

Was brilliant at Blackpool.


Two Everton fans I know think he should be given a shot in their team (spoke this morning).

Wonder why he's going to the and not the English Championship at least?

[Since452]

Ellis simms is one I really wanted us to go for.

Really disappointed he’s going to hearts, top player with loads of potential.

Was brilliant at Blackpool.

Looks like he did pretty well in league one. Our league is a step up though. Hope he's as good as that Woodburn boy they were raving about.

[Ronniekirk]

Two Everton fans I know think he should be given a shot in their team (spoke this morning).

Wonder why he's going to the and not the English Championship at least?

Maybe Benefactor footing most of his wages


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[The 90+2]

Maybe Benefactor footing most of his wages


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Probably aye, just for ****s and giggles. :grr:

[Stuart93]

Ellis simms is one I really wanted us to go for.

Really disappointed he’s going to hearts, top player with loads of potential.

Was brilliant at Blackpool.

I’d rather we didn’t take on any more loans tbh.

[Libby Hibby]

Two Everton fans I know think he should be given a shot in their team (spoke this morning).

Wonder why he's going to the and not the English Championship at least?

Funny, the Everton fan I know doesn’t think he is ready to play 1st team yet, hence the loan move.

[SMAXXA]

I think the most likely explanation is that Melkersson took a sore one or a dead leg during the bounce match and was taken off, visibly in pain, thus the reports, but that it’s had no long term effects other than a bit of bruising. The injury rumour hasn’t hit the MSM from what I can see, so Maloney probably doesn’t even know it’s a hot topic on Hibs.net, so didn’t bother to quash it in his interview, just didn’t mention it. Melkersson is a young inexperienced guy that they have high, high hopes for, but who hasn’t played since November, his style of play is also very high intensity, so they will want to make sure he is completely ready before playing him. If he gets a good start and the crowd love him and his confidence is high, he could be amazing. Throw him in before he’s 100% and he has a bad game and the crowd don’t take to him and he could struggle. We are all desperate to see him play, but biding our time is probably good management of a young inexperienced player.

Like I said at the time he took a knock and walked off 😂 not carried not crippled it’s a nothing story

[ahibby]

Taking lessons from Scott Burns. Aberdeen fans absolutely desperate to prove how massive they are. Quite funny.

All I’m seeing here is Aberdeen thought the player was worth more than we did?

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/vicente-besuijen-transfer-sees-aberdeen-26050510

A truly pathetic article.

And how is all that working out for Aberdeen?

[Dazzjw1875]

From some dude on twitter.

Gogic and money going to Ross County with Charles-cook coming in the opposite direction deal apparently been agreed with announcement in the coming days? Suppose we will see how true if Gogic is in squad and cook in the county squad the nite.

[Unseen work]

From some dude on twitter.

Gogic and money going to Ross County with Charles-cook coming in the opposite direction deal apparently been agreed with announcement in the coming days? Suppose we will see how true if Gogic is in squad and cook in the county squad the nite.

Where you seeing that? I can’t find it

[04Sauzee]

Where you seeing that? I can’t find it

Had a look can't see it either?

[bingo70]

From some dude on twitter.

Gogic and money going to Ross County with Charles-cook coming in the opposite direction deal apparently been agreed with announcement in the coming days? Suppose we will see how true if Gogic is in squad and cook in the county squad the nite.

What dude on twitter?

[JammyDoidger]

Where you seeing that? I can’t find it

Some daft account posted yesterday, wouldn't read too much into it, although it does seem like a possibility, pure guesswork.

[Unseen work]

Personally I’m unsure how I feel about the signing of Charles Cook.

He’s had a very good 6 months where he’s got a lot of goals and assists but prior to that his numbers were very low and I never thought he was much of a threat. He’s also 25 - maybe it’s just took him a while to develop and now he’s growing with each game.

I suppose if he was replacing Wright etc then it would be an improvement but not for Boyle. We need a player who has proven ability to replace him and shown it pretty consistently

I suppose at a club like Hibs you’re never going to sign the finished article so need to take punts on guys like him, ones with issues or guys with potential.

Personally always been impressed with Joseph Hungbo who is at county on loan and plays on the opposite wing.

[Dazzjw1875]

https://twitter.com/KyleMabon33/status/1486372487604617221?t=LKpQkJ7cY8FsKwG0-NYS9g&s=19

[HibeeMackenzie]

I don’t think someone with 11 whole followers on Twitter is the most reliable source of information

[WhileTheChief..]

Looks like he did pretty well in league one. Our league is a step up though. Hope he's as good as that Woodburn boy they were raving about.

Is Woodburn still with them or away? He was decent.

[Heisenberg]

https://twitter.com/KyleMabon33/status/1486372487604617221?t=LKpQkJ7cY8FsKwG0-NYS9g&s=19

Guys at the windup. Best ignored.

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/KyleMabon33/status/1486372487604617221?t=LKpQkJ7cY8FsKwG0-NYS9g&s=19

Aw no him.

I’m sure that’s a 13 year old that’s posts on his lunch break. Be amazed if anyone knew the figure of 165k if it was on.

