Winter 2021-22 transfer thread

[Unseen work]

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.

Right I’ll be the one that says it, this is starting to concern me now.

A 20 year old that’s hardly played? He could be absolutely incredible but i very much doubt it, he might have loads of potential and fair enough.

But why on earth did we sign and loan out McKay and Tait to sign this guy?

We need proven quality and a inexperienced 20 year old is one of the last things we need.

Fair enough if we sign others but the club don’t seem interested in signing the proven quality type of players right now.

We keep hearing we’re singing amazing young players etc etc

Sign someone who immediately improves us as a team and goes straight into the starting 11.

I’m not getting this recruitment

[Heisenberg]

Says he's a midfielder?

I know, corrected myself in further posts.

[The 90+2]

Right I’ll be the one that says it, this is starting to concern me now.

A 20 year old that’s hardly played? He could be absolutely incredible but i very much doubt it, he might have loads of potential and fair enough.

But why on earth did we sign and loan out McKay and Tait to sign this guy?

We need proven quality and a inexperienced 20 year old is one of the last things we need.

Fair enough if we sign others but the club don’t seem interested in signing the proven quality type of players right now.

We keep hearing we’re singing amazing young players etc etc

Sign someone who immediately improves us as a team and goes straight into the starting 11.

I’m not getting this recruitment

25503

I agree.

[yerauldda]

Right I’ll be the one that says it, this is starting to concern me now.

A 20 year old that’s hardly played? He could be absolutely incredible but i very much doubt it, he might have loads of potential and fair enough.

But why on earth did we sign and loan out McKay and Tait to sign this guy?

We need proven quality and a inexperienced 20 year old is one of the last things we need.

Fair enough if we sign others but the club don’t seem interested in signing the proven quality type of players right now.

We keep hearing we’re singing amazing young players etc etc

Sign someone who immediately improves us as a team and goes straight into the starting 11.

I’m not getting this recruitment

He’s played a lot this season? We aren’t going to sign players in their prime & in form. Not every signing is going to work but I’m so glad we are trying something different.

[The 90+2]

He’s played a lot this season? We aren’t going to sign players in their prime & in form. Not every signing is going to work but I’m so glad we are trying something different.


A mix of this with experience would be nice. Someone that can come right into the team and we know what we are going to get.

Why can't we sign a player in his prime and in form from a smaller club than us? We have the Boyle money to spend and we are crying out for someone in that description.

[LeithMike]

Right I’ll be the one that says it, this is starting to concern me now.

A 20 year old that’s hardly played? He could be absolutely incredible but i very much doubt it, he might have loads of potential and fair enough.

But why on earth did we sign and loan out McKay and Tait to sign this guy?

We need proven quality and a inexperienced 20 year old is one of the last things we need.

Fair enough if we sign others but the club don’t seem interested in signing the proven quality type of players right now.

We keep hearing we’re singing amazing young players etc etc

Sign someone who immediately improves us as a team and goes straight into the starting 11.

I’m not getting this recruitmentHard to argue with any of that. Kind of feels like this season is being written off given we are not in relegation bother.

Doesn't feel right surrendering 3rd place so easy but I think I'd cope with it if there is a plan in place to propel us forward in the summer and it gives time to Maloney to bed in and get some of the new signings up to speed.

For me though its the centre of midfield that is the problem and if we can get that right, we'll get a lot more out of the other players.



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[CapitalGreen]

His older brother plays for AC Milan.

[yerauldda]

A mix of this with experience would be nice. Someone that can come right into the team and we know what we are going to get.

Why can't we sign a player in his prime and in form from a smaller club than us? We have the Boyle money to spend and we are crying out for someone in that description.

I just can’t see anyone below us that I’d wish for us to reinvest the Boyle money in at the moment. Especially in Boyles position.

[Unseen work]

I notice the EEN mention we’re looking to recruit alot for our B team too.

Is that what we’re doing? Just stocking up our B team with loads of players with slot of potential to come in and earn us a lot of money? I’ve no issue with that.

But the club cannot forget the most important part and that’s the current state of the first team.

[Heisenberg]

I notice the EEN mention we’re looking to recruit alot for our B team too.

Is that what we’re doing? Just stocking up our B team with loads of players with slot of potential to come in and earn us a lot of money? I’ve no issue with that.

But the club cannot forget the most important part and that’s the current state of the first team.

That’s the way I’m leaning. He’s out of contract too so won’t be expensive.

[Vault Boy]

A mix of this with experience would be nice. Someone that can come right into the team and we know what we are going to get.

Why can't we sign a player in his prime and in form from a smaller club than us? We have the Boyle money to spend and we are crying out for someone in that description.

It's not mutually exclusive though. He won't be our Boyle replacement and just because we're linked with another young player doesn't mean we're not actively recruiting for the first team.

We also just signed Demetri Mitchell, a player entering his prime with good experience in this league and beyond.

[CapitalGreen]

That’s the way I’m leaning. He’s out of contract too so won’t be expensive.

He’s under contract until Dec 2022 according to Transfermarkt

[Gordy M]

Always think its a good idea to sign 2 players from the same country, helps them settle in. Im sure we have done that before, the French guys, Benji and Zemmama etc

[Latapy'sVolley]

I notice the EEN mention we’re looking to recruit alot for our B team too.

Is that what we’re doing? Just stocking up our B team with loads of players with slot of potential to come in and earn us a lot of money? I’ve no issue with that.

SM said numerous times about helping Melkerson settle in a new country/league.

Bringing in Hauge for the B team may help that if they're former teammates from Glimt.

[worcesterhibby]

A mix of this with experience would be nice. Someone that can come right into the team and we know what we are going to get.

Why can't we sign a player in his prime and in form from a smaller club than us? We have the Boyle money to spend and we are crying out for someone in that description.

January is a notoriously hard window to get the right players in. Maybe there just isn't the right player at the right price available that Maloney is happy to spend his budget on and is saving some so he has money to spend in the next window.

[Iain G]

25503

I agree.

WWJRD? :rolleyes:

[The 90+2]

I just can’t see anyone below us that I’d wish for us to reinvest the Boyle money in at the moment. Especially in Boyles position.


I'm not meaning just chuck the money at a specific replacement but the money is there for the leagues better players. There's the boy from Dundee Utd, and Charles-Cook I would look at right now instead of playing my version of football manager 20 years ago and signing youngsters from Scandinavia (and Belarus).

[J-C]

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

So did I 😁

[The 90+2]

January is a notoriously hard window to get the right players in. Maybe there just isn't the right player at the right price available that Maloney is happy to spend his budget on and is saving some so he has money to spend in the next window.

I agree to an extent but there's also a market for players out of contract in the summer that clubs will be willing to sell now and we then have the benefit of having them mould into the side the next 4 months.

[Iain G]

Hard to argue with any of that. Kind of feels like this season is being written off given we are not in relegation bother.

Doesn't feel right surrendering 3rd place so easy but I think I'd cope with it if there is a plan in place to propel us forward in the summer and it gives time to Maloney to bed in and get some of the new signings up to speed.

For me though its the centre of midfield that is the problem and if we can get that right, we'll get a lot more out of the other players.



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What makes you or anyone think we are giving up on 3rd place? We are halfway through the season and sitting in 5th place, 3rd is well within our reach and we have signed some interesting and potentially exciting players as SM builds his own team.

So little faith in Hibs around right now on here and I really don't understand why? :confused:

[Jones28]

I notice the EEN mention we’re looking to recruit alot for our B team too.

Is that what we’re doing? Just stocking up our B team with loads of players with slot of potential to come in and earn us a lot of money? I’ve no issue with that.

But the club cannot forget the most important part and that’s the current state of the first team.

If the players coming in are making the same impact as Rocky made last night I'm quite happy with that.

I guess we just need to trust the club with their judgement on Tait and MacKay.

[The 90+2]

It's not mutually exclusive though. He won't be our Boyle replacement and just because we're linked with another young player doesn't mean we're not actively recruiting for the first team.

We also just signed Demetri Mitchell, a player entering his prime with good experience in this league and beyond.


Fair point with Demi. I was meaning more up top and in the centre of midfield essentially.

[J-C]

I notice the EEN mention we’re looking to recruit alot for our B team too.

Is that what we’re doing? Just stocking up our B team with loads of players with slot of potential to come in and earn us a lot of money? I’ve no issue with that.

But the club cannot forget the most important part and that’s the current state of the first team.

Think it's more about getting a good few friendlies organised for squad players to keep fit, we need a proper U23 league set up here.

[Ronniekirk]

Right I’ll be the one that says it, this is starting to concern me now.

A 20 year old that’s hardly played? He could be absolutely incredible but i very much doubt it, he might have loads of potential and fair enough.

But why on earth did we sign and loan out McKay and Tait to sign this guy?

We need proven quality and a inexperienced 20 year old is one of the last things we need.

Fair enough if we sign others but the club don’t seem interested in signing the proven quality type of players right now.

We keep hearing we’re singing amazing young players etc etc

Sign someone who immediately improves us as a team and goes straight into the starting 11.

I’m not getting this recruitment

I tend to agree but we shall just have to edit and see


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[Spike Mandela]

Always think its a good idea to sign 2 players from the same country, helps them settle in. Im sure we have done that before, the French guys, Benji and Zemmama etc

:agree: De la Cruz, Hurtado, Latapy, Lyndon Andrews eyc etc and of course famously in the 70’s the two Norwegians.

[The 90+2]

:agree: De la Cruz, Hurtado, Latapy, Lyndon Andrews eyc etc and of course famously in the 70’s the two Norwegians.


How could you forget Le God and Zitelli man :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

From a Norwegian on Twitter

'He has an absolute talent. Needs to play at a higher level to take the next step. But difficult to get on the XI in Glimt because they are very strong on his position. But he's too good to have another season on loan on 2nd tier. Could maybe go on loan to another top league club'

He also mentioned they played Kiev in a friendly today.

'He played 15 minutes against Dynamo Kiev today and did well'

[Hibees1973]

Just my opinion but I thought the first thing about buying players is to buy one that is proved after proper analysis and on current performances, to be better than the one you already have in that position. Know that new players are not always successful, but that should be the first priority.

This potential thing is a good idea in principle and is a thing that Chelsea do - stock piling players to loan out and sell on. But we aren't Chelsea, unless this is now a RG ploy.

Unless loads of players are being moved out in this window, and it needs to be 5 or 6, I find it odd we are not signing proven 1st team players for SPFL level.

Our recruitment to me just now is confusing and concerning.

Happy to be proved wrong.

[LeithMike]

What makes you or anyone think we are giving up on 3rd place? We are halfway through the season and sitting in 5th place, 3rd is well within our reach and we have signed some interesting and potentially exciting players as SM builds his own team.

So little faith in Hibs around right now on here and I really don't understand why? :confused:I think you've answered your own question Iain "interesting and potentially exciting players". I don't think we're giving it up and, of course, we'll do the best we can but it doesn't look like the players we are signing are being signed with this season in mind. I think you are acknowledging that in your own wording.

If we were absolutely determined for 3rd place then I think we'd have had bought some established players who who would go straight in and improve the first team, especially with our best player leaving.

I'm not, necessarily, criticising this approach either as Maloney needs time but as Unseen Work, highlights nobody is going to look at our approach and think Hibs were determined to get 3rd place.


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[Unseen work]

Just my opinion but I thought the first thing about buying players is to buy one that is proved after proper analysis and on current performances, to be better than the one you already have in that position. Know that new players are not always successful, but that should be the first priority.

This potential thing is a good idea in principle and is a thing that Chelsea do - stock piling players to loan out and sell on. But we aren't Chelsea, unless this is now a RG ploy.

Unless loads of players are being moved out in this window, and it needs to be 5 or 6, I find it odd we are not signing proven 1st team players for SPFL level.

Our recruitment to me just now is confusing and concerning.

Happy to be proved wrong.

Completely agree.

I look at Dan McKay who was a good signing and a good age to come in and develop with Murphy ahead of him on the left

The formation we play now means he’ll likely play left of a front 3 and compete for positions with

Murphy
Scott
Wright
Henderson
Allan
Melkersen
Campbell
Hauge
Magennis
Mueller
Bradley
Tait?

What sort of pathway is that?

I’ve said it all window and I’m glad you’ve said the same, we need first team sort that actually improves us as a side.

We will have 7 new players this window but how many actually
Improve us and get into our best 11?

Hearts have signed 2 - both improve them.

[CapitalGreen]

Completely agree.

I look at Dan McKay who was a good signing and a good age to come in and develop with Murphy ahead of him on the left

The formation we play now means he’ll likely play left of a front 3 and compete for positions with

Murphy - will leave
Scott - will leave
Wright - will leave
Henderson - predominately central
Allan - will leave
Melkersen - predominately central
Campbell - not a left winger/forward
Hauge
Magennis - not a left winger/forward
Mueller - predominately right sided
Bradley - predominately right sided?
Tait? - not a left winger forward

What sort of pathway is that?

I’ve said it all window and I’m glad you’ve said the same, we need first team sort that actually improves us as a side.

We will have 7 new players this window but how many actually
Improve us and get into our best 11?

Hearts have signed 2 - both improve them.

Most of those players will either be away in the next 6 months or are not left wingers/forwards.

[Gordy M]

Completely agree.

I look at Dan McKay who was a good signing and a good age to come in and develop with Murphy ahead of him on the left

The formation we play now means he’ll likely play left of a front 3 and compete for positions with

Murphy
Scott
Wright
Henderson
Allan
Melkersen
Campbell
Hauge
Magennis
Mueller
Bradley
Tait?

What sort of pathway is that?

I’ve said it all window and I’m glad you’ve said the same, we need first team sort that actually improves us as a side.

We will have 7 new players this window but how many actually
Improve us and get into our best 11?

Hearts have signed 2 - both improve them.

We have Mueller, Rocky and id imagine Mitchell who will be straight in.....Clarke wouldve been had he not got injured, and i would think Merklerson will be as well.....thats 4.

Who have Hearts signed that went straight in? The right back and striker were subs last night?

[Is It On....]

Just my opinion but I thought the first thing about buying players is to buy one that is proved after proper analysis and on current performances, to be better than the one you already have in that position. Know that new players are not always successful, but that should be the first priority.

This potential thing is a good idea in principle and is a thing that Chelsea do - stock piling players to loan out and sell on. But we aren't Chelsea, unless this is now a RG ploy.

Unless loads of players are being moved out in this window, and it needs to be 5 or 6, I find it odd we are not signing proven 1st team players for SPFL level.

Our recruitment to me just now is confusing and concerning.

Happy to be proved wrong.

I am still waiting for news on Mathie's replacement. I really don't want to go back to the, in my opinion, generally failed ways of the past that ended up in relegation.

[Sergio sledge]

I notice the EEN mention we’re looking to recruit alot for our B team too.

Is that what we’re doing? Just stocking up our B team with loads of players with slot of potential to come in and earn us a lot of money? I’ve no issue with that.

But the club cannot forget the most important part and that’s the current state of the first team.

That's exactly what we are doing, there's a real focus on building a B team with younger players who might not be quite ready but who have a lot of potential, with a view to improving the first team slightly longer term and making us money in the future.

Sounds great, but I agree that we can't and shouldn't be neglecting the first team now in order to get players who will improve the team next year.

Seems like the club are working on both though as the Mitchell and Bushiri signings certainly seems to be for straight into the first team rather than being squad/B team players.

Edit: I think Clarke would have been straight in as well and would have been an improvement on Paul McGinn, and Mueller was always being signed to be first team.

[Rumble de Thump]

Completely agree.

I look at Dan McKay who was a good signing and a good age to come in and develop with Murphy ahead of him on the left

The formation we play now means he’ll likely play left of a front 3 and compete for positions with

Murphy
Scott
Wright
Henderson
Allan
Melkersen
Campbell
Hauge
Magennis
Mueller
Bradley
Tait?

What sort of pathway is that?

I’ve said it all window and I’m glad you’ve said the same, we need first team sort that actually improves us as a side.

We will have 7 new players this window but how many actually
Improve us and get into our best 11?

Hearts have signed 2 - both improve them.


We've signed more than two players that have improved us. Hearts have some catching up to do.

[04Sauzee]

Completely agree.

I look at Dan McKay who was a good signing and a good age to come in and develop with Murphy ahead of him on the left

The formation we play now means he’ll likely play left of a front 3 and compete for positions with

Murphy
Scott
Wright
Henderson
Allan
Melkersen
Campbell
Hauge
Magennis
Mueller
Bradley
Tait?

What sort of pathway is that?

I’ve said it all window and I’m glad you’ve said the same, we need first team sort that actually improves us as a side.

We will have 7 new players this window but how many actually
Improve us and get into our best 11?

Hearts have signed 2 - both improve them.

I'm sure Rocky will improve our defence ,Clarke was one I was most excited to see and think he will also improve our team . Mitchell looked good for the brief time he was on the park and hasn't signed for 2.5 years to sit on the bench, Mellkerson is an exciting signing going by the comments from most of the Norwegian media/supporters who have seen him play.

Tait and McKay loom like they will be getting 90 minutes most weeks which can only benift us long term.

I like Mueller and believe he will be a starter and will be a great signing for Hibs.

[Vault Boy]

Fair point with Demi. I was meaning more up top and in the centre of midfield essentially.

I'd also like us to target those areas. Wonder if we're waiting to finalise deals for Hallberg and Gogic first.

Having said that, if (a big if on the face of it) we can finally get Magennis back up to speed and playing reliably without setback, he could well be the answer.

[superfurryhibby]

We've signed more than two players that have improved us. Hearts have some catching up to do.

Hearts are sitting comfortably in third place and are nine points ahead of us, with a 12 goal advantage in their favour. :confused:

[Rumble de Thump]

Hearts are sitting comfortably in third place and are nine points ahead of us, with a 12 goal advantage in their favour. :confused:

Sorry. I thought we were talking about how many players have been signed that will improve the teams. Everyone else seemed to be talking about that :confused::confused:

[Onceinawhile]

I'd also like us to target those areas. Wonder if we're waiting to finalise deals for Hallberg and Gogic first.

Having said that, if (a big if on the face of it) we can finally get Magennis back up to speed and playing reliably without setback, he could well be the answer.

Magennis back in for Campbell is a huge upgrade to our midfield.

[hibbyfraelibby]

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

Has the feel of the signing they made of the big guy to keep Slivka company...

[HoboHarry]

Has the feel of the signing they made of the big guy to keep Slivka company...
We signed Marinkov to keep Sauzee company IIRC. That worked out just fine.....

[GreenCastle]

What about work permit for this player ? Are we going to be waiting weeks for that too?

I am in the need a little experience with youth camp.

It’s really annoying Clarke picked up an injury which keeps him out for a bit as I’m certain he would have made an instant impact.

Was refreshing to see Mitchell pick up the ball and just run with it at speed last night - curious to see how he fits in with Doig.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Hearts are sitting comfortably in third place and are nine points ahead of us, with a 12 goal advantage in their favour. :confused:


Maloney has had 5 games to date. 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw.

But unfair to compare Hibs now to where Hearts are over the course of the season so far. We went on a pretty horrendous run under JR. Hearts have been pretty consistent so are there on merit. Although only 9 points ahead with lots of games to go, they are not out of sight yet.

[WhileTheChief..]

Completely agree.

I’ve said it all window and I’m glad you’ve said the same, we need first-team sort that actually improves us as a side.

We will have 7 new players this window but how many actually
Improve us and get into our best 11?