[bigwheel]

https://twitter.com/KyleMabon33/status/1486372487604617221?t=LKpQkJ7cY8FsKwG0-NYS9g&s=19

This guys has 11 followers ..so not sure the substance

[Allant1981]

This guys has 11 followers ..so not sure the substance

Especially when all his posts are hibs related

[Sean1875]

Ellis Simms confirmed deal with Hearts.


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[Stuart93]

Ellis Simms confirmed deal with Hearts.


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And can go right into the squad tonight. A striker that’s fit enough to go straight into a match day squad!? We can dream

[ThatDayInMay]

New song suggestion 👀?

When you score you make the Hibees sing,
Mueller on the Wing,
Mueller, Mueller on the wing,
Every time you’re on the ball we know,
There’s gonna be a goal,
Our superstar from Orlando.

🇺🇸

https://twitter.com/herecelts/status...017769985?s=21

[The 90+2]

And can go right into the squad tonight. A striker that’s fit enough to go straight into a match day squad!? We can dream


He will surely need weeks to get up to speed?

[Stuart93]

He will surely need weeks to get up to speed?

Think that’s only the strikers we sign :duck:

Tbf hearts do seem to have sorted themselves out on the transfer front. Which isn’t good news for us

[The 90+2]

Think that’s only the strikers we sign :duck:


Incoming :greengrin

I'm out, good luck :devil:

[cabbageandribs1875]

mon Ron lets have a Marquee signing :flag: :cb

[Since452]

And can go right into the squad tonight. A striker that’s fit enough to go straight into a match day squad!? We can dream

To be fair his season didn't end in November.

[ThisIsTheYear]

Simms doesn’t look that impressive, poor record at Blackpool

[Unseen work]

Simms doesn’t look that impressive, poor record at Blackpool

10 goals and 1 assist in 23 games when he was a 19/20 year old?

Very decent in my opinion.

https://youtu.be/3xwuhCFG33U Got a bit of everything

[scotia44]

mon Ron lets have a Marquee signing :flag: :cb

Hibs in for a guy with initials TP say the record

[SaulGoodman]

New song suggestion 👀?

When you score you make the Hibees sing,
Mueller on the Wing,
Mueller, Mueller on the wing,
Every time you’re on the ball we know,
There’s gonna be a goal,
Our superstar from Orlando.

🇺🇸

https://twitter.com/herecelts/status...017769985?s=21

I like it

[Springbank]

Hibs in for a guy with initials TP say the record

Teepee? Does he shout "Sioux" when he scores?

[CapitalGreen]

Hibs in for a guy with initials TP say the record

Where you seeing that?

[Callum_62]

Where you seeing that?Whoooosh

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[CapitalGreen]

Whoooosh

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😂😂 should have started reading in chronological order.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hibs in for a guy with initials TP say the record


Thank Puck :greengrin

[big gogs]

Teepee? Does he shout "Sioux" when he scores?
Or geronimo

[Eyrie]

I don't think he'll be apache on Boyle.

[Dumfrieshibs]

Hope he's not a one trick pawnee

[Silky]

Hibs in for a guy with initials TP say the record

Tony Pullis. Director of Football.

[Tambo]

From some dude on twitter.

Gogic and money going to Ross County with Charles-cook coming in the opposite direction deal apparently been agreed with announcement in the coming days? Suppose we will see how true if Gogic is in squad and cook in the county squad the nite.


No Gogic but Charles-Cook starts.

[Callum_62]

Hallberg not even in the squad

Imagine that will be him away

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[bingo70]

Hallberg not even in the squad

Imagine that will be him away

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Gogic the same

[Unseen work]

We need new additions in the final third and quick.

Could get rid of about 6 with no issues.

We need a real quality attacker that has pace, can beat a man, chip in with goals and assists. A Barrie McKay, Zemmama etc

This last couple of games show how reliant we were on Boyle.

Also Melkersen needs to play. If we’re paying 400k for a youth player he needs to be good enough to go in.

Hallberg
Gogic
Allan

Are clearly not in his plans so get shot of them. James scott is on loan and can hardly get game time, so let’s get rid of him too. Bradley got recalled yet can’t get a game, send him back out.

Drey Wright hasn’t been the answer for 18 months and that isn’t going to change now - get rid.

We need to start being ruthless and stop kidding ourselves with the recruitment of young, exciting players chat. We done that with two - Tait and Mackay who have been sent out on loan.

Quality, not quantity

[Viva_Palmeiras]

mon Ron lets have a Marquee signing :flag: :cb

Nade? he’d need a marquee to accommodate :)

[Stanton Spence]

We need new additions in the final third and quick.

Could get rid of about 6 with no issues.

We need a real quality attacker that has pace, can beat a man, chip in with goals and assists. A Barrie McKay, Zemmama etc

This last couple of games show how reliant we were on Boyle.

Also Melkersen needs to play. If we’re paying 400k for a youth player he needs to be good enough to go in.