I've also been saying similar but thought I was in the minority.

Most folk on here seem to be delighted with what we've done and who we've signed, but I just don't see it. We've added numbers but not really improved anywhere.

Overall I'm pretty disappointed with this transfer window, just as I was in the summer.

We're always planning for the future when the here and now needs attention.

[Callum_62]

I've also been saying similar but thought I was in the minority.

Most folk on here seem to be delighted with what we've done and who we've signed, but I just don't see it. We've added numbers but not really improved anywhere.

Overall I'm pretty disappointed with this transfer window, just as I was in the summer.

We're always planning for the future when the here and now needs attention.Rocky
Mitchell
Clarke
Mueller

Are all starters

That's more than a 3rd of the team

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[HoboHarry]

Rocky
Mitchell
Clarke
Mueller

Are all starters

That's more than a 3rd of the team

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Correct but some people just like to find faults wherever they can.

[Smartie]

Completely agree.

I look at Dan McKay who was a good signing and a good age to come in and develop with Murphy ahead of him on the left

The formation we play now means he’ll likely play left of a front 3 and compete for positions with

Murphy
Scott
Wright
Henderson
Allan
Melkersen
Campbell
Hauge
Magennis
Mueller
Bradley
Tait?

What sort of pathway is that?

I’ve said it all window and I’m glad you’ve said the same, we need first team sort that actually improves us as a side.

We will have 7 new players this window but how many actually
Improve us and get into our best 11?

Hearts have signed 2 - both improve them.

I agree with you 100%.

I mean - these signings might prove to be excellent in the long term but they don't feel like they are for the right now.

At the very least I think we need to be in Europe next season. A few games on the bounce where we've struggled to threaten the opponent's goal and we're beefing up the squad whilst the team looks clearly deficient in vital areas? It feels quite risky to me.

We DID need to add depth to the squad, but we also needed to improve the first XI.

I think I'm officially entering old codger territory and I'm trying to avoid saying "you don't win anything with kids" but we've got a rookie manager and coaching staff with no track record of buying players or coaching and improving players.

Fair play to Ron Gordon for being decisive if he was unhappy with Jack Ross, but it feels like a risky strategy going from that to this.

It's all very well building for the future - but the nature of football is that you also have to be building for the right now and keeping fans onside whilst you make changes.

[bigwheel]

I've also been saying similar but thought I was in the minority.

Most folk on here seem to be delighted with what we've done and who we've signed, but I just don't see it. We've added numbers but not really improved anywhere.

Overall I'm pretty disappointed with this transfer window, just as I was in the summer.

We're always planning for the future when the here and now needs attention.

Usually WTC we are on different sides of debates, but I’m completely aligned to you on this one . With most signings lacking first team football at our level and losing our best player , it feels like we are coming out of this window with more numbers but less quality in our first team.

[Smartie]

Magennis back in for Campbell is a huge upgrade to our midfield.

That depends on whether the Magennis who returns is the Magennis of this season with a full pre-season behind him or the one from last season who was returning from a lengthy lay off.

I thought Magennis was superb earlier this season though and we've probably been affected by his absence more than any other factor. He very quickly became an indispensable part of our team and if he returned at a similar level, he'd be like the sort of new signing we could only dream of.

[GreenCastle]

I've also been saying similar but thought I was in the minority.

Most folk on here seem to be delighted with what we've done and who we've signed, but I just don't see it. We've added numbers but not really improved anywhere.

Overall I'm pretty disappointed with this transfer window, just as I was in the summer.

We're always planning for the future when the here and now needs attention.

I would say Mitchell should improve our left hand side..full back or attacking play. Or at least competition for Doig / Stevenson and lesser extent Murphy who is probably looking considering his options post Hibs come summer.

CB we needed another and Rocky looks good so far.

Clarke would have taken Mcginns spot - McGinn is also out of contract in summer but can’t see Clarke being here long term.

The others have still lots to prove - hence why we need players to go into these central midfield and forward areas that will make an instant impact. Assists or goals or even successful dribbles to create for others - we say we relied a lot on Boyle and we did but even at times when he played we struggled if he was tightly marked or wasn’t on form. Mueller looks fine but he rarely plays 90 mins and having watched him in MLS he will contribute but rarely is the match winner.


Getting Magennis back playing would be important but that is still unknown and risky.

[Unseen work]

Rocky
Mitchell
Clarke
Mueller

Are all starters

That's more than a 3rd of the team

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Out of curiosity, where do you see them all starting?

Rocky has been solid in a back 3 and looks good. First choice back 3 being Porteous, him and Hanlon?

I thought Clarke would go in the back 3 so where does that leave him? Is he taking Caddens role who had been one of our better performers?

Mitchell is a decent player but is he really going to start ahead of Doig? I can’t see him playing anywhere else consistently.

Mueller I’ll give you.

[Smartie]

Out of curiosity, where do you see them all starting?

Rocky has been solid in a back 3 and looks good. First choice back 3 being Porteous, him and Hanlon?

I thought Clarke would go in the back 3 so where does that leave him? Is he taking Caddens role who had been one of our better performers?

Mitchell is a decent player but is he really going to start ahead of Doig? I can’t see him playing anywhere else consistently.

Mueller I’ll give you.

I can't get away from the fact that it feels like Rocky and Mitchell have been signed to replace Porteous and Doig.

They're both signings that I'd normally be happy with - but they are big signings who only really play in the same position as a couple of our best players.

[Gordy M]

Out of curiosity, where do you see them all starting?

Rocky has been solid in a back 3 and looks good. First choice back 3 being Porteous, him and Hanlon?

I thought Clarke would go in the back 3 so where does that leave him? Is he taking Caddens role who had been one of our better performers?

Mitchell is a decent player but is he really going to start ahead of Doig? I can’t see him playing anywhere else consistently.

Mueller I’ll give you.

But thats the point, you have just said the players we have signed Mitchell and Clake wouldnt play as the current players are playing well? So obviously not needing more players there. Defence is playing well, Mueller is in up front along with the young Norweigan guy id imagine and we still have Nisbet and Doidge......centre mid is the one area i think we need strengthened but KM will improve in there. Where is it you think we are lacking in signings?

[B.H.F.C]

Out of curiosity, where do you see them all starting?

Rocky has been solid in a back 3 and looks good. First choice back 3 being Porteous, him and Hanlon?

I thought Clarke would go in the back 3 so where does that leave him? Is he taking Caddens role who had been one of our better performers?

Mitchell is a decent player but is he really going to start ahead of Doig? I can’t see him playing anywhere else consistently.

Mueller I’ll give you.

I agree with this. Don’t think Clarke was signed to play Cadden’s position. I think he’d have been first pick on the right of the back three. His injury has given Rocky a chance and he might struggle to get his place as Porteous and Hanlon will play if fit.

Similar with Mitchell, I’m not sure where he’s been signed to play or that he really addresses any of our problems.

Time will tell with Mueller, he struggled last night. Be another case of needing to give him time to adapt and all that.

Henderson, I think will come in at the weekend, I think he has an opportunity to go and do something.

With the money we spent on Melkerson I was thinking he’d be in to the team but it doesn’t look like that’s going to be the case which is disappointing.

Overall, I think we’re still going to play the bulk of the team that has struggled for much of the season.

[CapitalGreen]

A clip of Hauge here. Playing in red wearing #19, he hits the bar at about 30 secs then scores the opening goal at about 1 minute.
https://youtu.be/BKF7QbLkATk

[Gordy M]

For me the main positions I’m concerned about is a real quality number 10/player either side of the striker in the 343 we play. A Barrie McKay type that can create with a pass, cross, beating a man or scoring himself. I think that would make a huge difference.

If I’m being extra critical a real quality centre mid to play with Newell. We obviously have Magennis but I’m not sure what we’ll get from him, the first season was forgetful and this season he started brilliant in a more advanced role before getting injured again. We can’t rely on his fitness and with it looking like Gogic, Hallberg and Allan are leaving there might be some room.

I think defence, wing backs and strikers were sorted.

See, i would totally agree with that assessment, however, a lot of posters, and i would say including you are making out we have had a poor window?

[worcesterhibby]

A clip of Hauge here. Playing in red wearing #19, he hits the bar at about 30 secs then scores the opening goal at about 1 minute.
https://youtu.be/BKF7QbLkATk

The shrieking from the crowd really unsettled me !

[Tambo]

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo is set to join Rangers on a six-month loan - a year after arriving at Old Trafford in a £19m move from Atalanta.

The 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger has made only nine appearances since his switch from the Serie A club.

[superfurryhibby]

Sorry. I thought we were talking about how many players have been signed that will improve the teams. Everyone else seemed to be talking about that :confused::confused:

Yes, some teams have a bit more catching up to do than others. They are currently cruising third, which is where we want to be. Stands to reason that we will need to replace more existing players with better in order to do so.

[Unseen work]

See, i would totally agree with that assessment, however, a lot of posters, and i would say including you are making out we have had a poor window?

Not so much a poor window, just more a bit confused about some aspects of it.

Maybe it’s just the way under Ron and Kensell that we’ll have much more players on our books and competition for places which isn’t a bad thing.

It’s just me hoping that we really improve the starting 11 and don’t focus too much on the future as the here and now shows we desperately lack creativity and quality in the final third.

I see it’s reported that Hague isn’t seen as the Boyle replacement and is one for the future with us still wanting 1 more player in after him which is a bonus - hopefully that player is the big one.

Still need to move on about 5 imo.

[The 90+2]

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo is set to join Rangers on a six-month loan - a year after arriving at Old Trafford in a £19m move from Atalanta.

The 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger has made only nine appearances since his switch from the Serie A club.


Brilliant addition.

[Keyser Sauzee]

I can't get away from the fact that it feels like Rocky and Mitchell have been signed to replace Porteous and Doig.