Hallberg
Gogic
Allan

Are clearly not in his plans so get shot of them. James scott is on loan and can hardly get game time, so let’s get rid of him too. Bradley got recalled yet can’t get a game, send him back out.

Drey Wright hasn’t been the answer for 18 months and that isn’t going to change now - get rid.

We need to start being ruthless and stop kidding ourselves with the recruitment of young, exciting players chat. We done that with two - Tait and Mackay who have been sent out on loan.

Quality, not quantityPretty much sums it up for me. Been saying for long enough we have far too many passangers

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[Smartie]

We need new additions in the final third and quick.

Could get rid of about 6 with no issues.

We need a real quality attacker that has pace, can beat a man, chip in with goals and assists. A Barrie McKay, Zemmama etc

This last couple of games show how reliant we were on Boyle.

Also Melkersen needs to play. If we’re paying 400k for a youth player he needs to be good enough to go in.

Hallberg
Gogic
Allan

Are clearly not in his plans so get shot of them. James scott is on loan and can hardly get game time, so let’s get rid of him too. Bradley got recalled yet can’t get a game, send him back out.

Drey Wright hasn’t been the answer for 18 months and that isn’t going to change now - get rid.

We need to start being ruthless and stop kidding ourselves with the recruitment of young, exciting players chat. We done that with two - Tait and Mackay who have been sent out on loan.

Quality, not quantity

The transfer business this month - which initially, on paper looked good - is starting to look a bit weird.

I don’t really get this formation and style of play of Maloney’s, therefore I find it a bit challenging to understand the attributes required in a player to play in his team.

Mitchell looked rapid and I’m looking forward to seeing more. But where does he fit in other than Doig’s position? Did we really need an upgrade or competition for Doig?

What are the 2 players behind the striker? Wide players, crossers? Or passers, threading in the lone striker? What do you need the striker to do? Surely tf an awful lot more than Kevin Nisbet ever offers. Doidge has had more poor than good games as a lone striker.

Our midfield continues to flatter to deceive, albeit Newell had an excellent start to the game tonight before falling away.

I haven’t got the first idea what Hibs and Maloney are trying to do and I’m not exactly loving watching it.

It just looks like we’re signing a load of decent players then trying to hammer square pegs into a round hole system.

[GreenCastle]

We need new additions in the final third and quick.

Could get rid of about 6 with no issues.

We need a real quality attacker that has pace, can beat a man, chip in with goals and assists. A Barrie McKay, Zemmama etc

This last couple of games show how reliant we were on Boyle.

Also Melkersen needs to play. If we’re paying 400k for a youth player he needs to be good enough to go in.

Hallberg
Gogic
Allan

Are clearly not in his plans so get shot of them. James scott is on loan and can hardly get game time, so let’s get rid of him too. Bradley got recalled yet can’t get a game, send him back out.

Drey Wright hasn’t been the answer for 18 months and that isn’t going to change now - get rid.

We need to start being ruthless and stop kidding ourselves with the recruitment of young, exciting players chat. We done that with two - Tait and Mackay who have been sent out on loan.

Quality, not quantity

Fully agree - hate to compare but had the Hearts game on at the same time as the Hibs game and their is a massive difference in players compared to our group.

They are aggressive, high energy, fit players and players who can assist like McKay and score Boyce. These guys and others aren’t kids and they will bully us in the derby and have some quality to break us down - unless we sort ourselves out and add more depth we are going to keep struggling.

[Willis1875]

The transfer business this month - which initially, on paper looked good - is starting to look a bit weird.

I don’t really get this formation and style of play of Maloney’s, therefore I find it a bit challenging to understand the attributes required in a player to play in his team.

Mitchell looked rapid and I’m looking forward to seeing more. But where does he fit in other than Doig’s position? Did we really need an upgrade or competition for Doig?

What are the 2 players behind the striker? Wide players, crossers? Or passers, threading in the lone striker? What do you need the striker to do? Surely tf an awful lot more than Kevin Nisbet ever offers. Doidge has had more poor than good games as a lone striker.

Our midfield continues to flatter to deceive, albeit Newell had an excellent start to the game tonight before falling away.

I haven’t got the first idea what Hibs and Maloney are trying to do and I’m not exactly loving watching it.

It just looks like we’re signing a load of decent players then trying to hammer square pegs into a round hole system.

Spot on

[Heisenberg]

Better be using some of that Boyle money this month. Obviously the availability of some key players and even new signings hasn’t helped but we just don’t look like scoring goals without him.

[Stuart93]

Fully agree - hate to compare but had the Hearts game on at the same time as the Hibs game and their is a massive difference in players compared to our group.

They are aggressive, high energy, fit players and players who can assist like McKay and score Boyce. These guys and others aren’t kids and they will bully us in the derby and have some quality to break us down - unless we sort ourselves out and add more depth we are going to keep struggling.

I’m worried about the derby if we play like we have recently. They’ll bully us.

[JamesHFC]

Better be using some of that Boyle money this month. Obviously the availability of some key players and even new signings hasn’t helped but we just don’t look like scoring goals without him.

Maloney has said the money is there to spend but we aren’t going to spend unless it is the right player to replace him with.