They're both signings that I'd normally be happy with - but they are big signings who only really play in the same position as a couple of our best players.

Agree with this, I think we knew before we Spent money on Melkerson that Boyle was away and got him in early before teams new we had disposable cash, and I think that’s the case with Mitchell. I can see Doig leaving this window.

[04Sauzee]

Not so much a poor window, just more a bit confused about some aspects of it.

Maybe it’s just the way under Ron and Kensell that we’ll have much more players on our books and competition for places which isn’t a bad thing.

It’s just me hoping that we really improve the starting 11 and don’t focus too much on the future as the here and now shows we desperately lack creativity and quality in the final third.

I see it’s reported that Hague isn’t seen as the Boyle replacement and is one for the future with us still wanting 1 more player in after him which is a bonus - hopefully that player is the big one.

Still need to move on about 5 imo.

Surprised to hear we are only after 1 more as I was hoping a Boyle replacement but then again that may not happen until the summer, a central midfield player an old fashioned No8 if you want to call it that and maybe a central striker.

All in all it's been a busy window and we know what they say about Rome.

[The 90+2]

Agree with this, I think we knew before we Spent money on Melkerson that Boyle was away and got him in early before teams new we had disposable cash, and I think that’s the case with Mitchell. I can see Doig leaving this window.


Doig has been poor this season and we woudn't get anything near maximum value for him. I don't even think we would miss him much.

[CapitalGreen]

Surprised to hear we are only after 1 more as I was hoping a Boyle replacement but then again that may not happen until the summer, a central midfield player an old fashioned No8 if you want to call it that and maybe a central striker.

All in all it's been a busy window and we know what they say about Rome.

I wouldn’t put much stock into what is said about how many more players we are bringing in. Maloney said he was happy with the squad and since then has brought in Mitchell, potentially Hauge with another player on trial.

[Hibiza]

We need a forward running / passing midfielder. We have one , too injury prone to not have another.

[Golden Bear]

Doig has been poor this season and we woudn't get anything near maximum value for him. I don't even think we would miss him much.

He's not been "poor" recently. Personally I think he'll be a shining light under Maloney.

[The 90+2]

He's not been "poor" recently. Personally I think he'll be a shining light under Maloney.


Opinions, eh? He's hardly a standout £2m player.

I can't remember the last time he had a very good game.

[Golden Bear]

Opinions, eh? He's hardly a standout £2m player.

I can't remember the last time he had a very good game.

How about last night?

[Hibernian Verse]

How about last night?

Kicked the ball out of the touchline a number of times to be fair. He didn't have a bad game but has wasn't "very good" - none of them were except Rocky.

[Vault Boy]

How about last night?

Good last night and set up the winner against Cove. I can't understand the criticisms personally. Top prospect.

[Smartie]

How about last night?

I thought he had a mixed bag last night.

The good was very good - the driving runs forward that put them on the back foot looked a nightmare to play against.

There was an awful lot of sloppy stuff too. There was a point in the first half where the commentary always seemed to go "Josh Doig... throw in to Motherwell" whether that was a poor touch or a misplaced pass.

FWIW I agree that he has the potential to shine under Maloney.

I just get the feeling that his replacement has been signed as I don't see where else we fit Mitchell in, and he's not signed to sit on the bench.

And I'm not sure where else you can fit Doig into the team.

[Heisenberg]

Hallberg going to St Johnstone

http://bit.ly/3G6bQR6

[Col2]

We are signing 20 year old potential talents when Hearts are getting a premiership striker from Everton on loan.

It feels like we have a scattergun transfer approach. Norwegians coming from connection with our CEO and Norwegian club, Other signings already lined up on the day or before Maloney appointed (so who was deciding?) and a focus on your inexperienced players (for future value) but in short term we need a mix of experience for this season.

I would like to see a experience and knowledge of our game in Scotland (even someone like Nicky Clarke), a decent winger (Johnston at Celtic) and attack midfield (McGrath st Mirren).

[Brightside]

He's not been "poor" recently. Personally I think he'll be a shining light under Maloney.

Him and Cadden have been the main benefactors of our new style. Both have been excellent.

[JammyDoidger]

Just go get McGrath and Charles cook, won't even cost us a fraction of the Boyle money and will instantly improve us. How hard is it man.

[Torto7]

Brilliant addition.


No better than Dembele at Celtic and miles away from being a first team player. He's a hipsters player.

[Col2]

Just go get McGrath and Charles cook, won't even cost us a fraction of the Boyle money and will instantly improve us. How hard is it man.

Well said. Would transform us.

[CapitalGreen]

Just go get McGrath and Charles cook, won't even cost us a fraction of the Boyle money and will instantly improve us. How hard is it man.

I’ve watched McGrath a few times for St Mirren and Ireland and seen nothing to convince me that he’d be worth the decent wage he’ll be after and fee to get him in January. Apart from taking a decent penalty, what are his main attributes he would be bringing?

[davhibby]

Out of curiosity, where do you see them all starting?

Rocky has been solid in a back 3 and looks good. First choice back 3 being Porteous, him and Hanlon?

I thought Clarke would go in the back 3 so where does that leave him? Is he taking Caddens role who had been one of our better performers?

Mitchell is a decent player but is he really going to start ahead of Doig? I can’t see him playing anywhere else consistently.

Mueller I’ll give you.

Clarke starts ahead of Hanlon once he’s fit. Mitchell will give both Cadden and Doig really good competition in the wingback slots and be ready to take their place if they dip in form. I’d say Mueller and Henderson are good upgrades on anyone bar Magennis currently in the squad in the role behind the striker. So everyone that has come in has improved us so far, if Melkersen and Hauge follow that trend then we’ll have 7 players who will have improved us significantly. Obviously that is tempered by losing Boyle but overall we’d be in a better place. Part of our problem in the first half of the season was that we had about 13 players to pick from that were capable of playing to a decent standard, we need to have a squad of players who are all capable of starting, and it looks like we’re heading in the right direction.

[weecounty hibby]

We are signing 20 year old potential talents when Hearts are getting a premiership striker from Everton on loan.

It feels like we have a scattergun transfer approach. Norwegians coming from connection with our CEO and Norwegian club, Other signings already lined up on the day or before Maloney appointed (so who was deciding?) and a focus on your inexperienced players (for future value) but in short term we need a mix of experience for this season.

I would like to see a experience and knowledge of our game in Scotland (even someone like Nicky Clarke), a decent winger (Johnston at Celtic) and attack midfield (McGrath st Mirren).
Rubbish. Hearts have not signed a premiership striker they have signed a young player who has played 1 game for a premiership side. And an absolutely honking one at that. The key is we are signing, potential to improve and be sold on to build up the footballing budget. Hearts will never see a penny even if Simms is sold for 100m!! Nicky Clarke is average and not sure he would improve us. Johnson the same maybe slightly better than Clarke but never improved from being a raw talent. McGrath we tried to sign and may still have an interest.

[JammyDoidger]

Clarke starts ahead of Hanlon once he’s fit. Mitchell will give both Cadden and Doig really good competition in the wingback slots and be ready to take their place if they dip in form. I’d say Mueller and Henderson are good upgrades on anyone bar Magennis currently in the squad in the role behind the striker. So everyone that has come in has improved us so far, if Melkersen and Hauge follow that trend then we’ll have 7 players who will have improved us significantly. Obviously that is tempered by losing Boyle but overall we’d be in a better place. Part of our problem in the first half of the season was that we had about 13 players to pick from that were capable of playing to a decent standard, we need to have a squad of players who are all capable of starting, and it looks like we’re heading in the right direction.

Instead of playing Henderson and mueller behind nisbet, we would be a long stronger just playing doidge with nisbet, but what do I know..

[The 90+2]

How about last night?


I don't think many scouts of teams looking to spend money on a player would have been impressed enough to shell out cash on last nights showing. If we are comparing, Whittaker is miles better at the same age.

[Steven79]

We are signing 20 year old potential talents when Hearts are getting a premiership striker from Everton on loan.



He's played one game in the Premiership so hardly a "Premiership striker" also he's only 21 and still potential talent as he's not really done anything of note and they don't get to keep him once his loan runs out.

People need to calm the **** down and stop posting stuff that bigs up our rivals signing a player that if it was the other way round they would be going we shouldn't be looking at short terms loans of untested players from England.

[JammyDoidger]

I’ve watched McGrath a few times for St Mirren and Ireland and seen nothing to convince me that he’d be worth the decent wage he’ll be after and fee to get him in January. Apart from taking a decent penalty, what are his main attributes he would be bringing?

McGrath has got a wee bit of everything for me, takes a good set piece, can put a tackle in, engine, can pass, goal threat. Can play a number of midfield positions for me too. Ireland international also.

[Dazzjw1875]

I think the back 3 when everyone for will be fit is Clarke Porto and rocky very solid.

[Ozyhibby]

I think the back 3 when everyone for will be fit is Clarke Porto and rocky very solid.

Are Rocky or Clarke lefties? If not then I think Hanlon is safe on the left of a three man defence.


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[Unseen work]

Clarke starts ahead of Hanlon once he’s fit. Mitchell will give both Cadden and Doig really good competition in the wingback slots and be ready to take their place if they dip in form. I’d say Mueller and Henderson are good upgrades on anyone bar Magennis currently in the squad in the role behind the striker. So everyone that has come in has improved us so far, if Melkersen and Hauge follow that trend then we’ll have 7 players who will have improved us significantly. Obviously that is tempered by losing Boyle but overall we’d be in a better place. Part of our problem in the first half of the season was that we had about 13 players to pick from that were capable of playing to a decent standard, we need to have a squad of players who are all capable of starting, and it looks like we’re heading in the right direction.

Imo no way does Clarke start ahead of Hanlon on the left of a back 3.

Clarke’s best attributes is bursting forward at pace and that would be limited massively playing on the left on his weaker foot.