[GreenCastle]

I’m worried about the derby if we play like we have recently. They’ll bully us.

Can’t see us getting anything from the derby. First time for a long time I feel they just have a better squad with more depth since they recruited better.

This is a massive week for Hibs with players going in and out - lots of deadwood but I hope we bring in players that suit the club and 1st team starters.

[Unseen work]

The transfer business this month - which initially, on paper looked good - is starting to look a bit weird.

I don’t really get this formation and style of play of Maloney’s, therefore I find it a bit challenging to understand the attributes required in a player to play in his team.

Mitchell looked rapid and I’m looking forward to seeing more. But where does he fit in other than Doig’s position? Did we really need an upgrade or competition for Doig?

What are the 2 players behind the striker? Wide players, crossers? Or passers, threading in the lone striker? What do you need the striker to do? Surely tf an awful lot more than Kevin Nisbet ever offers. Doidge has had more poor than good games as a lone striker.

Our midfield continues to flatter to deceive, albeit Newell had an excellent start to the game tonight before falling away.

I haven’t got the first idea what Hibs and Maloney are trying to do and I’m not exactly loving watching it.

It just looks like we’re signing a load of decent players then trying to hammer square pegs into a round hole system.

I get the majority of it with the exception of Mitchell unless we expect Doig to leave. I’m hoping Maloney isn’t planning on playing Doig on the left of a back 3 as that negates all of his strengths and he’s not good enough defensively there.

For me the 2 behind the striker are supposed to be Barrie McKay types. Guys that can run in behind, receive the ball on the half turn, beat a man, play a pass and score.

Hearts play the exact same system as us, the difference is they’ve been able to recruit for that system and we’re at the beginning of that phase.

But the next couple of signings are crucial and need to be immediate starters and improvements.

We need a sign Scott Bain end up with Scott Allan type of scenario again 😅

[we are hibs]

One of the positives at the minute for me is our signings look decent.

I really like the look of Rocky. Henderson looked bright when he came on. Mitchell the same. Mueller was quiet but its early days and he was still trying to get involved tonight and make something happen.


We need to keep improving the team, get the likes of Magennis back in the team and try to shift as much of the dead wood who simply arent good enough/arent contributing enough.

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[bingo70]

One of the positives at the minute for me is our signings look decent.

I really like the look of Rocky. Henderson looked bright when he came on. Mitchell the same. Mueller was quiet but its early days and he was still trying to get involved tonight and make something happen.


We need to keep improving the team, get the likes of Magennis back in the team and try to shift as much of the dead wood who simply arent good enough/arent contributing enough.

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Rocky looked good.

Mueller was dreadful tonight.

Henderson did nothing.

Mitchell looked promising. He needs to be miles ahead of other players in the first team just now.

[Unseen work]

Ideally;

In

Quality number 10/ behind the striker - Jamie McGrath/Snodgrass
Another player for that position with pace - Charles cook?

Out

Gogic
Hallberg
Allan
Scott
Wright
Bradley
Mackie

More in depending on how many we can get rid of.

That would then allow our decent enough starting 11 players to be decent options off the bench. I fear we’ll be putting far too much pressure on Melkersen otherwise.

[Callum_62]

Rocky looked good.

Mueller was dreadful tonight.

Henderson did nothing.

Mitchell looked promising. He needs to be miles ahead of other players in the first team just now.Henderson should have had an assist for the winner....

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[bingo70]

Henderson should have had an assist for the winner....

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Still wouldn’t have convinced me he played well when he came on.

[Callum_62]

Still wouldn’t have convinced me he played well when he came on.An assist in a 14 minute cameo?

Hard man to please obviously

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[bingo70]

An assist in a 14 minute cameo?

Hard man to please obviously

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Do you just judge players on stats you read on Wikipedia or transfermarkt?

He came on, did nowt but hit one long ball over the top that Doidge didn’t exactly miss a sitter with.

I’m not saying he’s a bad player or anything and he might end up being brilliant but the idea he did well as he hit one long ball that our forward got onto is nonsense.

[Unseen work]

What is everyone’s thoughts on Cadden?

Not a position I think we urgently need to strengthen but he finds himself in some fantastic positions (admittedly down to his incredible fitness levels) without creating too many chances for the strikers.

He flashes balls across alot that look good but these are normally 100mph and a good bit ahead of the strikers. It’s easy to say the striker should be there but I just think for the amount of times he’s in those positions the quality needs to be better.

[SMAXXA]

What is everyone’s thoughts on Cadden?

Not a position I think we urgently need to strengthen but he finds himself in some fantastic positions (admittedly down to his incredible fitness levels) without creating too many chances for the strikers.

He flashes balls across alot that look good but these are normally 100mph and a good bit ahead of the strikers. It’s easy to say the striker should be there but I just think for the amount of times he’s in those positions the quality needs to be better.

He’s been one of our best players for the last half a dozen games certainly no need to replace him on current form.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Do you just judge players on stats you read on Wikipedia or transfermarkt?

He came on, did nowt but hit one long ball over the top that Doidge didn’t exactly miss a sitter with.

I’m not saying he’s a bad player or anything and he might end up being brilliant but the idea he did well as he hit one long ball that our forward got onto is nonsense.

He put the ball in that nearly sneaked in at the back post (as usual no one was following it in).

Although I do agree - he was just ok when he came on. Lot of hype to live up to.

[GreenCastle]

Rocky looked good.

Mueller was dreadful tonight.

Henderson did nothing.

Mitchell looked promising. He needs to be miles ahead of other players in the first team just now.

Henderson created our best chance with the low cross and did he not pass to Doidge over the top too ?

[Northernhibee]

What is everyone’s thoughts on Cadden?

Not a position I think we urgently need to strengthen but he finds himself in some fantastic positions (admittedly down to his incredible fitness levels) without creating too many chances for the strikers.

He flashes balls across alot that look good but these are normally 100mph and a good bit ahead of the strikers. It’s easy to say the striker should be there but I just think for the amount of times he’s in those positions the quality needs to be better.

Easily runner up for MOTM again.

[Callum_62]

What is everyone’s thoughts on Cadden?

Not a position I think we urgently need to strengthen but he finds himself in some fantastic positions (admittedly down to his incredible fitness levels) without creating too many chances for the strikers.

He flashes balls across alot that look good but these are normally 100mph and a good bit ahead of the strikers. It’s easy to say the striker should be there but I just think for the amount of times he’s in those positions the quality needs to be better.I think his balls in are generally very good

Probably one of our better players at the moment

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[Danderhall Hibs]

What is everyone’s thoughts on Cadden?

Not a position I think we urgently need to strengthen but he finds himself in some fantastic positions (admittedly down to his incredible fitness levels) without creating too many chances for the strikers.

He flashes balls across alot that look good but these are normally 100mph and a good bit ahead of the strikers. It’s easy to say the striker should be there but I just think for the amount of times he’s in those positions the quality needs to be better.

I think the forwards should be anticipating the balls he puts in more often.

[bingo70]

What is everyone’s thoughts on Cadden?

Not a position I think we urgently need to strengthen but he finds himself in some fantastic positions (admittedly down to his incredible fitness levels) without creating too many chances for the strikers.

He flashes balls across alot that look good but these are normally 100mph and a good bit ahead of the strikers. It’s easy to say the striker should be there but I just think for the amount of times he’s in those positions the quality needs to be better.

Just my opinion but I think he’s class and being badly let down by the forwards ahead of him.

[SMAXXA]

Just my opinion but I think he’s class and being badly let down by the forwards ahead of him.

Agree

[flash]

Rocky looked good.

Mueller was dreadful tonight.

Henderson did nothing.

Mitchell looked promising. He needs to be miles ahead of other players in the first team just now.
Henderson did nothing other than play two passes that could easily have resulted in goals.

[Unseen work]

He’s been one of our best players for the last half a dozen games certainly no need to replace him on current form.

Again I agree he’s been one of our better players and he has created chances for the forwards - Nisbet at Parkhead the prime example.

Was just curious if people thought someone maybe a bit more technical or composed in the final third would do any better.

I like him as he dominated his side normally.

[Smartie]

What is everyone’s thoughts on Cadden?

Not a position I think we urgently need to strengthen but he finds himself in some fantastic positions (admittedly down to his incredible fitness levels) without creating too many chances for the strikers.

He flashes balls across alot that look good but these are normally 100mph and a good bit ahead of the strikers. It’s easy to say the striker should be there but I just think for the amount of times he’s in those positions the quality needs to be better.

I like him.

Final ball isn’t always there - but sometimes it is.

The Cove game in particular, he might have ended up with a few assists.

Not the first player I’d be looking to offload, and someone I’d expect to see more end product from if we adequately replaced Nisbet.

[CapitalGreen]

Again I agree he’s been one of our better players and he has created chances for the forwards - Nisbet at Parkhead the prime example.

Was just curious if people thought someone maybe a bit more technical or composed in the final third would do any better.

I like him as he dominated his side normally.

What do you mean by more technical? His delivery is typically excellent.

[hibbysam]

Again I agree he’s been one of our better players and he has created chances for the forwards - Nisbet at Parkhead the prime example.

Was just curious if people thought someone maybe a bit more technical or composed in the final third would do any better.

I like him as he dominated his side normally.

I totally agree with you. Really like him, quality player, just has to show better composure at times.

A striker can’t get on the end of half his balls as either a) he’s too quick and then rifles it across, or b) if they were to get on the end of it they’d have to be offside. Occasionally you need to pick someone out when you get into that position rather than just melt it across the face.

[GreenCastle]

Cadden needs to stay fit - this happened before he found form then got an injury.

He’s been good last few games - just need strikers or midfield to get on the end of the crosses.

Saying that out central midfield don’t contribute many goals and we need more goals and assists from front players.

[bingo70]

Henderson did nothing other than play two passes that could easily have resulted in goals.