He’ll be right of a back 3 or right wing back

If we were planning on replacing Hanlon we would have recruited a left sided centre half.

[bingo70]

He's played one game in the Premiership so hardly a "Premiership striker" also he's only 21 and still potential talent as he's not really done anything of note and they don't get to keep him once his loan runs out.

People need to calm the **** down and stop posting stuff that bigs up our rivals signing a player that if it was the other way round they would be going we shouldn't be looking at short terms loans of untested players from England.

There’s obviously exceptions to this but IMO, the best young strikers at premiership clubs, generally go loan to the English championship. The guy might be brilliant but I’m wondering why if he was so good for Blackpool, clubs in the league up weren’t battering the door down to sign him? Anyway, **** him, the hearts *******.

With regards to Hibs, I’m going to go against the grain here and say I love the idea of signing young up and coming players from successful clubs abroad. I think both the Norwegian lads will be brilliant and nobody will convince me otherwise. Give me them over boring bog standard SPFL players every time.

[Tambo]

This new guy any good?

Hauge spent the 2021 season on loan to Stjordals Blink, scoring three goals and providing two assists in 25 games as they finished 14th of 16 teams in Norway's second tier.

Looked like he played in a struggling team.

[Unseen work]

Hallberg is a good signing for st Johnstone.

Think he’ll do well in a team where he’s viewed as one of the better players and everything goes through him.

[AugustaHibs]

No better than Dembele at Celtic and miles away from being a first team player. He's a hipsters player.

No better than karamoko dembele? This a wind up?

[MWHIBBIES]

I can't get away from the fact that it feels like Rocky and Mitchell have been signed to replace Porteous and Doig.

They're both signings that I'd normally be happy with - but they are big signings who only really play in the same position as a couple of our best players.

Tbh, Doig hasn't been close to one of our best players for a while now.

[WhileTheChief..]

Correct but some people just like to find faults wherever they can.

Och will you just stop with this crap patter.

Why not just quote the people you're referring to?

If you mean me, you're way off the mark. It's nothing to do with wanting to find faults.

Stick me on ignore if you're unable to tolerate people with a different take on things to yourself.

[CapitalGreen]

McGrath has got a wee bit of everything for me, takes a good set piece, can put a tackle in, engine, can pass, goal threat. Can play a number of midfield positions for me too. Ireland international also.

1 goal from open play this season.

[Tambo]

Hallberg is a good signing for st Johnstone.

Think he’ll do well in a team where he’s viewed as one of the better players and everything goes through him.

You would think if Gogic goes then I'm sure will see some more ins. If we could find a fabinho type player then that would definitely improve us in the middle as so far JDH has only show glimpses of keeping the game flowing and winning the ball back.

[Steven79]

1 goal from open play this season.

He will fit in well then...

[MWHIBBIES]

We are signing 20 year old potential talents when Hearts are getting a premiership striker from Everton on loan.

It feels like we have a scattergun transfer approach. Norwegians coming from connection with our CEO and Norwegian club, Other signings already lined up on the day or before Maloney appointed (so who was deciding?) and a focus on your inexperienced players (for future value) but in short term we need a mix of experience for this season.

I would like to see a experience and knowledge of our game in Scotland (even someone like Nicky Clarke), a decent winger (Johnston at Celtic) and attack midfield (McGrath st Mirren).

Signing a player for 3/4 years, or a loan? Hard choice that.

We clearly do not have a scattergun approach. All young players with the potential to improve, and ones the manager can work with to suit his style. We actually have anything but a scattergun approach.

The utter myth that knowledge and experience of Scottish football is required is rubbish. You think that these Japanese guys Celtic have signed that are pissing all over the league watched Hamilton vs Dundee as kids?

[JammyDoidger]

1 goal from open play this season.

Playing for St.Mirren..I'm sure we could get more out of him. Take away Boyle's penaltys how many did he score from open play? The boys better than what we have.

[MWHIBBIES]

Clarke starts ahead of Hanlon once he’s fit. Mitchell will give both Cadden and Doig really good competition in the wingback slots and be ready to take their place if they dip in form. I’d say Mueller and Henderson are good upgrades on anyone bar Magennis currently in the squad in the role behind the striker. So everyone that has come in has improved us so far, if Melkersen and Hauge follow that trend then we’ll have 7 players who will have improved us significantly. Obviously that is tempered by losing Boyle but overall we’d be in a better place. Part of our problem in the first half of the season was that we had about 13 players to pick from that were capable of playing to a decent standard, we need to have a squad of players who are all capable of starting, and it looks like we’re heading in the right direction.

Says who? I cannot see Hanlon losing his place this season. He is perfect for the left side of a back 3, and has more games than our other 3 centre backs combined. He will be a first pick.

[CapitalGreen]

Playing for St.Mirren..I'm sure we could get more out of him. Take away Boyle's penaltys how many did he score from open play? The boys better than what we have.

Penalties aren’t from open play, I’m not sure you’d describe a player as a goal thread because they take penalties. Just because he’s might possibly be better than what we have doesn’t mean he’s better than what we could get.

[hibbyfraelibby]

McGrath for me is not one I'd bust a gut to get. He has delusions of granduer and thinks he's too good for the SPFL wanting desperately to play in England.

[JammyDoidger]

Penalties aren’t from open play, I’m not sure you’d describe a player as a goal thread because they take penalties.

I edited my previous comment just remembered you said from open play.

[WhileTheChief..]

Rocky
Mitchell
Clarke
Mueller

Are all starters

That's more than a 3rd of the team

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For over a year pretty much every man and their dug on here has been saying we need a quality centre mid and striker. We still do!!

[Callum_62]

McGrath for me is not one I'd bust a gut to get. He has delusions of granduer and thinks he's too good for the SPFL wanting desperately to play in England.Imagine that eh?

The cheek o the boy!

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[jeffers]

McGrath has got a wee bit of everything for me, takes a good set piece, can put a tackle in, engine, can pass, goal threat. Can play a number of midfield positions for me too. Ireland international also.

He was still signing for us this window if Ross had still been here. Given Clarke, the Hoff and Henderson were also targets that were coming in had Ross still been here I think it’s safe to conclude Maloney doesn’t want McGrath.

[MWHIBBIES]

For over a year pretty much every man and their dug on here has been saying we need a quality centre mid and striker. We still do!!

Every team needs those things. We already have 2 quality strikers and we've already signed Melkerson. What if he is also brilliant?

We do need a central midfielder, and I'm sure the club are working on that.

[hibbie02]

I’ve watched McGrath a few times for St Mirren and Ireland and seen nothing to convince me that he’d be worth the decent wage he’ll be after and fee to get him in January. Apart from taking a decent penalty, what are his main attributes he would be bringing?

We just lost our main penalty taker, so we might need him. Either that or we are back to Nisbet...

[Smartie]

Every team needs those things. We already have 2 quality strikers and we've already signed Melkerson. What if he is also brilliant?

We do need a central midfielder, and I'm sure the club are working on that.

Maloney needs to bring in a striker who can fit into his formation, none of those we currently have do or will.

Doidge would be a big loss as he's a great player in the right team, Nisbet less so.

If we don't sort this, the second half of this season could be torture.

We're agreed that we need to do something to the centre of midfield.

The defence and wing-back positions are well covered and I'm happy with Macey.

We're not short of numbers but I don't see how he gets this team scoring without signing at least 2 players who go straight into the team as a major improvement on the players currently playing.

[MWHIBBIES]

Maloney needs to bring in a striker who can fit into his formation, none of those we currently have do or will.

Doidge would be a big loss as he's a great player in the right team, Nisbet less so.

If we don't sort this, the second half of this season could be torture.

We're agreed that we need to do something to the centre of midfield.

The defence and wing-back positions are well covered and I'm happy with Macey.

We're not short of numbers but I don't see how he gets this team scoring without signing at least 2 players who go straight into the team as a major improvement on the players currently playing.

You have never seen Melkerson play so you have no idea if he fits in or not. He might be perfect.

This team will score without any more signings. Watch them.

[Smartie]

You have never seen Melkerson play so you have no idea if he fits in or not. He might be perfect.

This team will score without any more signings. Watch them.

Totally agree with the first line.

Totally disagree with the second.

[J-C]

I think the back 3 when everyone for will be fit is Clarke Porto and rocky very solid.

Aye let's drop our captain and best CH.

[easty]

Hanlon will continue to be the first defender on the team sheet. Jokers thinking he’ll be on the bench!

[Unseen work]

Sibbick to Scotland?

Wonder if we’re interested as a versatile option that can play centre mid.

Or hearts are after him to replace Souttar which is probably more likely.

[Neily1982]

Just go get McGrath and Charles cook, won't even cost us a fraction of the Boyle money and will instantly improve us. How hard is it man.

100% agree with this

[SlickShoes]

Just go get McGrath and Charles cook, won't even cost us a fraction of the Boyle money and will instantly improve us. How hard is it man.

You may have forgotten that the player still has to want to play for us. Or does that not matter anymore? just force them to come?

[04Sauzee]

Sibbick to Scotland?

Wonder if we’re interested as a versatile option that can play centre mid.

Or hearts are after him to replace Souttar which is probably more likely.

Can play RCB and right back so won't be signing him for that roll and I'd be surprised if he'd be coming in to play in our midfield?

[Juice-Terry]

You may have forgotten that the player still has to want to play for us. Or does that not matter anymore? just force them to come?

Yes.

[jeffers]

Aye let's drop our captain and best CH.

More likely it will be Clarke, Hanlon and Rocky, expect Porto to be away if not this window but the summer.

[Smartie]

Hanlon will continue to be the first defender on the team sheet. Jokers thinking he’ll be on the bench!

I’ll be disappointed to see Stevenson dropped, which I think he will be.

He’s having a cracking season but has developed a habit of being overlooked in favour of players not playing as well as him.