I honestly don’t remember the one being flashed across the front of the goal (I’ve given my excuses on another thread), the ball over the top for Doidge I’m maybe not giving him enough credit for but I’m surprised if anyone saw him come on and thought he really impacted how we played. We were terrible before he came on and just as bad, if not worse after. If he had a couple of good moments I’m not giving him enough credit for then I’ll hold my hands up and apologise for that.

[#2 Double Tap]

What do you mean by more technical? His delivery is typically excellent.

think he means passing ability.

he is one of the first names on the team sheet for me just now.

[Golden Bear]

Henderson created our best chance with the low cross and did he not pass to Doidge over the top too ?

He did indeed. Not bad at all considering the time he was on the pitch.

[Unseen work]

What do you mean by more technical? His delivery is typically excellent.

I just don’t think he’s the best technically that’s all.

I think his delivery is good also, but it’s always fizzed in at a rapid speed - in fairness I imagine he’d have more assists if Doidge was playing.

But, maybe a slightly more technical or composed player lifts his head in those positions and picks someone out with a clipped ball, cut back etc.

Like I said though, Cadden works hard to get in those positions and creates alot of them himself.

[PH91]

What is everyone’s thoughts on Cadden?

Not a position I think we urgently need to strengthen but he finds himself in some fantastic positions (admittedly down to his incredible fitness levels) without creating too many chances for the strikers.

He flashes balls across alot that look good but these are normally 100mph and a good bit ahead of the strikers. It’s easy to say the striker should be there but I just think for the amount of times he’s in those positions the quality needs to be better.

I think him and doig are workhorses, they get through a power of running up and down the pitch but there is little subtelty to their play. When they get the ball in the last third they will put it into the box. Nisbet isn't the type of striker that thrives on that.

[JohnM1875]

I just don’t think he’s the best technically that’s all.

I think his delivery is good also, but it’s always fizzed in at a rapid speed - in fairness I imagine he’d have more assists if Doidge was playing.

But, maybe a slightly more technical or composed player lifts his head in those positions and picks someone out with a clipped ball, cut back etc.

Like I said though, Cadden works hard to get in those positions and creates alot of them himself.

He suffers from the same issue Boyle had for a while. He fails to look up at times. As soon as he sort's that out he'll probably be our most creative player. He's one of the first names on the team sheet for me.

[Latapy'sVolley]

I just don’t think he’s the best technically that’s all.

I think his delivery is good also, but it’s always fizzed in at a rapid speed - in fairness I imagine he’d have more assists if Doidge was playing.

But, maybe a slightly more technical or composed player lifts his head in those positions and picks someone out with a clipped ball, cut back etc.

Like I said though, Cadden works hard to get in those positions and creates alot of them himself.

I think he's one of a few players who, at this point, look to be suited to the new shape and style of play, and has probably been our top performer on the whole since Maloney came in.

Not a concern at all.

[Smartie]

I just don’t think he’s the best technically that’s all.

I think his delivery is good also, but it’s always fizzed in at a rapid speed - in fairness I imagine he’d have more assists if Doidge was playing.

But, maybe a slightly more technical or composed player lifts his head in those positions and picks someone out with a clipped ball, cut back etc.

Like I said though, Cadden works hard to get in those positions and creates alot of them himself.

I do think he sometimes makes bad decisions. He’ll play in a ball that looks good but in reality there was no realistic chance of anyone getting on the end of it - leaving you (unfairly on this occasion) pointing the finger at the striker(s).

There was one tonight that looked good, but in actual fact to get it past the defender he had to hit it at a pace that made it impossible to get on the end of, therefore crossing in that position was the wrong choice.

But it looked like he’d hit a decent ball in.

[Callum_62]

I wouldn't mind seeing a Newell and Mcgrath midfield

Hope we are still in for him - versatile too

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[Unseen work]

I do think he sometimes makes bad decisions. He’ll play in a ball that looks good but in reality there was no realistic chance of anyone getting on the end of it - leaving you (unfairly on this occasion) pointing the finger at the striker(s).

There was one tonight that looked good, but in actual fact to get it past the defender he had to hit it at a pace that made it impossible to get on the end of, therefore crossing in that position was the wrong choice.

But it looked like he’d hit a decent ball in.

This is exactly the point I’m making and glad someone else gets it.

Anywhere else on the pitch, or even crosses into the box that’s not on a team mates head or to their feet fans say aw that’s brutal. But for some reason the cross whipped across the face of goal is always considered brilliant even when there might be no realistic chance of anyone getting on it.

[Unseen work]

Ironically the exact type of player were missing imo is a Shaun Maloney type.

[SMAXXA]

I do think he sometimes makes bad decisions. He’ll play in a ball that looks good but in reality there was no realistic chance of anyone getting on the end of it - leaving you (unfairly on this occasion) pointing the finger at the striker(s).

There was one tonight that looked good, but in actual fact to get it past the defender he had to hit it at a pace that made it impossible to get on the end of, therefore crossing in that position was the wrong choice.

But it looked like he’d hit a decent ball in.

I’d say check out Celtic’s second goal and how a striker gets across the face of a defender a couple of yards out from goal. His crosses are fine it’s the lack of someone bursting a gut to get on the end of them strikers and midfielders IMO.

[JohnM1875]

I do think he sometimes makes bad decisions. He’ll play in a ball that looks good but in reality there was no realistic chance of anyone getting on the end of it - leaving you (unfairly on this occasion) pointing the finger at the striker(s).

There was one tonight that looked good, but in actual fact to get it past the defender he had to hit it at a pace that made it impossible to get on the end of, therefore crossing in that position was the wrong choice.

But it looked like he’d hit a decent ball in.

So what's the alternative then?

He's played a ball that looks good to you, me, the commentators, the pundits on Sportscene etc. Surely it's up to the striker(s) to gamble on that and get in the box for once?

He should have about 10 assists so far this season. The problem isn't Cadden.

[hibbysam]

I’d say check out Celtic’s second goal and how a striker gets across the face of a defender a couple of yards out from goal. His crosses are fine it’s the lack of someone bursting a gut to get on the end of them strikers and midfielders IMO.

There was very little pace on the ball in the Celtic goal, he side foots it, and if the player misses it it’s probably on target. Majority of Caddens is way ahead of the striker (at more of an angle) and goes miles wide of goal at high pace. Cadden is often quicker also which means he’s miles ahead of our players getting into the box.

[Ronniekirk]

Ellis Simms confirmed deal with Hearts.


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Caused Celtic no end of problems when he came on Looks like a decent loan signing


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[Smartie]

I’d say check out Celtic’s second goal and how a striker gets across the face of a defender a couple of yards out from goal. His crosses are fine it’s the lack of someone bursting a gut to get on the end of them strikers and midfielders IMO.

Some of his crosses are fine and deserve better.

Some aren’t and don’t.

I thought he might have had a few assists in the Cove game if the striker had done his job. Even in that game I thought he put in one or two that were aesthetically pleasing but with no realistic chance of a player getting on the end of.

I wouldn’t be changing him and he is a player I like. I just don’t think he’s faultless and he’s made the odd bad call.

[CMac1988]

I like Cadden. As has been mentioned he rarely looks up to pick a player out and many of his crosses are flashed across the box. I put this down to a lack of pace as he's always under pressure when crossing and can't find that extra yard to give himself the chance to look up.

That said he does get the ball in to relatively good positions in spit of not picking anyone oit. Given how often he does this I expect Nisbet and the midfielders to be gambling more often and busting a gut to get on the end of them. It's why I'd start Doidge ahead of Nisbet. He's works harder to get on the end of crosses, high or low.

[Unseen work]

After tonight would people still turn their nose up at Brandon barker and Mikey Johnstone?😅

[davhibby]

All of the signings have impressed me from the short time we’ve seen of them so far. Rocky looks a great addition at the back and I think we’ll see a big difference on Saturday with Porto back in our ability to play out of the defence. The major problem we have is the front 3. He’s given Nisbet a chance to prove himself but I think Doidge has done enough in the 70 minutes or so he’s had in the last 2 games to deserve a start on Sunday. I think Doidge could do well with the right players off him. We desperately need a good quality Boyle replacement and I hope we go out and spend good money on one. Do that and get rid of the deadwood in that area of the park. That would give Mueller, a new signing, Henderson and Magennis as options for the 2 positions in behind the striker. Maloney must know that this is never going to work if the likes of Josh Campbell and Drey Wright are playing in there.

If I’m being greedy I would like another cm too but we need to have players that are going to cause problems and create openings with good movement off the ball in the front 3. We didn’t have that tonight

[Unseen work]

The obvious names - Charles Cook, McGrath, Johnson and Barker will do the rounds over the next couple of days I’m sure.

But Hibs here are a couple of different ones to look at

Yan Dhanda - CM/CAM - Swansea - 23 years old - Out if contact in summer

Dan Crowley - CAM - Free Agent - 24 years old

You’re welcome. Now bring in them or some alternative attacking players.

[Scooter]

The obvious names - Charles Cook, McGrath, Johnson and Barker will do the rounds over the next couple of days I’m sure.

But Hibs here are a couple of different ones to look at

Yan Dhanda - CM/CAM - Swansea - 23 years old - Out if contact in summer

Dan Crowley - CAM - Free Agent - 24 years old

You’re welcome. Now bring in them or some alternative attacking players.

Looking at highlights of the 2 players named 2 different types who would actually complement each other. But thats only on YouTube

[Aldo]

Caused Celtic no end of problems when he came on Looks like a decent loan signing


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You think! I thought he ran around and that’s about it. I understand that it was his first game but I don’t even think he made a pass!


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[Ronniekirk]

You think! I thought he ran around and that’s about it. I understand that it was his first game but I don’t even think he made a pass!


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I thought he did unsettle them Will only get better imo Was at the hibs game so only going by what I saw on highlights and what pundits were saying who saw the whole game


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[Aldo]

I thought he did unsettle them Will only get better imo Was at the hibs game so only going by what I saw on highlights and what pundits were saying who saw the whole game


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I couldn’t get a stream for Hibs game so watched that one. Wouldn’t be like the BBC to talk up a hearts new signing!