Interesting that he captained the side in Hanlon’s absence.

[JoeT]

Anthony Scully at Lincoln may fit our signing model. Young penalty box poacher. Might need to compete with championship wages

[The Tubs]

More likely it will be Clarke, Hanlon and Rocky, expect Porto to be away if not this window but the summer.

If Rocky continues how he's started, then there's bound to be interest in him during the summer.

[Greenworld]

I don't think many scouts of teams looking to spend money on a player would have been impressed enough to shell out cash on last nights showing. If we are comparing, Whittaker is miles better at the same age.Last night the weather was horrendous. No scout would learn a anything. Doig is a machine and is getting better all the time. Cadden looks similar I can't see how anyone could nor be impressed with both.


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[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/reindeerhotdog/status/1486759826705334272?s=21

Quite an interesting thread on Runar Hauge.

[jeffers]

If Rocky continues how he's started, then there's bound to be interest in him during the summer.

I thought we had an agreement to buy him from Norwich ?

[easty]

I thought we had an agreement to buy him from Norwich ?

Aye, but I don’t think he has to sign for us. Fee agreed, but if there’s better offers for him, he’ll go elsewhere.

[Since452]

STV news just mentioned we're signing another striker from the Norwegian team Melkersen came from. Sorry if old news.

[Aldo]

https://twitter.com/reindeerhotdog/status/1486759826705334272?s=21

Quite an interesting thread on Runar Hauge.

I know I’ve said this before but you’re loving this Bingo. Another name from left field!


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[jeffers]

Aye, but I don’t think he has to sign for us. Fee agreed, but if there’s better offers for him, he’ll go elsewhere.

Aaaaw I thought it was the same type of arrangement we had for Kamberi with Grasshopper.

[SMAXXA]

Wouldn’t surprise me to see us back in for McGrath, suspect he will go down south but will find out shortly

[J-C]

More likely it will be Clarke, Hanlon and Rocky, expect Porto to be away if not this window but the summer.

Especially if he doesn't sign the extension, out of contract next summer.

[J-C]

If Rocky continues how he's started, then there's bound to be interest in him during the summer.

We have 1st option with a fee agreed.

[MWHIBBIES]

We have 1st option with a fee agreed.

Means nothing. Just means our fee will be accepted. Anyone else can match it. He can turn us down as well.

[Gordy M]

Means nothing. Just means our fee will be accepted. Anyone else can match it. He can turn us down as well.

Well it means something? Means if he wants to come here then its pretty much a done deal. If it meant nothing then why would we put that arrangement in place?

[MWHIBBIES]

Well it means something? Means if he wants to come here then its pretty much a done deal. If it meant nothing then why would we put that arrangement in place?

He didn't have a better option then remember. If he does well here and other clubs are interested, it means very little. Its up to the player.

[BegbieHSC]

Jamie McGrath back on apparently.

Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s on the same terms as August with Allan and Wright going the other way.

[Alex Trager]

Jamie McGrath back on apparently.

Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s on the same terms as August with Allan and Wright going the other way.

Where you seeing that chief?

[Gordy M]

He didn't have a better option then remember. If he does well here and other clubs are interested, it means very little. Its up to the player.

Yes i rsalise that, however, if he wants to come here, then the deal is done, no further dealings with the club increasing transfer fees etc......so quite clearly thats a better position to be in?

[04Sauzee]

Where you seeing that chief?

I see Freddie White is mentioning it on Twitter, I know Freddie isn't everyone's cup of tea but I quite like the guy and he's told me a few things on Twitter that have been on the money.

[brog]

Jamie McGrath back on apparently.

Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s on the same terms as August with Allan and Wright going the other way.

I had exact same thought. It's a win/win really otherwise St M run the risk of losing McGrath for nothing.

[GloryGlory]

Hallberg contract mutually terminated:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/melker-hallberg-departs

Good luck, Melker

[Unseen work]

I’ve said for a while now I think McGrath will end up at us.

Don’t think he’ll get the move he wants down south due to not scoring as much as last season.

Aberdeen will have signed the winger in his place.

We have the replacement for them in Allan - albeit I heard United were in for him and would likely be able to offer more wages.

Just seems to go together.

[Alex Trager]

I see Freddie White is mentioning it on Twitter, I know Freddie isn't everyone's cup of tea but I quite like the guy and he's told me a few things on Twitter that have been on the money.

I want it to happen just so we can have a ‘HIBS beat aberdeen to a signing’ headline

[Stevie Reid]

Hallberg contract mutually terminated:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/melker-hallberg-departs

Good luck, Melker

Aye all the best to him. Liked him a lot.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Is McGrath a player in the Allan mould or more of a winger?

[Billy Whizz]

Aye all the best to him. Liked him a lot.

Agree with this

[cabbageandribs1875]

https://twitter.com/reindeerhotdog/status/1486759826705334272?s=21

Quite an interesting thread on Runar Hauge.



the dude thinks we have a Hybrid pitch






p.s. all the best to Melker Hallberg for the future

[Since452]

Hallberg contract mutually terminated:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/melker-hallberg-departs

Good luck, Melker

Very unlucky with his injury in the summer. Good luck to him

[CallumLaidlaw]

He didn't have a better option then remember. If he does well here and other clubs are interested, it means very little. Its up to the player.

In fairness, when Kamberi done well at us, his parents club tried to sell him elsewhere for more money but he still ended up at us on the pre arranged deal.


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[04Sauzee]

Is McGrath a player in the Allan mould or more of a winger?

I'm pretty sure he's comfortable with both feet I think his stronger foot may be his left but I'm guessing. He's not a winger and I'd say he's a ball carrier and would say he's more of a No 10 , see his heatmap below for this season

https://i.ibb.co/sbpW2HB/Screenshot-2022-01-27-19-13-55-71-07de052b70472489b19c0b66e29f0be4.jpg (https://ibb.co/FmkHKVP)

[Ozyhibby]

More likely it will be Clarke, Hanlon and Rocky, expect Porto to be away if not this window but the summer.

Let’s keep all them so that when one isn’t available we don’t have to play McGregor or a full back in there.


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[cameronw-hfc]

the dude thinks we have a Hybrid pitch






p.s. all the best to Melker Hallberg for the future



Uhh, we do have a hybrid pitch.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Good luck to Hallberg, let's replace him with better.

[B.H.F.C]

Don’t think this’ll be the last mutual consent we see over the next few days.

[CentreLine]

Hallberg contract mutually terminated:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/melker-hallberg-departs

Good luck, Melker

Quite sad to see that but it was inevitable. Hope he gets a better kick at the ball elsewhere.

[Franck Stanton]

Keep hearing McGrath rumours, to be honest I don't know if he is good/ bad. Since the debacle at start of season I have tried to pay attention to the highlights on Sportscene during St Mirren's game but hardly ever see him or even hear his name mentioned during the games.
If we do sign him he will of course get my full support but just wonder if he is what we need/ an improvement of who we already have.

[Coco Bryce]

Keep hearing McGrath rumours, to be honest I don't know if he is good/ bad. Since the debacle at start of season I have tried to pay attention to the highlights on Sportscene during St Mirren's game but hardly ever see him or even hear his name mentioned during the games.
If we do sign him he will of course get my full support but just wonder if he is what we need/ an improvement of who we already have.

He's been injured for a few games this year.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Uhh, we do have a hybrid pitch.


so we've laid a pitch that typically costs close to £1m-£1.5m to buy... when was that laid ?


heartz have a Hybrid pitch

[MWHIBBIES]

Yes i rsalise that, however, if he wants to come here, then the deal is done, no further dealings with the club increasing transfer fees etc......so quite clearly thats a better position to be in?

Yeah, absolutely. I was replying to someone who suggested that it would work in our favour if other clubs want him, when it really doesn't. It then becomes who offers more wages.

[Ronniekirk]

Keep hearing McGrath rumours, to be honest I don't know if he is good/ bad. Since the debacle at start of season I have tried to pay attention to the highlights on Sportscene during St Mirren's game but hardly ever see him or even hear his name mentioned during the games.
If we do sign him he will of course get my full support but just wonder if he is what we need/ an improvement of who we already have.

I live in Paisley and a few fans think he is a bit like Paul Lambert but more two footed Hardly wastes a ball and drives them forward


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[Aldo]

I live in Paisley and a few fans think he is a bit like Paul Lambert but more two footed Hardly wastes a ball and drives them forward


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If that’s the caee then let’s get him signed up!

I thought Lambert was a superb player!


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[HoboHarry]

If that’s the caee then let’s get him signed up!

I thought Lambert was a superb player!


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He was. The European final was one of the few times I ever seen Zidane nullified. Lambert was brilliant on the night....

[CallumLaidlaw]

He's been injured for a few games this year.

Sounds like our kind of player


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[Tarrahib]

so we've laid a pitch that typically costs close to £1m-£1.5m to buy... when was

heartz have a Hybrid pitch
It was relaid last close season.

[Billy Whizz]

I live in Paisley and a few fans think he is a bit like Paul Lambert but more two footed Hardly wastes a ball and drives them forward


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Ronnie, think this is a wee bit far fetched😂

[BoomtownHibees]

Hearts have signed Sibbick on a permanent deal

[Jones28]

Uhh, we do have a hybrid pitch.

Since when? Afaik our pitch is full grass as has been lifted and relaid every summer.

[Aldo]

He was. The European final was one of the few times I ever seen Zidane nullified. Lambert was brilliant on the night....

He didn’t look out of place in a Dortmund team full of outstanding talent and internationals!


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[Aldo]

Hearts have signed Sibbick on a permanent deal

Decent signing and Souttar’s replacement


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[cabbageandribs1875]

It was relaid last close season.


so we have a Hybrid pitch ? :confused:

[HoboHarry]

He didn’t look out of place in a Dortmund team full of outstanding talent and internationals!