I’ll reserve judgement but as I said Ronnie did nothing of note for me!


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[big gogs]

After tonight would people still turn their nose up at Brandon barker and Mikey Johnstone?😅
Yes,in my opinion, no better than we have.no doubt I will be shot down.

[GreenCastle]

We need someone who can dribble past the opposition or be confident beating a player 1v1.

Lots of passing last night but we need to be better trying to unbalance the opposition.

[Col2]

After tonight would people still turn their nose up at Brandon barker and Mikey Johnstone?😅

Yes. Especially Mikey Johnstone. The loss of Boyle abs without a decent replacement will end our season. Last nights game, we would have just fed the ball the Boyle and we might have nicked a goal.

We need a Boyle replacement and an attacking midfielder. I feel we are heading to a difficult period as on current form Hearts will beat us on Tuesday.

[scoopyboy]

After tonight would people still turn their nose up at Brandon barker and Mikey Johnstone?😅

Me, I would like to see Mitchell given a chance.

He did nothing wrong when he came on and looks fast.

[superfurryhibby]

After tonight would people still turn their nose up at Brandon barker and Mikey Johnstone?😅

I think I would be giving our new signings, Mueller and Mitchell a chance before either of those two. :rolleyes:

[Brightside]

After tonight would people still turn their nose up at Brandon barker and Mikey Johnstone?😅

Yes. Brandon Barker is rubbish. Will end up league 2 England.

[Since90+2]

Yes. Especially Mikey Johnstone. The loss of Boyle abs without a decent replacement will end our season. Last nights game, we would have just fed the ball the Boyle and we might have nicked a goal.

We need a Boyle replacement and an attacking midfielder. I feel we are heading to a difficult period as on current form Hearts will beat us on Tuesday.

Our form over the past 5 games is won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 (and that loss is probably the toughest fixture in the league). Hearts is won 3 lost 2.

[hibsforeurope]

Whoever we bring in now needs to be ready to straight in to the team, preferably on Saturday. We can't be signing any more players who need 2,3,4 weeks to get up to speed.

[bigwheel]

Whoever we bring in now needs to be ready to straight in to the team, preferably on Saturday. We can't be signing any more players who need 2,3,4 weeks to get up to speed.

Driving back last night Malky Mackay was being interviewed and said he felt the Jan window was all about getting players who would improve the first eleven …not about squad players ..thought that was a decent rule of thumb to me . Not sure we’ve done that , we’ve been wider in our recruitment…could do with at least one more first eleven starter in before window closes

[The 90+2]

We are completely crying out for creativity. We need at least two of they minded players in by Monday.

[Heisenberg]

Second Glimt player incoming

https://twitter.com/scottburns75/status/1486682976452702213?s=21

Seems to be a young striker with a poor goal record on the face of it.

[Greenworld]

It some stick SM is getting for the style of play he is trying to implment. I actually think the players are doing really well . It is very much a work in progress and undoubtedly we need to upgrade some of our players . Midfield in particular Campbell and Doyle are for me players that could be upgraded
Playing this style we need a direct striker with a bit of pace .
So three players I think SM is aware of that .

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[SteveHFC]

Second Glimt player incoming

https://twitter.com/scottburns75/status/1486682976452702213?s=21

Seems to be a young striker with a poor goal record on the face of it.

Signed him for Hibs on FM this season and he's class :hyper

[Heisenberg]

Signed him for Hibs on FM this season and he's class :hyper

Looked elsewhere and he’s down as a left midfielder.

[B.H.F.C]

Driving back last night Malky Mackay was being interviewed and said he felt the Jan window was all about getting players who would improve the first eleven …not about squad players ..thought that was a decent rule of thumb to me . Not sure we’ve done that , we’ve been wider in our recruitment…could do with at least one more first eleven starter in before window closes

I agree. As it stands, I don’t think it’s been a good window despite the fact we’ve been busy. We’ve sold our best player and we’ve not really had anybody able to come in and give us the real boost that we need, particularly attacking wise.

Longer term it might work out with the likes of Melkerson but not sure how much it’s going to help us between now and the end of the season. I’d have Henderson and Mitchell in on Saturday to try and freshen things up and give us something different in the final third

[The Harp Awakes]

Second Glimt player incoming

https://twitter.com/scottburns75/status/1486682976452702213?s=21

Seems to be a young striker with a poor goal record on the face of it.

Only 11 appearances for Glimt since 2017 and no goals. Been out on loans since 2020.

[Willis1875]

Scott Burns is usually quite good with his info is he not?

[Heisenberg]

Only 11 appearances for Glimt since 2017 and no goals. Been out on loans since 2020.

Looks like more of a midfielder but definitely not scored many. Work permit probably going to be an issue again. I’d imagine it’s more a development signing than straight into the first team.

[Since90+2]

Second Glimt player incoming

https://twitter.com/scottburns75/status/1486682976452702213?s=21

Seems to be a young striker with a poor goal record on the face of it.

Says he's a midfielder?