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No he did not look out of place. Fair to say he far exceeded Dortmunds expectations.

[Unseen work]

Doesn’t look great when we were supposedly after Sibbick but never got him and 3 weeks later hearts get him. Suppose it depends what article you read - 1 saying a 6 figure bid was rejected or the other saying that’s not true.

Perhaos we never wanted to pay the fee they wanted and thought Rocky was better value for money - he’s has a great start to his Hibs career too.

Re McGrath - he’s a cross of Magennis and Scotty Allan.

[JohnM1875]

Aye all the best to him. Liked him a lot.

Same. Thought he did a great job when he was chucked into the team after he signed. Was pretty much our only decent midfielder for weeks.

Hope it works out well for him whenever he ends up. Unless he's playing us, obviously.

[WhileTheChief..]

so we have a Hybrid pitch ? :confused:

Hybrid of grass and sand I think.

If it’s meant to have plastic through it, they must have forgotten to use it!

[Aldo]

No he did not look out of place. Fair to say he far exceeded Dortmunds expectations.

He did indeed!


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[JamesHFC]

Hearts have signed Sibbick on a permanent deal

Some of them will no doubt be deleting their posts about how crap he is when he was linked with us.

[Hibs4185]

If the McGrath rumours are true, all we need now is deal for Charles-Cook with Gogic going the other way.

Would be exciting times ahead

[Scooter]

Just reading that Lyle Taylor has an imminent loan move lined up. I've no idea where but thought id mention


Edit. Just read that it's Birmingham

[Gordy M]

Doesn’t look great when we were clearly after Sibbick but never got him and 3 weeks later hearts get him. In saying it seemed we never wanted to pay the fee they wanted and perhaps thought Rocky was better value for money - he’s has a great start to his Hibs career too.

Re McGrath - he’s a cross of Magennis and Scotty Allan.

What i do remember was them saying he wasnt that great and werent bothered if we were in for him...if we ever were...?

[04Sauzee]

Doesn’t look great when we were supposedly after Sibbick but never got him and 3 weeks later hearts get him. Suppose it depends what article you read - 1 saying a 6 figure bid was rejected or the other saying that’s not true.

Perhaos we never wanted to pay the fee they wanted and thought Rocky was better value for money - he’s has a great start to his Hibs career too.

Re McGrath - he’s a cross of Magennis and Scotty Allan.

Think the Sibbick rumour was put to bed a few weeks ago?
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfer-latest-melker-hallberg-situation-toby-sibbick-link-darren-mcgregor-and-sean-mackie-update-3523575

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hybrid of grass and sand I think.

If it’s meant to have plastic through it, they must have forgotten to use it!



before covid i remember the pitch at Livingston with Rubber Pellets flying up every time someone kicked the ball

[AlbertK86]

He's not been "poor" recently. Personally I think he'll be a shining light under Maloney.

Well said. Agree on both points.


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[cameronw-hfc]

Since when? Afaik our pitch is full grass as has been lifted and relaid every summer.

End of last season it was replaced

Edit- I'm being told on twitter as well now we don't have a hybrid pitch. Who knows haha

[Unseen work]

Birmingham sing Lyle Taylor and Bacuna from rangers - likely ending any interest in McGrath

[Unseen work]

For those wondering what we would be getting in McGrath

https://youtu.be/xdmugvf-M6k

[xyz23jc]

You may have forgotten that the player still has to want to play for us. Or does that not matter anymore? just force them to come?

Certainly looks very happy currently at Ross County I have to say...Pity. :agree:

[Aldo]

For those wondering what we would be getting in McGrath

https://youtu.be/xdmugvf-M6k

[emoji848] I know it’s a You tube compilation but I like the drive he has when he’s on the ball!

Think he’ll be outwith our grasp!


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[Bridge hibs]

[emoji848] I know it’s a You tube compilation but I like the drive he has when he’s on the ball!

Think he’ll be outwith our grasp!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhy ? He is still at StMirren, window opened start of Jan, could have been signed sealed and delivered elsewhere if there was the interest. We almost had him last window so still a chance now

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

For those wondering what we would be getting in McGrath

https://youtu.be/xdmugvf-M6k

Granted its his best bits, but he is a perfect match for us and whats missing. Please make it happen

[Stanton Spence]

Uhh, we do have a hybrid pitch.I really don't think we do

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[Col2]

Sibbick signs for Hearts.

[Jones28]

End of last season it was replaced

Edit- I'm being told on twitter as well now we don't have a hybrid pitch. Who knows haha

We re-lay fresh grass every season the last I heard. That’s why last season in particular the pitch got in to such a state: because they couldn’t do it at the end of season 19/20 they were playing on a pitch that wasn’t supposed to last that long.

[The 90+2]

Sibbick signs for Hearts.

Lifes a pitch :rolleyes:

[Aldo]

Why ? He is still at StMirren, window opened start of Jan, could have been signed sealed and delivered elsewhere if there was the interest. We almost had him last window so still a chance now

Indeed there is I just think giving the timings etc he may go elsewhere. Hope I’m wrong though


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[Stanton Spence]

Lifes a pitch :rolleyes:Life can also be turf [emoji85]

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[Jones28]

Life can also be turf [emoji85]

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I’m mown away by that news.

[cameronw-hfc]

We re-lay fresh grass every season the last I heard. That’s why last season in particular the pitch got in to such a state: because they couldn’t do it at the end of season 19/20 they were playing on a pitch that wasn’t supposed to last that long.


Honestly mate I've no clue anymore haha. I've been told we do and don't by a few folk on different platforms now. I'm clueless now haha.

On another note. Is there any substance in the McGrath rumours or is it just talk at the moment?

[bingo70]

We re-lay fresh grass every season the last I heard. That’s why last season in particular the pitch got in to such a state: because they couldn’t do it at the end of season 19/20 they were playing on a pitch that wasn’t supposed to last that long.

I don’t think it makes much difference what type of surface it is. I think the relevant point here is that the Norwegian football expert is putting far too much emphasis on it.

Whether we have a grass pitch or a hybrid pitch won’t have any impact on the boy being a success or not.

[HoboHarry]

Life can also be turf [emoji85]

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Turf for the dressing room grass certainly....

[Callum_62]

Mitchell for Campbell

Mcgrath for JDH

Yes please

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[JXM73]

Turf for the dressing room grass certainly....

When the going gets turf....

[Jones28]

I don’t think it makes much difference what type of surface it is. I think the relevant point here is that the Norwegian football expert is putting far too much emphasis on it.

Whether we have a grass pitch or a hybrid pitch won’t have any impact on the boy being a success or not.

Well a hybrid pitch would be more consistent and wouldn’t cut up in the winter in the same way an all grass pitch does.

It does seem an odd thing to highlight - especially with it not being accurate.

[Jones28]

Honestly mate I've no clue anymore haha. I've been told we do and don't by a few folk on different platforms now. I'm clueless now haha.

On another note. Is there any substance in the McGrath rumours or is it just talk at the moment?

I promise that’s true if it’s any help to you 😜

Haven’t a clue re McGrath, someone described him as somewhere between Scott Allan and Magennis - so sounds like exactly the kind of guy we need. Him, Newall and Magennis would be a great mixture.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Mitchell for Campbell

Mcgrath for JDH

Yes please

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both he and Josh Campbell contracted until 2025...they won't be in a hurry to go anywhere soon

[SMAXXA]

both he and Josh Campbell contracted until 2025...they won't be in a hurry to go anywhere soon

Think he means replace them in the team contract doesn’t mean they are going to start and we won’t keep trying to get better over that period.

[xyz23jc]

both he and Josh Campbell contracted until 2025...they won't be in a hurry to go anywhere soon

Good, competition for places, no bad thing IMHO.

[Callum_62]

both he and Josh Campbell contracted until 2025...they won't be in a hurry to go anywhere soonI didn't mean sell them, I meant in the starting 11

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[cabbageandribs1875]

Think he means replace them in the team contract doesn’t mean they are going to start and we won’t keep trying to get better over that period.


but if they're not considered good enough they've got heck of a long contracts to be honoured, JDH was very good until he caught covid, he's just not reached that pre-covid form yet for whatever reason, JC's performances have dipped a tad as well

[cabbageandribs1875]

Good, competition for places, no bad thing IMHO.


I didn't mean sell them, I meant in the starting 11

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fairy nuff

[Ronniekirk]

Ronnie, think this is a wee bit far fetched[emoji23]

Lol they are diehards but knowledgable
Haven’t been to games there out with ours so not sure how he is doing this season


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[SMAXXA]

but if they're not considered good enough they've got heck of a long contracts to be honoured, JDH was very good until he caught covid, he's just not reached that pre-covid form yet for whatever reason, JC's performances have dipped a tad as well

Not really that much an issue as they would still play their part and if no we would sell them and get something no doubt.

[04Sauzee]

Some more info on Runar Hauge from his coach from last season


https://twitter.com/denty24/status/1486816959945707520?t=s3W5fZkZJSSr5opFKTo9og&s=19

'He won’t mind me saying this but a 💡 went in his head near the end of the season and the last 8 games he really performed really well

Devastating if given space to run into with the ball with his pace, very good crossing foot and very good to protect the ball'

' Be interesting to see how’s #Hibs use him because I still believe a wingback role is perfect for him but if used right he will do very well

Think it’s the right move at the right time 👍'

'If you find the first goal vs Raufoss away, and the first goal vs Start home, that is Runar at his best'

[bingo70]

Some more info on Runar Hauge from his coach from last season


https://twitter.com/denty24/status/1486816959945707520?t=s3W5fZkZJSSr5opFKTo9og&s=19

'He won’t mind me saying this but a 💡 went in his head near the end of the season and the last 8 games he really performed really well

Devastating if given space to run into with the ball with his pace, very good crossing foot and very good to protect the ball'

' Be interesting to see how’s #Hibs use him because I still believe a wingback role is perfect for him but if used right he will do very well

Think it’s the right move at the right time 👍'

'If you find the first goal vs Raufoss away, and the first goal vs Start home, that is Runar at his best'

Love this kind of thing.

I know people are after proven SPFL players like McGrath and the guy from Ross County who’s name escapes me but where do folk think they signed them from? It wasn’t established SPFL clubs. Ross county boy came from a really ***** Gillingham side. I’ve no idea where McGrath came from.

We are signing young guys from a club that just absolutely hammered Roma, even better though, we have inside knowledge from a coach at their club who know what their personality is all about.

[worcesterhibby]

Re McGrath - he’s a cross of Magennis and Scotty Allan.

great hair but always injured ?? :greengrin

[Martymck]

Quite sad to see that but it was inevitable. Hope he gets a better kick at the ball elsewhere.good player under rated.

[Unseen work]

Some more info on Runar Hauge from his coach from last season


https://twitter.com/denty24/status/1486816959945707520?t=s3W5fZkZJSSr5opFKTo9og&s=19

'He won’t mind me saying this but a 💡 went in his head near the end of the season and the last 8 games he really performed really well

Devastating if given space to run into with the ball with his pace, very good crossing foot and very good to protect the ball'

' Be interesting to see how’s #Hibs use him because I still believe a wingback role is perfect for him but if used right he will do very well

Think it’s the right move at the right time 👍'

'If you find the first goal vs Raufoss away, and the first goal vs Start home, that is Runar at his best'


Good read from someone that will know him better than most. Interesting he thinks he’s best suited to a wingback role.

[1875Sean]

Some more info on Runar Hauge from his coach from last season


https://twitter.com/denty24/status/1486816959945707520?t=s3W5fZkZJSSr5opFKTo9og&s=19

'He won’t mind me saying this but a 💡 went in his head near the end of the season and the last 8 games he really performed really well

Devastating if given space to run into with the ball with his pace, very good crossing foot and very good to protect the ball'

' Be interesting to see how’s #Hibs use him because I still believe a wingback role is perfect for him but if used right he will do very well

Think it’s the right move at the right time 👍'

'If you find the first goal vs Raufoss away, and the first goal vs Start home, that is Runar at his best'

Good read however I am surprised we are going for another left sided player, with Mitchell, doig, Murphy etc I thought we would be going for someone to challenge caddens position on the right

[chippy]

Good read however I am surprised we are going for another left sided player, with Mitchell, doig, Murphy etc I thought we would be going for someone to challenge caddens position on the right

I think he’s more the inverted winger that Maloney sits either side of the striker and they can go either side/ wide when it suits

[Lago]

:top marks
Love this kind of thing.

I know people are after proven SPFL players like McGrath and the guy from Ross County who’s name escapes me but where do folk think they signed them from? It wasn’t established SPFL clubs. Ross county boy came from a really ***** Gillingham side. I’ve no idea where McGrath came from.

We are signing young guys from a club that just absolutely hammered Roma, even better though, we have inside knowledge from a coach at their club who know what their personality is all about.

[Greenworld]

Good read however I am surprised we are going for another left sided player, with Mitchell, doig, Murphy etc I thought we would be going for someone to challenge caddens position on the rightCadden is in great form [emoji108] Mitchell can play either side

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[AlbertK86]

Good read however I am surprised we are going for another left sided player, with Mitchell, doig, Murphy etc I thought we would be going for someone to challenge caddens position on the right

Harry Clarke


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[et_hibby]

great hair but always injured ?? :greengrin

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[hibbyfraelibby]

so we have a Hybrid pitch ? :confused:

Yup a hybrid grass and soil substrate😉

[Nicho87]

Surely a few more certain to leave fall into
Gogic
Mackie

Possible outs before deadline day has to be, given size of squad
Allan
Wright
Murphy
Mcgregor

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Del Boy]

Dundee still trying to get a deal done for Allan

[Onceinawhile]

Surely a few more certain to leave fall into
Gogic
Mackie

Possible outs before deadline day has to be, given size of squad
Allan
Wright
Murphy
Mcgregor

Don't see mcgregor or Murphy going anywhere.

[Stanton Spence]

Don't see mcgregor or Murphy going anywhere.No chance of anyone picking up Murphys wages to take him off our hands and Mcgregor isn't going anywhere as you say
I do think we will see another four at least leave maybe more

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[04Sauzee]

Is it Midnight Monday the window shuts in Scotland or 11pm?

Not long left now.

[04Sauzee]

Seen a Killie fan on twitter announcing that Scott Allan will be signing for Killie tomorrow.

Probably nonsense but who knows, McInnes does seem to like a Hibs player.

[Dibben]

Would be a great signing for them.

[ajf]

T

[Stuart93]

Is it Midnight Monday the window shuts in Scotland or 11pm?

Not long left now.

We definitely need a couple of creative players before it shuts

[Unseen work]

If Allan signs a pre contract for Killie then we shouldn’t allow him to leave to them now and loan him elsewhere.

It would have a huge effect on the amount of game time Dylan Tait gets.

[Col2]

If Allan signs a pre contract for Killie then we shouldn’t allow him to leave to them now and loan him elsewhere.

It would have a huge effect on the amount of game time Dylan Tait gets.

It’s quite incredible (IMO) that we have shipped out McKay and Tait on loan but brought in the two young Norwegians. Allan going just adds to the weirdness.

We have zero pace except Mitchell, limited width (real wingers), no creativity in midfield. Hibs transfer bingo. Pass teams to death, in our own half 👀

[FitbaFolkKen]

Aye, but I don’t think he has to sign for us. Fee agreed, but if there’s better offers for him, he’ll go elsewhere.

My interpretation was that we had agreed the transfer details and have the option to exercise that at the end of the season. I think it would be a bit silly of the club to announce it without it being concrete.


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[Callum_62]

It’s quite incredible (IMO) that we have shipped out McKay and Tait on loan but brought in the two young Norwegians. Allan going just adds to the weirdness.

We have zero pace except Mitchell, limited width (real wingers), no creativity in midfield. Hibs transfer bingo. Pass teams to death, in our own half [emoji102]Maybe the one norweign we have brought in is just better than the 2 we have loaned out?

No idea why them being similar age means anything really

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[Greenworld]

It’s quite incredible (IMO) that we have shipped out McKay and Tait on loan but brought in the two young Norwegians. Allan going just adds to the weirdness.

We have zero pace except Mitchell, limited width (real wingers), no creativity in midfield. Hibs transfer bingo. Pass teams to death, in our own half [emoji102]I think we might be in talks with St mirren again over mcgrath. I know nothing of him as a player but there manager said he was very good on wednesday and 2 clubs were in discussion with St mirren . He indicated it was not English clubs

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[Greencore]

If Allan signs a pre contract for Killie then we shouldn’t allow him to leave to them now and loan him elsewhere.

It would have a huge effect on the amount of game time Dylan Tait gets. we've probably made a deal where Tait must play a certain amount of games or they owe us money.

[Stanton Spence]

My interpretation was that we had agreed the transfer details and have the option to exercise that at the end of the season. I think it would be a bit silly of the club to announce it without it being concrete.


Sent from my iPad using TapatalkWe have arranged a deal with Norwich and agreed everything with them but some other side can still offer Rocky wages we can't

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[GordonHFC]

Dundee still trying to get a deal done for Allan

So are Killie.

[Dazzjw1875]

I can wait till Monday but would really like mcgrath if that's an option signed and available for Sat. Livi are gonna make it a midfield battle and I don't think with current players we can handle it we really need someone to put there foot on the ball and take it forward.

[erin go bragh]

We have arranged a deal with Norwich and agreed everything with them but some other side can still offer Rocky wages we can't

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Sunderland tried to offer Kamberi better wages and a bigger fee but because of the buy deal after his loan , he signed with us . I’d imagine the Rocky deal is exactly the same .

[Since452]

I think we might be in talks with St mirren again over mcgrath. I know nothing of him as a player but there manager said he was very good on wednesday and 2 clubs were in discussion with St mirren . He indicated it was not English clubs

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Hibs and Hearts

[JimBHibees]

It’s quite incredible (IMO) that we have shipped out McKay and Tait on loan but brought in the two young Norwegians. Allan going just adds to the weirdness.

We have zero pace except Mitchell, limited width (real wingers), no creativity in midfield. Hibs transfer bingo. Pass teams to death, in our own half 👀

Dont think it is weird at all assume there has been an assessment of all players and some nearer first team than others are this stage. Going out and playing will be better for Mackay and Tait than sitting in the stand.

[JimBHibees]

Hibs and Hearts

Aberdeen?

[Heisenberg]

I think we might be in talks with St mirren again over mcgrath. I know nothing of him as a player but there manager said he was very good on wednesday and 2 clubs were in discussion with St mirren . He indicated it was not English clubs

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I don’t think he indicated where the clubs were from, he just said they were in negotiations with one or two clubs.

https://twitter.com/offtheball/status/1486835157394866178?s=21

[DanishJohn]

Hibs and Hearts

Now I must admit I have not seen much of this guy. However a lot of people on here say he can play a bit. Some going further and saying is is exactly what we need.
Driving forward and not sideways.

Speaking personally, I will be very very disappointed if Hearts were to sign him from under our noses. To me it would confirm that they are building a really good team/squad, one we might not be able to top. It would also confirm that they might just be able to pay better wages than us.

[JammyDoidger]

Now I must admit I have not seen much of this guy. However a lot of people on here say he can play a bit. Some going further and saying is is exactly what we need.
Driving forward and not sideways.

Speaking personally, I will be very very disappointed if Hearts were to sign him from under our noses. To me it would confirm that they are building a really good team/squad, one we might not be able to top. It would also confirm that they might just be able to pay better wages than us.

Imagine the meltdown this would be so typical of hibs.